Hello, Mario! Free Nintendo Switch eShop App Launches Exclusively in Japan

Nintendo has released 'Hello, Mario!', a new and free application for the Nintendo Switch and select smart devices, exclusively on the Japanese eShop.

Designed specifically to encourage family play, Hello, Mario! provides an accessible and interactive experience for parents and their children to enjoy together.

Available only in Japan at this time, the app can be downloaded at no cost by users with a Japanese Nintendo account.

Announced earlier this month, Hello, Mario! is part of Nintendo’s broader initiative to create products tailored for younger audiences and their families.

The release follows Nintendo’s long-standing tradition of integrating recognizable characters, like Mario, into engaging experiences that appeal to all age groups.

The company continues to innovate in the digital space, demonstrating its commitment to accessible entertainment and educational experiences. Upon launching Hello, Mario!, users are greeted with an invitation to "play together with an adult." Players can interact directly with Mario’s face on the screen, pulling or rotating it to trigger a variety of animated reactions.

The app further encourages exploration, allowing users to tap on items and objects, including a block in the corner of the display, to reveal more interactive elements.

This simple yet intuitive design is tailored to be easily understood by young children, fostering shared moments between parents and their kids. In official communication, Nintendo described Hello, Mario! as an intuitive application for smart devices and the Nintendo Switch, where children can manipulate Mario’s face in a variety of ways.

Mario responds to the player’s inputs with animated reactions, creating an engaging environment for joint play between parents and children. Hello, Mario! is available now to download via the Japanese Nintendo Switch eShop and compatible smart devices, with support provided in Japanese.

While there is currently no announcement regarding a worldwide release, Hello, Mario! stands as a testament to Nintendo’s ongoing dedication to family-friendly entertainment and their flagship character’s enduring appeal. For more on Hello, Mario! and future Super Mario products aimed at parents and children, stay tuned to trusted gaming outlets and the official Nintendo channels.

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