Nintendo Switch Online app update out now (version 1.4.1)
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Nintendo has started to roll out a new update for the Nintendo Switch Online app. Version 1.4.1 is live on Android, and should be up soon on iOS.
The main highlight for today’s update is the addition of more supported software for voice chat. We have the full patch notes below.
Nintendo reveals October, November, and December 2018 NES games for Nintendo Switch Online
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Nintendo Switch Online will kick off next week with twenty NES games. But Nintendo isn’t stopping there, with new games being added regularly.
Nintendo has actually already revealed what’s in store for October, November, and December. Some of these include “special versions”.
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Nintendo Switch Online – full listing of NES launch titles
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When Nintendo Switch Online launches next week, subscribers will have access to twenty different games. Nintendo has now confirmed the full lineup.
The listing is as follows:
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Nintendo to sell NES controllers for Switch
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Nintendo has announced that it will be offering NES controller that are compatible with Switch. They’re primarily intended for the NES titles for Nintendo Switch Online.
These wireless controllers launch this month. Pricing is set at $59.99.
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Nintendo Switch Online Family Plan details
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When Nintendo Switch Online launches next week, system owners will be able to take advantage of a Family Plan. Up to eight users can participate in a single plan.
Nintendo has been updating its Japanese website with additional information about this aspect of Nintendo Switch Online. Find the translated details below, courtesy of glorious_sunshine.
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Rumor: Not all Switch games support cloud saves
Posted on 6 years ago by Matt O'Keefe(@matt_okeefe) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
In this photo, there’s a description on the back of a box for Japanese title Hakuoki Shinkai: Fuukaden that reads, “Compatible with Save Data Cloud Backup of Nintendo Switch Online.” That suggests that Switch cloud saves might not be universal and instead are dependent on the game. We’ll likely learn more during tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct.
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Nintendo Switch Online’s Mario Bros. features online co-op
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A whole bunch of NES games will be offered to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers when the service officially starts this month. As we know, they’ll come with new functionality in the form of online play.
Nintendo gave a brief update on one of these games, Mario Bros., in a tweet earlier today. Online co-op will be supported, allowing you to take control of Mario and a friend as Luigi – or vise versa.
Nintendo Switch Online will kick off in the latter half of September.
Switch firmware update 6.0 datamined
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It seems like the Switch is getting its next firmware update pretty soon. Hackers have found out that Nintendo uploaded firmware update 6.0 to its servers already (though it isn’t publicly available to download yet) and were able to datamine it. Here’s an overview of what they were able to find out about the update – keep in mind, however, that this may not necessary reflect the update once it launches officially.
As to be expected, the update adds support for the Nintendo Switch Online service, including sava data backup. It seems like the tagline for the service is “More Games. More Features. More Fun.”
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Nintendo Switch Online app will let you voice chat during play sessions for the NES subscription games
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The Nintendo Switch Online website has updated with a notable piece of information. For the NES games included with the subscription service, it will be possible to voice chat during play sessions. That’ll be done through the Nintendo Switch Online app.
Nintendo’s website states:
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Screenshot of Super Mario Bros. 3 with Nintendo Switch Online
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One of the perks Nintendo Switch Online subscribers will receive when the service launches is access to classic NES games. Even better, they’ll support online play.
Nintendo posted a screenshot today showing Super Mario Bros. 3 with Nintendo Switch Online as it’ll appear on the system. Basically, it’s the game as you remember it – but now you’ll be able to play it with a friend online, even if they’re on the other side of the world.
