Skittzo0413
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People have been discussing the infamous "Switch app" quite a bit over the past few days, and it's strange to me that so few people have actually gone to Nintendo's website for some clarification:
This image shows, among other things, that there are friends list (managing, adding) functions built into the Switch's online system. Some people may say, "well, this could be part of the app!". I'll draw your attention to two of the other lines on this page-
"Online Lobby & Voice chat app"
"Access to Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app"
The fact that these lines are separate from the friends line clearly indicates that the friends functionality is not dependent on the app. If that's not enough to convince you, access to the app is part of the paid subscription program, while the friends management is not.
There are plenty of other inferences to be made from this list too, but I've seen so many people assume there will be no friends list on the Switch that I had to point this out. Discuss!
EDIT: I'm not pointing this out as a positive or negative thing, but to clarify the information that has already been put out there. It's frustrating to see so many people reading certain statements and making blanket assumptions without reading the full information that has been presented. And yes, Nintendo desperately needs to do an OS/UI/Online Direct before launch, as this is unabashedly a mess of communication.
EDIT2: Image updated courtesy of Jonneh3003
EDIT3:
UPDATE: Once again, Nintendo's official website confirms friend management is on the console itself:
This image shows, among other things, that there are friends list (managing, adding) functions built into the Switch's online system. Some people may say, "well, this could be part of the app!". I'll draw your attention to two of the other lines on this page-
"Online Lobby & Voice chat app"
"Access to Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app"
The fact that these lines are separate from the friends line clearly indicates that the friends functionality is not dependent on the app. If that's not enough to convince you, access to the app is part of the paid subscription program, while the friends management is not.
There are plenty of other inferences to be made from this list too, but I've seen so many people assume there will be no friends list on the Switch that I had to point this out. Discuss!
EDIT: I'm not pointing this out as a positive or negative thing, but to clarify the information that has already been put out there. It's frustrating to see so many people reading certain statements and making blanket assumptions without reading the full information that has been presented. And yes, Nintendo desperately needs to do an OS/UI/Online Direct before launch, as this is unabashedly a mess of communication.
EDIT2: Image updated courtesy of Jonneh3003
EDIT3:
Ok, this is what the website page actually says: no interpretations, presenting it as unbiased as possible. If anyone has something else, like interviews and what not, feel free to post them; they're going to be added to this post.
This is the brief description at the start of the page
This service lets Nintendo Switch owners enjoy online multiplayer gaming as well as a dedicated smartphone app that connects to your Nintendo Switch system and helps you connect with friends for online play sessions.
Check back for more details on the service and its features after the Nintendo Switch system launches.
This is how the App is described
Online lobby and voice chat
Our new dedicated smart device app will connect to Nintendo Switch and let you invite friends to play online, set play appointments, and chat with friends during online matches in compatible games─all from your smart device.
A free, limited version of this app will be available for download in summer 2017.
This is the graph in the OP, showing the differencies between non subscribers and subscribers
UPDATE: Once again, Nintendo's official website confirms friend management is on the console itself:
From the HOME Menu, you can start games and select game settings. In addition to managing friends and user accounts, you can also change your system settings here.