'SHOCKING' Nintendo Switch uses friend codes

[Bladexdsl]

friend codes?!

 

[Imacaredformy2ds]

shitpost

Yes, friend codes. But it's not a symbol of friendship, more like:
"Hey dude you were great in that Spla2n match I'd like to add you so we can play ranked some time"

 

[osaka35]

The other options are fine by me. I'm not adding anyone that I don't play with locally anyway.

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

It's more: People under 18 shouldn't have a PSN/XBL account because they can, they just have to fake the D/O/B to have one. Kids shouldn't have a Facebook/Twitter/YouTube account but they do.

If you are gonna quote my post, least quote the entire sentence.

Your point? People under 18 can't have PSN or XBOX accounts, unless is linked to a adult parent account.

I know they CAN have accounts, and they don't need to fake a account to do it, and I know is simple to do anyway. But i have to point out they aren't concerned with people who will do such things. Is the same thing as going to porn site and click "I'm 18" when your not, i understand that.

But that not what this is about. Is their way of safe online security for people. Regardless of their decision to do what they want with stuff, it is a away to have online. Would you all be happier if nintendo had No online anything? We be back to the N64 again. Each service provide has set their own rules and restrictions to what they feel is better for the situation. If is okay for them perhaps avoiding any kind of problems then i guess is how is gonna be.

Lots of services are requesting more info when handling accounts now, 2 factor authentication, phone number, second email recovery option, text possibility, security question. "When you got married? Mom's mated name?" You wanna deal with high security information requestion over and over again with stuff like that or insert simple friend code and have access to your friends with online and no need for any accounts?

 

[kehkou]

Friend Codes are Nintendo's way of making sure children don't get random friend requests from creeps and strangers. They take online safety to some extremes, but that's just Nintendo.

It's online gaming, not Facebook. It doesn't matter if it's a pedophile at the other end, he isn't going to jump out the screen and take my kid. Also, there IS parental controls (and no chat).

 

[MeAndHax]

Why is everyone getting crazy about it?
Is it really a big difference if you add someone by his friend code instead of username?

 

[Joe88]

Why is everyone getting crazy about it?
Is it really a big difference if you add someone by his friend code instead of username?

Hey bro, whats your 14 digit randomized uncustomizable friend code?

 

[Haloman800]

IT'S THE [current year]!!!

 

[Imacaredformy2ds]

you gonna quote post, least quote the sentence

But that not what this is about. Is their way of safe online security for people. Regardless of their decision to do what they want with stuff, it is a away to have online. Would you all be happier if nintendo had No online anything? We be back to the N64 again. Each service provide has set their own rules and restrictions to what they feel is better for the situation. If is okay for them perhaps avoiding any kind of problems then i guess is how gonna be

Remember SwapNote? I mean, in my eyes, Friend Codes are pointless. It's no better for security and besides, "it's 20fucking17"

I mean, people are going to complain anyways (including me kek)
It's an outdated feature made somewhat new, but people are still sour over friendcodes and that Ninty doesn't have a system like PSN (IDs) or Xbox Live (Gamertags) or steam names
I mean, we have names now, but it's still friend codes

What the hell is the point of Nintendo making online subscription a paid service if they're still going to use Friend Codes? Come on, Nintendo! Look at Xbox and PlayStation's online service and try to make Switch's online service comparable to theirs!

Hey bro, whats your 14 digit randomized uncustomizable friend code?

Why is everyone getting crazy about it?
Is it really a big difference if you add someone by his friend code instead of username?

Yup.

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IT'S THE [current year]!!!

A SYSTEM'S OUTDATED FEATURES MEAN NOTHING BECAUSE IT'S NINTENDO!!!

 

[Kioku]

True, but Nintendo is just covering their ass from lawsuits.

Makes sense. I think what should be done? Make Friend Codes part of the Parental Controls. Turn them on to prevent your children from adding random internet weirdos. Leave them off to add people by more convenient methods.

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Thank you, someone more positive about it. You know, considering is a optional thing.


Your point? People under 18 can't have PSN or XBOX accounts, unless is linked to a adult parent account. Nintendo least offer opportunity for kids to have access to online features with this feature cause is a bit safer. Regardless of if we think is outdated or unnecessary or not, is their decision to do what they want.

NDS/Wii/3DS allow for playing games online with no problem be cause of friend code, and again, is aimed at kids. Not adults. Exchange friend codes, go home, play online simple, no account needed or required to setup. Maybe for US GROWN UPS is tedious and unnecessary due to is huge restrictions, but again, optional.

It doesn't stop kids from having them. You realize you can enter any birthday you want, right? If you want to argue, have some valid points here. Kids these days are a lot smarter than you think. Making an adult account isn't difficult.

My point is that Nintendo is stuck in an odd mindset. The Switch is not just a new console. It's a long term investment for them. After the abysmal failure that was the WiiU? They need the Switch to appeal to more than just your average, family based gamer. We are now going to be paying to use their online service. They NEED to be giving us something worth paying for. Now, we don't have any clue as to the stability and longevity of this service, and it's prone to change. However, sticking to such a mediocre method of socializing online is flawed.

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

Remember SwapNote? I mean, in my eyes, Friend Codes are pointless. It's no better for security and besides, "it's 20fucking17"

Opinion vs fact. There is nothing to protect with a friend code? If someone stole your friend code, what do they gain? NOTHING. If someone stole your Playstation network, what do they get? Your games you paid for, and maybe some credit card info you got stored and possible access to email or other information. The fact people complain about a outdated feature when is not the only way to do add friends on the system is again.... the reason for the complaint? If it was mandatory then sure, complain, tell nintendo "I hate friend codes, please don't use them." The wii u doesn't use them, how many people play games with friends online with wii u? Probably not as much as they did with 3DS. More people even have 3ds than wii u, didn't stop them from getting one, what stopped people from getting wii u?

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People under 18 can't have Xbox accounts? I'd love to see where in the EULA it says this. Not to mention, it doesn't stop kids from having them. You realize you can enter any birthday you want, right? If you want to argue, have some valid points here.

I'm not arguing, I am pointing out my opinions. If you scroll up, you can see my previous post regarding this statement as i answered it already and don't want to repeat myself.

Also just cause "Someone can just" Doesn't mean they should just ignore it in favor of their own cause they want to. the ELUA probably does not state about this matter but is clear if you tried creating one under 18 you will get this notice making it clear that they didn't not want that to happen. Is possible to have account under 18 with a parent account over that age using it. I'm not speaking of the people who will just ignore this fact and do what they want simply cause they can.

If you don't like what they offer, then is simple to just ignore it or don't pay for it. Why is it difficult to do so? Is only worth what you willing to pay. If i don't like DLC for a game, i don't buy it. Is not worth it to me. They have stated their services, maybe more will come later, maybe some will be removed.

 

[Imacaredformy2ds]

Opinion vs fact. There is nothing to protect with a friend code? If someone stole your friend code, what do they gain? NOTHING. If someone stole your Playstation network, what do they get? Your games you paid for, and maybe some credit card info you got stored and possible access to email or other information. The fact people complain about a outdated feature when is not the only way to do add friends on the system is again.... the reason for the complaint? If it was mandatory then sure, complain, tell nintendo "I hate friend codes, please don't use them." The wii u doesn't use them, how many people play games with friends online with wii u? Probably not as much as they did with 3DS. More people even have 3ds than wii u, didn't stop them from getting one, what stopped people from getting wii u?

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I'm not arguing, I am pointing out my opinions. If you scroll up, you can see my previous post regarding this statement as i answered it already and don't want to repeat myself.

Wait, you're telling me it's opinion v.s. fact and then that you're stating your opinions?
Wut

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

Wait, you're telling me it's opinion v.s. fact and then that you're stating your opinions?
Wut

Fact, Nintendo has friend codes for the switch.
Opinion, people hate or like it.

My opinion is i don't find it a huge deal to me. But others may not agree, so that is how it is. If it was a problem i would simply not buy the system, or use the service. I don't find it difficult to do.

 

[Shadowfied]

If this is real, HOLY FUCKING SHIT.
Are THEY GOD FUCKING SERIOUS?

Huge rant incoming..

They have THREE fucking account systems. I thought Nintendo IDs worked perfectly fine. But apparently, they didn't, considering they created fucking "Nintendo Accounts" too. So now we have..

- Nintendo ID
- Nintendo Account
- Switch ID

AND SWITCH FRIEND CODES?
CAN SOMEONE FUCKING SHOOT ME? AM I HAVING A FUCKING FEVER DREAM?

I can't even imagine what kind of fucking braindead knuckleheads are in charge at Nintendos IT and networking department. This is fucking insanity. What do they intend to do with all the accounts? Do they think the world will go under if they add another column to their fucking DB tables? Why not keep building on what you've already established?

It's two thousand fucking seventeen.

Account systems are not THAT fucking hard. Granted, I can't compare my little shit projects to behemoths like Nintendo, but jesus fucking christ, they are smoking something fierce.

 

[osaka35]

If this is real, HOLY FUCKING SHIT.
Are THEY GOD FUCKING SERIOUS?

Huge rant incoming..

They have THREE fucking account systems. I thought Nintendo IDs worked perfectly fine. But apparently, they didn't, considering they created fucking "Nintendo Accounts" too. So now we have..

- Nintendo ID
- Nintendo Account
- Switch ID

AND SWITCH FRIEND CODES?
CAN SOMEONE FUCKING SHOOT ME? AM I HAVING A FUCKING FEVER DREAM?

I can't even imagine what kind of fucking braindead knuckleheads are in charge at Nintendos IT and networking department. This is fucking insanity. What do they intend to do with all the accounts? Do they think the world will go under if they add another column to their fucking DB tables? Why not keep building on what you've already established?

It's two thousand fucking seventeen.

Account systems are not THAT fucking hard. Granted, I can't compare my little shit projects to behemoths like Nintendo, but jesus fucking christ, they are smoking something fierce.

"Nintendo Network ID
A Nintendo Network ID is created and used on a Wii U and/or Nintendo 3DS family system. NNIDs are used for online features (such as online multiplayer or interactions) and for purchasing downloadable software through Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo Account
A Nintendo Account is created off-device (through http://accounts.nintendo.com). A Nintendo Account is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as Nintendo Switch online services (including the Nintendo Switch eShop), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo loyalty service. Nintendo Accounts can also be used with smart device applications (like Miitomo)."

Switch ID replaces the NNID found on the 3ds and the like. It's not that complicated. switch accounts are for individual switches, your nintendo account can have several switch accounts. Think a gaggle of ipads with their unique Device IDs, all under one family ID.

...at least I hope that's what they're doing. I don't actually know.

 

[Shadowfied]

"Nintendo Network ID
A Nintendo Network ID is created and used on a Wii U and/or Nintendo 3DS family system. NNIDs are used for online features (such as online multiplayer or interactions) and for purchasing downloadable software through Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo Account
A Nintendo Account is created off-device (through http://accounts.nintendo.com). A Nintendo Account is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as Nintendo Switch online services (including the Nintendo Switch eShop), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo loyalty service. Nintendo Accounts can also be used with smart device applications (like Miitomo)."

Switch ID replaces the NNID found on the 3ds and the like. It's not that complicated. switch accounts are for individual switches, your nintendo account can have several switch accounts. That sort of thing is the thinking, I'm guessing.

It is extremely over complicated for what it has to be. One account is all you need. One account in a database can be used for anything where you need to be verified with a user account. Even $ony and M$ know this.
It's not that I'm confused as a user lol, more as a developer.

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

Well it would be easier to just use the NNID on switch but i guess not. For all we know, maybe the servers aren't all the same so is up to whoever did design this thing to decide. Also, thank for explaining the difference to me in that last post. I just hope any perks for previous nintendo purchases is possible, like my Virtual console games at least.

 

[heartgold]

If this is real, HOLY FUCKING SHIT.
Are THEY GOD FUCKING SERIOUS?

Huge rant incoming..

They have THREE fucking account systems. I thought Nintendo IDs worked perfectly fine. But apparently, they didn't, considering they created fucking "Nintendo Accounts" too. So now we have..

- Nintendo ID
- Nintendo Account
- Switch ID

AND SWITCH FRIEND CODES?
CAN SOMEONE FUCKING SHOOT ME? AM I HAVING A FUCKING FEVER DREAM?

I can't even imagine what kind of fucking braindead knuckleheads are in charge at Nintendos IT and networking department. This is fucking insanity. What do they intend to do with all the accounts? Do they think the world will go under if they add another column to their fucking DB tables? Why not keep building on what you've already established?

It's two thousand fucking seventeen.

Account systems are not THAT fucking hard. Granted, I can't compare my little shit projects to behemoths like Nintendo, but jesus fucking christ, they are smoking something fierce.

Don't forget mynintendo account as well.

 

[fatsquirrel]

what
I was referring to the Wii and having to add friends with friend codes. The wii was released in 2006.

I knew I didnt write it very well.
What I wanted to say is, its as retarded as it was in the early pc internet gaming when you had to connect two modems

 

[GerbilSoft]

What I wanted to say is, its as retarded as it was in the early pc internet gaming when you had to connect two modems

This sounds like you were never actually around for PC gaming back in the dialup days and you just want to sound "1337". What's next, claiming Windows 3.1 was the first version of Windows?