Nintendo's Online service launched last week for Switch, and we would like to know how many of you have signed up!

Please answer the poll and comment on what you think of Nintendo's new paid Switch Online service.

 

[D-Jay]

I suggest you not to share that kind of thing
IDK if it works that way, but I guess if one of your subscriber hack his console, maybe all subscriber to your account will get banned

As I said, IDK if it works that way

Than I will find the guy and force him to eat screws.

 

[DeslotlCL]

Nice shitpost. Got anything that actually is meaningful?

"Stop liking what I don't like!"

But the shitpost is true. The only argument people seems to use to defend the service is the "but it's cheaper than the competition".

The shitpost itself isnt aimed to "stop liking what i dont like".

 

[GenevaPWNz]

I currently don't own a Switch yet but the online looks pretty abhorrent in it's current state. Nintendo has stated that they are working on dedicated servers from what I heard although considering the current state of the Switch's online and Nintendo's history with online services I'm a bit skeptical if Nintendo can even pull it off.

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I really don’t know why people get so pissed over €20.
Yes, they screwed up Cloud Saves, NES games are kinda worthless, but still fun and the “special offers” are bullshit, I don’t see why people get so pissed making 5 videos in a row talking about how bad this service is.

Because many gamers including I would rather pay a little extra for a service that is more stable and offers more.

 

[Kioku]

I currently don't own a Switch yet but the online looks pretty abhorrent in it's current state. Nintendo has stated that they are working on dedicated servers from what I heard although considering the current state of the Switch's online and Nintendo's history with online services I'm a bit skeptical if Nintendo can even pull it off.

This is the truest thing out there right now. Nintendo isn't exactly known for "excellent online services". So, if they're looking to start charging people for it, they need to offer real incentives. One of which being excellent dedicated servers.

 

[SMontblanc]

No. I'm going to avoid it as long as I can or at least until they release a game I really need to play online.

 

[SG854]

I highly doubt that to be honest.

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@SG854 I meant that its hard to justify such price when then arent offering us basically any benefits apart from the really poorly maintained online play. I hope that changes because last months of Splatoon were unbearable in ranked online.

I love Good old Nintendo I just want to see them being a bit more "giving" you know. One free game per month wouldnt hurt them :S

That makes more sense. It was never about the money that was the problem, it was what they offered for that money. A game a Month would be nice. And I want better online from them then what we got in the past. I'm already over the VC service they have. Games are too slow released because of licensing. I don't care about it at all. We got Unofficial Emulators that does a much better job and I already have access to all games.

But at the same time compared to PSN and Microsoft its a lot cheaper. So you are getting less for a cheaper price. I would like a basic online ($20) and premium service ($60) from Nintendo that does the same things PSN does like free monthly games. That would be better.

 

[Rabbid4240]

no because i cant pull money out of my ass.

 

[PrincessLillie]

I think charging for a service that has been free for a year with minimal “features” that should be part of the console anyway is a poor decision.

...except it wasn't meant to be free for this long. It was supposed to launch a year ago!

 

[Noctosphere]

BTW, those saying "There are no voice chat, there no features like on PS4/XBO"
Guess why it's cheaper... seriously, take a guess...

 

[DeslotlCL]

BTW, those saying "There are no voice chat, there no features like on PS4/XBO"
Guess why it's cheaper... seriously, take a guess...

Because it is bad? Seriously, being cheaper =/= a good service.

 

[Noctosphere]

Because it is bad? Seriously, being cheaper =/= a good service.

well, like everywhere xD
Cheaper ISP doesn't mean the service is good

 

[Pluupy]

I'm afraid you can't have that - net neutrality and all. God forbid people were to buy preferential access to services, am I right?

...why would net neutrality influence that? There are _tons_ of services out there that offer premium servers for a fee alongside free servers.

 

[Foxi4]

...why would net neutrality influence that? There are _tons_ of services out there that offer premium servers for a fee alongside free servers.

Preferential treatment by an Internet service, meaning a fast lane, kind of goes against the entire point of NN.

 

[SG854]

Because it is bad? Seriously, being cheaper =/= a good service.

Is there any other online gaming services besides Microsoft and Nintendo that we can make comparisons.
I want to compare if the $20 Nintendo Online is actually a rip off compared to other services if there is any in the same price range that offers more.
Nintendo has NES games right now.

 

[Justeego]

If they add more NES and SNES games I think 5€ for a year is a great price (I divided a family subscription), as of now best games are ice hockey and balloon fight, 20 € as of now are not worth the service

 

[kai_dranzer2003]

I waiting for Smash at december

 

[Kioku]

Is there any other online gaming services besides Microsoft and Nintendo that we can make comparisons.
I want to compare if the $20 Nintendo Online is actually a rip off compared to other services if there is any in the same price range that offers more.
Nintendo has NES games right now.

Some objective insight would be great, but I'm not seeing much of that outside of this biased negativity. :o

 

[donut32]

Early days for the service I think - an earlier post mentioned the fact that there is no roadmap - which is the shitty thing.
I just hope there’s better things in store for Switch Online - not a lot of pull at the moment!

 

[SG854]

Preferential treatment by an Internet service, meaning a fast lane, kind of goes against the entire point of NN.

I with you on Net Neutrality. Regulation Kills innovation. It eliminates competition and consumers suffer from a worse service because of it.

Some objective insight would be great, but I'm not seeing much of that outside of this biased negativity. :o

Any objective insight would be great. Biased negativity makes people dumber in the process.

 

[the_randomizer]

I signed up, but damn are the current NES games, barring two of them, boring.