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Darwinianevolution on 20 January 2015
zumnupy10 said:
Darwinianevolution said:
spemanig said:
Darwinianevolution said:

Nintendo doesn't focus on online that much, at least compare to the rest. I think its main applications that need a good online infrastructure are:

-WiiU games: Mario Kart 8, Smash U, Splatoon (for now let's assume this one)...

-3DS games: Pokemon games, Smash 3DS...

- Sharing maps and stages: Mario Maker, Mario vs DK...

-Miiverse

-The online store

-Flipnote Studios

-Other apps: Youtube, Crunchyroll Netflix...

 

Just compare the demand of XBox life or PS Network in the online multiplayer with the Nintendo Network, it's light and day. Unless somehow its internet services start getting as big as the other two, we won't see paid online from Nintendo anytime soon.


A PC runs internet services bigger and better than the other two with more games, and there's no added subscription fee. The idea that you're paying for better internet is a lie. You're just paying for the permission to use it. PS Plus is proof of that. PS Plus was $50 a year last gen for specific services like "free" games. Online was free on PS3. PS Plus on PS4 is still $50, but is now required for online play. Online is better on the PS4 in everyway, meaning it should logically cost more to mainsain, and it is more valuable than it was on PS3 because there is more included in the total package, yet somehow PS Plus didn't get more expensive? (unless I'm mistake, of course)

None of the other consoles need a subcription model for online. They do it because they can.

I know.I'm still shocked that neither the PS4 or the XBone offers a free online multiplayer. If Sony announced free multiplayer for the PS4, it would kill half the sales of the XBone, killing the console in cold blood. The same with the XBone, a free multiplayer could gave it the edge it needs to threaten Playstation dominance. But both companies are too comfortable with their subscription systems.

Nintendo won't do that because it's position on the industry and the nature of their systems. In fact' a paid internet service from Nintendo would kill a good percentage of some of its best selling titles, like Mario Kart and Pokemon.

PS3 had free online and it didn't help Sony against MS and the X360 last gen, did it ?

Yes, but the PS4 has a very important edge already, free online could take away a lot of sales from the XBone.



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Samus Aran on 20 January 2015

I suggested this at a thread earlier this year and got a lot of flack from everyone calling me a "self entitled" gamer lol...

Looks like I was right. ;)



zumnupy10 on 20 January 2015
Darwinianevolution said:
zumnupy10 said:
Darwinianevolution said:
spemanig said:
Darwinianevolution said:

 

Nintendo won't do that because it's position on the industry and the nature of their systems. In fact' a paid internet service from Nintendo would kill a good percentage of some of its best selling titles, like Mario Kart and Pokemon. ote StudiosI know.I'm still shocked that neither the PS4 or the XBone offers a free online multiplayer. If Sony announced free multiplayer for the PS4, it would kill half the sales of the XBone, killing the console in cold blood. The same with the XBone, a free multiplayer could gave it the edge it needs to threaten Playstation dominance. But both companies are too comfortable with their subscription systems.

-Other apps: Youtube, Crunchyroll Netflix...

 

Just c



PS3 had free online and it didn't help Sony against MS and the X360 last gen, did it ?

Yes, but the PS4 has a very important edge already, free online could take away a lot of sales from the XBone.

I used to believe that free online was a system seller.  But MS and X360 proved me wrong last gen.

Nowadays I'd say that having a paid but  good online system with a big community is the real system seller.

I know a lot of people who owned X360 last gen and wanted to migrate to PS4, but won't do so because of their friend list on XBL.



Skullwaker on 20 January 2015

Kinda sad that something that's been around for about 13 years is coming to an end, but it's probably for the better. Here's hoping the new program is good.



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fedfed on 20 January 2015

I still have 13,000 points and nothing left to order has the store stands now!!!!!

i have everything... what to do!!!!



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superchunk on 20 January 2015

Ah, I love Club Nintendo. I've gotten a bunch of free games through that. Hopefully, whatever replaces it is just as nice.

Guess I'll have to use my 900pts pretty soon.

I also noticed this was from UK... so I went to the NOA site and the dates are different. Might want to update the OP.

http://club2.nintendo.com/program-notice/

Club Nintendo program discontinuation schedule

1/20/2015Products released after this date are not eligible for registration with Club Nintendo

3/31/2015Last day to earn Coins, register products with Club Nintendo, and sign up for new Club Nintendo membership

6/30/2015Last day to redeem Coins or access your account on the Club Nintendo website. Club Nintendo program shuts down at 11:59pm PT on 6/30/2015.
Your Account and Coin Balance

The information in your Club Nintendo account will not be transferred to the new loyalty program. We are adding multiple items to our reward catalog, so please be sure to redeem your Coins before the deadline on June 30, 2015. Unused Coins will be deleted as of July 1, 2015.

2015 Elite Status

In order to reach Elite Status, you must earn 300 Coins (for Gold Status) or 600 Coins (for Platinum Status) between July 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015. Members who reach Elite Status will be able to choose a downloadable game from a wide selection of Nintendo 3DS and Wii U titles. Your free Elite Status gift will be available between April 1 and April 30, 2015. A list of the Elite Status 2015 gifts will be posted here once announced.



Screamapillar on 20 January 2015

Glad to see Nintendo working on a suitable replacement for Club Nintendo. Let's be honest, it's never been very good. It's an archaic service.

Cannot wait for a customer loyalty program that rewards people who purchase large amounts of software with discounts on new titles, first-party or third-party. That will only encourage more software purchases, which will increase my enjoyment of my console, the more games I play on it.

Now if only they could work on the issues with the Virtual Console and having to purchase software separately between handheld and console, even if it's the exact same game. That is so obnoxious.



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superchunk on 20 January 2015
spemanig said:

some stuff

http://club2.nintendo.com/program-notice/

Add NA data to your OP as the dates are completely different. You'll mess people up.



BlkPaladin on 20 January 2015

Hopefully put a few games out there, I have a bit of a balance since I never really did purchase anything. Nothing I really wanted until they started to offer games.



DélioPT on 20 January 2015
spemanig said:
DélioPT said:

It's true. Iwata may talk a little about it, but given that the press release stated that it would arrive until the end of the year, my first guess was that it won't be revealed or even out in the coming months.
Also, it would really be a good topic to discuss during Nintendo's E3 presentation.

But if the reward program starts sooner, so much the better!


Where did they say that it wouldn't arrive until the end of the year? All I read was that it would come "later this year," which could mean anything. It could even mean next month.

The portuguese says that it will be launched until the end of the year, but the american version states that they plan to launch it later this year.

That points out to, in my opinion, to the last months of the year.