Happy Birthday Nintendo eShop

Nintendo's electronic store, the eShop first launched on the Nintendo 3DS on 7th June 2011, which makes it a whole five years old now. That might seem like it's still young, but it would be 35 in dog years. To celebrate this milestone anniversary, some of the most popular download-exclusive titles for both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U will be available at up to 50% off from 9th June to 23rd June. 

Those who wish to enjoy great adventures while on the go will be able to get 50% off classic Link adventures like The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons. Pokémon fans meanwhile can get 50% off Pokédex 3D Pro and Virtual Console title Pokémon Trading Card Game. Indie game enthusiasts should also keep an eye on Image & Form’s SteamWorld Dig and Hörberg Productions’ Gunman Clive, which will both have discounts of 50% off.

For anyone who wants to discover – or rediscover – some classic Wii titles, both Metroid Prime Trilogy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are available at half price on Wii U. Those looking for a futuristic racing experience can put their pedal to the metal and enjoy 25% off Shin’en Multimedia’s FAST Racing NEO and 50% off F-Zero. Players seeking a truly retro experience can enjoy NES Remix and NES Remix 2, both on sale at a half price discount, as is SNES Classic EarthBound, which actually made its debut in Europe via the Wii U console’s Virtual Console service as it was a Japanese exclusive in its original SNES form.