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Ganoncrotch said:
Bandorr said:

I've considered Size before. That seems more like a blanket Nintendo preventive feature. "No size files over 5 gigs". Plus why would Microsoft or NBA opt in to not allowing cloud saves over X file size?

5 Gigs over wifi seems huge. But even though my PS has an ethernet slot - I don't use it. I use it for wifi. So technically if I ever played NBA on my PS - I'd be uploading those save files on my wifi.

Considering PSN+ cloud storage is just 10GB I still wouldn't really advise using the cloud as a method of keeping onto a save file that size, esp on the ps4 where you can just as easily move the file from a console to a usb drive and save it on a PC.

Regarding your first post: 5 gigs for an NBA save file eh? I don't really pay attention to the individual sizes in my library, but that seems large. Gonna have a look when I get a chance. Curious now. Also.....And I could be wrong on this. I notice things then half forget. There's always the possibility it was a dream too....But I think each PS system has it's own cloud storage space. I've played quite a few games, backup everything, and have yet to run out of space on the PS3, Vita, or PS4, which is why I find a 5gb save file size so surprising.



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COKTOE said:
Ganoncrotch said:

Considering PSN+ cloud storage is just 10GB I still wouldn't really advise using the cloud as a method of keeping onto a save file that size, esp on the ps4 where you can just as easily move the file from a console to a usb drive and save it on a PC.

Regarding your first post: 5 gigs for an NBA save file eh? I don't really pay attention to the individual sizes in my library, but that seems large. Gonna have a look when I get a chance. Curious now. Also.....And I could be wrong on this. I notice things then half forget. There's always the possibility it was a dream too....But I think each PS system has it's own cloud storage space. I've played quite a few games, backup everything, and have yet to run out of space on the PS3, Vita, or PS4, which is why I find a 5gb save file size so surprising.

If I'm not mistaken a lot of the 2k games are tragically bad for keeping their file size in check, I remember getting rid of the save files from the wwe games on the ps4 because they were up around the 1-2gb mark each as well, most games are in the region of 10-50mb so you'll not run into problems keeping a ton of games backing up, just the odd stand out title that doesn't care about your hdd.



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Ultrashroomz said:

Thanks, updating the OP.

7day free trial, lmao, the audacity!



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Bandorr said:
Ganoncrotch said:

Considering PSN+ cloud storage is just 10GB I still wouldn't really advise using the cloud as a method of keeping onto a save file that size, esp on the ps4 where you can just as easily move the file from a console to a usb drive and save it on a PC.

True I don't play those games. So a 5 gig one coming at me would quite shock me. And if the better option is USB, I can see why it would be disabled on Switch.

Wouldn't Nintendo be making that call and not Microsoft or NBA themselves? I'm trying to decide which "companies" are opting for this, and which Nintendo is forcing it on them.

considering past issues Nintendo systems have had where users take a save file from the system, alter it on a PC and then have the game run it to have a game crash with a buffer overflow glitch (possible with Zelda on the Wii for example) I'm fairly certain this was a heavy handed method of Nintendo hampering potential hackers ease of opening up the system to homebrew and piracy (which is possibly by connecting two pins on the right rail of the joycon charging portion of the switch , whooopsie)

But aye, it was Nintendo that opted to keep the save files locked safely inside the Switch body.



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On 9/18, your Nintendo Switch will be receiving a system update, version 6.0.0. Afterwards, it will no longer be possible to unlink your Nintendo Account from your Nintendo Switch user profile. Prior to this change, you should verify that your Nintendo Account or your child’s Nintendo Account is linked to the correct user profile. 

For example, please confirm that the parent’s or legal guardian’s Nintendo Switch user profile is linked to the parent’s or guardian’s Nintendo Account, and that the child’s Nintendo Switch user profile is linked to his or her child account.

By ensuring that your Nintendo Account is linked to the correct user profile, you will be able to appropriately manage your save data, Nintendo Switch Online membership, and Nintendo eShop content.

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I have only one account on my NS so that new account setup won't bother me .

I'm curious about the discount part of it though. I don't play that much online so that part could be big trigger for me to buy in.



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Source:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/9fh19l/nintendo_switch_online_family_membership/

Original Japanese source:

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/nintendo_account/family/index.html

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Regarding the Family Plan:

You cannot be in more than one family [plan].
If parental controls were set before 14th May 2018, it'll automatically apply to that account's family members.
You have the option to set a member to be the guardian account, and exercise parental controls on other family members. (Only one member can be the Managing account, but you can have multiple guardian accounts).
Within a family, members do not share MyNintendo points, eShop account balances, and purchase history.
Nintendo accounts linked with different switch systems can also be added as a Family member. [p.s. it says nothing regarding accounts from different regions i.e. whether this applies to an UK and US account as many have asked about, however, I have been able to add my own UK and JP account to one family. I'm unsure how the Online service will apply to this "family" though.]
If any member within a Family purchases the Nintendo Switch Online Family Plan, all members can enjoy the Online service. (You do not need to use the same Nintendo Switch console as the person who bought the Family Plan. The Nintendo Switch Online paid service will release in September 2018).

Regarding the Managing Account:

You can invite other [normal, i.e. not linked with a family] Nintendo accounts into your Family.
If the Managing Account holder is 18+, you can create Child Accounts.
If the Managing Account holder is 18+, you may set any 18+ accounts in your Family as a Guardian account.
By accessing Family Settings, the Managing Account holder can delegate another account to be the Managing account, or remove members from the Family.

If you remove yourself as the Managing Account, the following happens:

You will no longer be the Managing Account (however, if you held the role of a Guardian as well, your role/privileges as a Guardian remains)
All members of the Family, including yourself, will fall under the management of the new Managing Account Holder
You may no longer change the login ID nor password for Child Accounts
You can no longer add or remove Child Accounts
A copy of communication [regarding purchases] from Nintendo to the Child Account will no longer be sent to you (but will be sent to the new Managing Account Holder)

Other Information:

Q: What happens if the Managing Account was deleted?

A: The Family will disband, all accounts associated with the Family will no longer belong in any Family (i.e. they may join another Family), Parental Controls will no longer apply. If any Child Accounts were created under the Family, they will be deleted along with the Managing Account. The only way to prevent this is to give the role of Managing Account to someone else first (see above). If you contact Nintendo within 30 days of deleting the account, it is possible to recover the account.


Q: My family has multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, if we purchase the Family Plan, would the multiple accounts and multiple switches in my family all receive the Nintendo Switch Online service?

A: Yes. Even if the members of your family use separate Switch consoles, if all of the accounts used on those Switches fall under the same Family, all accounts can use the Nintendo Switch Online service. (You do not need to be using the same Switch as the person who purchased the Family Plan)


Q: Family Plans can only be purchased by an Nintendo Account Holder who is 18+, are there any age restrictions which apply to members of the Family using the Family Plan?

A: No. The purchase must be made by someone with an 18+ Nintendo Account, but the members of the Family can be of any age. They will be able to access all aspects of the Online service with the exception of the smart phone app, which has an age restriction of 13.



Wyrdness said:

Source:


https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/9fh19l/nintendo_switch_online_family_membership/

Original Japanese source:

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/nintendo_account/family/index.html

Thanks! Have to look further into it since I might get a family plan myself.

Updated the OP with some NES details. Now going through the NOS info at the website:
https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Nintendo-Switch/Nintendo-Switch-Online/Nintendo-Switch-Online-1183143.html

Another thing announced in the Direct was the NES and Famicom controllers...


What about the classic controller? Will more systems be added to the service?



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