The Nintendo Entertainment System was introduced in 1985, the NES was an instant hit. Over the course of the next two years, it almost single-handedly revitalized the video game industry. Selling over 60 million units, people brought games like Mario and Zelda into their homes for the first time on the NES. NES has introduced many gaming systems since its inception - Game Boy; Super NES; N64; Game Boy Pocket; Game Boy Advance; Nintendo Cube; Game Boy Advance SP; Nintendo DS; Nintendo DS Lite; WII; Nintendo DSi; Nintendo DSi XL; Nintendo 3DS; Wii U; Nintendo 2DS; New Nintendo 3DS XL; Nintendo Switch; with the latest system being the new Nintendo 2DS XL. The New Nintendo 2DS XL system debuted in 2017 with screens that are 82% percent larger than the screens for Nintendo 2DS. The system offers customers the power and features of the New Nintendo 3DS XL system in a streamlined, affordable package, and plays a huge library of Nintendo 3DS games in 2D only. Redeemable: U.S. Redemption Instructions Nintendo eShop Cards are redeemable only through the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch, Wii U, and Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Card balances can be shared across Nintendo Switch, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but may only be used on a single Nintendo eShop account. To learn more about the Nintendo eShop, visit nintendo.com/eshop. Detailed instructions for redeeming by device: Wii U 1. If you haven’t already, set up an Internet connection to your system and make sure your device has the latest system update. 2. From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon. 3. Select “Balance” from the menu on the left side of the screen. 4. Tap button that says “Nintendo eShop Card.” 5. Tap the box that says, “Enter the code.” 6. Use the touch screen to enter the activation code from the Card and tap “OK.” 7. Select “Add.” Nintendo 2DS/3DS/3DS XL 1. If you haven’t already, set up an Internet connection to your system and make sure your device has the latest system update. 2. From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon. 3. Scroll left and select “Add Funds.” 4. Select “Redeem a Nintendo eShop Card.” 5. Tap the box that says, “Enter the activation code.” 6. Use the touch screen to enter the activation code from the Card and tap “OK.” 7. Tap “OK” again. Nintendo Switch 1. If you haven’t already, set up an internet connection on your Nintendo Switch system. 2. Make sure your Nintendo Switch system has the latest system update. 3. From the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon. 4. Select “Enter Code.” 5. Enter your download code and click “Send.” Your total balance cannot exceed $200.
