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Ds Online Plan Revealed; got wireless?
Topic Started: Tuesday May 10 2005, 06:28 PM (86 Views)
Squirrel
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http://ds.ign.com/articles/611/611384p1.html

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Nintendo has revealed that the company will be utilizing IGN Entertainment's GameSpy Technology to create a wireless service that will enable the Nintendo DS to go online. Set to launch this year, Nintendo's service will enable future Nintendo DS software to connect wirelessly to the internet for multiplayer gaming.

Nintendo will not require any subscription charges to enable internet access on the Nintendo DS. The wireless service will be able to connect to home network Wi-Fi connections as well as free or subscription-based hotspots in public locations.

The service will be utilized by software developers in several Nintendo DS titles, including Animal Crossing DS which was revealed at the Game Developers Conference in March. Players will have the ability to choose to play with friends or strangers anywhere in the world, as long as both systems have access to a Wi-Fi hotspot. Nintendo will reveal other online-capable Nintendo DS titles in the coming weeks.

"With minimum setup procedures, Nintendo DS owners will be able to enjoy Wi-Fi gaming just as easily as if they were playing with their friends in the same room," explains Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales & marketing. "To realize this simple and seamless transition to Wi-Fi gaming, we're partnering with one of the leaders in the multiplayer gaming world. Accessing the service will require no added Nintendo subscription charges, whether users hook up using a home broadband Wi-Fi connection or access a Wi-Fi hotspot at a coffee shop, library or elsewhere. It doesn't get any easier than that."

GameSpy Technology and editorial site IGN.com are owned by IGN Entertainment. GameSpy Technology is operated as a separate entity in Costa Mesa, Ca.



This is good for DS owners. The problem is...how many DS owners have wireless internet connections? I sure don't. And uh.....I'd like to see some big name games for the DS already. Come on...when is nintendogs gonna come out for crying out loud!? 3rd parties....where are you on the DS these days?
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Mallow
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The lack of games is one factor that's keeping me from buying a DS right now. And if I get a laptop when I get my job, I'll have wireless internet then hopefully.
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Tim the Wiz
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Wireless internet?

All you need is broadband and a wireless router.

No games?

I'm sorry Mallow, but I have to disagree with you strongly there.
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