Update 2:
Nintendo of America has also confirmed that Miitomo registration will open on 17th February in the region.
Update:
A Nintendo of Europe press release has confirmed many of the details below, along with a few other snippets of information. Pre-registration for Miitomo - as outlined below - will also launch in Europe on 17th February, tying in with registration for My Nintendo accounts for an app-specific reward.
Original Article:
The Japanese-language version of Tatsumi Kimishima's most recent President's Briefing is available, and though short of any major revelations it does contain some firm details. A notable example was information on the My Nintendo account system - which will have Platinum and Gold currency - and there are also a handful of details on Miitomo.

As you can see in the image above, Miitomo will have a Photo Mode that's somewhat reminiscent of the AR cards used with the 3DS; there's no card in this instance, naturally, but it'll allow users to create and share real-world images that feature their Mii.

It was also reiterated that Miitomo is on track to launch alongside the My Nintendo service - it'll land in Japan in mid-March and in another 15 countries at some point that month (more will follow); a map of applicable countries is above, including North America and much of Europe. Pre-registration on iOS and Android will begin in 17th February (date to be confirmed for other countries) to enable users to download it right away once available; notably doing this will entitle those users to a Platinum point in the My Nintendo service, so it's the first incentive for the loyalty programme, too.
With this app Nintendo's goal is to rapidly gain users through the free-to-play aspect, and hopes for cross-pollination between Miitomo and the new account loyalty service. The first goal for My Nintendo membership is 100 million users, showing how the programme will target those that don't necessarily own Nintendo gaming hardware at the point they initially register.
Are you planning to try Miitomo, especially if it brings a potential early reward in the My Nintendo service?
[source nintendo.co.jp]
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I was planning on trying out anyway, because why not? Almost made it to area 12 in pokemon picross without spending money!
Cool! They skipped the Nordic Countries entirely!
Cool! They skipped the Nordic Countries entirely!
I'll check it out as soon as its released! I may not be that social but hey....I'm a game designer so might as well see how this app turns out.
I'd hardly call that "much" of Europe in terms of land mass. Probably "Half" at most.
By population, perhaps (btw I'm not counting Russia as it kind of is its own thing across two continents).
I wasn't even remotely interested in this but I may sign up for that Platinum point; though I better not get spammed by Miitomo emails.
I'm a Day One registree.
I'm glad they're modernising the Mii concept with the AR photos, it should prove popular, but they have got to give us more Mii customisation options, accessories etc.
Miis as they currently exist are way too bland to drive a social networking campaign.
For the points, yes I'll give it a look.
Since we don't know yet how valuable points are, it's worthwhile grabbing all the free points we can. This app doesn't appeal to me, but I was going to try it out anyway.
Aaaand they skipped Scandinavia. Great.
For the most part this dosent interest me BUT I think that's the point, Nintendo all ready has an effective way of releving me of my funds Wii U/3DS games. However I am happy to try it out, double so if it helps me grab some loot
I hope they release a "My Nintendo" app with access to the eShop and remote downloads, Friend List and messaging, Nintendo news, links to new Nintendo smartphone games/apps, access to your "My Nintendo" points and the incentive store etc. Seems like a no brainer and much more attractive for adult/serious gamers than this Miitomo, but given Nintendo's fear of messaging apps I fear it's not likely.
Will these apps work on windows phones?
Yes, America always is Canada and USA only; Mexico and other countries aren't...
I find it interesting that My Nintendo will be released in the Nordic countries but Miitomo won't, at least not right away. Could it have something do that Nintendo related products are not being distributed in the countries directly by Nintendo or their subsidiary but by another company?
I was sceptical at first if we were even going to get My Nintendo over here but thankfully the map Nintendo made for that shows I was wrong. Hopefully.
I'm up for it. Let's try that stuff out
@sandman89 Pre-registration on iOS and Android will begin in 17th February. No windows phone mentioned. as usual.
@Nego Oh, so we are getting My Nintendo after all? I must've missed that. That's good!
My first thought was 'grrrrr", as I am a Norwegian myself ;^^. I don't really see why Nintendo wouldn't include Scandinavia as we are high technology countries and most of us own Smartphones already. It is true that Scandinavia might not have the biggest population, but I don't really see why we Scandinavians couldn't get the English version at least.
I did have a feeling that Norway might not be included as I saw the number of countries were so low, but I suppose I should be happy with at least getting My Nintendo compared to before . Hopefully Norway and the rest of Scandinavia/Nordic countries will be included later ^^.
(I am not angry, just don't understand it logically).
I own a Windows Phone and my son has a Amazon fire tablet, are we doomed???
@SuperCharlie78 That was my thought, as a WP user... But i should have an iPod somewhere...
I'd like to know what kind of phone or tablet are needed to run it, seeing as I'm looking to upgrade at some point soon.
I'm shocked but also pleased Russia is on list, considering how infamous we are for piracy, DS and 3DS included.
Gonna try this out, then.
I hope it runs on my oldish iPhone. That said, if it's a paid app I'm not interested.
I really want to try this, but my phone is completely worthless. It can't run any apps other than the ones I basically need for it to function like WhatsApp (and even those can be problematic). I know I should replace it, but I currently don't have the money. I guess I'll wait until I have a better phone before I try out Miimoto.
Still don't really get this at all, but seeing as it's free I'm going to presume plenty of people will download it. I'm also going to presume there'd be no reason I couldn't download and try it out too (unless it doesn't run on iPhone 4). I don't have an modern Nintendo consoles but I do have an old Club Nintendo account.
Will be getting this day one. Can't wait
Platinum?
After my first thought - "that's Sony's thing" - it really is smart of Nintendo. Half the people who download it will do so for the app, half, or maybe more, will do so for the plat. I can see why they wanted to launch the 2 simultaneously.
My 1 son got a new smartphone for Christmas, the younger is using my old Tab 2, which I wonder if it will work being 3 years old? We all have our Nintendo NIDs. I'm still using an old dumb flipphone but I'll download it on my tablet for the plat.
I would have tried it out, if Nintendo didn't think that America is the US and Canada. Y' know, central and south america also exist, and we also have smartphones...
@Kimite Nintendo products in the Scandinavian countries are handled by Bergsala.
@Captain_Gonru I was already laughing at your windows phone this morning reading all the other comments about it as you're the only person I know who owns one. My wife has a 7" Nook HD, I bought it for her for Christmas about 2 years ago, one of the few regrets in my life, she's addicted to match-3 games and Facebook.
I will definitely register, on day one if possible...
Yay for Russia on launch!
Very excited to see what happens with this. I'm hoping for part of the app, as mentioned by others, to have an optional mobile friends list and access to messages and rewards tracking.
@TantXL Well, another photo from the presentation with the map for the My Nintendo thing was posted on Escapist. I don't know why it was never posted on NL.
Hopefully whatever we've purchased in between Club and My Nintendo will deliver rewards to us in due course
Well I guess the ball is rolling..... where will this take us in 12 months I wonder??
It's sucks that let so many contries out
It had better be compatible with Windows Phone! Andriod is a terrible OS, and ios is even worse!
I'll definitely sign up for it, at the very least out of curiosity.
But I don't understand how such a large part of the world is left out. They could've at least released it in English worldwide (including Asia) + Portugese & Spanish in South America and French and Portugese in Africa.
I don't have a smartphone, but I do have a tablet. Would that be a problem?
Oh yeah. I'm stoked.
There's no reason why every Nintendo-fan shouldn't download this and reap the benefits of a loyalty account on top of it all. I'm very intrigued.
Wow no Mexico? Bah
Awesome Birthday present. On Feb 17 it's my birthday!
I would love to see this game be tied into other Nintendo games, like a reward system. Like purchasing Mario Kart 8 will get you new clothes, room decorations, ect. and it could even have a level up system like in google play with trophys and such. Heck they could even give you a trophy case where your friends can look in and see the trophys you have. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many possibilitys
I'll try it; there's no harm, it doesn't cost anything. Plus, if it gives me a headstart on My Nintendo points, then it's even more worth it.
Not as interested in the app but it's Nintendo so of course I'll try it! The platinum poit is interesting too as it'll be interesting to see how the system works.
Mehtomo
Come on Nintendo, why wouldn't you include Mexico?! I'd be happy to use the US version but I guess we'll have to wait
Now I'm worried we won't even get that My Nintendo thingy.
@ThomasBW84 Mexico is part of North America
@Captain_Gonru Yeah, my wife owns a 3DS - the original pink one that came w/ the Nintedog's game bundle. I got her that for Christmas the year before. And she used it a little here and a little there, so I figured I'd get her a tablet for occasional use the following year. And we haven't seen her since. Well we see her, she has a spot reserved on the couch, she just doens't see us. She'll never play Miitomo, if you can even play Miitomo, or Pokemon Go, but she'd get a Daisy or Peach match 3 game for certain.
I'm not interested in Miitomo, but I'll register just in case there's an ulterior benefit to it.
LATIN AMERICA doesn't exist for Nintendo. Great. It has always been like that, like we are garbage. Except that they sell their products here and people is commited to buy their stuff as much as USA or other countries.
Could somebody more technically minded than me please explain why this isn't just launching globally? I mean, it's a chat app. Whatsapp lets you chat from anywhere, why not Miitomo? I'm British but live in Indonesia, hence the curiosity.
What about Windows Phone? I'm not interested in phones for rich people or laggy ones.
@gcunit
Accessories , they'd be stupid not to! Then again..this IS Nintendo we're talking about (if it is a thing ,it wouldn't surprise me if it came as micro-$)
Definitely wouldn't count on any major mii updates 👎-though I'd love to be proven wrong.
Always left me wondering why they couldn't include a color wheel option (for: eyes,hair,skin or shirt)
Also wouldn't hurt to include more hairstyles (Mohawks ,anyone? xP)
But I'm with ya, the program as a whole has been painfully limited as heck..
I'll probably give it a whirl.
I had no interest in it until I heard My Nintendo was coming, and pre-registration offers a reward. So I shall pre-reg for the reward. Will I use the app itself? Doubtful, but we'll see what happens. Might be cool if I can pose my Mii to look like she's about to fall off the edge of a building and doesn't care.
@Freeon-Leon apparently My Nintendo will be in Mexico and Brazil but not Miitomo
It'll be interesting to see how it all works. I'm just happy things are finally rolling out.
Not available in Brazil. What a surprise! 😪
No where do I see details on where registration takes place. Is there a site to go to on Feb 17th? Does it happen on iOS/android, because the app doesn't come out untill March.
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