Following modern industry practices, Nintendo offers a digital marketplace called the eShop for acquiring Switch titles, including retro classics. Technical difficulties, however, may occasionally arise.

Current Nintendo eShop Availability

At present, no widespread outages affecting Nintendo’s digital storefront have been reported. For real-time service updates, refer to Nintendo’s network status portal.

When experiencing connectivity problems, first verify internet functionality on alternate devices. If issues persist, reboot your router or contact your ISP regarding potential service disruptions.

Users accessing this information near June 5, 2025 should note potential service fluctuations due to anticipated high demand surrounding the Switch 2 release. While no official maintenance is scheduled, server loads from game downloads and data transfers may impact performance temporarily.