Nintendo please don’t ever remove these games from NSO, even after the successor consoles of Switch 2 are available. I would like to have permanent access to these games.
This is a bit off topic but how do physical game collectors usually manage their collections in Japan given the average Japanese home is small? I am running out of shelf and ideal storage space and my home is bigger than the average Japanese home (2,200 square feet).
Honestly, I don’t think this is a good thing for consumers. Nintendo has a bad habit of being arrogant and anti-consumer when their consoles are performing well.
@Banjo- Agreed, I play retro Nintendo games on both Wii U and 3DS more than on any other Nintendo systems. Although the NSO made improvements over the VC with extra save states, online multiplayer and dedicated classic controllers, the lack of purchase option makes me reluctant to put as many hours into save files since they will be lost once NSO shuts down in the future. I wish Nintendo would follow Sony’s example and give us the option to purchase or play for free with subscription.
I love the Wii U, and the sole reason is the virtual console. It offers the best games from almost all Nintendo consoles except GameCube with GBA and DS games too. I played so many retro Nintendo games on the Wii U VC. Sure right now the Switch and soon Switch 2 has a lot of retro titles on NSO but one day they will be all gone once the Switch consoles are obsolete and NSO gets discontinued since we don’t have the option to buy the games. It doesn’t look like this will change under Switch 2.
Thank you Trump for the tariffs making cost of living higher, for the cuts in government services to subsidize a tax cut for billionaires, for the stock market correction, we are living in a golden age indeed.
A little bit surprised there are still so many people who have money to spend (Referring to US) in an era of high inflation, looming additional tariffs and reports of so many American families living paycheck to paycheck with little to no savings. I guess there are still enough people not in this category that gaming consoles like the Switch 2 still gets sold out immediately.
@xzacutor
I hope not, I’m not rebuying the same controllers again for a new system. Already have done that for the games on virtual console when Wii U launched.
Weren’t GameCube and for the first few years Wii discs were made in USA? What happened? Also, Nintendo Switch carts are made in Japan and so far Japanese imports haven’t been hit with tariffs.
When the Switch launched, gamers were not happy about buying the same games multiple times on virtual console and apparently some asked for a subscription style access and Nintendo gave us NSO. Now many gamers want a purchase option. Maybe Nintendo will look at this feedback and announce a purchase option to NSO when they show the Switch 2?
@mikejs78 Actually not true on you won’t get your downloads back if the Wii/ Wii U breaks. You can still transfer your account to another console and redownload your purchases but can’t buy games that were on the closed eshop anymore.
@GameOtaku Unfortunately Nintendo is stubborn and doesn’t listen to what customers want. If they did, we would have the option to buy retro games off NSO, Mother 3 would be released in the west and Gen 1-3 Pokemon games would be available to buy on the Switch by now.
@martynstuff The leaker from 4Chan definitely made up the leaks on Memories and Reminisce. In my opinion there should be some kind of three strikes on posting fake information.
So Nintendo was aware of the complaint about buying virtual console games multiple times so they did the subscription for retro games access on the Switch. I’m sure Nintendo is aware of complaints of lack of purchase options. Do you think they will respond by adding a purchase option to the retro games for Switch 2?
I loved Link to the Past and all the NES, SNES and N64 Mario and Zelda games. For some reason, the modern Mario and Zelda games failed to capture the magic of the classic entries. I really wish they made a second Zelda game on the Super NES.
It’s time to party like it’s 2010 again to sink in the nostalgia of Donkey Kong Country Returns when the Wii and DS were still in stores, virtual console was still available and Bitcoin was less than $1.
I don’t understand why Nintendo doesn’t add a purchase option to the retro games that Sony and Microsoft has? Even Capcom added the option for Resident Evil and Dino Crisis after they were initially behind a subscription paywall. Is there a chance a purchase option will be available on the Switch 2?
Did anyone find Order of Ecclesia difficult compared to the other DS and GBA castlevania games? Grind to level 14 and still can’t beat the giant skeleton. Maybe I’m just terrible at this game.
@RejectedAng3L If Sony is giving players a choice to buy their retro games or play them under a subscription, why can’t Nintendo offer the same option?
@HammerGalladeBro The four save states option will make the game much less frustrating and more playable. The only reason I was able to finish DK64 was with the save state option on the Wii U virtual console.
@Brianst0rm As long as they are getting re-released I will be happy. I prefer to purchase it anyway, don’t want my Pokemon and badges to disappear when Nintendo eventually ends NSO. I don’t think they will sell them for $7.99. Since the virtual console version was $9.99 it will be at least that price if not higher.
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Re: Ubisoft's Switch 2 Physical Release Of Star Wars Outlaws Is A "Game-Key Card"
These are not the physical media you are looking for…
Re: Oops, Yuji Horii Might May Not Have Leaked Massive Remake News After All
Chrono Trigger pixel remaster please!
Re: Rumour: Yuji Horii Might Have Let Slip Some Massive Remake News
Quick! Act surprised!
Re: Video: Nintendo Shares More Footage Of Zelda: Wind Waker For Switch Online
Nintendo please don’t ever remove these games from NSO, even after the successor consoles of Switch 2 are available. I would like to have permanent access to these games.
Re: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
I give up, not going to stay up all night for this. Nintendo said there will be plenty in stock for launch, yeah right.
Re: Switch 2 Game-Key Cards Won't Make It Easy For Physical Collectors In Japan
This is a bit off topic but how do physical game collectors usually manage their collections in Japan given the average Japanese home is small? I am running out of shelf and ideal storage space and my home is bigger than the average Japanese home (2,200 square feet).
Re: Major French Retailer Says Switch 2 Pre-Orders At "Historic Level"
Honestly, I don’t think this is a good thing for consumers. Nintendo has a bad habit of being arrogant and anti-consumer when their consoles are performing well.
Re: Nintendo Won't Have Enough Switch 2 Consoles To Satisfy Demand In Japan
@PikminMarioKirby
Wii U didn’t fail, the virtual boy did.
Re: Nintendo Won't Have Enough Switch 2 Consoles To Satisfy Demand In Japan
I’m more concerned they will raise the price if I can’t get one at launch.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Now Boasts 300 Playable Titles
I hope NSO stays on forever, at least for the rest of my life so I don’t have to feel sad when all the games are pulled when they discontinue it.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 US Pre-Orders Start 24th April, System & Launch Game Pricing Unchanged
@johnvboy
It adds up when you buy multiple accessories. I guess the tax cuts will cover the price increase lol.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 US Pre-Orders Start 24th April, System & Launch Game Pricing Unchanged
@Dr_Corndog
My tax cut better cover the difference lol.
Re: Zelda Wind Waker Switch 2 GameCube Release Doesn't Rule Out HD Port
I guess the same can be said about Metroid Prime 2.
Re: Nintendo Of America President Says Tariffs "Not Factored" Into Switch 2 Price
I hope if they do increase the price, throw in a game or an accessory to soften the blow.
Re: Talking Point: Zelda: Wind Waker Is On Switch 2 - Do You Still Want A WW:HD Port?
@Banjo-
Agreed, I play retro Nintendo games on both Wii U and 3DS more than on any other Nintendo systems. Although the NSO made improvements over the VC with extra save states, online multiplayer and dedicated classic controllers, the lack of purchase option makes me reluctant to put as many hours into save files since they will be lost once NSO shuts down in the future. I wish Nintendo would follow Sony’s example and give us the option to purchase or play for free with subscription.
Re: Talking Point: Zelda: Wind Waker Is On Switch 2 - Do You Still Want A WW:HD Port?
I love the Wii U, and the sole reason is the virtual console. It offers the best games from almost all Nintendo consoles except GameCube with GBA and DS games too. I played so many retro Nintendo games on the Wii U VC. Sure right now the Switch and soon Switch 2 has a lot of retro titles on NSO but one day they will be all gone once the Switch consoles are obsolete and NSO gets discontinued since we don’t have the option to buy the games. It doesn’t look like this will change under Switch 2.
Re: Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Pre-Orders In The US Amidst New Trump Tariffs
Thank you Trump for the tariffs making cost of living higher, for the cuts in government services to subsidize a tax cut for billionaires, for the stock market correction, we are living in a golden age indeed.
Re: Switch 2 Pre-Orders Expected To Sell Out "Day One" Due To Limited Unit Allocation
A little bit surprised there are still so many people who have money to spend (Referring to US) in an era of high inflation, looming additional tariffs and reports of so many American families living paycheck to paycheck with little to no savings. I guess there are still enough people not in this category that gaming consoles like the Switch 2 still gets sold out immediately.
Re: Switch 2 GameCube Controller Rumours Resurface Following New Nintendo Filing
@xzacutor
I hope not, I’m not rebuying the same controllers again for a new system. Already have done that for the games on virtual console when Wii U launched.
Re: Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters Land New Update As Series Passes 200 Million Sales
We need Final Fantasy Mystical Quest to get a re-release!
Re: Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters Land New Update As Series Passes 200 Million Sales
I got the Japan region import physical Switch copy. Is the English option text in the game identical to the US version?
Re: Chrono Trigger To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With "Various Projects"
I hope it’s not like Mother 2 30th anniversary celebration where there was no re-release announced.
Re: Chrono Trigger To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With "Various Projects"
I want a pixel remaster of the original Chrono Trigger.
Re: Analyst Fears U.S. Tariffs Could Spell Disaster For Physical Games
Weren’t GameCube and for the first few years Wii discs were made in USA? What happened? Also, Nintendo Switch carts are made in Japan and so far Japanese imports haven’t been hit with tariffs.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Removal Of Switch Online SNES Game
When the Switch launched, gamers were not happy about buying the same games multiple times on virtual console and apparently some asked for a subscription style access and Nintendo gave us NSO. Now many gamers want a purchase option. Maybe Nintendo will look at this feedback and announce a purchase option to NSO when they show the Switch 2?
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Announces Removal Of Super Famicom Title
@mikejs78
Actually not true on you won’t get your downloads back if the Wii/ Wii U breaks. You can still transfer your account to another console and redownload your purchases but can’t buy games that were on the closed eshop anymore.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Announces Removal Of Super Famicom Title
@GameOtaku
Unfortunately Nintendo is stubborn and doesn’t listen to what customers want. If they did, we would have the option to buy retro games off NSO, Mother 3 would be released in the west and Gen 1-3 Pokemon games would be available to buy on the Switch by now.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Announces Removal Of Super Famicom Title
Why don’t they offer people a chance to buy it before removing it?
Re: Pokémon Presents February 2025: Every Announcement, Full Livestream
@Pikman
The opening for Pokemon Champions made me think for a moment that they were going to announce the retro Pokemon re-release.
Re: Pokémon Presents February 2025: Every Announcement, Full Livestream
I wonder if classic GB, GBC and GBA main Pokemon games will ever get released on Switch/ Switch 2.
Re: How Would You Rate The Pokémon Presents Showcase For February 2025?
@martynstuff
The leaker from 4Chan definitely made up the leaks on Memories and Reminisce. In my opinion there should be some kind of three strikes on posting fake information.
Re: Talking Point: Our 2025 Pokémon Presents Predictions - What Are You Hoping For?
@garfreek
I hope we get some main retro Pokemon titles re-released in original form instead of the spinoffs.
Re: Talking Point: Our 2025 Pokémon Presents Predictions - What Are You Hoping For?
@anoyonmus
Yeah it would be really awesome if true. Would buy it day one even if it’s $100.
Re: Talking Point: Our 2025 Pokémon Presents Predictions - What Are You Hoping For?
There’s a rumor of Pokémon compilation Gen 1-3 coming out to be revealed at Pokemon Presents. I guess it’s most likely to be fake?
Re: Hideki Kamiya Wants Nintendo To Reboot Virtual Console For Switch 2
Someone needs to ask Nintendo about a purchase option for NSO classic games in one of the investor meetings.
Re: Nintendo President Reiterates Switch Online Will "Continue To Be Available" For Switch 2
So Nintendo was aware of the complaint about buying virtual console games multiple times so they did the subscription for retro games access on the Switch. I’m sure Nintendo is aware of complaints of lack of purchase options. Do you think they will respond by adding a purchase option to the retro games for Switch 2?
Re: Zelda Dev "Wasn't Too Pleased" About Working On 'A Link To The Past'
I loved Link to the Past and all the NES, SNES and N64 Mario and Zelda games. For some reason, the modern Mario and Zelda games failed to capture the magic of the classic entries. I really wish they made a second Zelda game on the Super NES.
Re: Japanese Charts: Fans Go Bananas For Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
It’s time to party like it’s 2010 again to sink in the nostalgia of Donkey Kong Country Returns when the Wii and DS were still in stores, virtual console was still available and Bitcoin was less than $1.
Re: Random: Switch 2 Leakers Called Out By Industry Veteran Hideki Kamiya
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Re: Rumour: Switch Virtual Console Was Apparently Nintendo's "Original Plan"
I don’t understand why Nintendo doesn’t add a purchase option to the retro games that Sony and Microsoft has? Even Capcom added the option for Resident Evil and Dino Crisis after they were initially behind a subscription paywall. Is there a chance a purchase option will be available on the Switch 2?
Re: Nintendo and Lego Are Collaborating On A New Game Boy Set
I rather Nintendo just re-release the original Game Boy with the most popular games or do a classic edition.
Re: Sega Is "Evaluating" Its Own Netflix-Style Subscription Service
RIP virtual console. I miss the option to buy old retro games on modern consoles.
Re: Castlevania Dominus Collection Lands New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Did anyone find Order of Ecclesia difficult compared to the other DS and GBA castlevania games? Grind to level 14 and still can’t beat the giant skeleton. Maybe I’m just terrible at this game.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online's NES And Genesis Apps Get Updated To Fancy New NPLN Servers
@RejectedAng3L
If Sony is giving players a choice to buy their retro games or play them under a subscription, why can’t Nintendo offer the same option?
Re: Random: Did You Know About The Korean Version Of Super Mario Bros. Super Show?
I loved the Super Mario Bros. super show. I personally think it’s much better than the Mario movie.
Re: Poll: Okay, It's Time To Ask The Obvious - Will We Get Donkey Kong 64 On NSO?
@HammerGalladeBro
The four save states option will make the game much less frustrating and more playable. The only reason I was able to finish DK64 was with the save state option on the Wii U virtual console.
Re: Poll: Okay, It's Time To Ask The Obvious - Will We Get Donkey Kong 64 On NSO?
@speedyb
It happened to me too. I read you have to save and reset the game once in a while to avoid this issue.
Re: Nintendo Considered Giving Up On 'Mario & Luigi' Before Approaching Aquire
@tjhiphop
Switch isn’t the first system to have both M&L and PM on the same system. 3DS had both.
Re: Nintendo Left Sony "Standing At The Altar" With SNES Disk Add-On, Says Former PlayStation Exec
Can’t believe Sony tried to backstab Nintendo in the deal. I thought Japanese companies don’t tend to do that.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Another Classic
@Brianst0rm
As long as they are getting re-released I will be happy. I prefer to purchase it anyway, don’t want my Pokemon and badges to disappear when Nintendo eventually ends NSO. I don’t think they will sell them for $7.99. Since the virtual console version was $9.99 it will be at least that price if not higher.