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[Vanillalite]

With all of the info or not info we got over the past month or so where do we think this leaves Switch rewards on My Nintendo?

Online subscription service has been pushed to 2018. No VC announcement around E3. No Switch games as part of Nintendo's E3 sale. Plus no real talk of My Nintendo.

So where do you think that puts My Nintendo Switch rewards other than just Coming Soon™?

 

[AndrewDean84xX]

Next year, when the Switch Online stuff starts.

 

[Kolibri]

Tomorrow.

 

[pretty done]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s88r_q7oufE

 

[Bakercat]

Probably next year when all the online stuff kicks in. I can't wait to spend my gold coins on a 10% discount coupon for urban champion when it's announced as the first virtual console game to come to the switch!

 

[Jawmuncher]

When we all run out of coins

 

[Lambtron]

Tomorrow.

In games magazines?

 

[Adam Prime]

I was wondering the same thing...

Probably never. Our coins will expire first.

 

[Aonuma]

When we all run out of coins

This was their plan all along.

 

[Shiggy]

2019 maybe

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Still can't believe how bare bones the eShop is.

 

[tonyh24613]

I expect late 2017 after some more major firmware updates. I remember you couldn't do the weekly "login into e-shop" mission by entering Switch e-shop, don't know it's fixed or not, if not then that's the first thing they need to do.

On the other hand, there're four in-game Splatoon 2 gears that's a preorder bonus from 7-11 in Japan. Nintendo says they'll be My Nintendo rewards in 2018. So I believe we'll get Switch rewards in early 2018 at the latest.

 

[Vanillalite]

When we all run out of coins

This is kinda weird as it puts Nintendo on the clock so to speak since coins go away in a year.

Feels like they'd have to do something before the 1 year anniversary of the Switch launch because of this.

 

[TheAggroCraig]

There's nothing really to even give as a reward right now except maybe discounts but even then that's pretty lame.

 

[Vital Tundra]

Who knows? They didn't give us ANY info about the Switch itself at E3. No mention of when streaming apps are coming, new Switch features, no My Nintendo Rewards info. Its actually really bizarre and frustrating.

 

[KingSnake]

When the 3ds successor will launch.

 

[Lilalaunebaer]

Next year, when the Switch Online stuff starts.

Yeah, that´s my bet as well.

 

[antibolo]

I have 140 gold coins expiring this month and there's not even 140 worth of stuff to buy, unless you count the stupid discounts (yeah nice try Nintendo, I'm not going to spend real money for the privilege to spend my fake money).

 

[Vanillalite]

I have 140 gold coins expiring this month and there's not even 140 worth of stuff to buy, unless you count the stupid discounts (yeah nice try Nintendo, I'm not going to spend real money for the privilege to spend my fake money).

I'd take discounts over nothing at all at this point. *Shrugs*

 

[foltzie1]

Never.gif

 

[Jo Shishido's Cheeks]

I've got gold expiring in August so then!

(I'm actually kinda serious, I'm expecting to see something with Splatoon and the launch of the mobile app)

 

[Xandremi]

Still can't believe how bare bones the eShop is.

It's not barebones; it's just simple, free of clutter.

 

[BRocknRolla]

I've got gold expiring in August so then!

(I'm actually kinda serious, I'm expecting to see something with Splatoon and the launch of the mobile app)

Gold expires? That's shitty.

Honestly though, especially if gold expires, they need to put stuff up for Switch-only users.

 

[Nesther]

Maybe they're considering revamping the whole thing again, which is why it's taking so long. Hopefully by the end of the year we'll get some news.

 

[fetus8]

Maybe they're considering revamping the whole thing again, which is why it's taking so long. Hopefully by the end of the year we'll get some news.

I truly hope this is the case.

Spoiler

I doubt it tho

 

[Vanillalite]

Gold expires? That's shitty.

Honestly though, especially if gold expires, they need to put stuff up for Switch-only users.

Nintendo FAQ

Do My Nintendo Points Expire?

Applies to: My Nintendo

Yes. Different types of points are valid for different lengths of time:

Gold Points are valid until the last day of the month 12 months after you earn them. (For example, points earned on April 15th 2016 would expire on April 30th 2017.)

Platinum Points (all types) are valid until the last day of the month 6 months after you earn them. (For example, points earned on April 15th 2016 would expire on October 30th 2016.)

 

[BRocknRolla]

Nintendo FAQ

Thanks for that. Glad it gives us more time at least. Still, sooner is better for those benefits. Hope we see them soon.

 

[antibolo]

I'd take discounts over nothing at all at this point. *Shrugs*

But then they're tricking you into spending real money on games you wouldn't have bought otherwise, because you feel like you need to spend those coins before they expire.

It's pretty insidious.

 

[Wamb0wneD]

When all my gold coins are expired.

 

[JayBabay]

So should I not link Gold points to my account anymore until they actually release something for the Switch on there?

 

[frankie_baby]

Theres surely gotta be some random indie game on the switch eshop that's selling fuck all by now that the dev could ask nintendo to do a gold discount on? Seriously i got points to spend

 

[SatoAilDarko]

Theres surely gotta be some random indie game on the switch eshop that's selling fuck all by now that the dev could ask nintendo to do a gold discount on? Seriously i got points to spend

Aren't Street Fighter games the only non-Nintendo titles to show up on MyNintendo?

Other than that they seem to only offer Nintendo rewards.

 

[Gradon]

To be fair, they don't have to release Switch stuff before the points expire. They're "free points". I really dislike the system we have now, much preferred the superior Club Nintendo system that the 3DS and Wii U used.

 

[FlaygletheBagel]

Next year, when the Switch Online stuff starts.

Yep. And the only 2 rewards we'll get to choose from will be 10% off Breath of the Wild, and a free digital copy of Vroom in the Night Sky.

 

[Vanillalite]

So should I not link Gold points to my account anymore until they actually release something for the Switch on there?

Yes

 

[frankie_baby]

Aren't Street Fighter games the only non-Nintendo titles to show up on MyNintendo?

Other than that they seem to only offer Nintendo rewards.

I'm certain there's been a few random indie games