It's Nintendo Direct day and it looks like something related to the Switch Online service could be planned... As highlighted on social media (thanks, Vooks.net), Nintendo has updated the "Home section" of the Nintendo Switch Online app. Attached is the following welcome message:
"Welcome to the new Home section of the Nintendo Switch Online app! Move the cursor to the right to check out the new design. This section will be updated regularly, so make sure to keep an eye on it!"
Dataminer 'OatmealDome', who is known for sifting through Nintendo's updates, has shed some light on this, mentioning how the app has been "slightly redesigned following recent maintenance". Nintendo also "internally" calls the app "version 3.0.0" whereas it was "version 2.7.1 before" this.
Just week last week, it was discovered Nintendo was seeking more talent to help run its Switch Online service going forward. Nintendo has also previously indicated this current infrastructure will transfer over to its next-generation hardware, with the aim to create a "lasting relationship" with consumers through its account system.
What do you make of this update? Any requests ahead of today's Direct? Let us know in the comments.
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Mother 3 confirmed!
... no?
Oh, bugger.
If only they added on device voice chat..
(maybe on Switch 2?)
It is the day of the Direct, which means... predictions! So... I think this update means that we will see more systems added to the Online service. Gamecube, Wii, Mega CD... Virtua Boy, Neo Geo, PC Engine... Atari 2600, Intellivision, Magnavox Odyssey, Amiga, Atari ST, Spectrum, C64, Vic 20, Amstrad CPC 464, BBC Micro, Dragon 64, and Oric. Of course, I have tried to stay realistic here.
Please add GameCube to the mix so we can play Luigi's Mansion 1-3 on the Switch!
They would be better redesigning or updating the eShop.
@Ooyah @Pillowpants It would be funny if we got the GC versions of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess. 🤣
@sanderev : How do you suppose they'd pull that off without a microphone?
Though it was awfully short-sighted of Nintendo to omit it. Every standard/OLED Switch has an IR camera and yet next to nothing ever used it.
I half-expected a special Joy-Con with a microphone and/or camera to surface (possibly to tie-in with a game that uses such functionality), but it never materialised.
I think including both in the next console is a no-brainer (and hopefully with a new Nintendogs game to as a launch title).
@Ooyah There's actually a rumour that Saturn and Game Gear might be incoming, but as always take any rumour with a hefty serving of salt.
@SillyG Wired or bluetooth, the Switch still has a 3.5mm port. I use it more that the gamecart slot.
@WiiWareWave Yep! But, as I say, I strove to make the list realistic, so...
But, being serious for a moment (if I can manage that! 😆)... I can't help but think that Sega may want to exploit their Saturn library in other ways first. Having said that... Guardian Heroes on the Switch? Yes please!
@WiiWareWave I would lose it for Saturn games. I adore that system.
@Ooyah Guardian Heroes was my first thought.
@Ooyah BBC Micro! Now that is a blast from the dim and distant past.
I am patiently waiting for GameCube and 3DS to come to Switch 2 so I can play my two favourite consoles and favourite 2D Mario New Super Mario Bros. 2 on the telly.
I’m sure it will happen eventually.
Would be surprised if there weren't any NSO announcements during the Direct considering everything mentioned in the article and also the recent system update, my guess would be something for Expansion Pack since we got the GB Mega Man games not that long ago and those are for the base subscription.
That said, I'd love to see a new system come to NSO although I still doubt GameCube because of the file sizes while DS/3DS because of the dual screen and microphone - I expect them on Switch 2 if they ever will be added also because of those reasons other than being a way to entice people to buy the successor - while Saturn and/or Game Gear would make more sense if the rumor @WiiWareWave mentioned is correct (obviously taking it with grain of salt, but it's still worth discussing)!
@SillyG
Shipping details of components for Switch 2 included a microphone. I'd say the chances of built-in voice chat on Switch 2 is fairly high. Or they could just use it like they did on the DS and have variations on games where you blow into it instead of pressing a button
@JohnnyMind The Saturn added to NSO would be amazing. Fingers crossed.
@Ooyah
I see you intentionally omitted Colecovision so that we’ll be surprised when Nintendo shadow-adds it to NSO after the Direct today.
It would be so nice to play the Coleco port of Nintendo’s Popeye again, or any of the old arcade classics it had, like Ladybug, Mr. Do!, Venture, or Carnival. It put the Atari 2600 to shame back in the day!
Certainly makes me more hopeful for NSO game announcements. Roadmaps for all consoles in the future should be a must.
@OorWullie Unfortunately missed almost all Sega consoles back in the day (the only exception being the Master System thanks to my older siblings although we only had Astérix for it) so I'd love to see more of those on NSO, absolutely including the Saturn based on all the good things I've heard about several of its games!
That said, I think Game Gear is even more likely considering it was part of Virtual Console.
Would love to see ds games. The switch would be a great console for it because you can play all button focused games on the tv and the short ammount of touchscreen focused games on handheld
@JohnnyMind I was a SEGA kid in the 90's. I had all their home consoles. Unfortunately, my Saturn was stolen after a couple of years, so I missed out on a lot of its best games.
@OorWullie Sad to hear, fingers crossed you'll eventually be able to play those games in one way or the other, potentially thanks to NSO if they ever come to it!
@JohnnyMind
I’m hoping for a Sega Saturn Mini/ Classic Edition.
It should have been looked that way, better late than never.
@skywake Hopefully, and maybe the Switch 2’s top USB-C port could also allow that with USB-C headsets
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