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[sinonobu]

wait it seems like they are now perma-giving VC games?

 

[SinCityAssassin]

20 bucks is 10 lower than I was expecting, so I'm good with it.

 

[Mash83]

Worth it for the eshop deals alone.

 

[AzureFlame]

i just want cloud save datas asap.

 

[duckroll]

Classic Game Selection*

Subscribers will get to download a compilation of classic titles with added online play, such as Super Mario Bros. 3, Balloon Fight and Dr. Mario.

Dr Mario is the only title worth mentioning in there when it comes to "added online play" lol.

 

[darkwing-buck]

Pretty cheap!

 

[Geno Breaker]

Thank god it's only $20 a year. Don't expect a stellar service anyways, so I don't mind the price.

I wonder if the classic games finally won't be trash though. The filters and input lag suck on the Wii U and it's so barebones.

 

[jmizzal]

So until then what do we have?

Its free until then

 

[Regiruler]

It really irks me that they're discontinuing the Nintendo Network brand, especially since there doesn't appear to be anything that really distinguishes it.

 

[ffdgh]

A delay? They really weren't ready. Oh well more free online is great.

 

[clay_ghost]

Got a feeling that this is because VC will be delayed.

 

[Munkybhai]

At least it's only $20, but why is this tied to the phone instead of having its own dedicated features on the system itself? They need to fix the voice chat on the phone nonsense.

Maybe it's a better solution for people who might be docking and undocking their Switch a lot, to keep the voice chat seamless?

 

[digitalflame]

Hey thats not too bad. Guess I'll see how it goes this year and if it's smooth sailing I'm in.

 

[Serenitynow]

Great price

Hopefully taking the time to rethink some of these things a bit

Good news all around

 

[Karsticles]

If it's only $20 a year that's like nothing. So I don't go out for drinks next Friday and it's more than paid for. So long as it's cheap like Pokemon Bank is I'll pay for online play.



Netflix like Virtual Console enough? That's the rumor.

No, it was "like nothing" when it was $0 on the Wii U.

They need to justify spending $20 a year on online instead of $0. Right now, it's the #1 reason why I don't have a Switch. I'm not paying for another bullshit online subscription.

 

[The Boat]

Guess delaying paid services to establish a bit more of a foothold.

$19.99 a year would be a great deal if it was more comparable to PS+'s offerings. As it stands it's merely pretty good. Good enough for me at least.

19.99 a year would be a great deal if it was more comparable to a 59.99 service? Interesting.

 

[Jubenhimer]

So, it's been delayed... I guess they want to wait a little longer before they start charging so they can make any necessary improvements. Still, the pricing seems pretty reasonable, I just hope Nintendo is willing to add features and improve functionality like that smartphone app in the future.

 

[-Mutsukki-]

I won't be paying while I have to use an app on my phone and a dongle to chat online. This isn't a head scratcher, "hmm, how should in game chat work?"

The dongle is only for mixed audio, otherwise just the app is enough

Dr Mario is the only title worth mentioning in there when it comes to "added online play" lol.

Balloon Fight has coop though

 

[Wonder Peter]

Fix the voice chat, I don't want to voice chat through an App on my phone

 

[KarmaCow]

Dr Mario is the only title worth mentioning in there when it comes to "added online play" lol.

I liked the Mario Bros multiplayer in SMB3.

 

[Boke1879]

20 bucks is nice, but seriously being tied to your phone is so damn stupid. It makes no fucking sense.

 

[Plinko]

$20 a year? I'm in.

 

[Geg]

Price is good at least. Wonder what the delay is for

 

[phanphare]

$20 is good

 

[Infernal Monkey]

But I was looking forward to getting Urban Champion and DK Jr Math as VC rentals this year. What a shame.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

Color me surprised. I genuinely did not expect $20 a year.

 

[NinjaCoachZ]

Hey more free online. We should take it.

Lol good point!

It could be smart though. I guess they're going for "get people sucked in for the holidays and then make them pay once they're hooked"? Either way I guess no one can really be mad at a longer free period.

 

[Projectjustice]

Good prices, take note Sony and MS!

 

[QuixoticNeutral]

Pricing is excellent, especially if the classic game compilation with online multiplayer (Balloon Fight, Dr. Mario) is always available, not on a monthly rotation as was initially hinted and feared. The 2018 launch will buy some time for holiday adopters to get into Arms/MK8D/Splatoon without being deterred out of the gate.

Probably doesn't bode well for the separate availability of the classic titles in the compilation as VC purchases, and the smartphone-as-voice-chat system basically ensures I won't be using voice chat, but I'm a lot more comfortable with this outcome than I expected to be as someone who opposes subscription online services on principle.

 

[EatinOlives]

$20/y AND free online until next year.

Good news all around.

 

[AlexFlame116]

I wonder how Mario Bros. 3 would work online.

 

[paragonpro]

So that means no virtual console til 2018?

 

[Primethius]

I like this delay. Hopefully they make good improvements on it by the time it does hit as well (esp. with regards to voice chat and so on).

 

[NateDrake]

Smash for Switch in 2018, I'd guess.

 

[GiantBreadbug]

Actually somehow hype to play Balloon Fight online

 

[LotusHD]

Color me surprised. I genuinely did not expect $20 a year.

I thought we knew this already, no?

 

[CazTGG]

So...$365 CAD?

Spoiler

Sarcasm, obviously

 

[tebunker]

Does anyone know if we keep the games?

right now it seems like the language has changed to insinuate that yes you keep it. Who knows though.

 

[jediyoshi]

Is the only new info that it's been delayed? Seems like this info was already out there.

Actual pricing. The online benefits were known.

 

[Starphoenix]

That is... Actually not a bad price. Just need to add some more incentives, and rework their chat system, and I think the Switch will keep on winning.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

i aint paying you shit unless you at least give me something in return.

free games, or at least cloud saves.

 

[Handsomejan]

Classic nintendo games with added online play?
Or did i misread something?

sounds really good if you ask me. 20$ is reasonable i think

 

[-Mutsukki-]

I wonder how Mario Bros. 3 would work online.

I imagine just the same as on the actual hardware, just online.

 

[Stealthcobra]

I still can't believe they are making you work it through your fucking phone.

It is pretty absurd...

 

[Crayon]

19.99 is a great price.

 

[Serenitynow]

Don't see the "Free for a month" language on the page anymore in regards to classic game downloads...

 

[Madness]

$20 is good

Good for what? You have to actually have something compelling to charge. Xbox Live and PSN have credible, capable online infrastructures. So if Nintendo wants people to shell out $20 what is it for and what makes the cost needed for what they offer over what they offered with Wii U. Anyone can see what Xbox Live offered from OG Xbox to Xbox 360 and now Xbox One.

 

[Road of Ease]

Dr Mario is the only title worth mentioning in there when it comes to "added online play" lol.

I dunno, online Balloon Fight sounds pretty awesome :3

 

[Sword Of Doom]

So there is no online chat until then?

 

[udivision]

wait it seems like they are now perma-giving VC games?

It says:

Classic Game Selection*

Subscribers will get to download a compilation of classic titles with added online play, such as Super Mario Bros. 3, Balloon Fight and Dr. Mario.

Super Mario Bros. 3 screenshot Balloon Fight screenshot Dr. Mario screenshot
Games featured rated: ESRB rated E

*Product name subject to change.

I think it's a bundle of games