I voted for the compilation-based ones, because they tend to provide a lot of value in a single game, so for example, Super Mario All-Stars is likely seen as a great deal because it includes four great games, and even included Super Mario World in some releases making it better. If New Super Mario Bros could get a compilation with all four (five if you include New Super Luigi U) games that would be much better.
If they added virtually all of their legacy consoles to the Subscription service (NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, GB/GBC, GBA), then I wouldn't really have a problem with it as long as there was enough of a selection for each platform. Otherwise, just go back to Virtual Console and include all those consoles.
I still think never owning them is a step down from what the VC was though. Not only does it mean should you fall into financial hardship and have to cancel, you don't have your games anymore, but it also means that you'll lose the games when the service eventually goes defunct. That's why I'll never support ditching the ability to buy games in favor of renting them.
I actually don't care what Nintendo does. As long as they are good games, they will be fine. Wait. Thanks not an option is it? Well, I just say it here then.
Even though I prefer to own my games physically, some games are becoming increasingly harder and harder to find out in the wild. I think legacy game preservation tactics like Virtual Console, XBLA and the PlayStation Store should be a staple of every modern video game console to prevent these games from being lost to the sands of time like that one Scott Pilgrim game that's no longer obtainable.
Do you play games on Nintendo systems other than Mario?
-No, the only games I play on Nintendo systems are Mario games.
-I mostly play Mario, but I also sometimes play other games on Nintendo systems.
-I usually divide my time about equally between Mario and other games on Nintendo systems.
-I mainly play games other than Mario on Nintendo systems, but I sometimes play Mario games.
-I play games on Nintendo systems, but I dont play Mario games.
-I dont play any games on Nintendo systems.
Years ago I would have chosen option 1, but I've started playing a lot more non-Mario lately, aside from Odyssey. I'd say I'm at option 4 currently.
For the last poll, I prefer something physical so I went with compilations. As for this poll, I like to think I divide my time equally between Mario and other franchises, but I think I might lean more towards non-Mario titles.