The comparison to Xbox and PlayStation is the cause to rightfully argue their point against how Nintendo offers their cloud save functionality.
Xbox One:
You have access to your cloud saves without paying for Xbox Live. And your data is kept safe without Microsoft deleting your save uploaded data.
PlayStation:
PSN offers cloud saves BUT you do actually have to pay to utilize this functionality. If your subscription runs out you lose access to the cloud save functionality. But your saves are NOT deleted, it will remain there for when you resubscribe to PSN.
Nintendo is more so doing what Sony offers in regards to cloud saves, but Nintendo is deleting your saves if you opt not to or cancel your subscription. There's most likely going to be a auto pay option to keep your Nintendo Online active to avoid your saves being deleted. Imo, I knew Nintendo was going to tie an anti consumer way of cloud save functionality behind a pay wall. Even worse, it's not even compatible with all games as it should.
With all these reports on 3rd party attachments cooking and burning Switches (sarcasm) I'll pass. The device is already fragile, mine is bent.. So I'll just buy Nintendo licensed attachments only. Might as well play it safe imo.
Edit:
I know Nintendo has licensed 3rd party products too. But I don't want to buy into second hand anything. I'll stick with Nintendo's.
@JLPick The Scriptures have already been used for blame. There are religious wars everyday. More recently the media is pointing fingers at Isis and video games (of course video games has always been an off/on topic since the early 90's).
I can care less about Trump; because his real life issues that's undeniable is worse than any animated violence from a game. Nobody actually got hurt in a game. How many lives has Trump ruined from his personal disrespect towards anyone who doesn't agree with him? Every time a new true accusation is out in the open about him, and his cabinet knows about it but chooses not to defend his evil habits and intentions, Trump fires them... How about he fires himself? I'm not political, but one needs to remove the speck out of his or her own eye before trying to remove a speck from the eye of the next guy.
There's always room for improvement. Nintendo will revise the Switch at some point like they do with their dedicated handhelds. Not that I have an issue with the current Switch hardware wise; it's missing cloud saves, something that can easily be implemented and tied to your account along with your current download history.
@Mario500 Right!.. Ever since he got elected he's been trying to keep his name clean. But his own mouth reveals how dirty he really is. Trump was quoted by saying, "I can do whatever I want.."
Also... Let's not glance at the nerve ego Trump has and his laundry list of disrespect towards women. And since when did virtual guns become more of a threat than actual guns? Keep making America great by demonstrating to be a great disrespect towards everyone who doesn't agree with you. Anyone with knowledge can see what a Confederate Trump is about (illegal).
All too reminiscent to Mortal Kombat in the 90's... Meanwhile, Hollyweird pumps out violent action and horror films mostly on a monthly bases. But ooooh those video games are so much worse (sarcasm)...
The best statement was the ESA. Parents need to be better parents over their kids, especially if their child is easily influenced to actually want to do what they see. My parents knew I can discern reality and fantasy, so they never tried to take games away from me. 38 and still play games for the sake of challenge, never to actually be what I see...
He's just being a fan. But in case he has a double standard hidden in plain sight within the comment (personal people in his life would know), then he should humble himself and be satisfied with gamers who do actually buy into that series. It's not for me, personally.
The Ninja Storm series is cool. But I actually like the fighting mechanics of the Clash of Ninja series which started on GameCube, and much rather prefer that. I'll pass on Storm, but it's cool to know it's being ported.
@Equinox Yeah, I agree. That seems to be where they're dedicated to go. I think after their console the Xbox division will end up being a service imo. All these years since the og Xbox Microsoft has been trying to take out Sony which will never happen.
That's cool for Nintendo. As for Microsoft, I find it difficult to see anything stable for them in the games industry. They have an identity crisis going on in the Xbox division since the launch of One; And haven't found a solid footing since despite the One X.
Interesting. A bit off topic, but I noticed that there are 3rd party pro controllers, none for Joy-Con's though yet (could be wrong). Anyways, yeah I think I might by this dock hopefully.
Seen this video four days ago. All I can say is the truth will always reveal itself. If this turns out to be true as an actual Switch game soon then I'd buy it.
Most of all, they contributed to premium prices for everything. The last thing I bought from them was the N64 at launch. Haven't remembered them since..
@Mr_Pepperami I agree. But unless the devs announce their true intention, who can tell the difference between cut content or natural content created after the so-called finish product releases?
I guess it'll come down to how a game is explained and marketed. Nintendo is very secretive anyway..
Nothing new from what has been seen already (Microsoft and Sony). This is just Kimishima announcing that Nintendo is committed to making service games (dlc & micro transactions), being that this business is very successful. Many hate the idea; but the majority rules. It will continue..
Good decision or should I say re-confirmation. I don't own a 3DS because I have a hard time adapting to sliders. But the library for that device is cool. Still might consider buying one soon though.
And hopefully people who struggle to understand that Nintendo has been a company for this long making profits can finally quit their "nintendoom" theory every time a game or console doesn't sell to their liking.
I agree with this article. Although I haven't played a MH game I respect the series and fan base though. It looks like it plays similar to PSO. If it does then I'll purchase it in Switch if Capcom decides to make one. I'm positive that they will at some point for all regions.
@amanatee I agree. I never thought of brand loyalty in all my 34 Years of gaming, simply because I'm a gamer that enjoys to play in between time after responsibilities. I've always owned multiple consoles. So no disrespect towards people who are into brand loyalty, that's on them if they prefer it.
@Ardisan Obviously.... and besides; my comment wasn't towards "everybody" or even personal. It was just a general opinion as a response to the article. You know... kinda like many others who have their own opinion above or below this one.?..
@Savino Yeah that part of his statement was a bit doofus and spoken on impulse. But I agree with the rest of the comment. VR and 4K Screens are unappealing to me.
I would actually play the Switch more often if Nintendo allows cloud saves though.
There's going to be a whole lot of game freezing and app closing in Rev1... anyways.. I still might buy it. Not much of a desire to play Rev2 anymore though.
It's cool that they got the game to turn out right. I am planning to get this at some point after Nintendo gets with the times of allowing save data backup either by SD cards or tied to your account i.d like your download history. Until then, I refuse to buy anything more for the Switch.
Reason being is because a month after my day one Switch purchase my console reads game card after a few inserts and not after the initial insert. So I called Nintendo to set up repairs and we got all the way up to the question of game saves. The Nintendo rep told me that all of your save data would be wiped from the device with no way to back it up. With that being said I canceled the repair process.
Two years sounds about right. As far as the Switch relevance it will still profit, especially if more games were made exclusive to the system. System specs is one thing to consider, but so is the increase of user base. The more a device sells, the more software will be produced for it.
Could also be a Switch 2 around that time as well maybe.
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Re: Your Nintendo Switch Cloud Save Files Will Be Lost If Your Online Subscription Expires
The comparison to Xbox and PlayStation is the cause to rightfully argue their point against how Nintendo offers their cloud save functionality.
Xbox One:
You have access to your cloud saves without paying for Xbox Live. And your data is kept safe without Microsoft deleting your save uploaded data.
PlayStation:
PSN offers cloud saves BUT you do actually have to pay to utilize this functionality. If your subscription runs out you lose access to the cloud save functionality. But your saves are NOT deleted, it will remain there for when you resubscribe to PSN.
Nintendo is more so doing what Sony offers in regards to cloud saves, but Nintendo is deleting your saves if you opt not to or cancel your subscription. There's most likely going to be a auto pay option to keep your Nintendo Online active to avoid your saves being deleted. Imo, I knew Nintendo was going to tie an anti consumer way of cloud save functionality behind a pay wall. Even worse, it's not even compatible with all games as it should.
Re: HAMSTER Accidentally Leaks Two Upcoming ACA Switch Releases
That's what's up ! I'm down with purchasing the real arcade Punch Out!!
Re: Be Afraid, Will.i.am Wants To Make "The Next Pokémon GO"
He would be better off making music soundtracks
Re: Deals: You Can Now Pre-Order HORI's Portable Table Mode USB Hub Stand For Switch
With all these reports on 3rd party attachments cooking and burning Switches (sarcasm) I'll pass. The device is already fragile, mine is bent.. So I'll just buy Nintendo licensed attachments only. Might as well play it safe imo.
Edit:
I know Nintendo has licensed 3rd party products too. But I don't want to buy into second hand anything. I'll stick with Nintendo's.
Re: Amazon Germany Lists Flashback: 25th Anniversary Edition For June Switch Release
Cool! This was my game back in the day, I mean waaay back. I'll was 14 then. I look for it
Re: Toys R Us Is Closing All Of Its US And UK Stores
Goodbye!
Re: The Games Industry Reacts To The White House's Violent Games Showreel
@JLPick
The Scriptures have already been used for blame. There are religious wars everyday. More recently the media is pointing fingers at Isis and video games (of course video games has always been an off/on topic since the early 90's).
Re: The Games Industry Reacts To The White House's Violent Games Showreel
I can care less about Trump; because his real life issues that's undeniable is worse than any animated violence from a game. Nobody actually got hurt in a game. How many lives has Trump ruined from his personal disrespect towards anyone who doesn't agree with him? Every time a new true accusation is out in the open about him, and his cabinet knows about it but chooses not to defend his evil habits and intentions, Trump fires them... How about he fires himself? I'm not political, but one needs to remove the speck out of his or her own eye before trying to remove a speck from the eye of the next guy.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Considers "Nintendo Switch Pro" With NVIDIA Tegra 2 Processor
There's always room for improvement. Nintendo will revise the Switch at some point like they do with their dedicated handhelds. Not that I have an issue with the current Switch hardware wise; it's missing cloud saves, something that can easily be implemented and tied to your account along with your current download history.
Re: Video: Here's More Evidence That The Switch Port Of WWE 2K18 Really Is Terrible
I wasn't going to buy it anyway. Modern wrestling games are unappealing to me. Day of Reckoning is still my favorite.
Re: White House Meeting With Industry Execs Focuses On Violence In Video Games
@Mario500
Right!.. Ever since he got elected he's been trying to keep his name clean. But his own mouth reveals how dirty he really is. Trump was quoted by saying, "I can do whatever I want.."
Re: White House Meeting With Industry Execs Focuses On Violence In Video Games
@WiiHawk
True... After Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl the fans in Philly was rioting and flipping cars over; and nobody got arrested....
Re: White House Meeting With Industry Execs Focuses On Violence In Video Games
Also... Let's not glance at the nerve ego Trump has and his laundry list of disrespect towards women. And since when did virtual guns become more of a threat than actual guns? Keep making America great by demonstrating to be a great disrespect towards everyone who doesn't agree with you. Anyone with knowledge can see what a Confederate Trump is about (illegal).
Re: White House Meeting With Industry Execs Focuses On Violence In Video Games
All too reminiscent to Mortal Kombat in the 90's... Meanwhile, Hollyweird pumps out violent action and horror films mostly on a monthly bases. But ooooh those video games are so much worse (sarcasm)...
The best statement was the ESA. Parents need to be better parents over their kids, especially if their child is easily influenced to actually want to do what they see. My parents knew I can discern reality and fantasy, so they never tried to take games away from me. 38 and still play games for the sake of challenge, never to actually be what I see...
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Confirms He's Working On Super Smash Bros. Switch
@-Green-
I know right... I don't know why some gamers hate this man so bad; but they continue to play his game.
Re: Toys R Us Is Preparing To Liquidate Its U.S. Business, Reports Claim
Premium prices is their greed in disguise. They had to fall at some point.
Re: Random: Kamiya Threatens To "Lose Motivation" For Bayonetta 3 Unless Nintendo Grants His Switch Wishes
He's just being a fan. But in case he has a double standard hidden in plain sight within the comment (personal people in his life would know), then he should humble himself and be satisfied with gamers who do actually buy into that series. It's not for me, personally.
Re: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy Secures Western April Release On Switch
The Ninja Storm series is cool. But I actually like the fighting mechanics of the Clash of Ninja series which started on GameCube, and much rather prefer that. I'll pass on Storm, but it's cool to know it's being ported.
Re: Switch Helped Nintendo Grab 22 Percent Of The Games Market In 2017
@Equinox
Yeah, I agree. That seems to be where they're dedicated to go. I think after their console the Xbox division will end up being a service imo. All these years since the og Xbox Microsoft has been trying to take out Sony which will never happen.
Re: Switch Helped Nintendo Grab 22 Percent Of The Games Market In 2017
That's cool for Nintendo. As for Microsoft, I find it difficult to see anything stable for them in the games industry. They have an identity crisis going on in the Xbox division since the launch of One; And haven't found a solid footing since despite the One X.
The Switch is my favorite gaming device.
Re: Hori's New Tabletop Switch Stand Comes With USB Ports For Accessorising On The Move
Interesting.
A bit off topic, but I noticed that there are 3rd party pro controllers, none for Joy-Con's though yet (could be wrong). Anyways, yeah I think I might by this dock hopefully.
Re: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Will Get A Retail Release (But It'll Cost You $60)
Hahaha
This was a good wake up laugh
Re: 8Bitdo's New Bluetooth Adapter Lets You Use The PS4 DualShock With Your Switch
Interesting, I guess? Cool, but the Switch Pro Controller is my favorite by far. Even without analog triggers.
Re: Rumour: Is This Really Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Running On Switch?
Seen this video four days ago. All I can say is the truth will always reveal itself. If this turns out to be true as an actual Switch game soon then I'd buy it.
Re: Feature: Remembering Toys R Us, The '90s Gamer's Paradise
Most of all, they contributed to premium prices for everything. The last thing I bought from them was the N64 at launch. Haven't remembered them since..
Re: Move Over Baby Mario, Coffin Dodgers Is Bringing Geriatric Kart Racing To Switch
@chucknorris078 @chucknorris078
Is it worse than Modnation Racers? I didn't enjoy that game on PS3 at all..
Re: Nintendo On How It Views Indie and AAA Games
That's actually a pretty cool fair statement. Well said..
Re: Video: Get Hyped For Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition On Switch With This New Trailer
I might check it for the first time.
Re: Nintendo Wants To Make Greater Use Of Downloadable Content In The Future
@Mr_Pepperami
I agree. But unless the devs announce their true intention, who can tell the difference between cut content or natural content created after the so-called finish product releases?
I guess it'll come down to how a game is explained and marketed. Nintendo is very secretive anyway..
Re: Nintendo Wants To Make Greater Use Of Downloadable Content In The Future
Nothing new from what has been seen already (Microsoft and Sony). This is just Kimishima announcing that Nintendo is committed to making service games (dlc & micro transactions), being that this business is very successful. Many hate the idea; but the majority rules. It will continue..
Re: Kimishima Talks Nintendo’s 3DS Strategy Going Forward
@NEStalgia
I struggle with those sliders and that tiny analog stub, they're just not comfortable to me.... But yeah, the library is cool.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Service Will Go Live This September
I'm still waiting for a Cloud Save confirmation..
Re: Kimishima Talks Nintendo’s 3DS Strategy Going Forward
Good decision or should I say re-confirmation. I don't own a 3DS because I have a hard time adapting to sliders. But the library for that device is cool. Still might consider buying one soon though.
Re: Team17 Is Bringing Raging Justice To Switch This Year
Wow! Yeah I'm interested. Hopefully this game turns out great.
Re: Capcom Sees 36.9% Operating Income Surge, Ultra Street Fighter II On Switch A "Smash Hit"
@thesilverbrick
Yeah exactly. Hahaha maybe the dev cost was added for the mode that nobody speaks about? As for the characters, just color swaps..
Re: Random: You Can Enter '1889' As Your D.O.B When Creating A Nintendo Account, The Year The Company Was Founded
And hopefully people who struggle to understand that Nintendo has been a company for this long making profits can finally quit their "nintendoom" theory every time a game or console doesn't sell to their liking.
Re: Capcom Sees 36.9% Operating Income Surge, Ultra Street Fighter II On Switch A "Smash Hit"
Cool news. Hopefully it will count for something; and Capcom continues to prove it.
On a side note, I will continue to not be reminded of the SF movie again. Hahaha
Re: Soapbox: Monster Hunter World Has Claimed Its Prize, But Capcom Shouldn't Forget Nintendo
I agree with this article. Although I haven't played a MH game I respect the series and fan base though. It looks like it plays similar to PSO. If it does then I'll purchase it in Switch if Capcom decides to make one. I'm positive that they will at some point for all regions.
Re: Olé! Sales Of Nintendo Switch In Spain Have Now Surpassed Xbox One
What do we make of the news? Clearly Japan is not the only territory that likes handhelds, for certain. Great news for a cool device!
Re: Nintendo Confirms ARMS Won't Be Getting Any More Major Content Updates
Yup.. this franchise is done (reconfirmed). Nintendo tried.
Re: Game Developers Conference Survey Contains Positive Findings For Nintendo Switch
@SLIGEACH_EIRE
Right!. Subjects like this I always say, "we will see what happens".
Re: Soapbox: Labo Could Help Nintendo Finally Crack The World Of Education
It's going to be hilarious to see this Nintendo Arts & Crafts cardboard concept beat gow4 in sales starting on the same release date.
Re: Capcom Explains (Again) Why Monster Hunter World Isn't Coming To Switch
@amanatee
I agree. I never thought of brand loyalty in all my 34 Years of gaming, simply because I'm a gamer that enjoys to play in between time after responsibilities. I've always owned multiple consoles. So no disrespect towards people who are into brand loyalty, that's on them if they prefer it.
Re: Capcom Explains (Again) Why Monster Hunter World Isn't Coming To Switch
@Ardisan
Obviously.... and besides; my comment wasn't towards "everybody" or even personal. It was just a general opinion as a response to the article. You know... kinda like many others who have their own opinion above or below this one.?..
Re: Capcom Explains (Again) Why Monster Hunter World Isn't Coming To Switch
This is really self explanatory and makes sense. If you want it that bad just buy it on the other consoles.
Re: Switch's Second Year Will Be "Crucial" Says Nintendo President
As long as they keep releasing games then the Switch should be fine. I think it's going to do better than last year.
Re: Nintendo Reiterates That It's Not Interested In Virtual Reality Or 4K Support
@Savino
Yeah that part of his statement was a bit doofus and spoken on impulse. But I agree with the rest of the comment. VR and 4K Screens are unappealing to me.
I would actually play the Switch more often if Nintendo allows cloud saves though.
Re: Video: Check Out Resident Evil Revelations Collection's Motion Controls And amiibo Support
There's going to be a whole lot of game freezing and app closing in Rev1... anyways.. I still might buy it. Not much of a desire to play Rev2 anymore though.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Gives Its Full Analysis of Skyrim on Nintendo Switch
It's cool that they got the game to turn out right. I am planning to get this at some point after Nintendo gets with the times of allowing save data backup either by SD cards or tied to your account i.d like your download history. Until then, I refuse to buy anything more for the Switch.
Reason being is because a month after my day one Switch purchase my console reads game card after a few inserts and not after the initial insert. So I called Nintendo to set up repairs and we got all the way up to the question of game saves. The Nintendo rep told me that all of your save data would be wiped from the device with no way to back it up. With that being said I canceled the repair process.
Re: Ubisoft Thinks The Next Console Cycle Isn't Far Away, So Where Does That Leave Switch?
Two years sounds about right. As far as the Switch relevance it will still profit, especially if more games were made exclusive to the system. System specs is one thing to consider, but so is the increase of user base. The more a device sells, the more software will be produced for it.
Could also be a Switch 2 around that time as well maybe.