Nintendo Music is here to have you scream, “It’s a-me, melody!” Available late last night, Nintendo just released a new streaming music service for iOS and Android devices. The new service is complimentary for those who have an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. This will include new music regularly, with the starting lineup including hits from franchises such as Super Mario, Animal Crossing, Star Fox, and more.
About Nintendo Music
Nintendo Music is a brand-new app that brings Nintendo soundtracks to your smart devices, from the iconic beats of Super Mario Bros. and the grand soundscapes of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, to the tentacle-tapping tunes of Splatoon 3 and beyond. Exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online membersat no additional cost, anyone with a membership can use the app to start their own musical tour through nearly 40 years of Nintendo history … today!
With Nintendo Music, you can stream songs right from the app or download them to the app for offline listening. Search for songs by game title, track name, playlist name or even browse by screenshot. Need background music while you work or study? You can loop songs or extend select tracks to 15, 30 or 60 minutes for uninterrupted listening. No need to worry about game spoilers either, because you can filter out soundtracks that may spoil certain moments for you.
Find your favorite songs and build personal playlists that you can share with others, or browse curated playlists created by Nintendo. You’ll also receive recommendations based on your Nintendo Switch Play Activity! More music will continue to be added to the app, so be sure to keep an ear out.
Nintendo Music is available today, at no additional cost for Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members in the U.S. and Canada. Nintendo Switch Online Individual Memberships start at just $3.99 USD for one month, or $19.99 USD for 12 months. With a Nintendo Switch Online or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, you can also enjoy online play with compatible games on Nintendo Switch, growing libraries of classic games, the ability to save on select digital games by purchasing pairs of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers***, and other benefits and special offers.
To sign up for either membership, or for more information about the benefits of each and to learn about a free seven-day Nintendo Switch Online trial, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online/.
Reliving your musical memories from across Nintendo franchises – including Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Kirby, Pikmin, Metroid, Donkey Kong Country and more – is now just a tap away!
Impressions of the service
Personal impressions of the service are positive. I was able to download the app from my local app store quickly, and integration with a My Nintendo account was simple to set up. The looping feature is a great way for longer study or focus sessions. The UI is vibrant and unique, with different album art consisting of screenshots and art of the games represented. The separate app also means that parents don’t have to worry about any child-unfriendly content (though that might change if M-rated Nintendo titles get on the app).
While the launch lineup of albums could use some work, there’s a lot here to love (and I got some Wii nostalgia with the News Channel). I hope to see more obscure titles coming soon, (fingers crossed for the Rhythm Heaven series).
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