Leak Suggests Nintendo Switch Originally Planned a Virtual Console
Recent leaks reveal Nintendo's initial aspirations for a Virtual Console feature for the Switch, which was ultimately replaced by Nintendo Switch Online.
Leaked documents suggest that the Nintendo Switch initially included plans for a Virtual Console, which offered classic Nintendo games via emulation.
Nintendo fans frequently express nostalgia for the Virtual Console service that was available on the Wii, Wii U, and 3DS systems. However, this service was eventually discontinued, with the Nintendo Switch adopting a different approach with Switch Online.
These leaks highlight that developers wanted to prevent users from needing to repurchase the same games on newer hardware, which was a significant drawback of the Virtual Console. Instead, Nintendo opted for a model that now focuses on subscriptions and online play.
