I think that Nintendo thinks they can justify paid online with Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon 2 alone. That's why they're releasing their multiplayer titles before the actual paid online update, so people will pick them up, say "God DAMMMMMMMMN is this good" and then be forced to pay when the system is updated. Kind of a scary thought because it means that if third parties leave, then all you will have is Nintendo games and the occasional exclusive and third party game. It's a big troublesome because it eithers means people won't pay for the online so less people will play the game they rightfully purchased, or it means that you'll have to waste money on a few games.







