From various Nintendo DS consoles and Wii, Nintendo is a brand that reaches so many households. In my house Nintendo-branded something is played with everyday. For me, I love that Nintendo is constantly evolving with new games and devices as I grew up with the original Nintendo.

Did you know though that by setting up a free Nintendo Network ID (NNID), there are so many great features you can take advantage of? Yes the account is free and yes its super easy to set up!

Here is a list of some of the great features you can take advantage of by setting up a free NNID:

• Download and play free-to-start games like Pokémon Picross and Nintendo Badge Arcade

• Download more than 125 free game demos

• Access video-on-demand services like Hulu and Netflix

• Receive exciting updates

• Express yourself with family-friendly online gaming communities

• Link to Nintendo Account to become a My Nintendo member and get extra bonus savings on the current Nintendo eShop sale. My Nintendo members get an extra 10 percent off participating games, including Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer, YO-KAI WATCH, Disney Art Academy and many more. This event runs until Jan. 25 at 8:59 a.m. PT. Learn more details at http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals

Create your Free Nintendo Network ID now!