If you live and breathe Nintendo soundtracks, you might like this.
Nintendo on Thursday released Nintendo Music a new music streaming app that gives Nintendo Switch Online subscribers access to soundtracks from the company’s game library.
The app offers music from franchises such as Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Splatoon, and songs are organized by game, character, and themed playlists like “boss battles” and “victory themes.” The company has also included mood-based playlists featuring relaxing or upbeat tracks.
One cool element is a spoiler-prevention feature that allows users to hide soundtracks from games they’ve yet to complete, thereby dodging potential story reveals. The app also includes an extended play function that can loop selected tracks for up to 60 minutes of continuous playback.
The app offers both streaming as well as offline listening via downloads, and users can craft their own playlists in addition to listening to Nintendo’s curated offerings. The app also adds character-specific playlists as well.
Access to Nintendo Music requires an active Nintendo Switch Online membership, although it’s also available to members as a free trial. The service is additionally available to all users included in a Switch Online Family membership plan. Nintendo Music is available now as a free download on the App Store in supported regions. The app is free and requires iOS 16.0 or iPadOS 16.0 or later to install and run.