Nintendo launches new music app with video game soundtracks

Nintendo has launched a new music app with a library consisting of video game soundtracks from classics like Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda games. It also contains scores from newer releases and newer songs will be added to the app. Users do not need a Nintendo Switch to access the app, but they do need a Nintendo Switch Online membership in addition to an active Nintendo Account. The Nintendo Music app is available for both Android and iOS devices in select regions worldwide.

Availability of Nintendo music

The Nintendo Music app is available for Android and iOS devices via Google Play and App Store respectively. Users will need a Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account to access the app.

The Nintendo Music app is currently available in the US, UK, Japan and Australia other countries. It is striking that the application is not yet accessible in India.

Nintendo music features

The Nintendo Music app allows users to stream video game soundtracks from games like Splatoon 3, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Kirby Star Allies, Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Pikmin 4, and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. many others. There are preset playlists based on games, genres, characters, moods and more for users to enjoy. Users can also create their own playlists, similar to other music streaming apps like Spotify and YouTube Music.

Nintendo has included a Spoiler Prevention feature in the Nintendo Music app. If the user has not played a game yet and wants to avoid the soundtrack, he can enable this feature and select the game. This will keep the selected songs hidden from the user’s library until they uninstall the game.

The Nintendo Music app includes an Extend feature that allows users to extend the runtime of a particular song by essentially putting it on a loop. Users can choose to repeat a song for 15 minutes, 30 minutes or 60 minutes.