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But what advantage is there for them to partner with Nintendo for it versus shipping the game with their own emulator (or a FOSS one) in a standalone package. C
by ThatPlayer 5y ago
But what advantage is there for them to partner with Nintendo for it versus shipping the game with their own emulator (or a FOSS one) in a standalone package. Capcom has done this with their Mega Man X collection for example.
- colordrops 5y agoThe same advantage as putting your app on Google Play instead of just an APK download link on your website.
- ThatPlayer 5y agoIf it's on the Switch, it's on the Nintendo eShop is my point. It's not just the developer's own website, it's the "Google Play" of Switch. So what would a second, smaller, pricier 'emulator store' offer over that?
- philistine 5y agoNintendo's old game catalogue strategy devolved into the Netflix model: subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online and you get an app with some old games in it. You don't pay per game.