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[etrain911]

It kind of does if they continue to pay for and like Xbox Live and PS+. Obviously if Switch's online component offers nothing like the value of those two systems' online then complaints would be valid.

Nintendo has a record of extremely poor online infrastructure which is arguably different from MS and Sony (which is saying something given how many complaints there were about PS3-era PSN back when it was free).

 

[b3b0p]

If it's like PS+ or whatever it's called where you can pick up the subscriptions on sale for like $40 for a year and they fix the problems with their current system and take the better ideas from Microsoft and Sony and leave out the cruft, I'm fine with it.

 

[ZeroCDR]

I don't even subscribe to PS+ or Gold. No way in hell am I paying for online play on a Nintendo console.

 

[msdstc]

Lol this is a bad announcement. Their online track record us rough.

 

[Neuromancer]

I'm going to have a tough time paying up for this but "free" monthly games would take some of the sting out.

 

[Nyoro SF]

That's a big downer for me enjoying online games like Mariokart and such. It means if I do buy it it will have to be for single player games only. We'll see.

 

[Steel]

I'm going to have a tough time paying up for this but "free" monthly games would take some of the sting out.

You know they're not going do that on a brand new platform.

 

[n0razi]

Nintendo needs to prove that their online infrastructure has joined the rest of us in the 21st century before expecting people to cough up money for it

 

[Beelzeboss]

Paying for online and paying to redownload our VC games.

Nintendo online is messed up.

 

[flaxknuckles]

You know they're not going do that on a brand new platform.

They better when both the competition offers it.

 

[OTIX]

It doesn't matter if their online gets better. I'm never paying for two online subscriptions which means this kills the Switch as a secondary console. Hype dead.

 

[TheSeks]

lmao.

Thanks for making sure I don't buy Nintendo consoles anymore, Nintendo. <3 Much obliged.

 

[Bowl0l]

At best Nintendo online will give you exclusive access to Free to start games for 1 month (beta tester)

 

[Raonak]

Seems like a bad move, Nintendo has been pretty underwelming with online services in the past.

Plus the bigger problem is that switch is likey gonna be a second console rather than a primary. Multiple online subscriptions is overkill.

 

[LordKasual]

Does that mean

It's actually going to be good?

I can't imagine anyone paying money to trade friend codes lmao

 

[GoldenDarkness]

Wait, paid online with no real account system still ? No way in hell

 

[TimeEffect]

They have potential to make a great PS+ like service If they have backwards compatibility

If I could play a bunch of 3DS, DS, and WiiU/Wii games through that, it'd be cool

 

[LeonSPBR]

They need to be a lot better than they were with the 3DS. Paying for MP on a mobile console is a no go for me.

 

[Acerac]

Does that mean

It's actually going to be good?

No. Not at all.

 

[Ambition]

So we have to pay to play online Smash?

Hmm.....I am not feeling this at all.

And Pokemans
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[Bishop89]

Did anyone expect anything else seriously.

 

[Maintenance]

If people suddenly start being vocal about this but continue to pay for PS+ and Xbox Live you are all drinking a large vat of irony.

I see no irony, Nintendo's online service was garbage since a long time ago and they are the only ones that I actually had serious problems trying to play games online, so much that I gave up.

 

[darkwing]

maybe online fee is cheap like 30

 

[Pilgrimzero]

Was excited for new Splatoon, now Im not.

 

[Bowl0l]

maybe online fee is cheap like 30

No, $60 is the basic requirement. You will have to pay an extra $60 to get 10% discount on all games in eshop for 1 month.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

Because paying to play games online is stupid.

Yes indeed it is

That's why I only play online on PC.

 

[Dante]

No thanks

 

[Sarcastico]

300$ and a required online subscription = Nope.

 

[Aselith]

Well, they better step that shit up then because Nintendo online heretofore has been trash.

 

[Gtagentleman]

Does that mean

It's actually going to be good?

I can't imagine anyone paying money to trade friend codes lmao

look at ps3 -> ps4 plus

its now required and its shit

 

[graywolf323]

it'll have to be a LOT better than their attempts so far at online to justify that...

 

[Alucrid]

maybe this means they finally got their account system and digital purchases shit together

 

[The Last Wizard]

The legacy of Xbox Live....

Yup.

 

[n0razi]

look at ps3 -> ps4 plus

its now required and its shit

if PS+ is shit, then what's nintendo's? fossilized trex shit from another dimension?

 

[BotoxAgent]

Noob question, how good is their retro game offering on their eshop?

 

[Aselith]

maybe this means they finally got their account system and digital purchases shit together

Noob question, how good is their retro game offering on their eshop?

Not good at all but they have the bangers for the most part

 

[GasProblem]

Wonder if they'll have discounts like PS+. Or a free VC game every month?

But nah, I'm not going to pay for two online subscriptions. I really liked the Wii U as a second console because it had free online. This kind of kills that. Unless it'd not €50 a year.

 

[Moze]

It kind of does if they continue to pay for and like Xbox Live and PS+. Obviously if Switch's online component offers nothing like the value of those two systems' online then complaints would be valid.

Them paying for online does not make paying for online a pro consumer business practice.

 

[Shadow Broker]

This is the one thing that fucking murdered my hype.

 

[Gotdatmoney]

I don't wanna pay for online without third party support. Which is clearly missing.

 

[7DollarHagane]

They didn't announce a price which is curious.

Hopefully it's a lower price than PS+. $20 a year would be nice if you don't get free games monthly.

 

[PensOwl]

I wonder if Pokemon Bank is going to continue being a paid service after this? Can we even wondertrade?

 

[darkwing]

No, $60 is the basic requirement. You will have to pay an extra $60 to get 10% discount on all games in eshop for 1 month.

this can't be true wth

 

[joecanada]

You know this online thing made me realize that it can be a positive force like getting more money for your service but it's also kind of aggressive because not everyone will be willing to maintain 3 subs. So if you can squeeze enough money from each customer you may persuade them not to spend money on your competitors platform.

Obviously speaking from business perspective

Also I don't think Nintendo is going to come out on top in this scenario

 

[FinalStageBoss]

they want a taste of that live/ps+ money

 

[Aselith]

they want a taste of that live/ps+ money

Well then they should bring a live/ps + service not a punch to the dick and tin can phones

 

[BotoxAgent]

Not good at all but they have the bangers for the most part

 

[A.J.]

But what games will be available to play online during the free trial period?

 

[Mechazawa]

Microsoft: *laughs*

 

[Rncewind]

No biggy for me, would be better if it would be free but i pay it gladly when nintendo fixes it garbage online system + voicechat and 1-2 vc games in a month