Nintendo eShop Five Year Anniversary Sale Starts On June 9th

The Nintendo eShop is five years old, and to celebrate, Nintendo of Europe has announced that many of the most popular download-exclusive titles for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS will be temporarily discounted by as much as 50 percent.

That includes some particular highlights at bargain prices on Wii U such as FAST Racing NEO, Metroid Prime Trilogy, NES Remix 2, and Super Mario Galaxy 2. And, on Nintendo 3DS, games like Dillon’s Rolling Western, Pokémon Trading Card Game, SteamWorld Dig and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX.

This will run between 3pm BST on Thursday 9th – Thursday 23rd June 2016, with a breakdown of discounted titles detailed below:

Wii U

Art Academy: SketchPad is a robust art application that anyone can enjoy – from beginners to experts of all ages. Unleash your creativity using realistic stylus and touch screen-based controls.

Journey through a fantastical RPG set in a fairy tale world in Child of Light. Take on a host of beasts and mythical creatures in classic-style turn-based combat.

Imagine being stranded on a beautiful, deserted island. All of life’s necessities – food, water, shelter – are now gone, and it’s up to you to survive. You’ll need to explore, build and craft to stay alive.

King K. Rool has set his sights on conquering Kong Isle, and only Donkey Kong and his pals can save the day!

With a deeply engaging storyline, a richly detailed world and a wealth of unique features, EarthBound is an in-depth role-playing epic.

Jump into the driver’s seat of an assortment of anti-gravity vehicles, then put them through their paces in high octane competitions at 60 frames per second.

In the year 2560, the greatest racing competition is the F-ZERO championship. Pilots from across the galaxy risk their lives in a high-speed battle of turbo-charged hovercraft.

Kirby’s Adventure was a groundbreaking platformer famous for introducing Kirby’s ability to copy the powers of his enemies. By sucking up foes, Kirby can fire lasers, burst into flames, use a giant mallet and more.

Throw your toys into your fire, and play with them as they burn. Stay warm in there. It’s been snowing for as long as anyone can remember!

Steeped in myth, rich in exploration and explosive in action, three classic Metroid adventures chronicling bounty hunter Samus Aran’s first-person adventures come together in a single package.

The entire nano cosmos is under threat from the deadly Nanostray virus! Shrink down to microscopic size and prepare to blast your way through millions of deadly enemies.

Leap over barrels in arcade classic Donkey Kong, gather rupees in The Legend of Zelda, perform wheelies in Excitebike, and much more – as fast as possible!

Try your hand at twisted trials taken from later NES releases like Metroid, Kirby’s Adventure, Super Mario Bros. 3, Punch-Out!!, Kid Icarus, and more!

Mario and Luigi are called back into action when Bowser and his kids turn the kings of the Mushroom World into animals and steal their royal magic wands.

With scores of wildly creative galaxies to explore, all-new power-ups to grab and the freedom to play alone or get a helping hand, saving the day has never been so much fun!

Mario and Luigi’s first Super NES escapade took them into a new land with new characters, new abilities and much more, becoming an all-time best-seller.

Leaping through pictures hanging from the walls, Mario searches for 120 Power Stars stashed away in vast, magical worlds teeming with daunting obstacle courses, hidden items, puzzles and an army of enemies!

When space pirates snatch the last remaining Metroid, bounty hunter Samus Aran is called back into action!

Princess Zelda has been taken prisoner and an evil wizard is attempting to unleash Ganon, the king of darkness. Only Link has the courage to save Hyrule!

Wield incredible weapons and items, battle ferocious bosses, and solve brain-teasing puzzles in this fan-favourite chapter from the series, The Legend of Zelda.

This classic adventure sees Link embarking on one of his strangest journeys yet. With the help of the Minish Cap, the brave adventurer can shrink down to microscopic dimensions.

Toki Tori’s gameplay is a blend of two genres. While it looks like a platform game, it’s a puzzle game at heart.

Hark back to a time of brave heroes, magic spells and dark forces with a fairytale adventure that’s as exciting as it is beautiful.

Nintendo 3DS

In 3D Classics Kirby’s Adventure, Kirby must reassemble the pieces of the Star Rod so that the people of Dream Land can dream once again.

Colors! 3D is a simple yet robust painting application that combines ease of use and powerful painting tools. Whether you’re looking to sketch, paint, or draw, Colors! 3D is the perfect digital sketchbook.

Get ready for a Wild West blast and a new spin on the tower defence genre! With strategy, side quests and thrilling combat, this jaunt to the Ol’ West is sure to roll out the fun.

Play minigolf with your Mii and master new cups and trick shot challenges in beautiful environments. The perfect touch controls make for a fun and rewarding putting experience.

In the year of 18XX, the West is overrun by thugs and outlaws. A group of bandits have kidnapped Mayor Johnson’s daughter and are spreading havoc across the land.

In Kirby’s Dream Land, you guide Kirby through a series of side-scrolling action stages. Kirby can walk, fly, inhale and defeat enemies – everything he needs to make it through Mt. Dedede!

Become the ultimate Pokémon Trainer! Get clued up on all things Pokémon with the new Pokédex 3D Pro for Nintendo 3DS.

In Pokémon Link: Battle! players battle Pokémon to capture them through fast-paced puzzles. When you catch a wild Pokémon, it is called a Link. Your goal in this game is to Link every last Pokémon.

Based on the incredibly popular Pokémon Trading Card Game, this Game Boy Color version was a hit with gamers and card collectors alike.

Pullblox is a unique part-puzzle, part-platform game that will tax your brain and creativity! Children in Pullblox Park have been trapped inside giant block puzzles, so it’s tiny hero Mallo to the rescue!

As a Samurai, one of the young race of protectors, carve your own path through an adventure that will take you beyond your home, the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado.

Take the role of Rusty, a lone mining steambot, as he arrives at an old mining town in great need. Dig your way through the old earth, gaining riches while uncovering the ancient threat that lurks below…

Run and jump with Mario or Luigi through caves and castles, down pipes and across platforms, and face off against Bowser to rescue your beloved Princess Peach.

Super Mario Bros. 2 offers freedom to explore levels not only horizontally but also vertically, while collecting power-ups, uprooting veggies to throw at enemies and seeking out hidden ‘Sub-space’ rooms.

Mario and Luigi are called back into action when Bowser and his kids turn the kings of the Mushroom World into animals and steal their royal magic wands.

Mario’s acclaimed Game Boy debut brings the plucky plumber to new territory: Sarasaland, where the evil space monster Tatanga has hypnotised the people and kidnapped Princess Daisy!

In his greatest Game Boy adventure, Mario faces off against his evil rival Wario, who has captured Mario Land and turned it into his private playground.

The epic series The Legend of Zelda began here, with the heroic Link on a hazardous journey through the fantastic world of Hyrule.

In the Legend of Zelda series’ first Game Boy adventure, Link is shipwrecked on the mysterious Koholint Island. To return home, he must face a nightmarish new enemy and solve the riddle of the Wind Fish.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages gives gamers classic Zelda action, with a heaped helping of original concepts and puzzles. Link must travel around a vast overworld collecting clues and items, and explore challenging dungeons.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons takes place in the troubled land of Holodrum. After magically transporting to this new world, Link witnesses a power-hungry general named Onox summon a mighty storm and kidnap the Oracle of Seasons.

Featuring four beautifully crafted, original tables, Zen Pinball 3D features the most advanced ball physics in a pinball video game to date.