Nintendo adds NFC payments

News in brief

News in brief

Nintendo Wii U users in Japan can now use the NFC interface built into their GamePad controller to purchase games with a Suica contactless payment card. The plan to offer contactless payments was detailed by Nintendo president Satoru Iwata in May this year. Gamers that use the service will receive Suica loyalty rewards at the rate of one point for every ¥200 they spend.

Filed by Email Sarah Clark nfcworld.com Published 21 July 2014, 15:11 • Last updated 21 July 2014, 15:11