Gaming Why is the Nintendo Eshop so bad?

[City]

Have you ever found a game you could like by simply browsing the games? It’s a nightmare! It’s full of crap and there’s nothing about the game except a brief introduction and sometimes a trailer that doesn’t have a gameplay most of the time.

 

[DANTENDO]

when you go to yr local game shops do you see anything extra no because its a shop lol everyone has a phone and some kind of pc so stop exaggerating and do a search as im sure you got loads of time at mo

 

[limpbiz411]

It's bad because when it comes to online anything Nintendo will screw it up. Nintendo doesn't know online.

 

[HitBattousai]

On the positive side, I'd say Nintendo has done a good job of consistently putting out good sales deals on the eShop. However, I do think the interface needs work in general and it is flooded with games to the point that it is annoying to navigate now.

 

[Bladexdsl]

it's full of nothing by indies, phone ports and weeb trash not even worth browsing. the switch is the new wii for shovelware

 

[Ewpb]

It's fine, Nintendo can't hold your hand all the time.

Find a reputable gaming publication, read about the games then search for them. It's isn't hard.

 

[MasterJ360]

Game reviews are you main guide in this generation of gaming. But yeah Eshop/Nintendo Service is bad for other reasons

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

I don't like how slow it is. I just browse for sales, and it takes too long. Easier to just do it on pc web browser.

 

[Viri]

I wouldn't know, I've never used it...

 

[DANTENDO]

I wouldn't know, I've never used it...

Then why say anything lol or just trying to boost yr post count - so ridiculous

 

[Viri]

Then why say anything

Because I can.

 

[anhminh]

I mean I can always burst out my phone and search on Google if I really interested about it. Also I rarely buying game on random without any recommendation from anyone either so...

 

[FearTheIdol]

Nintendo doesn't take online features seriously

 

[TouToTheHouYo]

What gets me is how much better designed the "pirate" shop is:

• It boots up quick.
• Is easy to navigate (though it really needs a search function).
• Offers the same descriptions and screenshot as the official eShop.
• Lets you see the exact size of each component you're downloading (game, update, DLC).
• Queue up multiple successive downloads.
• Easily split them between system memory and SD card.
• Has a host of custom themes and music, defaulting to the ever iconic Wii Shop tune.
• And on top of all that it downloads faster by not only better utilizing the Switch's wireless capabilities but also compressing game data server-side so you're ultimately downloading less data overall at a faster rate.

I get twice the download speeds on the pirate shop versus the eShop. It's nuts. Plus a variety of other mostly superfluous homebrew features. If it weren't for the constant tug-of-war between Balwar and the Atmosphere devs it'd be damn near perfect. Why Nintendo can't shape up their eShop similarly (sans the free software obviously) is beyond me.

 

[pottsie283]

It's bad because when it comes to online anything Nintendo will screw it up. Nintendo doesn't know online.

This has been a consistent problem since the Wii imo, yes you could get online for free but that was it, achievements didn't exist and even with a paid membership like now, the free content they offer is god awful.

the switch is the new wii for shovelware

Quality control has been non-existant, even on the Wii U. Only games I get are the ones that most people play or is on a popular game list, otherwise I don't bother looking through the eShop.

 

[Kadji]

But then you are missing many

This has been a consistent problem since the Wii imo, yes you could get online for free but that was it, achievements didn't exist and even with a paid membership like now, the free content they offer is god awful.

Quality control has been non-existant, even on the Wii U. Only games I get are the ones that most people play or is on a popular game list, otherwise I don't bother looking through the eShop.

"Trash Games" can be fun though - I give many games a chance when they have at least some quality put into them, especially when they are on Sale for like 1€.
Also, you can some hidden gems. Take Astro Bears for example, I bought it for a buck and it's still fun to play with 4 people and some alcohol.

 

[Elvis854]

Nintendo doesn't take online features seriously

Agreed with this.