{
  "id": 19315276,
  "title": "Nintendo Adds eShop Gifting to Switch Consoles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/nintendo-adds-eshop-gifting-to-switch-consoles",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-10T09:52:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch-2-digital-games-eshop-gifts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nintendo has introduced a new feature to its Switch consoles, enabling users to gift digital software purchased through the eShop. This update, released on November 9, is set to launch shortly, allowing users to add digital games to their holiday lists. The move comes after numerous requests for this feature, which will be available starting November 16. To gift a digital item, users must select the \"Give as a Gift\" option when purchasing the product on the eShop, then choose the recipient and wrap color before completing the transaction. Digital gifts will be sent immediately, unlike on Steam, where scheduling is possible. However, there are some limitations to the gifting system. Supervised accounts, or accounts under parental control, cannot use the feature. Additionally, there is an unknown limit on the number of gifts that can be sent within a specific time period, though it's unclear whether the limit is based on the number of games, software type, or gift value. Users also cannot send gifts to individuals outside their family group, even if they are Switch friends. Nintendo family groups can have a maximum of eight members, which may feel restrictive for some users. Despite these limitations, the addition of eShop gifting is a positive step towards enhancing the user experience on the Switch and Switch 2 consoles.",
  "summary": "Nintendo Switch update introduces the ability to gift digital software purchased on the eShop.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nintendo adds eShop gifting feature to Switch consoles",
    "Feature allows users to gift digital games starting November 16",
    "Limitations include supervised accounts and unknown gift limit"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}