If you've been wondering when you will finally be able to enjoy Virtual Console games on the Switch, you might be in for some disappointment...

Answering to Kotaku, a Nintendo Spokesperson said that “there are currently no plans to bring classic games together under the Virtual Console banner as has been done on other Nintendo systems.”

“There are a variety of ways in which classic games from Nintendo and other publishers are made available on Nintendo Switch, such as through Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo eShop or as packaged collections,” the Nintendo spokesperson added. “Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online will provide a fun new way to experience classic NES games that will be different from the Virtual Console service, thanks to enhancements such as added online play, voice chat via the Nintendo Switch Online app and the various play modes of Nintendo Switch.”

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[Kioku]

I'm pretty sure they'll still be accessible offline as long as you're subbed to the online service. I could be wrong though, they're not real clear on that point right now.

I don't see why that'd make sense, though. Of course, it IS Nintendo. However to instantly assume the worst just isn't healthy.

 

[Tigran]

Well excuse me, so sorry that I didn't know how it worked, geez, but I still think having to pay to play games and keep them, instead of being able to permanently purchase them is a stupid system.
"Awesome, I get to play 30 year old games by paying 20 dollars a year, best part is I won't be able to keep them if I unsubscribe!"



Yes, sir.

But we have no clue if you will be able to purchase them at all or not. ALL we know is they are currently included -with- the online plan.

I'm not making leaps of logic that they will be, or won't be available seperatly, but you just keep jumping to conclusions faster than Kirby swaps powers.

 

[the_randomizer]

Well I'm not afraid of spending $20 to find out. I'll let you know.

Oh good, I'll wait to see others doing it so I don't have to, living vicariously though others who pay for it.

But we have no clue if you will be able to purchase them at all or not. ALL we know is they are currently included -with- the online plan.

I'm not making leaps of logic that they will be, or won't be available seperatly, but you just keep jumping to conclusions faster than Kirby swaps powers.

Well, maybe I wouldn't jump to these conclusions if Nintendo actually wasn't so bloody vague about the details. If they actually told us they could be purchased and kept, I wouldn't be doing this, would I? Communication, Nintendo likes being vague.

 

[MikaDubbz]

Well, maybe I wouldn't jump to these conclusions if Nintendo actually wasn't so bloody vague about the details. If they actually told us they could be purchased and kept, I wouldn't be doing this, would I? Communication, Nintendo likes being vague.

Considering its not out yet, I don't see why anyone is jumping to conclusions yet. We can speculate, but until we actually see it in action, it seems foolish to get up in arms over something we know very little about at this time. Patience truly is a virtue.

 

[the_randomizer]

Considering its not out yet, I don't see why anyone is jumping to conclusions yet. We can speculate, but until we actually see it in action, it seems foolish to get up in arms over something we know very little about at this time. Patience truly is a virtue.

I just wish they weren't so vague, is that so much to ask of Nintendo...?

 

[leonmagnus99]

no biggie, we have sciresm and co. for this stuff.

 

[Tigran]

I just wish they weren't so vague, is that so much to ask of Nintendo...?

And -that- I will agree with. But seriously.. In a month we'll probably (not going to say WILL) have a LOAD more information.

So all I ask of people is to wait till we have something to -make- our leaps of logic.

I personally think if the nes games arn't available independently it's a godamn stupid move, but until I have -some- reason to believe they will or won't be.. I see no reason to jump to those conclusions.

 

[the_randomizer]

And -that- I will agree with. But seriously.. In a month we'll probably (not going to say WILL) have a LOAD more information.

So all I ask of people is to wait till we have something to -make- our leaps of logic.

I personally think if the nes games arn't available independently it's a godamn stupid move, but until I have -some- reason to believe they will or won't be.. I see no reason to jump to those conclusions.

Well, knowing Nintendo, I don't have the highest hopes they'll handle this well or logically. I'd rather hack my system to piss them off.

 

[MikaDubbz]

I just wish they weren't so vague, is that so much to ask of Nintendo...?

I don't see the problem. It's like Avengers 4, I know its coming and vaguely what it will be about, and as much as I want to know more about that movie, I'm not demanding a trailer right now. It will come in time, and nothing that happens right now is going to make the actual product come any faster or change what it is. So again, patience.

 

[Tigran]

Well, knowing Nintendo, I don't have the highest hopes they'll handle this well or logically. I'd rather hack my system to piss them off.

IS your PS4 and Xbox One hacked?

 

[the_randomizer]

IS your PS4 and Xbox One hacked?

Nope, I have a PS4, well, technically it's my brother's, so no dice. I don't have MS consoles, don't like 'em. I have a modded Wii U and 3DS, and an SD2NES, I just don't want Nintendo to screw the pooch again. And besides
the PS4 is up to date, so no chance of hacking.

 

[Tigran]

Nope, I have a PS4, well, technically it's my brother's, so no dice. I don't have MS consoles, don't like 'em. I have a modded Wii U and 3DS, and an SD2NES, I just don't want Nintendo to screw the pooch again. And besides
the PS4 is up to date, so no chance of hacking.

Then to put it simply.. your a hypocrite. Got it.

 

[the_randomizer]

Then to put it simply.. your a hypocrite. Got it.

You're* but yes, thank you for being such a good friend. Enjoy paying for your sub par online and limited game selection.

Your - possessive
You're - contraction of "you are"

How am I hypocrite exactly? By not hacking a system that isn't mine? Keep your lectures to yourself, whatever people to their consoles is none of your business, I'm hacking my Switch to spite Nintendo
for their lack of VC.

 

[sarkwalvein]

People, calm down, be humble, accept your mistakes, don't be manchildren.
Also, try to read and understand what each other meant, don't put your words in their mouths. English is not such a hard language after all. It's kind of frustrating to read the avoidable arguing about nothing at all, it makes it difficult to catch the actual posts that are saying something.

 

[Tony_93]

Answering to Kotaku, a Nintendo Spokesperson said that “there are currently no plans to bring classic games together under the Virtual Console banner as has been done on other Nintendo systems.”

“There are a variety of ways in which classic games from Nintendo and other publishers are made available on Nintendo Switch, such as through Nintendo Entertainment System – RetroArch , RetroArch or as packaged collections in RetroArch,” the Nintendo spokesperson added. “Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online will provide a fun new way to experience classic NES games that will be different from the Virtual Console service, thanks to enhancements such as added online play, voice chat via the Nintendo Switch Online app and the various play modes of Nintendo Switch.”

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Fixed it, your welcome.

 

[OctolingRift]

Nintendo sure knows how to disappoint fans. First the bs online service now this. Really sad. 2018 is such a bad year for the switch

 

[OctolingRift]

Am I the only one on here who doesn't give a rat's arse about NES games on Switch?

NES Games suck. No SNES games on the online service made me loose all hope in Ninty

 

[the_randomizer]

NES Games suck. No SNES games on the online service made me loose all hope in Ninty

It's not that NES games suck, it's that they only have been releasing them ad infinitum, I just don't care about them.

 

[lexarvn]

Actually, and I could be wrong, it sounds more like gamepass than PSNow. *like I said.. could be wrong*.

That's true, could be more akin to gamepass or ps+. I thought that adding online multiplayer to old games is probably easier if you are emulating it on a server somewhere and just using switches as terminals streaming to/from that server, but it certainly would be more cost effective though to emulate locally and just use a server for matchmaking. And actually thinking about it a bit more, Nintendo seems to have more experience with ad-hoc gameplay than client-server gameplay too.

 

[the_randomizer]

So why couldn't this thread be worded differently? Like "Nintendo drops VC brand name" or something?