<ul><li>Nintendo requires a subscription for access to its classic games, unlike other console makers.</li><li>Switch Online started in 2018, offering classic NES games, later adding SNES, N64, and Sega Genesis games.</li><li>The total price for annual access increased to $50 for the expansion pack with more game options.</li><li>Paying an annual fee to access retro games is criticized as a ripoff in 2025.</li><li>Nintendo's Virtual Console allowed digital purchases of old games on modern consoles like the Wii.</li><li>Switch Online feels outdated compared to other companies offering old game sales and collections on Switch.</li><li>There are concerns about the lack of a Virtual Console for the upcoming Switch 2.</li><li>Other publishers have shown success in selling anthologies of old games on Switch, with added features and collections.</li><li>Nintendo faces criticism for its approach to offering classic games and may need to evolve with the launch of Switch 2.</li><li>The future of accessing classic games on Nintendo platforms remains uncertain, with potential for changes in offerings and pricing.</li></ul>

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