Nintendo doesn’t care about your opinion.

Nintendo has to be one of the most hilariously stubborn companies of all time. Throughout the years, they have made some baffling decisions regarding the online functionality of their consoles, friends codes, voice chat and features in their flagship titles or hardware. Fans have been voicing their opinion in social media ever since social media started being a thing. Nintendo just doesn’t care.

[FallenAngel1984]

“Nintendo could have thought of a way to make the Lite “dockable” but that would mean you would have to buy a controller in order to play on TV.”

If you really want a docakble Switch then just get the original model

[mikeslemonade]

Lol and that’s why they are last place in most generations.

[ThatDudeMunkee]

Gonna be that guy. They don't care about the generation to generation console war. They do their own thing through innovation. The Nintendo Switch is actually, in my opinion, one of their best pieces of hardware since the GameCube. I wasn't a fan of the DS family (DS to NN3DS/2DS) or the Wii and Wii U. The Switch, honestly, is my favorite piece of hardware they've released in a rather long time.

Those crying about the Nintendo Switch Lite... Really have their priorities out of place and it's rather noticeable that this new hardware iteration was aimed at children and those who would rather have a Switch on the go versus a dock.

[slapedurmomsace]

Last in most generations??? Am I missing something here? NES destroyed the master system. SNES beat the Genesis. The N64 beat the Saturn. The Gamecube beat the Dreamcast. The Wii beat everyone. The Wii U was in last place and by all accounts the Switch will pass the One. They were last in 1 generation. They weren't in 1st place in some generations, but last in every generation is just a trash comment that's grossly misinformed. But I'm sure you'll move the goal posts somehow. Like tell me the Saturn and Dreamcast don't count because you say so.

[Y_5150]

@mikeslemonade and two of the last place systems are so beloved to this day.

Read the first 3 words of the title please.

[badz149]

@FallenAngel1984

OR...how about Nintendo include a mini HDMI port for the Lite to allow connection to TV via cable? they don't have to include the cable, just the port. why can't they do that?

[RosweeSon]

Because after 9 years they wanted a replacement for the 3ds without fully launching a new handheld model and taking away from the current switch steam train. This is best of both worlds it covers their handheld market while also continuing to sell switches. I guess the bigger battery rerelease is the pro model was rumoured unless they do decide in 6 months or so (by March latest)a proper switch pro looks doubtful now the bigger battery version is coming they’ll ride that out and by March 2021/22 latest switch 2.0 ;)
Their home console cycle is never more than 4-6 however their handhelds are always kept going as long as poss and dated hardware look how long they kept the original gameboy in service and even then they only barely added colour haha. Luckily the games are fantastic.

[ZaWarudo]

ughhh it's frustrating to be a Nintendo fan. They live in their own little bubble.

We've been asking for better online for years. Switch is lacking basic online features like friend messaging. Party chat would also be amazing.

And where the hell are the virtual console? people wouldn't pirate Nintendo games as much if they were more easily accessible. I swear Nintendo is completely out of touch.

[nucky64]

you can't message friends??

[Segata]

You can...through the smartphone app. It's stupid. Wii U and Wii let you message friends on the console. Some of my Switch friends just message me on...wait for it.........my PS4 ROFL!

[Sono421]

Yup, it's an absolute joke. The fact this guy has 10 disagrees just goes to show how in denial their hardcore fanboys are, honestly Nintendo get's away with some really bad practices.

1. Amiibo, and the horrific release of them, not to mention pricing and functionality, or lack there of.
2. Releasing 2 versions of the same Pokemon game. With certain pokemon and other various differences being specific to a version, all for a pathetic attempt to double dip into some fans wallets, then they release the THIRD or THIRD and FOURTH version in a sad attempt to get into their wallet again at FULL PRICE, that on any other platform would simply be sold as $10-$20 DLC or would be completely free.
3. Charging for an absolute dumpster fire of an online service. Literally lacks all basic features and has HORRIFIC lag on most FIRST PARTY titles, the only exceptions being Mario Kart and Splatoon, but even they are far from perfect.

It's honestly sad to think they get away with all of this with little to no push back, instead the fanboys actually defend it, and i'm sure i'll get plenty of dislikes on this comment as well. Not to mention the replies with the "whataboutism's" YES I get it, they aren't the worst, but at least every other company doing shady stuff get's called out for it, meanwhile when Nintendo does it, they get applauded and then defended by their loyalists, it's almost a cult like mentality. Actually I can be positive that if any other company did what Nintendo is doing, they would get endless flack for it, no doubt in my mind.

Honestly what really get's me worked up is that I now STILL have to wait for the next Smash game to FINALLY have good online, and just being real, they will probably mess it up with the next release as well, I mean we all heard that quote from Miyamoto saying he doesn't believe their online is behind the competition, I mean are you actually kidding me? Leave your bubble Nintendo, you're starting to seem like a senile old man unwilling to change.

[DillyDilly]

I like Nintendo's don't give a damn attitude for the most part. Unlike Sony & their censoring & Microsoft & their bowing down to anything the SJW / PC culture complains about. All companies have good & bad things about them & some just all around bad. Nintendo just seems the most well rounded of them all

[anonymousfan]

Your started well; "all companies have good & bad things" can't say I agree with "most well rounded" though.

[Sm00thNinja]

You like that Nintendo doesn't give a F*** about you. Well that's a new one from Nintendo fans yall are a trip

[DillyDilly]

Like I said on one hand you have Sony doing their thing & Microsoft doing their thing with trying to have their cake & eat it as well. Nintendo will do what Nintendo will do & between the three Nintendo is the lessor of the evils of the three at this point. Their online does suck but they wont censor & wont bow down to SJW / PC non sense & I will take these factors any day

[Wolffenblitz]

Once again, an entire group of people judged based on one person.

[StalinSupremacy]

there's is no whinier a bitch than some cuckservative complaining about 'sjws' on a comments section Lol
and they have the audacity to label everybody ELSE a fucking snowflake...

[Dragonscale]

Stalinsupremacy my arse. The man who was 2nd only Mao when it came to murdering psychopaths of the 20th century, he even put hitler in the shade in the genocide stakes, such a great man. Sjw's deserve all the shit they get fgs.

[Last_Boss]

Even with the censorship in the weeb/pedo games, they are in another galaxy when it comes to content and connectivity.

[Steppenwolfmother]

Isn’t the only games Sony are censoring Pervy Japanese games where the characters age is questionable? I’d hardly call that a bad thing.

[PlatinumGX]

And I no longer buy their stuff, funny how things work.

[Kumakai]

Nintendos online services are nothing short of a joke - especially when compared to psn and xbl.

[Espangerish]

Nintendo are a bit of an enigma to me. They do many annoying things that Sony or Microsoft could never get away with yet somehow still sell their consoles in huge quantities.

[septemberindecember]

Because their games are fun. That's the reason. They are the only company that sells consoles based on first party games alone. Not to say other first party games aren't system sellers for other platforms, but there are other reasons to get those consoles too, like media or third party content, or ecosystem, etc.

[Tross]

The problem is fun isn't something they have a monopoly on, and what constitutes fun is subjective and varies from person to person. The WiiU failed because that relied primarily on first party games to sell systems. The Switch has a little more going for it with its hybrid design that allows for local multiplayer anywhere you can rest it on a surface, and has had some decent third party support to help carry it.

However, that's not sufficient reason for complacency on Nintendo's part. Moreover, the success of the Wii is proof that success one gen can turn into failure in another if that momentum dries up. It's one thing to go after a different market and try to offer a different experience than their competitors. That's cool. They're going to have to take customer feedback into account at some point though or their current success will dry up eventually.

[septemberindecember]

@Tross

The Wii U was sold at a time when Nintendo was still trying to get a handle on HD development. Nintendo has produced far more interesting and highly rated software for the Switch in the same time period as the Wii U, and that's without including the ports of Wii U games.

[badz149]

"They are the only company that sells consoles based on first party games alone."

the only company that can't sell any console if not for exclusives. relying on 3rd party will kill it because their hardware SUCKS! but again, that is also not a guarantee because the Wii U definitely bombed despite all its exclusives.

[Spikeantestor]

Most companies don't care about people. They DO care about thier opinions though, and DO care what people do WITH those opinions.
Nintendo may not care about my opinion but they do care about my joy. I'd rather it be this way than the other.

[Einhander1971]

Do you all honestly think Sony and Microsoft give a shit about you. Your so gullible, it's all about money its business. Personally I don't care for all the online bullshit services you all crave, that's why Nintendo suits me with what they do.

[Applejack]

No need to get upset. It’s 2019, of course people are going to expect the latest online features on a new console. That doesn’t mean games are going to take a backseat. Both can be done. At least that’s what I’m assuming you mean by what suits you.

[Steppenwolfmother]

If customers are unhappy then they aren’t spending money, so in an indirect way the executive management do care about your happiness. I am also inclined to believe that the lower levels of like game developers etc do actually care about wether you enjoy their games or not, they spend many years of their lives pouring their heart into something for people’s enjoyment.

[Imortus_san]

They never did all this years, nothings going to change.

[Fraggle1987]

they dont care about common sense either....

[TheHateTheyGive]

Nintendo dont care about many things because they can make a new zelda or mario and their handheld fans will eat it up.

[Harryvok]

I was a huge Nintendo fan through NES, SNES, N64 and GameCube. GameCube had some brilliant games (as did N64) and felt like a step forward in the types of game titles Nintendo would have on consoles.

Wii felt like a step backwards in terms of types of games. Lots of shovelware. I got sick of motion controls quickly. It was a gimmick. I played my Xbox 360 and PS3 way more.

WiiU just didn’t have the games. Nintendo really lost me here. PlayStation became my preferred platform due to the games available. I felt like I’d ‘grown up’ in terms of the sorts of games I liked to play, but Nintendo hadn’t grown up with me.

My Switch gathers dust. Zelda was a great game, but it has no other titles to suck me in except for the cancelled and restarted Metroid 4. I’m an adult now, I don’t really want to play Pokémon or Mario. I’m disappointed the trend of some of the games that were happening on N64 and GameCube hasn’t really continued. Their hardware always seems underpowered. Their online services are always poorly implemented. They charge a fortune for things.

I’ll always have the good times as a kid playing games on Nintendo systems up to the GameCube, but I guess I’ve ‘outgrown’ what Nintendo wants to be.

[Bandit50]

Can never understand Nintendo and probly never will ..... it's good that they like to be different from there competitors but not to the extent with there backwards way of thinking .... dose anybody think we will ever see the day we can play Metroid , Mario , Zelda and others in 4K 60 or higher FPS .... I know graphics is not the be all end all but in this day and age high end visuals are the norm .... Sony and Microsoft fans get to enjoy there favorite first party gems in all there glorry ...... not Nintendo fans .
I think Nintendo fans deserve much more than what Nintendo gives them ... Nintendo needs to start living in the modern times that are today and into the future .... Nintendo can't even gives us a few themes to have on our switches.... we have black and white . I love my switch for the portability factor but that's all it has going for it in my opinion .

[Minute Man 721]

It caused them to lose out to the PlayStation

[masterfox]

true and that's why they are an average low level gaming company ;)

[Question_Mark]

Ah, yes. Delusional masterfox at it again.

[william_cade]

Of course not, because people will continue to buy Mario game for generations to come. Why would they care? There's no direct competition with what they do.

[Acecalibur]

My friends and I play Switch online and use our PS4s for party chat. Problem solved. HDMI 1 and 2 baby.

[Jamaicangmr]

This is news?

[jjb1981]

They don't care and millions of people will still buy their consoles and games. Millions will still buy their "online service". The millions.... and millions of The Rock's fans will still be buying Windwaker HD Definitive Game of the Year Special edition for the eleventeenth time and not bat an eye.