BODY: If your Nintendo Switch backlog wasn't already intimidating enough, the eShop just made things worse โ in the best way possible. A fresh wave of discounts went live on April 16, adding a staggering 600 or so titles to the sale lineup across both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
The sheer variety on offer is one of the sale's biggest draws. Among the highlights is Mushinjin-ki (่ฒ็ฅๅจ), the digital adaptation of the insect-themed card game that became a surprise phenomenon after launching as a 100-yen product at Daiso, Japan's beloved budget store chain. Also discounted is a highly rated train life simulator that lets players build and manage railway empires, alongside a roguelike built around slot machine mechanics โ proof that the indie scene continues to find creative ways to mash up genres.
With around 600 titles spanning action, RPG, simulation, puzzle, and everything in between, there's something for virtually every type of player. Nintendo hasn't announced an end date for all individual sales, so prices may vary by title and could expire at different times.
The timing is notable as it comes amid growing momentum for the Switch 2, with Nintendo increasingly featuring both platforms side by side in eShop promotions. Budget-conscious players looking to fill out their libraries before fully transitioning to the new hardware will find plenty of value here.
The insider take
Massive eShop sales like this have become a regular occurrence in Japan, but the scale of this one โ 600 titles in a single drop โ is eye-catching even by local standards. The inclusion of Mushinjin-ki is particularly fun; the physical Daiso card game has been a genuine grassroots hit here in Tokyo, with packs regularly selling out at stores across the city. Its appearance in a major Nintendo sale signals how far the brand has come from its 100-yen-shop origins. For anyone on the fence, now is the time to dig through the listings โ hidden gems tend to get buried fast in drops this large.
Originally reported by AUTOMATON (Japanese).