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Club Nintendo Replaced by My Nintendo and Nintendo Account
Nintendo Account Continues Loyalty Program
By Nadia Oxford Nadia Oxford Writer William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute Nadia Oxford is a former Lifewire writer with 10+ years' experience. Her articles have appeared in Pocket Games Magazine, Play Magazine, Game Pro, IGN and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 28, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Consoles & PCs Xbox Buyer's Guide Nintendo discontinued its Club Nintendo program in 2015 and replaced it with Nintendo Account and My Nintendo. The last day to redeem coins for downloadable programs and rewards was June 30, 2015, and the last day users could redeem Club Nintendo download codes in the Nintendo eShop was July 31, 2015. My Nintendo Loyalty Program
Much like its predecessor, My Nintendo encourages interaction with rewards and discounts on digital games, but a Nintendo Account is required to participate at My Nintendo. Anyone with a Nintendo Account can use My Nintendo for free. Image Nintendo Creating a Nintendo Account
If you already have a Nintendo Network ID (NNID), use it when you sign up for a Nintendo Account. You can create a Nintendo Account through the web, and you can use a Facebook, Google, or Twitter account to streamline sign up. Nintendo Account vs Nintendo Network ID
Nintendo Accounts and Nintendo IDs are two separate things that are used for different purposes. The Nintendo Network ID is used on video game systems such as Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems. It is used for online features like online multiplayer interactions or buying downloadable software through the Nintendo Game Store.A Nintendo Account is used with certain web services such as My Nintendo. It is also used with smartphone apps, such as Miitomo. A Nintendo Account can be linked to only one Nintendo Network ID. Linking Your NNID and Nintendo Account
If you have a Nintendo Account and NNID, you can link these two. Linking your accounts allows, you can: Share Nintendo eShop funds across Nintendo's different systemsBuy games for your Nintendo system on your PC or smart deviceEarn My Nintendo rewards program pointsDownload games automatically to your gaming system After you set up your Nintendo Account, go to My Nintendo to sign in to the site; you can also sign up for a Nintendo Account at the My Nintendo site. For the smoothest experience, use your Nintendo Network ID on all your purchases and services. If you have separate NNID and Nintendo Accounts, you can link them to start earning points at My Nintendo. After you have signed up for a Nintendo Account, follow these steps to link it to your NNID: Sign in to your Nintendo Account at http://accounts.nintendo.com. Select User Info located on the left side of the page. Under Linked Accounts on the right side of the page, press Edit. Select the checkbox next to Nintendo Network ID. Sign in to your NNID account, and follow the prompts to finish adding your account to your Nintendo Account. Using My Nintendo
Like Club Nintendo, My Nintendo users earn points for specific activities. Among them are: Playing apps on smart devices Buying digital games for the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS systems My Nintendo points are in the form of Platinum Points, which you earn by interacting with Nintendo services and apps, and Gold points you can earn for buying digital versions of games. Redeem those points for exclusive digital games, discounts, and in-app items. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Can I Play Nintendo 3DS Games on the Wii U? How to Make a Nintendo Network ID on Your Nintendo 3DS How to Transfer Data From a Nintendo 3DS SD Card How to Set Up the Nintendo Switch How to Transfer Save Data Between Users on the Switch Wii U: Finding a Good Location for the Console How to Download and Play Fortnite on Nintendo Switch How to Get Netflix on a Non-Smart TV How to Get Free Photo Books and More From Shutterfly How to Redeem Nintendo 3DS Codes How to Gameshare on the Nintendo Switch Can You Download Games on a Nintendo Switch? How to Watch Internet TV With Nintendo Wii and Wii U How to Cancel Nintendo Switch Online Setting Up Nintendo 3DS Parental Controls Is the Wii U a Portable System Like the Nintendo 3DS? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies