While Nintendo has mentioned that the Switch 2 will be backward-compatible with the vast majority of your old Switch titles, it’s good to know that your digital currency in the Nintendo eShop is always valid. If you’d like to top off your balance at the First National Bank of Miyamoto, Newegg is currently offering a $5 discount on $50 gift cards to the Nintendo eShop. While this deal is only valid for purchases of up to $250, just use the promo code SSENA327 at checkout to knock $5 off every $50 gift card purchase.
The easiest way to spend your new balance is to buy more games, and while there’s nothing wrong with that, there are a couple of clever ways to stretch your dollar a bit further. For instance, your gift card balance can be used to purchase Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers. These $99.98 coupons can be redeemed for two eligible first-party Nintendo titles, which typically cost $59.99 each, saving you a cool $20 if you play your cards right.
You can also apply your new balance to a Nintendo Switch Online or Expansion Pass subscription, which not only allows you to save your Switch data in cloud, you’ll also get access to a growing library of classic Nintendo titles for the NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance. A more recent benefit added to the subscription is the Nintendo Music app, which also allows you to access soundtracks for your favorite Nintendo titles.
