Nintendo drops Virtual Console model in favor of subscriptions

[Andy]

Biz industry article.

Nintendo drops Virtual Console model in favor of subscriptions

In a post on the official Nintendo website last nightdetailing the Nintendo Switch Online service, the name "Virtual Console" was conspicuous only by its absence.

Upon reaching out to Nintendo, Kotaku learned that this omission may be a permanent one, as the spokesperson replied via email: "There are currently no plans to bring classic games together under the Virtual Console banner as has been done on other Nintendo systems."

The Nintendo Switch Online service debuts this September. Last night's announcement included pricing, feature, and membership details as well as how its classic game service will work. Subscribers will be able to download and play 20 total classic NES games at launch (including Super Mario Bros. 3, Donkey Kong, and The Legend of Zelda) with more games promised later on.

Virtual Console has been a popular request for the Switch since the system was announced. As a doubly effective approach to combating software piracy and monetizing old games, its presence on the Wii, Wii U, and Nintendo 3DS systems earned Nintendo a reputation for keeping its classics alive. ...

Nintendo's statement closes the door on further Virtual Console speculation as it continues to emphasize its new model for releasing classic titles.

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/artic...rtual-console-model-in-favor-of-subscriptions

 

[Dno69]

That sucks. Virtual Console is (was) awesome.

 

[TeKPhaN]

Just like PSnever and GameASS...I will pppppppass!

 

[pravus]

Good thing Switch is hacked to hell and back, Virtual Console is coming whether they support it or not.

 

[TDbank24]

Not worried about it. Got my NES and SNES classic loaded with games and would rather play on a TV anyway. That's not to say Nintendo isn't going to release the games on Switch either, they're just dropping the VC model.

 

[pravus]

Not worried about it. Got my NES and SNES classic loaded with games and would rather play on a TV anyway. That's not to say Nintendo isn't going to release the games on Switch either, they're just dropping the VC model.

I haven't tried that yet (stuffing my minis), but the thing is, I'd be more than willing to pay Nintendo for them I'd rather not have to pay some random modsite.