Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass - Nintendo Switch [Digital]
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About This Item
- Details
- Genre: Action and Adventure,Role Playing
- Key Specs
- ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- ESRB Descriptors: Comic mischief, Mild cartoon violence (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
- Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
- General
- Brand: Nintendo
- Model Number: 112571
- Product Name: Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: GAME FREAK
- Game Details
- Genre: Action and Adventure, Role Playing
- Game Franchise: Pokemon
- Game Series: Sword and Shield
- Multiplayer: true
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- ESRB Descriptors: Comic mischief, Mild cartoon violence (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
- Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
- Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
- Requirements
- Video Game Content Included: Full game, Expansion pack
- Other
- UPC: 400063983478
Begin your adventure in the Galar region AND discover newly-added areas, The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra, with the Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass! This bundle includes both the base Pokémon Shield game and the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass, which gives you access to two new areas, hundreds of additional Pokémon, and stories of growth and exploration as they become available!
If you don’t already have a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can try it out with a free 7-day trial. Don't worry if you already activated a previous free trial— an additional seven-day free trial is now available.
Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features. Free trial automatically converts to 1-month auto-renewing membership unless automatic renewal is turned off by the end of the free trial. Credit card/PayPal account required for 18+. Free trial cannot be redeemed by a Nintendo Account with an active Individual Membership or Family Membership. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
Whats Included
- Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass
- Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass
Q: What is included in this bundle?
A: This bundle includes the base Pokémon Shield game and the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass, granting access to two new areas and additional content.
A: The game falls under the Action and Adventure genre.
Q: Who is the publisher of this game?
A: This game is published by Nintendo.
Q: Which platform is this game compatible with?
A: This game is compatible with the Nintendo Switch platform.
Q: Does this game have a multiplayer mode?
A: Yes, this game can be played in multiplayer mode.
A: Yes, both of these are digital. You have to go to the eShop, and redeem the code given to your email upon purchase.
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| Pros for Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass - Nintendo Switch [Digital] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| There were no pros for this product— | Gameplay, Overall Performance, Ease of use | There were no pros for this product— | Game Content, Expansion Pass, Pokemon, Fun |
| Cons for Pokémon Shield + Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass - Nintendo Switch [Digital] | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Price, Length, Story |
