Nintendo now accepting digital preorders ⊟

Surprise! Digital preorder buttons have appeared on some new Wii U and 3DS game pages at Nintendo’s official site, spotted by L~A. You can just click to buy the game, and either have it automatically download to your console (WHAT?) or get a code in your email when the game is out – you have the option of gifting that code to a friend, too!

You can do this for Super Smash Bros., Captain Toad, Fantasy Life, Pokemon Art Academy, Pokemon Omega Ruby, and Pokemon Alpha Sapphire.

I’m guessing that this is related to the eshop.nintendo.net website that surfaced mysteriously with no announcement. Service is still intermittent, but you can use that site to redeem eShop codes!

I’m so excited about this. I use the web PlayStation Store exclusively. It’s so much nicer to shop and redeem codes on a computer rather than a touchscreen.

Of course, you don’t have to use these digital preorders at all. You’re so, so welcome to continue using our Amazon links.