5 monthes ago | By VentureBeat
Nintendo Switch Online is live, and I gave the company my $20. I get the occasional itch to play Rocket League or Mario Tennis Aces against real people. I want to keep that option. The low price is also right in the meaty part of the impulse-purchase bell curve. And the library of NES games also factored into my decision to spend the cash. But now...
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5 monthes ago | By iMore
Nintendo's new online service has finally launched! Here's how to sign up for the free trial.
The day has finally come, Nintendo Switch gamers. The Nintendo Switch Online service is finally launching, so you can no longer enjoy that sweet free online gaming you've been doing with Splatoon 2, Super Mario Kart 8, and other first party titles.
Let's pour one out to the free online play, fellas.
However, fret not! Online play is still available, but at a cost. Fortunately, it's still not as expensive as a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live membership, so there's that. But if you want to gauge...
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5 monthes ago | By Ubergizmo
Bandai Namco and From Software have confirmed the Dark Souls Remastered network test date for the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch owners who have been waiting to get a taste of Dark Souls Remastered for their console will be able to get a sneak peek with the network test which begins this Friday. The full game will be released for the console next month.
The network test for Dark Souls Remastered on Nintendo Switch is going to begin this Friday, September 21st. It will run through to Sunday, September 23rd. The test will run from 5 pm to 9 pm PDT daily and is available for download...
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5 monthes ago | By iMore
Get into some classic NES action with your pals.
One of the great little benefits about the recently launched Nintendo Switch Online service is the library of classic NES titles that are free to access with your subscription. As if access to these classic Nintendo titles isn't cool enough, you can also play any of the two-player games online with a friend. What I wouldn't have given for this ability on my original NES...
Anyway, here's how to jump into some of that classic action with a friend.
Hopping into a two-player session with your friend is pretty easy. Here's how to do it.
First...
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5 monthes ago | By iMore
Get your subscription without the plastic
Some folks are just a little reticent to put their credit card information on their Nintendo Switch. Perhaps it's because you have a child who regularly uses the Switch and you don't want to make it easy for them to "accidentally" buy a bunch of loot boxes. Or maybe you would rather keep your credit card information separate for safety reasons.
Whatever your reasoning for your desire to keep a separation of card and Switch, it can pose a problem when you want to pay for things. For instance, with the recent launch of Nintendo Switch Online, you may...
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