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News Fan-Made Website Which Helps Switch Owners Find Online Players Is About To Reach 40,000 Users
Doing what Nintendon't
It's no secret that Nintendo's online gaming infrastructure has left many of its fans frustrated, with several of the Switch's features making playing with others more complicated than it needs to be. Well, one fan has stepped up to the plate to create an easier way to play with others online, and early signs suggest that it...
Talking Point What We Love And Hate About The Nintendo Switch Online Smartphone App
Appy or not?
Having banged the world to rights on thorny issues of uninspiring NES games and botched cloud save implementation, our thoughts now turn to the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app, which has proven to be quite divisive with Switch owners since its launch last year. With the paid Nintendo Switch Online service, many assumed the app...
Soapbox Nintendo's Excuses Regarding Cloud Saves Aren't Good Enough
The onus is on Nintendo to find a way to combat cheaters
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In this piece, Nintendo Life Operations Director Darren Calvert voices his opinion on the state of Switch cloud saves, and why Nintendo needs to...
Guide What To Do If Cloud Saves On Nintendo Switch Online Aren't Working As They Should
Back it up, back it in
Nintendo's new cloud service for backing up saves is a good idea in theory. If the worst happens to your console you can continue your adventures on a new system without breaking a save-data-loss-themed sweat. Backups are even handled automatically, so you needn't worry about remembering to do it yourself all the time. But...
Guide 7 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With Nintendo Switch Online
Open secrets
Now that Nintendo Switch Online has officially launched, you've got to make a real decision if you want to continue playing online multiplayer in games like Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and ARMS. That service is no longer available for free, and requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Of course, you get a little more than...
Soapbox We Like To Grumble, But Nintendo Switch Online Is Actually A Very Generous Offer
So quit your complaining
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In this piece, Nintendo Life Guides Editor Glen Fox provides a counterpoint to the piece we ran yesterday about the general lack of excitement surrounding the NES games offered...
Guide How To Sign Up For Nintendo Switch Online
And what you should do with it
Nintendo Switch Online provides online multiplayer, cloud saves, special offers, and multiplayer NES and SNES titles to the masses for a modest fee. That is, if you can figure out how to sign up for it. In this quick guide, we're going to run you through how to get set up so you can get a few rounds of Splatoon 2 in...
Video Here's How Nintendo Switch Online Handles NES Gameplay Over The Web
Now you're playing with online power
Nintendo Switch Online launches today, and no doubt many of you will already have subscribed and gotten stuck into all that lovely cloud-saving, online goodness. However, perhaps the biggest draw at this moment in time is the fact that the service comes with a bunch of NES games which can be played over the web...
News Get Money Off Those Lovely NES Controllers For Switch With My Nintendo Gold Points
Currently in Europe only
A new My Nintendo listing on the European version of the site has revealed that users of the service will soon be able to redeem vouchers towards the recently revealed NES controllers for use with Nintendo Switch Online. If you've missed the news, these new controllers are designed to work specifically with the new Nintendo...
News Switch eShop Maintenance Scheduled For This Evening, Nintendo Online Service Ready To Go
A new era begins
Nintendo has revealed that the Switch eShop will be undergoing maintenance later this evening in North America (or in the early hours of the morning in Europe). We know - that's not quite the exciting news you usually expect to see on these pages - but bear with us. As you can probably guess, this maintenance is taking place in...
Soapbox Why I'm Not Excited About Playing NES Games On The Nintendo Switch
All NES'ed out
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In this piece, Nintendo Life Operations Director Darren Calvert admits that he's not in the least bit excited about the prospect of playing NES games again in 2018... They say that...
Guide How Cloud Saves Work In Nintendo Switch Online
Back it up
One of the best reasons to sign up for Nintendo Switch Online is cloud saves. Yes, they're finally arriving on Thursday when the online service finally launches. To help prepare you for the upcoming changes, we thought we'd give you a heads up on how cloud saves work on Nintendo Switch. That way you can get right into ensuring that you...
Guide How To Get Nintendo Switch Online For Less Than $5 Per Year
A 100% legit method
Nintendo Switch Online launches this week, which means you'll have to pay if you want to carry on playing Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and any other premium online game. Note we said premium, so free to play titles like Fortnite and Paladins will
News My Nintendo Gold Points Can Be Used Towards Your Nintendo Switch Online Subscription
Make it even cheaper
If you've so much as opened a web page on the internet over the last week or so, you're probably aware that Nintendo's paid-for online service is launching this week - and fans are pretty divided on the whole topic. Putting itself firmly in the 'positive' side to the Switch Online argument, however, is the confirmation that...
News Your Nintendo Switch Cloud Save Files Will Be Lost If Your Online Subscription Expires
Oh dear
As part of yesterday's Nintendo Direct, we were treated to a brand new video for Nintendo Switch Online - the new paid-for service which is scheduled to go live next week. Annoyingly, very little that we didn't already know was shared, but an FAQ section on the official Nintendo website gives us a little bit more information. One small...
News Wireless Famicom Controllers Are Being Released For The Nintendo Switch In Japan
Available in a two pack
While the western Nintendo Direct was happening, Japan also held its own presentation. During this, it was revealed Japanese Switch owners would be able to play Famicom games via the Nintendo Switch Online service with the assistance of brand new wireless Famicom controllers. These controllers will even be available in a two...
News Play Nintendo Switch Online Games In Style With These Official Wireless NES Controllers
They even slide into the Switch for charging!
During today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, Nintendo revealed that wireless NES controllers will be made available to enjoy the 20 NES titles which will launch with the Nintendo Switch Online service next week. These controllers look to be faithful to the original NES controllers and as they are wireless...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 6.0.0 Launches Alongside Online Service
eShop maintenance also planned
Nintendo's North American website has revealed the next system update for the Switch will arrive on 18th September alongside the launch of the online service. After installing version 6.0.0, it will no longer be possible to unlink your Nintendo account from your Switch user account. This means you have until this date...
News Nintendo Switch Online Will Start On 19th September, More Info Coming In Direct
18th in North America
Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch Online service will be going live on 19th September in Europe, and the day before (18th) in North America. The news comes immediately after the confirmation that the recently delayed Nintendo Direct has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday 13th September. All Nintendo...
News Nintendo Website Suggests Multiple Switch Games Will Not Support Cloud Saves
Pokémon, Splatoon 2 and more
Update: Nintendo has now released the following statement: The vast majority of Nintendo Switch games will support Save Data Cloud backup. However, in certain games this feature would make it possible to, for example, regain items that had been traded to other players, or revert to a higher online multiplayer...
Rumour Cloud Saves Will Be Supported On All Existing Switch Games By Default
"You have to have a good reason to not support it"
We've reported about how cloud saves will work on the Switch when the Nintendo Switch Online Membership launches later this month, but there seems to be some confusion about whether or not all games will be supported. We've had a trusted source reach out to us to clarify matters. It seems all...
News Switch Game Cases Will State Whether Or Not Cloud Saves Are Supported
Update: More info comes to light
Update: Since publishing this story, we've managed to speak to an anonymous source who has shed a little more light on the situation. Developers now reportedly have access to a tick box when submitting games to Nintendo, with 'Yes, support it' or 'No, don't' options for cloud saves. This box has to be checked one way...
Talking Point It's September And We Still Don't Know Enough About Nintendo Online
How soon is now?
We're now firmly ensconced in the month of September, which – as Nintendo has gone to great lengths to tell us – is when its long-awaiting Switch Online service will finally be launching, a whopping 19 months after the arrival of the console itself. Even for the most dedicated of Nintendo fans, the wait is bordering on...
News Nintendo Shares Image Of Super Mario Bros. 3 In Action On Switch
Better than nothing?
At the end of last week, Nintendo of America narrowed down the release window of the new online service for Switch. It was revealed it would launch around the end of September, following an Amazon leak back in July. The same announcement also noted how there would be a “
News Reggie Says Nintendo Switch Online Will Connect You To Legacy Content "In A Meaningful Way"
"We know that Nintendo has a deep and rich library"
The Nintendo Switch Online service launches this September, but beyond a few basic details, we know very little about it. Keen for answers, Waypoint spoke with Reggie Fils-Aime recently and quizzed him on the finer points of the service. For example, what benefit will Switch owners see when...
News You Can Start Building Your Nintendo Account Family Group Ahead Of The Switch Online Launch
We are family
When Nintendo revealed its plans for the Nintendo Switch Online service a short time ago, it mentioned that Family Accounts would be a thing; using this system, up to eight Nintendo Accounts (including Child accounts) can be linked in a group. The Nintendo Account website has recently been updated so you can start building your group...
Reaction What are Your Thoughts on Nintendo Switch Online?
Are cloud saves enough?
So, we finally know. Nintendo's proverbial floodgates have opened and let through a relatively small but impactful chunk of knowledge regarding the oft-forgotten Nintendo Switch Online service. We've already covered everything that will be included along with all the semi-spicy details, but now we want to hear your thoughts...
News The Virtual Console Isn't Coming To Switch, Nintendo Confirms
RIP
Nintendo thrilled Switch owners today with hard details about its new Switch Online service, which includes NES games that can be played for free and feature modern elements, such as online play and voice chat. We've known that retro games would form some part of the mooted online package for a while, but many were hopeful that the Virtual...
News Nintendo Hints That Not All Switch Games Will Support Cloud Saves
Nintendo giveth, Nintendo taketh away
The news that Nintendo's new online service for Switch will include cloud save support has been met with plenty of praise, as with the current system, all game data is tied with the console on a hardware level. If you lose or damage your Switch, you lose your save data, too. It's great that Nintendo is finally...
News You'll Be Able To Use Your Nintendo Account On Multiple Nintendo Switch Consoles
Nintendo finally joins the modern world
Nintendo recently revealed more details regarding the Switch's online service, which kicks off in September. As well as confirming that cloud saves and NES games are on the way, Nintendo also issued a short FAQ covering various common questions relating to the service. One of these questions is quite...
Gallery Fan Concept Shows How the Nintendo Switch Online App Could Actually Be Good
Just do this, Nintendo
We've been pretty clear on where we stand with regards to the initial launch of the Nintendo Switch Online app - we like Splatnet 2 a lot, but the voice chat functionality is woefully undercooked. We've also shared thoughts on the basic features that can revive the app and make it a useful part of our Switch gaming routine,...
Editorial Nintendo, Somehow, Has Gone Backwards With Voice Chat on the Switch
It's actually worse than on Wii U and 3DS
When Nintendo confirmed that it'd be running lobbies and voice chat through a dedicated smartphone app there were plenty of critical remarks online. As a site we followed the line of a wait and see approach, but as crazy Hori workarounds and limited details emerged there was the whiff of a messy launch, and...
News UNIOM Wireless Adapter Aims to Make Nintendo Switch Voice Chat Easier
A problem that shouldn't really exist
The Nintendo Switch Online app has positives, like Splatnet 2, but it's fair to say that the voice chat component has drawn a mixed-to-negative response. It does actually work, but it's a far from optimal scenario and has a number of quirks and drawbacks. It's arguably an indictment of the functionality that...
Review The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Close To Perfection, And An Absolute Must-Play
Just in time
This review originally went live in 2007, and we're republishing it to mark the arrival of N64 games on Nintendo Switch Online. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time did for the Zelda series what Super Mario 64 did for the Super Mario Bros. series. It successfully brought one of the most beloved game series in video game history into...
