N64 and Mega Drive games coming to Nintendo Switch Online (Paid Expansion, coming in October)

Harpoon · Sep 23, 2021

Highly surprised to see Banjo-Kazooie there, perhaps more than I stupidly have been. Hope this means we also get Diddy Kong Racing. Also pleased that Dr. Mario 64 is here since that was never on the VC, and ONLINE F-ZERO X

I've never minded the current price, so I'll be okay with an increase as long as it isn't too bad.

Conkerkid11 · Sep 23, 2021

YolkFolk said:
People forget it's just a shitty $19.99 for Switch Online. That's barely anything if we're being honest. I'd pay another 10 for the extra systems to be added without feeling too ripped off.

A lot of us already own these games on the virtual console. A subscription fee for "free" games is one thing, as long as there's also an option to outright buy those games. That's not the case here.

Microsoft and Sony actually have online features for their consoles, and the online component of their first-party games is fantastic. The online component of Nintendo's games is awful.

manzoman96 · Sep 23, 2021

I have all of those genesis games on the mini, which cost me the same as they're charging for the wireless genesis controller.

L

Tavernade · Sep 23, 2021

I'm really curious where the N64 one goes. I feel like in past rereleases it's the console I've played the least deep cuts in, even though it was my first. If they're gonna charge extra for it and Genesis hopefully there's a steadier stream of new releases.

Also, like, are they gonna put every Mario Party on it?

Last_colossi · Sep 23, 2021

I wonder what the analog stick on the N64 controller feels like? have they improved it? or are they going for authenticity?

AstronaughtE · Sep 23, 2021

I don't want to subscribe.

Protome · Sep 23, 2021

I wish they'd put a date on this but "late October" isn't far I guess

Yasumi · Sep 23, 2021

Not even extra services, just a handful of games you could buy on the Wii eshop? And it doesn't even have Mystical Ninja or Mischief Makers? Haaaard pass.

Protome · Sep 23, 2021

Last_colossi said:
I wonder what the analog stick on the N64 feels like? have they improved it? or are they going for authenticity?

I hope it feels like complete shit like the original.
No point making it otherwise.

rochellepaws · Sep 23, 2021

Honestly disgusting to see them try to charge more for a subscription that was a terrible deal in the first place.

Such a shame to see their great virtual console offerings through many generations turn into this monstrosity.

Encephalon · Sep 23, 2021

I wish Nintendo would provide the option to just buy the games.

Flame Flamey · Sep 23, 2021

Please don't give me a false hope for a third Sin & Punishment game

ElectricBlanketFire · Sep 23, 2021

...I'm never getting Pilotwings 64 am I?

Adventureracing · Sep 23, 2021

I hate subscriptions but if this will actually end up with most of the 64 games, damn son. So many of my favourite games are on that console.

Rotobit · Sep 23, 2021

I'm liking the looks of this but...

I sure hope this isn't implying Europe is getting 50hz versions of certain games, 'cos I'll have to start up an entirely different NSO subscription on my US account.

Matticers · Sep 23, 2021

Mario Kart having online play is pretty awesome. Those controller prices are crazy though. And they better add Wave Race or we riot.

I'm also pretty concerned with how long it'll take them to add games for each system after the initial launch. I don't want to have to wait until 2023 for big name games.

YolkFolk · Sep 23, 2021

Conkerkid11 said:
A lot of us already own these games on the virtual console. A subscription fee for "free" games is one thing, as long as there's also an option to outright buy those games. That's not the case here.

Microsoft and Sony actually have online features for their consoles, and the online component of their first-party games is fantastic. The online component of Nintendo's games is awful.

I own a ton of digital games on PS3 I can't play on my PS4, or I didn't think I could. How do I transfer stuff like NBA Jam to my PS4?

Durden · Sep 23, 2021

I can't believe I saw Banjo. That's all I've ever wanted.

Lant_War · Sep 23, 2021

Can the NSO controllers be used on other games? I think that N64 controller would be great for Monkey Ball

Sacul64 · Sep 23, 2021

BriGuy said:
Other companies have reversed course after consumer backlash, but I would bet dollars to donuts that Nintendo will be firm as a rock on this. It's pretty gross and unjustifiable.

Sony and MS never reverted back to 50$ what do you mean?

Piccoro · Sep 23, 2021

Harpoon said:
ONLINE F-ZERO X

Honestly Nintendo should charge much more just for that alone imo.

pikablu · Sep 23, 2021

Worth extra money for the online n64 games in my opinion. Nintendos subscription service is already the cheapest of all 3 so I'm not mad in slightest.

AcademicSaucer · Sep 23, 2021

Lmao at changing extra.

Protome · Sep 23, 2021

Lant_War said:
Can the NSO controllers be used on other games? I think that N64 controller would be great for Monkey Ball

Should be, AFAIK they just show up like any other controller.

CesareNorrez · Sep 23, 2021

I'm interested to see what the extra charge is, but hard to imagine it's something I won't pay. Have received more than enough value out of the Family membership I currently have. Excited to replay these games and play some for the first time.

YolkFolk · Sep 23, 2021

Rotobit said:
I'm liking the looks of this but...

I sure hope this isn't implying Europe is getting 50hz versions of certain games, 'cos I'll have to start up an entirely different NSO subscription on my US account.

The Mario 3D All Stars collection had the PAL boxes on the level select but had the 60hz version for Mario 64.

Atheerios · Sep 23, 2021

Rotobit said:
I'm liking the looks of this but...

I sure hope this isn't implying Europe is getting 50hz versions of certain games, 'cos I'll have to start up an entirely different NSO subscription on my US account.

There only is one japanese and one non japanese version of the NES and SNES apps.

It's very likely the rest of consoles will be the same. And you can download the app for the other region by temporarily changing your country.

AcademicSaucer · Sep 23, 2021

Lmao at changing extra because you know that it's going to be even more money when they finally release game boy

Glio · Sep 23, 2021

I know the value is relative, but honestly, I prefer this model to Virtual Console.

I pay 5 euros a year for NSO, which is less than what a single N64 game would cost me in VC.

Lant_War · Sep 23, 2021

Rotobit said:
I'm liking the looks of this but...

I sure hope this isn't implying Europe is getting 50hz versions of certain games, 'cos I'll have to start up an entirely different NSO subscription on my US account.

You can just change accounts region once to download another region's iirc, no need for another sub

Protome said:
Should be, AFAIK they just show up like any other controller.

That's great. Hope they make enough stock to last a while then

biglo25 · Sep 23, 2021

Rotobit said:
I'm liking the looks of this but...

I sure hope this isn't implying Europe is getting 50hz versions of certain games, 'cos I'll have to start up an entirely different NSO subscription on my US account.

is the N64 version of Winback different than the ps2 version or was that a sequel.

tolkir · Sep 23, 2021

Rotobit said:
I'm liking the looks of this but...

I sure hope this isn't implying Europe is getting 50hz versions of certain games, 'cos I'll have to start up an entirely different NSO subscription on my US account.

With your European subscription, you can download the NA and JP version. At least, right now, it's possible with Famicom and Super Famicom games.

Diablos · Sep 23, 2021

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Opposable · Sep 23, 2021

This will be a success and we will never have the dream of buying old Nintendo games on a VC system again. Just the odd collection to celebrate an anniversary or paying for streaming :(

andymcc · Sep 23, 2021

manzoman96 said:
I have all of those genesis games on the mini, which cost me the same as they're charging for the wireless genesis controller.

L

Musha wasn't on the Genesis Mini and is worth a shit ton. :)

biglo25 · Sep 23, 2021

Also i will subscribe only if they had N64 Perfect dark with the bots because the 360 version did not have it if i remembered.

mael · Sep 23, 2021

Rotobit said:
I'm liking the looks of this but...

I sure hope this isn't implying Europe is getting 50hz versions of certain games, 'cos I'll have to start up an entirely different NSO subscription on my US account.

There's no non Jpn version of Sins &Punishment and we don't even get 50Hz version of NES/SNES games.
We absolutely will not have 50Hz version of anything anymore....maybe the Castlevania Advance collection I guess...

psynergyadept · Sep 23, 2021

charging more on top of the subscription...that's gonna be be a no for me dawg.

Rotobit · Sep 23, 2021

YolkFolk said:
The Mario 3D All Stars collection had the PAL boxes on the level select but had the 60hz version for Mario 64.

True, it's just weird how selective it is, unless it's entirely for the recognizability and the US examples were the same in both territories???

tolkir said:
With your European subscription, you can download the NA and JP version. At least, right now, it's possible with Famicom and Super Famicom games.

Atheerios said:
There only is one japanese and one non japanese version of the NES and SNES apps.

It's very likely the rest of consoles will be the same. And you can download the app for the other region by temporarily changing your country.

Ah ok, didn't know you could download the separate app to access 'em like that. That makes it less of a Wii flashback.

Protome · Sep 23, 2021

Lant_War said:
That's great. Hope they make enough stock to last a while then

They still restock the NES and SNES ones somewhat regularly so it should be fine.

BaconHat · Sep 23, 2021

On one hand i really do not care enough about paying more, but on the other there's no universe where i will not take the chance to play banjo kazooie on the go.

m4st4 · Sep 23, 2021

I'll probably be idiot again and get this when Majora arrives. But more money instead of implementing into a super lacking service? Terrible.

ShinUltramanJ · Sep 23, 2021

More money for N64 and Genesis games?

Do they even pay attention to what the other services give out?

Bernkastel · Sep 23, 2021

No DK64 :(

Bio-Frost · Sep 23, 2021

Excited but i didn't see pilotwings 64 or Waverace 64 and those honestly were the two games i would play he most

Maple · Sep 23, 2021

BigTime_2018 said:
The offer would be a lot more compelling with Mario Party games.

I get why Nintendo's not including them, but it's still disappointing.

Maybe after Superstars sales level off they will add Mario Party 1-3.

I mean, the N64 is already missing a good chunk of its library without Diddy Kong Racing, Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, etc. No Smash either. MP makes sense after Superstars has been out for maybe a year or so.

ConfusedOwl · Sep 23, 2021

mael said:
The 1st is a fantastic adventure game that was Zelda before Nintendo actually released Ocarina of time so it's really experimental.
The 2nd one is absolutely a glorious 2.5D platformer.

Agreed. My brother and I rented them as kids but I never got to finish them so if they got added to NSO it would be incredible.

RetroHippie · Sep 23, 2021

The backlash isn't surprising, but I'm fine with this. I'd be surprised if it's more than $30 a year. In fact it's very possible that they didn't announce the price to gauge the market response.

I've never played dr. Mario 64 or star fox 64, and Paper Mario would be great to revisit.

Rndom Grenadez · Sep 23, 2021

Don't understand the issue. The amount that we paid on VC for all the titles we're getting more than justifies the cost. These were what? $5 each on VC.

Teenage Fansub · Sep 23, 2021

Rotobit said:
I'm liking the looks of this but...

I sure hope this isn't implying Europe is getting 50hz versions of certain games, 'cos I'll have to start up an entirely different NSO subscription on my US account.

You can use one sub across all stores right now. I have the Famicom and SF apps right alongside my NES and SNES ones. The expansion will probably be the same.

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