Sep 14, 2018 - Yesterday Nintendo fully unveiled their Nintendo Online Service, which launches next week. The basic features, including cloud saves and a.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox amid fears that the way subscriptions to their online games services are renewed is unfair.
The competition watchdog said on Friday that its consumer law investigation will seek to determine if the companies’ business practices are legal.
It will focus on the use of auto-renewals for online gaming contracts, the companies’ cancellation and refund policies, and their terms and conditions.
As well as buying consoles and games, gaming aficionados can pay for online services such as playing against rivals, communicating with other players and extra games.
This can involve a membership that is often entered into on an auto-renewal basis, in which money is automatically taken from a person’s account.
The CMA has written to Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft requesting information about their online gaming contracts to help “better understand their practices”.
It is also calling on customers who use their services to get in touch with the CMA and share their experiences to assist the investigation.
The probe will seek to determine if the contract terms are unfair, whether it is too difficult to cancel or obtain a refund and if the auto-renewal process is transparent.
The antitrust body said that at this stage it has not reached a view as to whether or not the companies have broken consumer protection law. If it decides they have, it could take enforcement action.
Andrea Coscelli, the CMA chief executive, said: “Rollover contracts are becoming more and more commonplace and it’s essential that they work well for customers.
“Our investigation will look into whether the biggest online gaming companies are being fair with their customers when they automatically renew their contracts, and whether people can easily cancel or get a refund.
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“Should we find that the firms aren’t treating people fairly under consumer protection law, we are fully prepared to take action.”
Nintendo has finally detailed its paid online service for Switch. Here's what we know.
By Chris ReedThe following article was originally published in May. It's since been updated with new information following September 13's Nintendo Direct.
Nintendo first announced a paid online service for Switch in January 2017. Guess what? It’s still not here. But the service is slowly coming into view as Nintendo continues sprinkling out the details. To cut through the weeds, let’s take a look at everything we know about Nintendo's paid online service.
It’s Called Nintendo Switch Online
The name isn’t as flashy as Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus, but Nintendo Switch Online gets the job done.
Release Date
The paid version of the online service will officially launch on September 18. A seven-day free trial will be available at launch from the Nintendo eShop. In a recent investor Q&A, Nintendo's managing executive officer Shinya Takahashi said that there are some aspects of the company's upcoming paid online service that will be 'worth the wait.'
Pricing
Nintendo Switch Online will cost $4 USD for one month, $8 for three months, and $20 for one year. Nintendo will also offer a Family Membership that can be shared with up to seven other people. The family plan requires at least two accounts and will cost $35 for a year.
While some Switch owners are sure to grumble about having to pay for a service they've been using for free for over a year, the pricing is significantly lower than what Sony and Microsoft charge for their online services. Xbox Live Gold and PlayStation Plus cost between $10 and $60 depending on the length of your subscription.
Classic Games
Subscribers to the paid service will have access to a “compilation of classic games with added online play.” With online play added to every classic game, players can compete (or cooperate) online with friends, share their screen, or pass the controller, depending on the game. The Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app also enables voice chat during these classic play sessions. When we asked in June if Super Nintendo or Nintendo 64 games might also be included in the subscription, a spokesperson for Nintendo said, “Super NES games continue to be under consideration, but we have nothing further to announce at this time.” The service will launch with the following 20 games:
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Donkey Kong
- Mario Bros.
- Super Mario Bros.
- Balloon Fight
- Ice Climber
- Dr. Mario
- The Legend of Zelda
- Super Mario Bros. 3
- Double Dragon
- River City Ransom
- Ghosts'n Goblins
- Tecmo Bowl
- Gradius
- Pro Wrestling
- Excitebike
- Yoshi
- Ice Hockey
- Baseball
We now know three new games will be added to the NES library each month for the rest of 2018:
October: Solomon's Key, NES Open Tournament Golf, and Super Dodge Ball
November: Metroid, Mighty Bomb Jack, and TwinBee
December: Wario's Woods, Ninja Gaiden, and Adventures of Lolo
Classic Controllers
During today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed NES-style controllers that will be compatible exclusively with Nintendo Switch Online's NES library. The wireless controllers will be available in a two-pack for $60 USD. Preorders open on September 18.
Cloud Saves
Nintendo Switch Online will finally introduce the ability to backup save data through Cloud Saves. Subscribers to the online service are able to save their data online for easy access.
However, cloud saves won't be enabled for all Switch games. For example, Nintendo says the feature will be disabled for Splatoon 2 to ensure backup saves aren't 'used to unfairly affect online multiplayer rankings.' An FAQ on the company's website also revealed save data stored in the cloud will be erased should your Switch Online membership lapse.
Using the Nintendo Switch Online App Will Require a Paid Subscription
The Nintendo Switch Online mobile app carries half the weight of Nintendo’s online service. It lets Switch owners use voice chat and invite friends to play. It’s free to use now, but once the paid service launches in September, the party’s over for freeloaders. At that point, Nintendo says, “most games will require a subscription to play online and use voice chat.”
The Current Free Service Will Go Away in September
Nintendo is being pretty clear on this point: “Online play is free for Nintendo Account holders until our paid online service launches in September 2018.” Come September 18, Switch owners are going to have to pony up to keep playing most games online.
However, according to Nintendo, Fortnite, among other unnamed games, won't require a paid membership. Other online features that will remain free include 'friend registration and management, sharing screen shots and video over social networks, parental controls, game software and system software updates, game news, and other service functionality.'
The Service is Only for Switch
It’s called Nintendo Switch Online for a reason. You will still be able to take your other Nintendo systems online for free even after Nintendo Switch Online goes live.
Discounts on Games
Nintendo says subscribers will receive special offers that may include discounts on select eShop games and content.
Chris Reed is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.