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I wish! It would be sick to have an actual PC-Engine NSO controller replica - It apparently is a meh controller though - but this is Konami who we're talking about.TG-16 NSO app
I wish! It would be sick to have an actual PC-Engine NSO controller replica - It apparently is a meh controller though - but this is Konami who we're talking about.TG-16 NSO app
I agree with this, but I think Nintendo will have to do more with the sub to justify any price increase. There was outcry in the US especially over the premium tier, and while I'd love to see TG-16 games on the service, that addition alone doesn't really justify any upwards price movement. Plus, with subscription growth naturally slowing, they're going to have to be careful where they go with pricing in the future.It’s not in the poll but I expect this year:
I would still love to see Super Game Boy (2) added as an option to the GB emulator but I highly doubt they’ll ever do it which pains me as someone who used that a ton as a kid
- Price increase or a new subscription tier is introduced or some sort of pricing / structure shakeup in general
- TG-16 NSO app
- Pokémon Gen 1 & 2 after April (unless they sell them separately in the eShop… which… now that I think about is probably going to be the route they take since they’ll need a way to transfer the saves to Home)
- Donkey Kong ‘94 to coincide with Mario vs. DK in February
- We still don’t get border options like with the Minis
It’s not in the poll but I expect this year:
I would still love to see Super Game Boy (2) added as an option to the GB emulator but I highly doubt they’ll ever do it which pains me as someone who used that a ton as a kid
- Price increase or a new subscription tier is introduced or some sort of pricing / structure shakeup in general
- TG-16 NSO app
- Pokémon Gen 1 & 2 after April (unless they sell them separately in the eShop… which… now that I think about is probably going to be the route they take since they’ll need a way to transfer the saves to Home)
- Donkey Kong ‘94 to coincide with Mario vs. DK in February
- We still don’t get border options like with the Minis
I imagine if they did a reset like that they would lose a not insignificant amount of their subscription base. Sure it’s for online play primarily but the retro collection is one of the better deals in gaming right now (assuming you haven’t played them before aren’t a jerk about retro).
Actually, a price increase in the subscription would be an interesting discussion point. What value could be added at this point to justify the cost? More first party consoles are out of the running (unless anyone stands by DS/Gamecube/Virtual Boy/Game and Watch being added before 2026), the Gameboy and Gameboy Advance are the only systems still with a substantial library left to add games, and the N64 better be functionally complete by the end of this year with Super Smash Bros, Banjo Tooie, DK64, DKR and a couple other Rare games in its library (...I won't hold my breath but also maybe the MK Trilogy too if we now have the 18+ N64 app) that the only additions in 2025 and beyond are weird licensed games and maintaining those licenses so they don't lapse. Based on that earlier video they did about reviving JSR, Golden Axe, Shinobi, Crazy Taxi and SoR I think Sega is on the same wavelength as Nintendo that their games from Dreamcast could be brought back for increased revenue, so that might only leave the Master System, 32X and Sega CD add-ons for Megadrive/Genesis, or the Saturn from Sega's side.I agree with this, but I think Nintendo will have to do more with the sub to justify any price increase. There was outcry in the US especially over the premium tier, and while I'd love to see TG-16 games on the service, that addition alone doesn't really justify any upwards price movement. Plus, with subscription growth naturally slowing, they're going to have to be careful where they go with pricing in the future.
Personally I think we'll see something like an expansion of the NSO Game Trials; temporary access to certain older Switch games as part of your subscription. Perhaps we might see more subscription exclusive software - it's a shame Nintendo and their studios don't do more download only titles because they would be a natural addition. Or even something like further Hagi Wii/GC ports along the lines of Pikmin 1 and 2 join NSO; but I could see Nintendo wanting that stuff on the eShop, too.
DK 94 in February would be perfect, too. Good shout! I hope Nintendo are listening.
It’s not in the poll but I expect this year:
I would still love to see Super Game Boy (2) added as an option to the GB emulator but I highly doubt they’ll ever do it which pains me as someone who used that a ton as a kid
- Price increase or a new subscription tier is introduced or some sort of pricing / structure shakeup in general
- TG-16 NSO app
- Pokémon Gen 1 & 2 after April (unless they sell them separately in the eShop… which… now that I think about is probably going to be the route they take since they’ll need a way to transfer the saves to Home)
- Donkey Kong ‘94 to coincide with Mario vs. DK in February
- We still don’t get border options like with the Minis
I imagine if they did a reset like that they would lose a not insignificant amount of their subscription base. Sure it’s for online play primarily but the retro collection is one of the better deals in gaming right now (assuming you haven’t played them before aren’t a jerk about retro).
Nintendo would be the manufacturer for a PC-E/TG16 NSO controller, as they made the Genesis/Mega Drive controllers, so QC wouldn‘t be an issue. Also, Konami didn’t make the original PC-E/TG16 hardware, that’d be NEC. Konami just owns it all now once NEC divested their ownership of all game stuff to Hudson, who was acquired by Konami years after the fact.I wish! It would be sick to have an actual PC-Engine NSO controller replica - It apparently is a meh controller though - but this is Konami who we're talking about.
Virtual Boy would have been perfect with Labo VR…maybe they will release an NSO “controller” that’s just a labo VB casing (please let this happen).I do think we're gonna get virtual boy eventually. Yeah the library is small, but it has rarity going for it. None of those game have been availed in years and the few 3rd party games Nintendo could get for a song.
As long as they let me play in black & white because I ain't playing in red. That said I'd be down for a VB controller with two D-pads and almost GameCube styleVirtual Boy would have been perfect with Labo VR…maybe they will release an NSO “controller” that’s just a labo VB casing (please let this happen).
The sprite work on VB titles like Wario Land looks great in B&W based on Jeremy Parish's coverage of the system where they did some wizardry to remove the red since YT's compression was absolutely mangling it unalteredAs long as they let me play in black & white because I ain't playing in red. That said I'd be down for a VB controller with two D-pads and almost GameCube style
Definitely think a Pokémon app is pretty likely now that they're fine just doing extra apps for specific things like the 18+ games. The Pokémon games would likely have specific limitations as well, forbidding things like rewind and save states, so putting that all in its own app just kind of works. Could also be a way to lock Pokémon to NSO+ instead of letting basic tier play gen 1 and 2 on the GameBoy app. The only remaining concern really is with stuff like Stadium connectivity, which they don't have to do... it would just be very cool.
I definitely think Nintendo should tie their curiosities into NSO some way, preferably as bonus, all-in-one apps rather than as apps with ongoing support. Certainly, for Virtual Boy, that seems the only viable way of doing it.If they ever add Virtual Boy on NSO, they should dump the entire 1st Party library (and maybe the few 3rd Parties they could get like Panic Bomber and Jack Bros.) in a single blow... This is not something they can stretch out with dripfeed;
And I really hope they do VB on NSO, even without the 3D effect, those games should be accessible for the curious.
I'd say Pokémon Mini games as well, but if TPC is already being weird on their basic mainline games, I can't imagine they even thinking on working on a dedicated NSO app for that little curio.I definitely think Nintendo should tie their curiosities into NSO some way, preferably as bonus, all-in-one apps rather than as apps with ongoing support. Certainly, for Virtual Boy, that seems the only viable way of doing it.
I'd like them do something for Game & Watch: perhaps redevelop the games as an NSO-only collection with online features (emulation would obviously not be on the cards here given how these devices worked). There's a big swathe of Nintendo's history that's lost here, even if the handful of reissued special editions shows Nintendo haven't forgotten this range entirely (I have all three reissued Game & Watch consoles, though I can't remember where I left the Ball device). The Game & Watch app could be updated with new mini-games every few months, updated versions of the old hardware range; and maybe even Game & Watch style interpretations of more modern titles.
And, finally, finding a way to bring back Satellaview and N64 DD games would be grand. Again, this stuff is lost to history, and it's difficult to see how else it could come back. Retro curiosities wouldn't have an enormous market, but they would be fun bonuses to have.
Make each VB release the direct closer for the life of the Switch 2. Everyone will be on pins and needles to see what VB masterpiece Nintendo red's all over our screens.The Virtual Boy lineup is definitely a "here is everything at once" move.
I’m still sort of shocked that they haven’t even bothered to put Marvelous on NSO in Japan. Like that should be an easy one right?Edit - also, let SNES get some love. 10 months since it got an update
Virtual Boy can honestly be either a NSO app or a full collection sold once and maybe free for use on NSO.I definitely think Nintendo should tie their curiosities into NSO some way, preferably as bonus, all-in-one apps rather than as apps with ongoing support. Certainly, for Virtual Boy, that seems the only viable way of doing it.
I'd like them do something for Game & Watch: perhaps redevelop the games as an NSO-only collection with online features (emulation would obviously not be on the cards here given how these devices worked). There's a big swathe of Nintendo's history that's lost here, even if the handful of reissued special editions shows Nintendo haven't forgotten this range entirely (I have all three reissued Game & Watch consoles, though I can't remember where I left the Ball device). The Game & Watch app could be updated with new mini-games every few months, updated versions of the old hardware range; and maybe even Game & Watch style interpretations of more modern titles.
And, finally, finding a way to bring back Satellaview and N64 DD games would be grand. Again, this stuff is lost to history, and it's difficult to see how else it could come back. Retro curiosities wouldn't have an enormous market, but they would be fun bonuses to have.
Yes, please. SNES needs more love, there's still a lot to do.I hope Nintendo kick in with NSO updates soon. We've got a couple of confirmed GBA releases to launch, and we're overdue for Mega Drive. Plus, they'd done GB drops for a regular months so I hope they carry on there soon - more Wario Land, Donkey Kong 94, and Kid Icarus: Of Myths & Monsters at the top of my list. And, of course, we need some idea of what could be coming to N64, rather than just a Mystery Box.
Edit - also, let SNES get some love. 10 months since it got an update.
They took way too long to put Mysterious Murasame Castle at all. Way way too long.It is 2024 and I still can’t play Golf or Vs. Ladies Golf on my Switch smh
I’m still sort of shocked that they haven’t even bothered to put Marvelous on NSO in Japan. Like that should be an easy one right?
Yep. Also includes an unreleased title in it (Snorlax's Lunch Time).I THINK there's an official Pokémon Mini emulator too within Pokémon Channel on the GameCube...
tbh my vibes are “Genesis is done”What are the vibes people are feeling? I think this week is the earliest we could see an update, but I could just as easily lean towards NES/SNES/GB update for next week and save the Expansion Pass stuff for an NSO roadmap in the Direct.
Were there any other GBA games in that first lineup that we’re still waiting on?If these mthers don’t give us Golden Sun next I’m going to do something I’ll regret.
What are the vibes people are feeling? I think this week is the earliest we could see an update, but I could just as easily lean towards NES/SNES/GB update for next week and save the Expansion Pass stuff for an NSO roadmap in the Direct.
Were there any other GBA games in that first lineup that we’re still waiting on?
Vibes are good. NSO updates are easy and don’t require a Direct to happen.What are the vibes people are feeling? I think this week is the earliest we could see an update, but I could just as easily lean towards NES/SNES/GB update for next week and save the Expansion Pass stuff for an NSO roadmap in the Direct.
All that’s left is Golden Sun and some F-Zero game.Were there any other GBA games in that first lineup that we’re still waiting on?
ohhh baby I HOPE(Or doing PC Engine in secret for next month which i doubt it)
Oooh that’s harsh (but fair)The shovelware F-ZERO GBA game Maximum Velocity.
Climax is one I’d LOVE to play. Never did though I do know the soundtrack’s an all-timer.Not GP Legend or Climax sadly (the really fun and cool ones)
I bet we get at least one (probably Golden Sun!) before the end of the monthAll that’s left is Golden Sun and some F-Zero game.
Honestly there was a point where I thought we might not get NES or SNES games anymore but then they started adding them again after like half of a year.tbh my vibes are “Genesis is done”
Next week is Another Code Recollection so I don’t think they’re gonna announce a GBA game for next week but I could see Golden Sun (or some other GBA game) being out before the end of the month. Maybe this is a NES/GB/SNES drop week?
You’re right, but the Genesis additions were on a pretty solid release rhythm. But they‘ve missed like 2-3 Genesis release windows now.Honestly there was a point where I thought we might not get NES or SNES games anymore but then they started adding them again after like half of a year.
If they don't add any in the next 6 months, I'm going to have to join you in giving up hope on GenesisYou’re right, but the Genesis additions were on a pretty solid release rhythm. But they‘ve missed like 2-3 Genesis release windows now.
Wish I could, but I can't embrace chaos on this. The amount of money they're asking for these subs, the least they could do is at least show some kind of vague plan that has a regular cadence of updates. Otherwise why shouldn't I just let it lapse?Nintendo's just weird when it comes to NSO updates. Trying to figure out any kind of pattern or reach some kind of conclusion about why a system/game has or hasn't been updated is like throwing darts at a spinning board blindfolded. We haven't had an SNES game longer than we haven't had a Genesis or GBA title. So far the only Wario Land game uploaded to NSO is the 3rd one. They got emulation working for Kirby's Tilt N Tumble gryo sensor but won't allow people to make use of memory card or rumble pack on n64.
Just embrace chaos and accept Nintendo is just randomly throwing stuff out.
Like play a game?If these mthers don’t give us Golden Sun next I’m going to do something I’ll regret.
And Lunar Chase, and Sutte Hakkun GB.Pokemon Picross original GBC game first ever release via NSO let's goooo
And Lunar Chase, and Sutte Hakkun GB.
By the way I noticed the new NSO retro game mission for the points
I took the opportunity to complain about the lack of French version (also include German, Nintendo, I didn't mention it but it goes without saying) because oh my fucking god WHY AFTER SO MANY YEARS IT'S STILL NOT THERE
THERE'S NO VALID EXCUSE HERE
Nope, not on NES and SNES. Never.Wait they don’t have all the language versions on there? Not even PAL regions?
Just last week I was playing Crystal Legacy, and to catch Suicune I got it down to red health, made a save state, and chucked an ultra ball. If it failed, reload the save state.Is this the year we get the pokemon games in NSO? Makes sense. Just have to remove the ability to save state and rewind to “preserve the integrity of the experience” or whatever bullshit excuse they will use.
DATE OF GENESIS/MEGA DRIVE NSO DROP DAYS AFTER PREVIOUS DROP OCT 24 2021 SERVICE_LAUNCH DEC 16 2021 52 MAR 16 2022 90 APR 21 2022 35 JUN 30 2022 69 SEP 15 2022 75 DEC 15 2022 90 APR 18 2023 123 JUN 27 2023 69 JAN 9 2024 (TODAY) 192
Hey now. Be fair to Maximum Velocity, it has better track design than SNES/99 and has far more content than 15 tracks with quite a few repeats.The shovelware F-ZERO GBA game Maximum Velocity. Not GP Legend or Climax sadly (the really fun and cool ones)