Nintendo has always used the term "trial" when this is the case. Unless they say otherwise, I'm guessing it's just weird phrasing.
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Nintendo Switch: Online Service Features
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Nintendo has always used the term "trial" when this is the case. Unless they say otherwise, I'm guessing it's just weird phrasing.
Paid online, not ready at console launch, America only service launch, no lobby and vocal chat at launch, pricey console, pricey controllers, pricey hidden costs, lack of games at launch, still no ethernet port and probably many other things I forgot. All of this doesn't look very good.
Well, I guess it means no more new Monster Hunter for me, I'll stick with 2G and 4U.
Well, I guess it means no more new Monster Hunter for me, I'll stick with 2G and 4U.
This is the only valid response to all of this. I'm reading through these posts just stunned as fuck. Even for Nintendo, a lot of this stuff seems absolutely insane.
JaredLetoJoker
Banned
The voice chat situation is crazy.
Grim Patron
Member
Nintendo just shot themselves in the foot.
I don't know how much the rest of you know about online gaming (I'm an expert), but honor and shame are huge parts of it. It's not like it is in America where you can become successful by being an asshole online. If you screw someone over in Japan, you bring shame to yourself, and the only way to get rid of that shame is repentance.
What this means is the japanese public, after hearing about this, is not going to want to purchase the Switch Online Service, nor will they purchase any of Nintendo's games. This is HUGE. You can laugh all you want, but Nintendo has alienated an entire market with this move.
Nintendo, publicly apologize and cancel Nintendo Switch Online Service for Switch or you can kiss your business goodbye.
Scorpio.
I don't know how much the rest of you know about online gaming (I'm an expert), but honor and shame are huge parts of it. It's not like it is in America where you can become successful by being an asshole online. If you screw someone over in Japan, you bring shame to yourself, and the only way to get rid of that shame is repentance.
What this means is the japanese public, after hearing about this, is not going to want to purchase the Switch Online Service, nor will they purchase any of Nintendo's games. This is HUGE. You can laugh all you want, but Nintendo has alienated an entire market with this move.
Nintendo, publicly apologize and cancel Nintendo Switch Online Service for Switch or you can kiss your business goodbye.
Scorpio.
DrROBschiz
Member
Yeah what the fuck
I hope they address this bizarre decision
Doesnt look like the Pro controller has an audio jack
Hell it doesnt even look like the switch has a mic
I don't know, but I don't have a Smartphone, so this is a bit annoying. Might as well just use a PC client.
Trogdor1123
Member
They doing any interviews to, oh I don't know, clarify this stuff? It's worse than the Xbox one reveal.
Zomba13
Member
Oh shit... I didn't even think. The Switch, and consoles going forward, will have paid online, meaning no more free, casual online battling and trading. Damn...
Cow Goes Moo
Member
Regular Chris Kohler ‏@kobunheat 3m3 minutes ago
Confirmed by NOA: Monthly free classic game on Switch is indeed only available for that month. More deets on Virtual Console before launch.
https://twitter.com/kobunheat/status/819956802741747712
if that wasn't clear enough
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Regular Chris Kohler ‏@kobunheat 1m1 minute ago
Sheesh, even my explanation was unclear. Sorry.
After a month, you can no longer PLAY the monthly Switch online classic unless you buy it.
https://twitter.com/kobunheat/status/819957925976350720
Confirmed by NOA: Monthly free classic game on Switch is indeed only available for that month. More deets on Virtual Console before launch.
https://twitter.com/kobunheat/status/819956802741747712
if that wasn't clear enough
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Regular Chris Kohler ‏@kobunheat 1m1 minute ago
Sheesh, even my explanation was unclear. Sorry.
After a month, you can no longer PLAY the monthly Switch online classic unless you buy it.
https://twitter.com/kobunheat/status/819957925976350720
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
Have they confirmed anything regarding Netflix/Hulu? I haven't seen anything about it.
Anoregon
The flight plan I just filed with the agency list me, my men, Dr. Pavel here. But only one of you!
I don't understand how they can still manage to not get it. It's like explicit effort on their part to just actively disregard everything that is happening in modern console gaming.
Their need to be so uniquely "Nintendo" and actively ignore anything that any other game company is doing is just making things worse every time.
There it is. Unbelievable. How can one company be so out of touch.
Haha oh wow. For those trying to justify it by mentioning PS+ and XBL, this here is a clear difference between the services.
Robert at Zeboyd Games
Banned
Starting to think I might be better off sticking with Splatoon 1. Really don't want to pay for a subscription just to play Splatoon online. Free games a la PS+ would have been a big incentive for me, but a monthly classic rental is practically insulting.
onemanasylum
Banned
Nintendo fans will defend this though, but that pool is getting smaller and smaller, really sad to see what's happening to Nintendo.
Gotdatmoney
Member
How do they value old ass games this month that they only let you play it for that singular month on a damn subscription service?
If the service is more than $25 a year I'll flat out laugh.
Given everything price related we have been given about the switch I dunno how you have any faith. It will be more expensive than psn and xbl if anything.
If the service is more than $25 a year I'll flat out laugh.
Given everything price related we have been given about the switch I dunno how you have any faith. It will be more expensive than psn and xbl if anything.
Fail...disappointed but it's not unexpected
I can't honestly believe that someone can still defend this, but I'm sure someone will prove me wrong. This is incredible but at the same time, very Nintendo
...holy shit.
Crimsonclaw111
Member
Is there really no voice chat through the console? You have to use your phone? Is this real?
Trojita
Rapid Response Threadmaker
Petrae
Member
Nintendo in full "FUCK YOU, PAY ME!" mode under Kimishima. The era of Nintendo generosity is over.
Wait, what?!
I mean... huh?!
I can't believe what I am reading in this thread. I already think offering their roms (instead of all kinds of newer games like the competition does) is a poor value proposition but fuck this shit.
This is really official?
Considering the price of everything else related to the system, don't hold your breath.
Someone please tell me this isn't true. ffs
Obliterator
Member
Wait is there still really no achievement / trophy type system in 2017?
Lol $30 is not even viable. I have been able to get plus for $40.
This thing has to be max 20 for the year if not less
FunkyPajamas
Member
Ay Nintendo.
Anyway, as I said before I'm not interested in the online service so this doesn't affect me. What I will say is that I expect this to be the last time I buy NES/SNES/etc classics. This shit better be properly tied to my account from now on, with no bullshit. You've been warned, Nintendo.
ThanksVision
Member
come tf on nintendo. what in the world are you guys thinking
Rabid Dwarf 76
Member
Are you FUCKING KIDDING ME?!?!
AcademicSaucer
Member
I guess I'll wait for the Switch fire sale in late 2018 - early 2017
It would be hilarious if this were somehow more expensive than PS+.
Oh and also the way this online portioning out of Roms works, I don't expect VC transfer of old purchases anymore.
And someone will defend it. Better believe that