Nintendo Shows Off Switch EShop In New Video

Nintendo has finally provided a look at the Switch's eShop, which is one area of the system that had until now remained a question mark.

As noted in our Switch review, the eShop is currently inaccessible; it will be added as part of the day one update. A new video (above) offers a glimpse of what it looks like, and it appears to be an extremely streamlined games store.

Based on what we can see, there's very little fluff: You can see a page devoted to each game with screenshots and information, and from there you can either purchase it or add it to a wishlist. When browsing, you can use a search feature or some simple filters to find what you're looking for.

It's all laid out much more simply than the Wii U eShop, though there won't be a ton to navigate through at launch. As you'd expect, you can download content while the system is in Sleep mode.

The video also shows how you can link your Nintendo Network ID and Nintendo Account so that you can share money across platforms.

One thing that isn't shown is Switch's Virtual Console, which won't be available at launch. There's not yet a timeline for when that will be introduced.

The News section of the system is highlighted as well; it looks to operate essentially like the equivalent features on Wii U and 3DS.

Switch launches this Friday, March 3. For more on what to expect, check out our full review and our everything you need to know roundup.