Sorry Europe, No More Digital Codes For You

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Nintendo will no longer allow European retailers to sell digital download codes for its own-published titles.


"After careful examination of the evolving European marketplace in recent years, Nintendo has decided to end the availability of download codes for its own-published software via retailers," said the company.

"Customers will still be able to purchase Nintendo eShop funds, Nintendo Switch Online memberships, and add-on content such as the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass, at retailers across Europe. Download codes for Nintendo Switch software from other publishers will also still be available.

"We’re always investigating new avenues, and will continue to work on new methods to bring Nintendo eShop content to as many players as possible."
 
Translation... we've realised you lot are selling our games cheap through digital codes and we don't like it.