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Nintendo Switch Online Is As Anaemic & Disappointing As We Expected It To Be

TSA writes: "Depending on how you want to count their attempts, you could say that Nintendo Switch Online is the company’s third major attempt at an online infrastructure, but it’s sadly not a case of third time lucky. For the last 18 months, Switch fans and Nintendo sceptics alike have been wondering if, when and how the service would launch and whether or not it would lead to a tangible improvement in Nintendo’s approach to online."

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FallenAngel19842056d ago

Nintendo continues disappointing us in the online arena for the 21st century.

One gripe nobody seems be talking about is how the service is actually called “Nintendo Switch Online” which heavily implies they’ll just start over from scratch again with their next system instead of just building upon what came before like XBL & PSN do every gen.

TekoIie2055d ago

Probably has more to do with it being a separate service from the 3DS.

Mister_Wolf2056d ago

So glad there was a trial for it first. I know it's only about half the price yearly compared to the rivals, but it barely has half the benefits.

Also, I think it's time they updated the UI on the Switch. Ads the option for folders too.

Ninte2056d ago (Edited 2056d ago )

A decade late as it still doesn't have many key features.

Einhander19712056d ago

As long as the games keep coming I’m happy, I don’t give a monkeys about online. Nintendo do there own thing and don’t care to much about Sony and Microsoft’s strategy’s.

DaleCooper2055d ago

On the plus side, I finally beat Gradius.

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The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Joins Switch Online's N64 Library Next Week

We knew it was only a matter of time before The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask showed up on the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack service this month, and Nintendo has finally locked in a date.
In an update on social media - Nintendo has confirmed the moon will come crashing down next week on 25th February.

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MadLad811d ago

Personal favorite in the series.

Neonridr810d ago

it's definitely an underrated gem.

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Will the next Smash DLC be at the September 2021 Nintendo Direct?

WePC predicts which characters might be added to the next Smash DLC which will be announced during today's Nintendo Direct event.

diepdiep958d ago

N4G takes ages posting Nintendo news. And these predictions just awkwardly get approved after the Direct is over.

Yui_Suzumiya957d ago

I had to check my calendar after reading the headline, lol

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Nintendo Switch online services are down worldwide

Nintendo’s network services are currently down across the globe, likely due to increased demand as people stay at home in a bid to check the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Si-Fly1513d ago

What has this got to do with anything?

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Shuckylad1513d ago

i Can play online just no eshop access.

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UltraNova1513d ago

Live had issues these past days and now Nintendo? I hope PSN doesn't follow suit, especially these days that everyone is home playing...

DragonWarrior191513d ago

What? I've been playing Pokemon Shield all morning online with zero issues.

Sono4211513d ago

The fact you're claiming to have no issues playing that game online shows that you aren't being honest, we all know how well that games online works.

DragonWarrior191513d ago

Just fine outside of missing raids before they start and wishing the "load new stamps" refreshed quicker online issues are very rare. But much like the virus, let's over exaggerate because that's been working out well.../s

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