One of the most requested features from Nintendo Switch owners since the release of the console has been cloud saves. That functionality makes it much easier to change devices and continue playing on other platforms, so with the portable nature of the Switch, that could be handy, especially if friends and family also have their own system. It's also a must for the long term health of your saves, as if your Switch were to ever die, you could lose all of your existing saves as it stands. Fortunately then, Nintendo is set to add the feature in the near future. But it won't be free.
One of the biggest changes coming to the Nintendo Switch in September this year, is that the online component will no longer be free. The Nintendo Switch Online service will expand existing offerings in the Switch online space. It will give users full voice control for chatting with friends and family in a unified space -- as opposed to the existing Switch Online app on iOS and Android -- and will offer access to 20 classic NES games, alongside the addition of cloud saves.
The subscription system will cost $4 a month when it launches, though you can make a substantial saving by pre-paying for longer. A three-month subscription is just $8, while the 12-month subscription is only $20.
If that doesn't convince you, well, the fact that online play will be limited to those who pay might. Subscribers will also gain access to special offers that are only available for those who use the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Are cloud saves and the other features enough to convince you guys to pay for another online service?
