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http://venturebeat.com/2017/01/13/nintendo-switch-wont-have-miiverse-or-streetpass/

Neither the Nintendo 3DS’s StreetPass feature or Nintendo’s social network Miiverse will appear on the company’s new Switch console. That’s what David Young, Nintendo of America’s assistant manager of public relations, told GamesBeat today at the Switch event in New York City.

“I can answer that we’re not going to be using Miiverse for Nintendo Switch,” Yong said when asked about the feature today.

A real shame, in my opinion.

 

[_h8bit]

Kind of a bummer but I understand why.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

That's super lame

 

[giancarlo123x]

Keep it up nintendo, instead of building on the solid foundation of miiverse they're already moving on?

 

[Maxinas]

No replacements?

 

[LiK]

I barely used them so not a big deal for me.

 

[Dyle]

What a shame. Streetpass was the best part of the 3DS

 

[SinCityAssassin]

I kind of expected that considering the insider rumors I kept hearing and the lack of them in spec docs. I wonder what's replacing them.

 

[Broken Joystick]

Press "Yeah!" to pay respects.

 

[JordanKZ]

RIP puzzle piece swapping.

 

[Sponge]

No Streetpass is the biggest disappointment I've heard yet. I go to cons quite often and have a blast with Streetpassing.

 

[Chindogg]

No replacements?

That's the real question.

 

[13ruce]

Lmao no miiverse?

 

[GiantBreadbug]

Really, terrifically awful. No reason they shouldn't be on Switch

 

[Vanille]

Thank god.

 

[yoonshik]

nice looking water


:_(

 

[FleetingFlowAir]

No more Highschool Fantasy RPs?

But really though, no Streetpass is kinda lame.

 

[BitStyle]

They had such a great foundation with Miiverse. Kind of a waste to just throw it away.

Now if they replace it with something else than I might understand

 

[Ladekabel]

Nobody cares about Streetpass but why ditch Miiverse? Was a neat service despite teenagers looking for a relationship.

 

[outunderthestars]

Never really used streetpass but people seemed to like it. that said, good riddance Miiverse. Hope everything Mii related is purged.

 

[oti]

I kind of expected that considering the insider rumors I kept hearing and the lack of them in spec docs. I wonder what's replacing them.

The Switch Smart Device App, maybe.

 

[phanphare]

wow that's a bummer

both of those things were great

 

[Occam]

Kind of a bummer but I understand why.

Why? Do share your insights.

 

[Okami Haundo]

I'm confused as to why there's a direct quote about no Miiverse, but not one for the lack of Streetpass. Not saying I don't believe him; I just find it odd.

 

[opricnik]

So whats point of share button if there isno miiverse

 

[udivision]

Interesting how Nintendo is leaning more and more towards:
"Use your smartphone for that, bub"

How things change!

 

[Oregano]

Grrr no Miiverse is such a shame! They could have really built on it!

 

[Regiruler]

Tearing apart everything they had built up for no reason wtf

Next we're going to here that eShop is renamed, credit doesn't transfer, and it still only supports visa and mastercard.

 

[Bass260]

Something must be replacing these genuinely good ideas of their past systems. They can't be that daft.

 

[KarmaCow]

Not surprised that they're killing off Miiverse since it's such a niche thing that required heavy moderation but I expected some sort of Streetpass equivalent since the Switch is designed around bringing it with you.

So whats point of share button if there isno miiverse

The other social media sites that people actually use.

 

[Glix]

Streetpass is the best but I think its just too much strain on the battery...

 

[Neiteio]

Aww. Miiverse was a lot of fun.

So whats point of share button if there isno miiverse

Uh, real-life social media (Facebook, Twitter)?

 

[AcademicSaucer]

source

 

[platina]

Miiverse...the unique community is gone. Can it get any worse?

 

[Eolz]

Streetpass is not that surprising, but that's a huge shame for Miiverse.
That was a nice, small and living community, which despite several bad posts that we all like to joke about, had some really nice sharing features and art. Could have easily existed on Switch.

 

[yoonshik]

So whats point of share button if there isno miiverse

Twitter, facebook, instagram...

 

[KHlover]

So whats point of share button if there isno miiverse

facebook/twitter/reddit/GAF? idk I think they mentioned "social media" in the presentation.

 

[pulsemyne]

There's probably something to replace miiverse in some way but it's likely not ready.

 

[Kneefoil]

I'm fine with no Street Pass, but no Miiverse? That's a real bummer. Splatoon hub wouldn't have been the same without it, and sometimes you would find some great comments in other games, like SM3DW, as well.

I'll miss it.

 

[Toki767]

No Street Pass at least means the battery won't die in sleep mode within a couple days hopefully.

 

[Dystify]

No replacements?

Hopefully as part of a smartphone app.

 

[opricnik]

Uh, real-life social media?

Why would anyone share game related screenshots in their real life profiles.Thats quite stupid and absurd

 

[watershed]

It should have streetpass like features. Getting rid of that makes no sense considering gaming on the go is the angle here. It makes the Switch even less interesting.

 

[Prevolition]

It really feels like Nintendo is abandoning everything that made them great last gen.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

wow gonna miss Miiverse
guess the Miis are getting phased out?

 

[Barry Burton]

I hardly ever used either of these, so no tears from me.

 

[Draconian]

Where else will we point out examples of amazing video game water?

 

[Regiruler]

Aww. Miiverse was a lot of fun.


Uh, real-life social media (Facebook, Twitter)?

Posting for any reason other than to just show off is completely useless on twitter. Unless you happen to have a ton of followers nobody is going to answer questions or find any value if you post a secret.

 

[pinkurocket]

RIP the memes. ):

 

[Glix]

That gif is so brutal

He hits the underside of the table so hard with his face that the leg snaps off.