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Nintendo Online will be paid on Switch after initial free trial
- Thread starter maxcriden
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Dinky Dino
Member
Yup. Had a bad feeling this would happen since seeing as microsoft/sony have their users locked down with paid subs would mean there would be no large backlash. The usual console warriors can't even really make a big deal about it because now you have paid online on all 3 main consoles. Oh well now I gotta skip it so I don't feed into the concept even more. What a shame.
That is what surprises me about they charging online. If at least they would offer a good service on launch, instead, it seems to be as mediocre as it was on Wii, Wii U and 3DS.
DrROBschiz
Member
Same terrible services and feature set
But now you have to pay
The media better slam them on this shit
But now you have to pay
The media better slam them on this shit
Doug Heffernan
Member
Only 1 free game per month? And it's a NES or SNES game? LOL
Nintendo will never learn...
Nintendo will never learn...
PapaEmeritus
Member
No price listed though
Is it confirmed that the game will get locked after one month? If so this would be my main gripe. You cannot build a catalogue of games this way like you can with with GWG and PS+. I could not imagine gamers accepting this if it is true.
Affeinvasion
Member
I really can't wait for Jim Sterling to weigh in on this especially after last week's video on VC.
Holy shit what is this. Seriously.
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Deleted member 125677
Unconfirmed Member
By faaar the most disappointing news for me, absolutely hate it. Subscription based paid online is a big reason to why I stick to PC instead of ps/xb. I really hoped Nintendo would stick to free online 
Hopefully he's working on a special Jimquision as we speak.
TheRedSnifit
Member
Sigh
Wowfunhappy
Member
I like Nintendo, and I even find that Nintendo's online services generally work perfectly wellbut there is no freaking way I am paying for online. Just as I will never pay for online on any other console.
Guess I will continue playing Splatoon on my Wii U. Shame too.
Guess I will continue playing Splatoon on my Wii U. Shame too.
Garrett Hawke
Member
If it's cheap like Pokemon Bank or the MK8 DLC I'd be... okay. Like if we're talking £3-4 a month, max.
I'm sure they will have exceptions. No pokemon trading would be beyond silly. I imagine it'll work like PS+ - anything that's not actually PvP or co-op gameplay will be free.
Bob Dobalina
Member
Easily the most disappointing part of the conference for me as well, and sadly a decision that may make me skip this console.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
£36 to £48?
Xbox Live Gold and PS+ are both £40. You won't be getting anywhere near the same value.
By faaar the most disappointing news for me, absolutely hate it. Subscription based paid online is a big reason to why I stick to PC instead of ps/xb. I really hoped Nintendo would stick to free online
yep...I play online on Nintendo systems for one reason and that's Monster Hunter. Outside of MH the times I've been online were the aysnchronous stuff in 3D world, a little bit of Mario Kart, some co-op in Xenoblade. Nothing I would pay extra for, but it would be lame being locked out of those features. I'm already done with paying for online on the PS4 and will drop Plus when it expires (they jacked the price up in Canada).
My friends are just as sick of that shit and all of our multiplayer games these days are PC. Fighting games are the only console games I play online frequently and those have been coming out on PC just fine lately.
Hamster Plugin
Member
You need PS+ to even read and write messages in Bloodborne and Dark Souls.
Pokemon trading is directly interacting with other players. It'll very likely be part of the online fee.
By faaar the most disappointing news for me, absolutely hate it. Subscription based paid online is a big reason to why I stick to PC instead of ps/xb. I really hoped Nintendo would stick to free online
I did, too, but I expected them to go this route anyway. There are little downsides for the company, since Microsoft and Sony quite effectively showed that more than enough people are fine with it.
I have so far successfully avoided paying for online gaming and I plan to continue this, but Nintendo joining in on the fun makes it certainly harder for me.
TheJollyCorner
Member
I'm sure Nintendo is banking on this being the thing that
Could be a brilliant move to take advantage of the Pokemon obsession. Could be a disaster. Will be interesting to watch unfold, none-the-less.
Kssio_Aug
Member
Probably. Most certainly.
I think any interaction between players (other than chat) is under the paywall for PS Plus, isn't it? You can't simply "play online with others" in any form without a subscription. Or am I missing something?
CyberChulo
Member
- 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.
What does this mean? You need to use another device to chat? Like your own phone or tablet?
What does this mean? You need to use another device to chat? Like your own phone or tablet?
Yup
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
How many parents are going to be up to pay $40 a year subscription so their kids can trade Pokemon? I don't see paid online working out for Nintendo regardless of how competitive it ends up being with PS+ and XBL, it completely goes against having a system for kids to play on.
Dr. Buni
Member
Voice chat, lobby and whatever are entirely pointless to me, so even if those features were ready, I would still be against paying for online.
PlatypusDude
Member
The reason that PSN and XBL can get away with it is because people want to play their Call of Duty, Battlefield, Overwatch, Destiny, and in Microsofts case Halo and Gears along with other major shooters and even sports games.
Nintendo will have Splatoon, Mario Kart, and Smash(?). Yeah this won't end well if they charge a full $60. Maybe $20-$30 max would be the price where this won't completely blow up in their faces.
Nintendo will have Splatoon, Mario Kart, and Smash(?). Yeah this won't end well if they charge a full $60. Maybe $20-$30 max would be the price where this won't completely blow up in their faces.
"Everyone has a smartphone these days, what are we going to do to make our mobile gaming system appealing?"
"Hmmmm......everyone, you say? I've got an idea!"
I need Jim to go ballistic about this, it's the one thing I'm angry about and I can't verbalise it nearly as eloquently as him
joecanada
Member
but why wouldn't everyone just use a free app like Skype then? why would anyone pay to do on a phone what everyone does now for free??
"I get to pay twice to talk on my phone".
actually on second thought its a great money maker they should also charge you for minutes like a cell phone plan lol.
$60 Full price, 12 months works out at
PSN - $5/month
Xbox Live - $5/month
Nintendo would need some balls to price their at that but looking at what they unveiled, controller prices and the fact they are giving some games away for a month at a time, I think they might be close to that.
CyberChulo
Member
There are often sales though, you should really never pay more than $40/mo.
PseudoViper
Member
Idk how to feel about this...
Nintendo's online services have always been crappy to say the least. But on the plus side at least it's free until the Fall, so early adopters get to see if it's worth the price.
Nintendo's online services have always been crappy to say the least. But on the plus side at least it's free until the Fall, so early adopters get to see if it's worth the price.
FinaruDensetsu
Member
No. One free one month rental.
Justin Bailey
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Why why why doesn't Nintendo just make a Spotify streaming service for all of their old games. It is so fucking easy and would make them billions. The business model has already been proven to work!
I love the Switch but they are botching the online stuff badly.
I love the Switch but they are botching the online stuff badly.
FinaruDensetsu
Member
I've never paid more than $40 a year for psn
March of the Crabs
Member
I can almost guarantee that this will be super cheap. I'm not concerned yet. If they charge PS+/XBL prices it is DOA.
And you have to pay Nintendo for it
Dinky Dino
Member
Maybe they're gauging whether people will view it negatively and get rid of it if it bombs. Doubtful though. They will try a lower price first. My guess is 50 dollars
SapphiCine
Member
Good god. I also expect that pricing for digital copies of retail games will continue to be bad.