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Nintendo Switch Digital game codes

About Nintendo Switch digital game codes


On Recharge.com you can buy Nintendo Switch Games online. After you've redeemed the code the game will be available on your console. Once you've chosen a Nintendo Switch game, enter your email address and place your order. The Nintendo Switch game code will be sent to you instantly after a successful payment with a safe payment method like credit card or PayPal. Also check out our Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch Online gift cards.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I redeem my Nintendo Switch game code?


    How to redeem your download code:

    IMPORTANT: This code can be redeemed on Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch console, or directly via our website at https://ec.nintendo.com/redeem.

    1. From the HOME Menu, select [eShop icon shopping bag] and then select your Nintendo Account to open Nintendo eShop.
    2. Once in Nintendo eShop, select REDEEM CODE, enter the 16-figure download code and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons


    If the hustle and bustle of modern life’s got you down, Tom Nook has a business venture up his sleeve that he knows you’ll adore: his brand-new, ultra-exclusive Nook Inc. Deserted Island Getaway Package! - Customise your character and home, and decorate the landscape (with furniture, if you like!), as you create your very own island paradise.

    • Experience a robust new crafting system – collect materials to construct everything from furniture to tools!
    • Enjoy a variety of relaxing activities like gardening, fishing, decorating, interacting with charming NPCs, and more, as classic Animal Crossing experiences come to life in fun new ways within the deserted-island setting.
    • Up to eight players can reside on an island; four residents of the same island can play together simultaneously on a single system.
    • Eight players can play together on one player’s island via online multiplayer or local wireless. 
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild


    Forget everything you know about The Legend of Zelda games. Step into a world of discovery, exploration and adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a boundary-breaking new game in the acclaimed series. Travel across fields, through forests and to mountain peaks as you discover what has become of the ruined kingdom of Hyrule in this stunning open-air adventure.

  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom


    In this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you’ll decide your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above. Can you harness the power of Link’s new abilities to fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom?
  • Super Mario Kart 8 Deluxe


    "With Nintendo Switch, fans can enjoy the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 anywhere, anytime, even with up to eight friends in local wireless multiplayer. All your favourite tracks and characters return from the Wii U version, plus all DLC tracks and characters, and new characters join the roster, too: Inkling Boy and Inkling Girl from Splatoon, King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.! Plus, battle mode has been revamped and includes Balloon Battle and Bob-omb Blast, with all-new courses such as Urchin Underpass and Battle Stadium, and returning ones like (GCN) Luigi’s Mansion and (SNES) Battle Course 1 from Super Mario Kart on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Players can now carry two items at a time, including new items returning from previous Mario Kart games such as Boo, the item-stealing ghost, and the Feather, which gives you a high jump in battle mode. Players can even choose to use a new Smart Steering feature which makes driving and staying on the track easy for novice players and kids, even at 200cc. Play in TV mode in up to 1080p.

  • Pokemon Scarlet & Pokemon Violet


    Welcome to the Paldea region, a sprawling land of vast open spaces dotted with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands and perilous mountain ranges. Experience your adventure the way you want as you freely go back and forth between three grand stories and challenge Gyms in the order you desire! Share the joy of discovery as you and up to three friends adventure together in the same space! Cheer each other on as you battle wild Pokémon and show off the Pokémon that walk along with you.

  • Splatoon 3


    Enter the Splatlands, a sun-scorched desert inhabited by battle-hardened Inklings and Octolings. Splatsville, the city of chaos, is the adrenaline-fueled heart of this dusty wasteland. Even in this desolate environment, Turf War reigns supreme and battles rage in new stages located in the surrounding wilds, such as the majestic Scorch Gorge. Dynamic new moves help these fighters dodge attacks and cover more ground, along with a new bow-shaped weapon to sling ink and new special weapons, such as the scuttling Crab Tank.

  • Super Mario Maker 2


    Break the rules and make the Super Mario courses you’ve always dreamed of in Super Mario Maker 2! With lots of new tools, course parts and features at your disposal, let your imagination run wild as you craft unique levels to share with friends and players all over the world. Making your own Super Mario courses is easy, and this time, two players can build courses together on a single screen. Simply pick and place iconic objects and enemies wherever you like and choose from many different themes and styles – including the new Super Mario 3D World style! You can even combine familiar elements to create incredible things never before seen in a Super Mario game!

  • Super Mario Odyssey


    Join Mario on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure and use his incredible new abilities to collect Moons so you can power up your airship, the Odyssey, and rescue Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans! This 3D Mario adventure is packed with secrets and surprises, and with Mario’s new moves like Cap Throw, Cap Jump, and Capture, you’ll have fun and exciting gameplay experiences unlike anything you’ve enjoyed in a Mario game before. Get ready to be whisked away to strange and amazing places far from the Mushroom Kingdom!

  • Super Smash Bros Ultimate


    The greatest line-up in Super Smash Bros. history! Mario, Kirby and all your favourites are heading for another showdown in the latest entry in the Super Smash Bros. series! Every fighter who's ever appeared in the series will take the stage, plus a few new faces! Fight on over 100 stages, listen to over 800 audio tracks, and get your hands on even more Assist Trophies, Items and Pokémon in the biggest Smash Bros. game ever! With Nintendo Switch you can enjoy Smash anytime, anywhere, with anyone!

  • The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD


    Witness the origins of the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for Nintendo Switch. Originally released on Wii in 2011, this classic quest has been optimised for Nintendo Switch with smoother motion controls, as well as newly-added button controls. Depicting the earliest story in The Legend of Zelda timeline, Link must travel between a world above the clouds and the great unknown below in search of his childhood friend, Zelda. Armed with his trusty sword and shield, Link will face off against powerful foes, solve tricky puzzles and soar through the skies atop a huge bird called a Loftwing on this epic adventure.

  • The Legend of Zelda Link's Awakening


    Many mysteries await Link on Koholint Island… Help Link awaken the slumbering Wind Fish to find his way home in The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, out now on Nintendo Switch. Explore perilous dungeons, battle myriad monsters and befriend a colourful cast of characters in this puzzle-filled adventure – reimagined in a charming new art style!

Terms & Conditions

Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Download code for:
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Only compatible with Nintendo Switch. This code can only be used in the European Nintendo eShop. To use the code, you must have access to a wireless internet connection, create or link a Nintendo Account and accept the Nintendo Account Agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. This code: * can only be redeemed once. * will not be replaced by Nintendo or the retailer if lost, stolen or otherwise used without your permission. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. “Animal Crossing: New Horizons not playable before the release date.” This product contains technological protection measures. • The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo Switch console or software may render this game unplayable. • A system update may be required to play. Basic reading ability in one of the software languages is needed to fully enjoy this software. Additional storage may be needed on your console for installation or software updates. Issued by Nintendo of Europe GmbH. *Game size - 6.2 GB * Accessory compatibility - N/A * Language availability - English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch * Console - Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch Lite * Type - Nintendo Switch card/downloadable software * Original system - Nintendo Switch * Multiplayer mode - 1-8 Players * Players - 1-4 * Age ratings - PEGI 3+ / USK 0 * Copyrights - © 2020 Nintendo. * Release date - 3/20/2020*
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Download code for:
The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild
Only compatible with Nintendo Switch. This code can only be used in the European Nintendo eShop. To use the code, you must have access to a wireless internet connection, create or link a Nintendo Account and accept the Nintendo Account Agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. This code: * can only be redeemed once. * will not be replaced by Nintendo or the retailer if lost, stolen or otherwise used without your permission. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. “The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild not playable before the release date.” This product contains technological protection measures. • The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo Switch console or software may render this game unplayable. • A system update may be required to play. Basic reading ability in one of the software languages is needed to fully enjoy this software. Additional storage may be needed on your console for installation or software updates. Issued by Nintendo of Europe GmbH.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Download code for:
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Only compatible with Nintendo Switch. This code can only be used in the European Nintendo eShop. To use the code, you must have access to a wireless internet connection, create or link a Nintendo Account and accept the Nintendo Account Agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. This code: * can only be redeemed once. * will not be replaced by Nintendo or the retailer if lost, stolen or otherwise used without your permission. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" not playable before the release date. This product contains technological protection measures. • The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo Switch console or software may render this game unplayable. • A system update may be required to play. Basic reading ability in one of the software languages is needed to fully enjoy this software. Additional storage may be needed on your console for installation or software updates. Issued by Nintendo of Europe GmbH.
Super Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Download code for:
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Only compatible with Nintendo Switch. This code can only be used in the European Nintendo eShop. To use the code, you must have access to a wireless internet connection, create or link a Nintendo Account and accept the Nintendo Account Agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. This code: * can only be redeemed once. * will not be replaced by Nintendo or the retailer if lost, stolen or otherwise used without your permission. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe not playable before the release date.” This product contains technological protection measures. • The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo Switch console or software may render this game unplayable. • A system update may be required to play. Basic reading ability in one of the software languages is needed to fully enjoy this software. Additional storage may be needed on your console for installation or software updates. Issued by Nintendo of Europe GmbH. Notice for customers in Ireland only: This code can be redeemed within 5 years from purchase. *Game size - 6,75 GB * Accessory compatibility - Joy-Con; Pro Controller * Language availability - EFIGSDPR * Console - Switch * Type - Download Version * Original system - Nintendo Switch * Multiplayer mode - Simultaneous * Players - 1 - 12 * Age ratings - 3 * Copyrights - © 2017 Nintendo * Release date - 4/28/2017*
Pokemon Scarlet & Pokemon Violet
Download code for:
Pokémon Scarlet / Violet
Only compatible with Nintendo Switch. This code can only be used in the European Nintendo eShop. To use the code, you must have access to a wireless internet connection, create or link a Nintendo Account and accept the Nintendo Account Agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. This code: * can only be redeemed once. * will not be replaced by Nintendo or the retailer if lost, stolen or otherwise used without your permission. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries." Pokémon Scarlet/Violet" not playable before the release date. This product contains technological protection measures. • The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo Switch console or software may render this game unplayable. • A system update may be required to play. Basic reading ability in one of the software languages is needed to fully enjoy this software. Additional storage may be needed on your console for installation or software updates. Issued by Nintendo of Europe GmbH.
Splatoon 3
Download code for:
Splatoon 3
Only compatible with Nintendo Switch. This code can only be used in the European Nintendo eShop. To use the code, you must have access to a wireless internet connection, create or link a Nintendo Account and accept the Nintendo Account Agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. This code: * can only be redeemed once. * will not be replaced by Nintendo or the retailer if lost, stolen or otherwise used without your permission. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. "Splatoon 3" not playable before the release date. This product contains technological protection measures. • The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo Switch console or software may render this game unplayable. • A system update may be required to play. Basic reading ability in one of the software languages is needed to fully enjoy this software. Additional storage may be needed on your console for installation or software updates. Issued by Nintendo of Europe GmbH.
Super Mario Maker 2
Download code for:
Super Mario Maker 2. Only compatible with Nintendo Switch. This code can only be used in the European Nintendo eShop. To use the code, you must have access to a wireless internet connection, create or link a Nintendo Account and accept the Nintendo Account Agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. This code: * can only be redeemed once. * will not be replaced by Nintendo or the retailer if lost, stolen or otherwise used without your permission. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. “Super Mario Maker 2 not playable before the release date.” This product contains technological protection measures. • The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo Switch console or software may render this game unplayable • A system update may be required to play. Basic reading ability in one of the software languages is needed to fully enjoy this software. Additional storage may be needed on your console for installation or software updates. Issued by Nintendo of Europe GmbH. *GAME SIZE - 2.8GB *ACCESSORY COMPATIBILTY - Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, Nintendo Switch Online *LANGUAGE AVAILABILITY - English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Russian *CONSOLE - Nintendo Switch *TYPE - Download version and Nintendo Switch Game Card *ORIGINAL SYSTEM - Nintendo Switch *MULTIPLAYER MODE - Supported (2-4 players) *PLAYERS - 1-4 *AGE RATINGS - PEGI 3+ / USK 0 *COPYRIGHTS - © 2019 Nintendo *RELEASE DATE - 28.06.2019 00:00 LT
Super Mario Odyssey
Download code for:
Super Mario Odyssey
Only compatible with Nintendo Switch. This code can only be used in the European Nintendo eShop. To use the code, you must have access to a wireless internet connection, create or link a Nintendo Account and accept the Nintendo Account Agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. This code: * can only be redeemed once. * will not be replaced by Nintendo or the retailer if lost, stolen or otherwise used without your permission. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. “Super Mario Odyssey not playable before the release date.” This product contains technological protection measures. • The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo Switch console or software may render this game unplayable. • A system update may be required to play. Basic reading ability in one of the software languages is needed to fully enjoy this software. Additional storage may be needed on your console for installation or software updates. Issued by Nintendo of Europe GmbH. *GAME SIZE - 6.4 GB *ACCESSORY COMPATIBILITY - Nintendo Switch Pro Controller *LANGUAGE AVAILABILITY - EFIGSDR *CONSOLE - Switch *TYPE - Card and Donwload *ORIGINAL SYSTEM - Nintendo Switch *MULTIPLAYER MODE - Simultaneous *PLAYERS - 1 - 2 *AGE RATINGS - PEGI 7 / USK 6 *COPYRIGHTS - © 2017 Nintendo *RELEASE DATE - 27/10/2017
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Download code for:
Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate
Only compatible with Nintendo Switch. This code can only be used in the European Nintendo eShop. To use the code, you must have access to a wireless internet connection, create or link a Nintendo Account and accept the Nintendo Account Agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. This code: * can only be redeemed once. * will not be replaced by Nintendo or the retailer if lost, stolen or otherwise used without your permission. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. “Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate not playable before the release date.” This product contains technological protection measures. • The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo Switch console or software may render this game unplayable. • A system update may be required to play. Basic reading ability in one of the software languages is needed to fully enjoy this software. Additional storage may be needed on your console for installation or software updates. Issued by Nintendo of Europe GmbH. Notice for customers in Ireland only: This code can be redeemed within 5 years from purchase. *GAME SIZE - 13.6GB *ACCESSORY COMPATIBILTY - Nintendo Switch Online, Match Make Voice Chat, amiibo Support, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller *LANGUAGE AVAILABILITY - English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Russian *CONSOLE - Nintendo Switch *TYPE - Download Version *ORIGINAL SYSTEM - Nintendo Switch *MULTIPLAYER MODE - Simultaneous *PLAYERS - 1-8 *AGE RATINGS - PEGI 12+ / USK 12+ *COPYRIGHTS - © 2018 Nintendo. Original Game: © Nintendo / HAL Laboratory, Inc. Characters: © Nintendo / HAL Laboratory, Inc. / Pokémon. / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK inc. / SHIGESATO ITOI / APE inc. / INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS / Konami Digital. Entertainment / SEGA / CAPCOM CO., LTD. / BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. / MONOLITHSOFT / CAPCOM U.S.A., INC. / SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. *RELEASE DATE - 07.12.2018
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Download code for:
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Only compatible with Nintendo Switch. This code can only be used in the European Nintendo eShop. To use the code, you must have access to a wireless internet connection, create or link a Nintendo Account and accept the Nintendo Account Agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. This code: * can only be redeemed once. * will not be replaced by Nintendo or the retailer if lost, stolen or otherwise used without your permission. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. “The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD not playable before the release date.” This product contains technological protection measures. • The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo Switch console or software may render this game unplayable. • A system update may be required to play. Basic reading ability in one of the software languages is needed to fully enjoy this software. Additional storage may be needed on your console for installation or software updates. Issued by Nintendo of Europe GmbH.

The Legend of Zelda Link's Awakening

Download code for: The Legend of Zelda Links Awakening Only compatible with Nintendo Switch. This code can only be used in the European Nintendo eShop. To use the code, you must have access to a wireless internet connection, create or link a Nintendo Account and accept the Nintendo Account Agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. This code: * can only be redeemed once. * will not be replaced by Nintendo or the retailer if lost, stolen or otherwise used without your permission. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. “The Legend of Zelda Links Awakening not playable before the release date.” This product contains technological protection measures. • The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo Switch console or software may render this game unplayable. • A system update may be required to play. Basic reading ability in one of the software languages is needed to fully enjoy this software. Additional storage may be needed on your console for installation or software updates. Issued by Nintendo of Europe GmbH.

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