Nintendo Accounts now open for sign up in North America

[gergroy]

RolStoppable said:

gergroy said:
Um... Did I miss something??? What is this????

The successor to the previous account and reward program. It officially starts in March, but people can sign up in advance.

http://nintendoeverything.com/kimishima-on-my-nintendo-features-detailed-launch-plans/nggallery/image/94601

Oh, so this is replacing club Nintendo?  Ok, I guess I need to register then.