 | Digital Release | Nintendo 3DS July 13, 2011 (AU, EU, JP) July 21, 2011 (NA) |
| Delisting | March 31, 2014 (AU, EU, JP) June 29, 2015 (NA) |
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| Developer | Numerous | |
| Publisher | Nintendo | |
| Available On | See links and below for more | |
| Links | Nintendo Wiki page Wikipedia page |
Nintendo Video was retired on March 31st, 2014 (AU, EU, JP) and June 29th, 2015 (NA), having been in operation since shortly after the Nintendo 3DS release in 2011. Each territory sent out SpotPass notifications to users approximately one month ahead of the termination. Nintendo of America notified users on June 5th, 2015 that Nintendo Video content would no longer be distributed automatically and that most of the videos would be available in the 3DS eShop.
Nintendo Video content was transitioned to the Nintendo eShop to allow for many more videos to be available to viewers at any time, while still providing updates of new episodes. As a result, the dedicated Nintendo Video application was discontinued on June 29th, 2015.
If you wish to view Nintendo Video content, please visit the Nintendo eShop and either select the Nintendo Video listing from the Main Menu or search for your favorite shows.
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‘My Nintendo’ Exclusive Videos
Several of the exclusive videos would later be offered as My Nintendo digital rewards, allowing them to be downloaded and permanently kept on the 3DS as individual applications. A breakdown of these titles follows below. Each cost 100 Platinum coins to redeem through the My Nintendo rewards site unless otherwise noted.
The Legend of Zelda Great Fairy’s Fountain Theme (AU, EU, JP, NA)
Available: December 1, 2016
Removed: April 01, 2017
My Nintendo page (NA)
“See The Legend of Zelda: Great Fairy’s Fountain Theme performed by a full orchestra*. This and other songs were included on a CD packed with The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword on Wii, released in Dec. 2011.
The Legend of Zelda Ballad of the Goddess (AU, EU, JP, NA)
Available: December 1, 2016
Removed: April 01, 2017
My Nintendo page (NA)
“See The Legend of Zelda Ballad of the Goddess theme performed by a full orchestra in 3D*. This and other songs were included on a CD packed with The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword on Wii, released in Dec. 2011.”
The Legend of Zelda Main Theme Medley (AU, EU, JP, NA)
Available: December 1, 2016
Removed: April 01, 2017
My Nintendo page (NA)
“See 3D footage of The Legend of Zelda Main Theme Medley* performed by a full orchestra. This and other songs were included on a CD packed with The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword on Wii, released in Dec. 2011.”
Kid Icarus 3D Anime: Medusa’s Revenge (NA, JP)
Available: 2017
Removed: June 24, 2017 (NA), October 01, 2016 (JP)
My Nintendo page (NA)
“To help celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Kid Icarus™: Uprising game for the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems, a 3D Kid Icarus anime episode is now available. Learn of the tale of Medusa (Goddess of the Underworld) and Palutena’s rivalry, which stretches from far into Pit’s past right up to the present day!
This episode, produced by Studio 4C, one of Japan’s most renowned anime studios, features Medusa, Goddess of the Underworld, as its main character. It tells the tale of Medusa and Palutena’s rivalry, which stretches from far into Pit’s past, right up to the present day. *In Japan the reward cost 80 Platinum Coins.
Kid Icarus 3D Anime: Palutena’s Revolting Dinner (NA, JP)
Available: 2017
Removed: June 24, 2017 (NA), October 01, 2016 (JP)
My Nintendo page
“To help celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Kid Icarus™: Uprising game for the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems, a 3D Kid Icarus anime episode is now available. Palutena, Goddess of Light, has halted the vegetable’s revolt to destroy Skyworld…or has she? Produced by Shaft Inc, one of Japan’s most renowned anime studios, this episode centers around the goddess Palutena and her attempts to deal with a great catastrophe in her Skyworld home. *In Japan the video reward came in two parts for 80 Platinum Coins each.
Kid Icarus 3D Anime: Kid Icarus 3D Anime: Thanatos Rising (NA, JP)
Available: 2017
Removed: June 24, 2017 (NA), October 01, 2016 (JP)
My Nintendo page
“To help celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Kid Icarus™: Uprising game for the Nintendo 3DS™ family of systems, a 3D Kid Icarus anime episode is now available. Pit, the heroic angel, must battle against one of Medusa’s generals – all in glorious 3D! This episode, produced by Production I.G, one of Japan’s most renowned anime studios, features the angel Pit and his battle against one of Medusa’s minions – all in glorious 3D! *In Japan the video reward came in three parts for 80 Platinum Coins each.
Kirby: Right Back At Ya! (NA)
Available: 2019
Removed: May 02, 2019
My Nintendo page
“Kirby’s ready for action in this special, two-part 3D episode of Kirby: Right Back At Ya!
Pikmin Short Movies
 | Digital Release | Nintendo Wii U November 04, 2014 (NA, EU, JP) Nintendo 3DS November 04, 2014 (NA, EU, JP) |
| Delisting | October 08, 2020 | |
| Production | Nintendo, Shigeru Miyamoto, Dynamo Pictures | |
| Publisher | Nintendo | |
| Available On | See Below | |
| Links | Nintendo.com page (3DS, Wii U) Pikmin Short Movies on YouTube |
Although not released through the Nintendo Video service, Pikmin Short Movies was another delisted video offering from Nintendo. Originally shown at the 2014 Tokyo International Film Festival, the three-episode bundle was sold on the eShop ($4.99 USD) for both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U beginning in November of 2014. Ahead of their removal, Nintendo updated their listings with a notice that the videos would be added to YouTube after October 8th, 2020. See below for more details and differences of each release.
Pikmin Short Movies HD
The eShop application features four extra behind the scenes clips that have not been officially uploaded to YouTube.
FROM Nintendo.com: “As of October 8, 2020, these short movies will no longer be available for purchase. Once the short movies have been purchased on your Nintendo Account, they can be re-downloaded and played if deleted from your device. These short movies are planned to be uploaded to the official Nintendo YouTube channel after October 8, 2020.”
“Watch the colorful antics of Pikmin™ as they jump into three short movies, the first movies ever directed by Shigeru Miyamoto. The three shorts, titled The Night Juicer, Treasure in a Bottle and Occupational Hazards find Pikmin in unusual, funny, and even dangerous situations. NOTE: No real Pikmin were harmed during the filming of these movies.
- Watch the colorful antics of Pikmin™ as they jump into three short movies: “The Night Juicer,” “Treasure in a Bottle,” and “Occupational Hazards”
- View bonus animated storyboards created by Shigeru Miyamoto using the Flipnote Studio™ software
- Own the Pikmin short movies that debuted at the 2014 Tokyo International Film Festival
- Watch in HD on Wii U™”
Pikmin Short Movies 3D
The application features six (the same four as Pikmin Shorts HD, and two bonus 3D ones) extra behind the scenes clips that have not been officially uploaded to YouTube. In addition, it was possible to press buttons to play Pikmin-related sound effects while the films were playing; this feature is not available on YouTube, nor is it possible to view the videos in 3D there.
FROM Nintendo.com: “As of October 8, 2020, these short movies will no longer be available for purchase. Once the short movies have been purchased on your Nintendo Account, they can be re-downloaded and played if deleted from your device. These short movies are planned to be uploaded to the official Nintendo YouTube channel after October 8, 2020.”
“Watch the colorful antics of Pikmin™ as they jump into three short movies, the first movies ever directed by Shigeru Miyamoto. The three shorts, titled The Night Juicer, Treasure in a Bottle and Occupational Hazards find Pikmin in unusual, funny, and even dangerous situations. NOTE: No real Pikmin were harmed during the filming of these movies.
- Watch the colorful antics of Pikmin™ as they jump into three short movies: “The Night Juicer,” “Treasure in a Bottle,” and “Occupational Hazards”
- View bonus animated storyboards created by Shigeru Miyamoto using the Flipnote Studio™ software
- Own the Pikmin short movies that debuted at the 2014 Tokyo International Film Festival
- Watch in 3D on Nintendo 3DS™”