The thing that concerns me about the recent Expansion Pack is something that I don't think a lot of people seem to have mentioned. Simply put - either way, we lose.
Sure, paying $50 a year for it is ridiculous - which I wouldn't deny in the slightest. It's completely logical that people are against it. However, I have an alternative theory - because I hear a lot of people saying like "Don't buy it! Don't give them money!" which, to be honest, I totally understand. I get that it's a logical response to bad business practices. However, I have reason to believe that Nintendo's history with this sort of thing will result in something simple.
If nobody buys the Expansion Pack, regardless of the reasoning, Nintendo will probably think, "Well, it looks like people aren't interested in the N64." That's concerning to me, and it feels at the moment like they're putting people in an awkward situation with this sort of thing.
I wish to stress, I'm not advocating for piracy here, but... is it any wonder that it's such a popular option to people, when the official options are, well... this?
Sure, paying $50 a year for it is ridiculous - which I wouldn't deny in the slightest. It's completely logical that people are against it. However, I have an alternative theory - because I hear a lot of people saying like "Don't buy it! Don't give them money!" which, to be honest, I totally understand. I get that it's a logical response to bad business practices. However, I have reason to believe that Nintendo's history with this sort of thing will result in something simple.
If nobody buys the Expansion Pack, regardless of the reasoning, Nintendo will probably think, "Well, it looks like people aren't interested in the N64." That's concerning to me, and it feels at the moment like they're putting people in an awkward situation with this sort of thing.
I wish to stress, I'm not advocating for piracy here, but... is it any wonder that it's such a popular option to people, when the official options are, well... this?