Well, THAT's Disappointing ;-;

[Ably.Saucey]

I'm not too concerned, I probably spend $20 a WEEK on stupid little things, when I think about it.
Yes, yes, it is a fair chunk of money for something that has the possibility of being free, yet Nintendo programmers have to eat too!

 

[Brookie]

Look guys? ^^;

I DO have a debbit card. And I have over $20 on it ATM that will give me over a year of Wi-Fi, provided I don't spend on it on anything else. The thing is, my dad does not think it's a good idea for me and my brother to use subscrictions with our debbit cards. Even if he was okay with it, it's not something I feel comfortable with, regardless of how cheap something is. ^^;

I can understand that we all have different stances on the matter, but we can agree to disagree. ^^;

Some of you need to also take into mind that some people have different things going on. Some of us have different features planned for us. I may be 21, but my family has decided that college, a job or a career is not right for me right now (I am on the spectrum, which causes me to have learning issues and causes me to behind on life, if you will).

I am NOT saying these people disagreeing are being rude, I just want you guys to take into mind that different people have different things going on.

Like I said earlier, I will talk to my dad about the matter, and let him offer his two cents.

I see what you're saying - that's why I said I don't want to be naive or insensitive. I'm sorry if I misstepped anywhere. My rant was more towards people that DO have the money, are in a good position to spend the monthly fee, and have no problems getting a Grande Frappuccino or Mochiato or whatever almost daily.

 

[Shawna]

I see what you're saying - that's why I said I don't want to be naive or insensitive. I'm sorry if I misstepped anywhere. My rant was more towards people that DO have the money, are in a good position to spend the monthly fee, and have no problems getting a Grande Frappuccino or Mochiato or whatever almost daily.

It's alright.

I know when you think about it, $20/year is a VERY SMALL fraction of most familys' income. And my family IS finacially sucessful, I am just not sure how my dad would feel about getting us on a subscription to play online. That's why I was disappointed upon finding out. ^^;

 

[Dacroze]

If the only problem is because it is a subscription and the auto-renewal (which you can turn off) etc., why not buy it from Amazon or another source? In Germany at least you can buy it there via a download code (sold by Amazon first-hand). This way Nintendo can't really charge you annually if they don't have your payment info (unless maybe if you registered your debit card with the eshop/Nintendo). Both 12 month and a 12 month family subscription are available. Otherwise as mentioned before codes for subscriptions are often included with game purchases.

 

[JKDOS]

The thing is, my dad does not think it's a good idea for me and my brother to use subscrictions with our debbit cards.

He is probably just worried about the recurring payment you can get stuck with on some subscriptions. Nintendo isn't a shady company, and cancelling the subscription is super easy and doesn't require you to call Nintendo to do so. But if you really want to play it safe, just buy a 12 month sub card from Walmart, and there will be no recurring payments.

 

[Bluebellie]

I can afford the fee but , what a hassle. I really don’t like to pay for something that was free before. Especially since the game is so expensive already, and I would have to get the actual console (Only buying the console for this specific game). I’ll buy it, but I’m a bit sour about it.

 

[RisingSun]

idk how young you are or what restrictions you have but if you offer to help your neighbors or family members with chores for a day or something you could get the money for the switch online. just give the money to your guardian and ask them to deposit it into their bank and use it for the nintendo online. that way you can pay for it without your guardian having to. i also think you may be able to buy a card at gamestop to be able to use a code and get it but i could be very wrong.

Or, go to Walmart and buy the Nintendo online card for cash, put it into your system, and your good for the year.

 

[John Wick]

I don't want to give nintendo any more money, but if that's the only way to trade I guess I'll have to.

I don't play online.

 

[AlyssaAC]

Yeah, it's a real shame having to pay for online play now, but my best suggestion is to try to get on a family plan. It's much cheaper and if you have other family members who play a Nintendo Switch too, then that would be the best option. From my own personal experience though, what Nintendo wants you to pay for it, it's much cheaper than that of Xbox or other game consoles. I remember paying for Xbox and it was horrible, so I don't play on that game system anymore. >.<

 

[moo-kun]

Sucks that you can't have a local connection though... I don't want to play on the same Switch withother people (⌯︎˃̶₎₃₍˂̶ )
I wonded if they'll add a local connection ability? If they can even... ╭︎(?ㅂ?`)╮︎

 

[AlyssaAC]

Sucks that you can't have a local connection though... I don't want to play on the same Switch withother people (⌯︎˃̶₎₃₍˂̶ )
I wonded if they'll add a local connection ability? If they can even... ╭︎(?ㅂ?`)╮︎

I'm sure they will have a local connection. They have always had one in past games, so I don't see why they wouldn't in this game. So don't worry.

 

[John Wick]

Crikey.

I went to the nintendo AU site and it's $30 a year.

 

[Sweetley]

Eh, I can live with it. Was only a matter of time till Nintendo who do something like this too. After all, it's not that expansive as Microsoft or Sony with their online memberships. Besides, you get those free NES/SNES games as a bonus, which is quite nice.

 

[Celinalia]

I think I'm going to invest into an online-membership but yeah I agree it's kinda disappointing. I love to trade, use the dream suite, invest in the stalk market... It just wouldn't be the same without

 

[Yuni]

If you don't think you'll be using online much, download that nintendo app or remember to log into your nintendo account once a month to do some tasks for the free coins. You'll be able to buy one week free a month!

 

[xSuperMario64x]

Personally I don't think that paying for NSO is that bad--here in the US it costs $20/yr, I bough my subscription back in July 2019 and I can't believe it's only halfway up. For me it's a small price to pay for online accessibility and the ability to play NES and SNES games on the Switch (though it would be nice if they went back to free online service, I doubt that will ever happen).

 

[Stevey Queen]

It?s $20 a year. Yeah I guess it sucks having to pay for something that was free before but it?s actually really affordable. Just use birthday or holiday money or go mow a lawn or two.

The only people who can?t afford $20 a year probably don?t have a switch either and/or aren?t getting this game anyways.

 

[faiiryvent]

i think that?s one of the main things that upset me about new horizons; i just find it kinda silly that we not only have to buy the game and the console but now we have to pay for internet usage as well

 

[pocky]

If you have a friends you can save money by splitting the cost of a family plan.

 

[Blue Triangles]

i just find it kinda silly that we not only have to buy the game and the console(

You think they should just give them away for free?