Nintendo Music is a streaming app for Nintendo game soundtracks, not a general music service. It launched on 31 October 2024, and the catch is that access requires an active Nintendo Switch Online membership, sold separately. You do not need a Nintendo Switch console, but you do need a Nintendo Account and a supported device in a country where the service is available.
What Nintendo Music is—and what it isn’t
Nintendo Music lets members stream music from Nintendo games, browse soundtracks and playlists, and download tracks in the app for offline listening. Nintendo’s launch announcement described searching by game, track or playlist, and browsing by game screenshots. It is a catalogue of Nintendo game music, not a general-purpose streaming service for music from all artists and labels. Nintendo said more music would be added over time, so its selection can change. Nintendo’s 13 November 2024 launch announcement
Nintendo Canada’s service page, accessed in 2026, describes a catalogue of more than 250 hours across over 130 titles. That is Nintendo’s published figure, not an independent count. The US App Store listing names examples such as Mario Kart World, Pikmin 4, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Splatoon 3, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario Odyssey; those are examples, not a complete catalogue. Nintendo Canada’s service page · US App Store listing
The catch: an active membership is required
Nintendo Music is included with Nintendo Switch Online at no additional charge for members, but it is not permanently free to use without a membership. Nintendo requires a Nintendo Account and any active Nintendo Switch Online membership, sold separately. A free trial may be available to eligible accounts; trial eligibility and auto-renewal terms apply, so it should not be treated as a free tier. Nintendo says a Switch console is not required. Nintendo UK’s service page · Nintendo Canada’s service page
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- The next evolution of Nintendo Switch
- One system, three play modes: TV, Tabletop, and Handheld
- Larger, vivid, 7.9” LCD touch screen with support for HDR and up to 120 fps
- Dock that supports 4K when connected to a compatible TV*
- GameChat** lets you voice chat, share your game screen, and connect via video chat as you play
Where you can listen
Nintendo lists compatible smartphones and tablets, a browser on a PC or laptop, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. The browser player is intended for computers, not smart devices, and some app functions are unavailable there. The US App Store listing specifies iOS 16.0 or later for its iOS app; that requirement applies to the listed iOS version and should not be assumed to describe Android requirements. Nintendo UK’s service page · US App Store listing
Availability varies by country, and Nintendo warns that features may vary by location and change. Check Nintendo’s local Nintendo Music page and your device’s app store rather than assuming the service is offered everywhere. Nintendo’s Americas support table concerns Switch Online service and feature availability broadly; it is not a definitive country-by-country list for every Nintendo Music feature. Nintendo Canada’s service page · Nintendo UK’s service page · Nintendo Support’s country availability page
Rank #2
- 6.2” LCD screen
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
- Nintendo Switch is the home of Mario & friends
What the app can do
- Stream or download: Play tracks online or download them in the app for offline listening. Nintendo’s launch announcement
- Find and organize music: Search by game, track or playlist; browse by screenshot; and create or share personal playlists alongside Nintendo-curated playlists. Nintendo’s launch announcement
- Get recommendations: My Mix can recommend music based on Switch play history, but Nintendo Canada says this feature is unavailable in the web browser. Nintendo Canada’s service page
- Avoid spoilers: A spoiler-prevention option can hide potentially spoiler-heavy soundtracks. Nintendo’s launch announcement
- Extend selected tracks: Some tracks can be extended for longer playback, with options varying by track and interface. Nintendo’s current Canada and UK pages describe extensions up to 60 minutes; Canada lists 5-, 10-, 15-, 30- and 60-minute choices. Not every track supports the feature. Nintendo Canada’s service page · Nintendo UK’s service page
- Use a sleep timer: Nintendo UK lists this among the service’s features. Some functions, including app features such as the sleep timer, may not be available in the computer browser. Nintendo UK’s service page
- Control playback in a car: Nintendo UK lists CarPlay and Android Auto support, including voice control. Nintendo UK’s service page
How to get started
- Check that Nintendo Music is available in your country using Nintendo’s local service page, and confirm that the app appears in your device’s app store.
- Make sure you have a Nintendo Account and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership, or check whether you are eligible for a free trial and review its renewal terms.
- Install Nintendo Music on a supported smartphone or tablet and sign in with your Nintendo Account. If you prefer a computer, use the browser player on a PC or laptop; some app features are not available there.
- Search for a game or track, browse playlists, or download tracks in the app if you want to listen offline.
Nintendo Music was announced as available on 31 October 2024; Nintendo Australia’s announcement followed on 13 November 2024 and described availability in Australia and New Zealand at that time. Those launch details do not establish current availability in every country. Nintendo UK’s service page · Nintendo Australia’s announcement
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- One player can use a Joy-Con in each hand
- Two players can each take one
- Multiple Joy-Con can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options (additional Joy-Con sold separately)
- Slip a set of Joy-Con into a Joy-Con grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
Rank #4
- This pre-owned product is not Apple certified, but has been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned by Amazon-qualified suppliers.
- 6.2” LCD screen.
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
Rank #3
- Play your way with the Nintendo Switch gaming system. Whether you’re at home or on the go, solo or with friends, the Nintendo Switch system is designed to fit your life. Dock your Nintendo Switch to enjoy HD gaming on your TV. Heading out? Just undock your console and keep playing in handheld mode
- This model includes battery life of approximately 4.5 - 9 hours.
- The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (games sold separately)
- Model number HAC 001( 01)
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