2025 Will Be Nintendo Switch Online's Most Crucial Year To Date
It's safe to say that Nintendo Switch Online isn't perfect. As the Nintendo Switch's major online service, NSO has seen its fair share of criticism, whether that be about the performance of online multiplayer for certain titles, or the introduction of the more expensive Expansion Pack tier in 2021. And, while certainly cheaper than the premium tiers for Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus, NSO's other issues will lead some players to question the worth of joining the service at all.
Thankfully, NSO has seen some improvements, especially over the last year. Whether that be addressing certain issues with the system, or introducing new features for existing subscribers, the service is certainly in a more appealing state than it was at launch. Now, as the new year approaches, NSO will not only need to maintain its recent success, but the service must find new ways to evolve as the Switch 2 approaches.
It's not difficult to see why NSO has the reputation it does. Beyond the aforementioned issues with online multiplayer and pricing, NSO's biggest issue lies with its legacy content. The service has been notorious for the abysmal rate at which classic games and console libraries are added for subscribers. If the sparse selection of 20 NES games at launch wasn't bad enough, it would take Nintendo over four years to add the SNES, N64, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance to the service.
Moreover, NSO has faced criticism over the quality of titles added to the service. The launch of the N64 catalog, for example, was rife with problems, as players noticed input lag and rendering issues with titles such as , that affected their overall enjoyment playing these games on NSO. Nintendo's lackadaisical approach to its legacy content on NSO has proven to be a major disappointment for players who may be trying out these classic titles for the first time.
NSO's issues with legacy content are disappointing, especially considering it's one of the service's biggest features. Nintendo's back
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