The Kyoto firm is hitting hard at the start of 2024. After the resounding success of the film Super Mario Bros and the release of an alarm clock, Nintendo is continuing its expansion strategy beyond video games, this time targeting the music streaming market.
A catalog rich in 40 years of history
The Nintendo Music application opens its doors with an impressive catalog that will delight longtime fans. The iconic melodies of Super Mario rub shoulders with the mysterious atmospheres of The Legend of Zelda, the wild rhythms of Donkey Kong and the cheerful compositions of Kirby. This music library represents a real journey through time through four decades of video game creation.
To access the service, users will need to have a Nintendo Switch Online subscriptionthen download the application on Android or iOS. A strategy that reinforces the appeal of Nintendo’s premium service, available from €3.99 per month or €19.99 for a full year. Newcomers can test the app for free for 7 days before committing.
Features designed for music lovers
Nintendo Music is more than just an audio player. The application offers carefully crafted thematic playlists, whether around a specific franchise, a particular atmosphere or even an iconic character like Bowser, Yoshi or KK Slider.
The developers have integrated several features that significantly improve the listening experience. Users can extend song playback time up to 60 minutesdownload their favorite music for offline listening, create personalized playlists to share with friends and enjoy background playback.
A promising scalable service
Nintendo has already announced the regular arrival of new content in the coming months. This promise of constant enrichment of the catalog should reassure users who find the current offer insufficient and demonstrates Nintendo’s long-term commitment to this new service.
This initiative is part of a broader dynamic of diversification of Nintendo’s activities. The Japanese company, long focused exclusively on video games, is now multiplying innovative projects to promote its unique cultural heritage.
It seems that the Japanese giant is ready to do anything in order to make the players waitbefore one day announcing what is commonly called the “Switch 2”, in the absence of knowing the name of the next console.
- Nintendo launches a music streaming application dedicated to the soundtracks of its games
- The service requires a Nintendo Switch Online subscription (€3.99/month or €19.99/year)
- The app offers advanced features like offline downloading and sharing playlists