@MegaVel91 "So what happens if something happens to your digital copy? Say the data gets corrupted irreparably for some reason, or your backup gets corrupted, or your storage gets ruine in something unforeseen? If your digital copy is somehow lost and the software is no longer commercially available, then you're screwed out of an experience you paid for."
In what universe is this any different for digital? Why are we pretending that digital games do not outlive physical copies by principle? If a freak accident happens and I lose my physical copy, why do we think it's a guarantee that I can just rebuy another one unless it's a first party game? Especially years down the line?
It's not like when it's taken off digital storefronts, you can't just redownload it. You already bought it. Why would you ever need to buy it again? Software is not just deleted off of the store's servers, it's only make unavailable to purchase. You can redownload your WiiWare games from 2006 with no issue even today. You just can't buy new ones. When redownloads become unavailable, the data still exists on the console. At that point, you have all of the games you will ever get, so just make a backup. If you are paranoid about data corruption, just use the 3/2/1 rule. Three backups of the data, across two different storage devices, and one copy in the cloud or otherwise stored off-site in case your house explodes. Wii/3DS games aren't large and storage space really isn't an issue then. The Wii U is an anomaly and a valid point against digital games, but at least NNIDs exist and can be linked to an overarching Nintendo Account.
And unless something goes wrong with your console or storage, your game isn't going anywhere. The fact that you can backup your digital games alone is a point solely against physical copies. If the data corrupts on your disc or it gets scratched, or lost? Disc rot very much exists. Animals, family, and children also exist. If they destroy your game somehow? Too bad, track another one down if you're lucky and shell out the cash. Digital games can almost always be redownloaded for the foreseeable future. By the time they cannot, you either already transferred the data to the new console, or the console is out of production, and you can restore your games with an image of your SD card made in preparation.
Or it's just on an account and it literally makes zero difference, especially since manufacturers are moving away from tying the account to the system and perusing long-term account systems for every console. That would essentially mean Nintendo would have to go out of the gaming business before you "lose" your software.
In the case of backups / console specific encryption and the console ceases to function (making the backups useless), it's still a rarity that your software is not on a persistent online account. In recent memory, this has only been an issue for Wii and DSi if you didn't transfer games to a NNID or a Nintendo Account. If my Switch dies, I will still be able to get my games in 2028, guaranteed. Luckily, we're no longer in the caveman era of the online videogame universe.
@lordzand The point of a news site is to update people on breaking information that is relevant to them... there were many cases of people blaming the crashes on the game instead of Atmosphere. People generally aren't psychic and will need to be told that a custom firmware update is available to mitigate the issue outlined in the article. That is about as pointless a statement as saying "Nintendo already announced Breath of the Wild 2, why is this website just parroting it?"
No reason to get your pitchforks out for no reason other than boredom and clout. It's ridiculous.
"Don't expect this to be a lasting thing, however; as is so often the case, modders have already overcome the problem."
This was in the article since it was published. That is why I directed them to reread the article.
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@MegaVel91
"So what happens if something happens to your digital copy? Say the data gets corrupted irreparably for some reason, or your backup gets corrupted, or your storage gets ruine in something unforeseen? If your digital copy is somehow lost and the software is no longer commercially available, then you're screwed out of an experience you paid for."
In what universe is this any different for digital? Why are we pretending that digital games do not outlive physical copies by principle? If a freak accident happens and I lose my physical copy, why do we think it's a guarantee that I can just rebuy another one unless it's a first party game? Especially years down the line?
It's not like when it's taken off digital storefronts, you can't just redownload it. You already bought it. Why would you ever need to buy it again? Software is not just deleted off of the store's servers, it's only make unavailable to purchase. You can redownload your WiiWare games from 2006 with no issue even today. You just can't buy new ones. When redownloads become unavailable, the data still exists on the console. At that point, you have all of the games you will ever get, so just make a backup. If you are paranoid about data corruption, just use the 3/2/1 rule. Three backups of the data, across two different storage devices, and one copy in the cloud or otherwise stored off-site in case your house explodes. Wii/3DS games aren't large and storage space really isn't an issue then. The Wii U is an anomaly and a valid point against digital games, but at least NNIDs exist and can be linked to an overarching Nintendo Account.
And unless something goes wrong with your console or storage, your game isn't going anywhere. The fact that you can backup your digital games alone is a point solely against physical copies. If the data corrupts on your disc or it gets scratched, or lost? Disc rot very much exists. Animals, family, and children also exist. If they destroy your game somehow? Too bad, track another one down if you're lucky and shell out the cash. Digital games can almost always be redownloaded for the foreseeable future. By the time they cannot, you either already transferred the data to the new console, or the console is out of production, and you can restore your games with an image of your SD card made in preparation.
Or it's just on an account and it literally makes zero difference, especially since manufacturers are moving away from tying the account to the system and perusing long-term account systems for every console. That would essentially mean Nintendo would have to go out of the gaming business before you "lose" your software.
In the case of backups / console specific encryption and the console ceases to function (making the backups useless), it's still a rarity that your software is not on a persistent online account. In recent memory, this has only been an issue for Wii and DSi if you didn't transfer games to a NNID or a Nintendo Account. If my Switch dies, I will still be able to get my games in 2028, guaranteed. Luckily, we're no longer in the caveman era of the online videogame universe.
Re: Is Your Copy Of Super Mario 3D All-Stars Crashing? That's Because You've Got A Modded Switch
@lordzand This is a Nintendo site... it serves Nintendo news... and issues regarding Nintendo consoles using custom firmware which a large portion of the fanbase uses is Nintendo news.
What's next?
"People aren't checking Nintendo Life to see Warner Bros.' opinion of Mortal Kombat 11"?
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/10/warner_bros_was_worried_mortal_kombat_11_wouldnt_be_nintendo-friendly
Re: Is Your Copy Of Super Mario 3D All-Stars Crashing? That's Because You've Got A Modded Switch
@lordzand
The point of a news site is to update people on breaking information that is relevant to them... there were many cases of people blaming the crashes on the game instead of Atmosphere. People generally aren't psychic and will need to be told that a custom firmware update is available to mitigate the issue outlined in the article. That is about as pointless a statement as saying "Nintendo already announced Breath of the Wild 2, why is this website just parroting it?"
No reason to get your pitchforks out for no reason other than boredom and clout. It's ridiculous.
Re: Is Your Copy Of Super Mario 3D All-Stars Crashing? That's Because You've Got A Modded Switch
@lordzand
"Don't expect this to be a lasting thing, however; as is so often the case, modders have already overcome the problem."
This was in the article since it was published. That is why I directed them to reread the article.
Re: Is Your Copy Of Super Mario 3D All-Stars Crashing? That's Because You've Got A Modded Switch
@lordzand Reread. Where is it outdated?
Re: Is Your Copy Of Super Mario 3D All-Stars Crashing? That's Because You've Got A Modded Switch
@koekiemonster You can. The issue has nothing to do with updating the OS. It's updating the custom firmware.