N64/Megadrive Switch Online Expansion

CiDeRmAn

At this point, if you are a Megadrive lover and want to play them all on the Switch, you are going to be compelled to not only sub up to this new service, but also get the aforementioned Sega Collection and the piecemeal releases of other MD titles, like GreyLancer/GleyLancer which is out soon and a separate bought title from the eShop, that drives me mad, but I'll still buy it.

To be honest, there is a lot to be said about just modding a Megadrive Mini and loading everything you can imagine on there.

Red Silurian

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118014873#Comment_118014873

I'm looking forward to the N64 controller, the MD one I can leave, might get the 8bitdo one for the craic

super_furry

Really struggling to think of any N64 games I'd want to play today. All the best ones - the two Zeldas and Starfox are on the 3DS and much, much better there. Paper Mario still holds up but outside of that, I really can't think of too many. Is Ogre Battle 64 any good? One of those that could tempt me to at least try.

CiDeRmAn

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118016468#Comment_118016468

You can get the proper 6 button MD controller from Nintendo in Japan.

I imagine it'll appear on Amazon.co.jp once it's out

Red Silurian

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118016679#Comment_118016679

Probably cost a fortune to deliver to Ireland though?

Fysh

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118016535#Comment_118016535

The versions on the 3DS might be better, but the cost of the NSO Expansion is very likely to be less than the cost of a 3DS and those games ;)

It will be interesting to see what rate they add games to the N64 option, and whether any other Sega platforms join it beyond the Mega Drive...

CiDeRmAn

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118016697#Comment_118016697

I have to say, having bought a few bits from Amazon in Japan, the shipping isn't too bad, and it's pretty quick

SuperBowserWorld

I'd rather buy the games I want here for eg 5 quid rather than rent them.

I have Mario 64 on Switch and OOT/MM for my 2DS XL.

I remember 1080 Snowboarding was great, even on a PAL N64.

But not that pushed for N64.

The Nal

No Rare games no party

SuperBowserWorld

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/10/dont-worry-3d-all-stars-super-mario-64-will-still-likely-be-the-definitive-switch-version

There. More Nintendo being Nintendo.

Mr E

Can I get an "ouch" from the congregation? That's a huge f**king jump.

Launches October 25th.

https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1449018622899228682?s=20

ERG89

I ain't even remotely tempted to pay €20 for Online anymore. Adding another €30 quid for N64 & Genesis games is more than a bit steep. Yeah Animals Crossing DLC too but a lot of people stopped playing that game around Easter last year.

Mr E

There could be an option without the AC DLC. Just have to wait and see I think.

iamtony

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118024485#Comment_118024485

Unless your getting the family upgrade it's not mad money. Alot would get the animal crossing dlc anyway so the rest is basically free.

iamtony

Saying that an option without the animal crossing update for a tenner would be better

Mr E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNsGXJ6Cl00

Breakdown in video above.

You can upgrade your current plan at a pro-rated discount.

Mr E

OK having watched the AC DLC thread (and the 2.0 update video), I've changed my mind. You're getting a massive amount of new AC content so that makes it good value.

Yikes, looks like I'm going back to AC again. 😃

super_furry

So it's €40 here. Is that on top of the the €20 online pass or is it all just there for €40?

Fysh

Doing some basic maths:

Standard US 12 month NSO sub is USD$19.99.

AC DLC is USD$24.99.

US 12 month NSO + Expansion sub is USD$49.99.

Optimistic/"no chance" version = Expansion sub without AC DLC is USD$5 more expensive than standard.

Pessimistic version = the USD$49.99 version including the AC DLC is the only one offered.

Hopefully we land somewhere in the middle.

SuperBowserWorld

Can't be bothered.

Xbox game pass ultimate with latest first party games and loads of other stuff + cloud streaming + seamless cloud saves + + + ... ..for 120 quid for 3 years

And this messing for emulated old games.

UhOh

Just on the N64 controller - how do I order that if Nintendo UK doesn’t ship to Ireland? I have the SNES & NES controllers but I have no recollection of how I ordered those & had them delivered here (I know wasn’t parcel motel but that’s it)

€40 is bit steep for expansion, but the AC DLC I think it’s worth it for the next 12 months. We’ll see after that

chrislad

Not impressed with that at all. If it were any expansion pack of choice, once a year or something, yeah, I could see that being worth it but AC only? I lost interest in that fairly quickly and I was in lockdown!!!

CiDeRmAn

That is a bit steep, even for me.

I'll have to wait to see what else appears in the line-up for each console but, right now, nope... I won't be spending that sort of money for so little return.

CastorTroy

So there's no option for getting it without the DLC? For those of us who don't own Animal Crossing.

I've seen ones suggesting all future Nintendo DLC will be included, though I'd say it will only be select DLC, if any.

RobbingBandit

Argos currently has Tetris 99 for €24 CeX buys the game minus the 12 month sub for €14

Wonder is it worth buying 2 or 3 and stacking the subs if there is a discount based on days remaining in your sub and with these working out at €10 per year

Red Silurian

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118025319#Comment_118025319

I got it from the German Nintendo store, €56.98 delivered

UhOh

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118026388#Comment_118026388

I’m thinking €40 will be the standard price for the online expansion in future years, they just added the AC DLC as a bit of a bonus this year for anyone into AC. Anyone who wants both that is. €40 for the expansion & €25 for the DLC would have been a lot to ask.

CastorTroy

At least we seem to be getting it for less than the US.

N64 controller is showing as sold out on the UK site so may look at the German site as well. Seems to be available there. If not getting it for the NSO, maybe for the PC. :)

Red Silurian

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118024749#Comment_118024749

Nintendo life saying the pricing will be effectively double

Single account €40/year (+€20 on current)

Family account €70/year (+€35 on current)

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/10/poll-what-do-you-think-of-the-nintendo-switch-online-expansion-pack-price

Tom Mann Centuria

I have the family membership and even though my son liked the idea of the N64 games, it's a no from me. No one really plays AC in our house any more (and it was only ever really my daughter who played it anyway)

So, in summary, Nintendo can jog on with those prices.