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==Utilizing the Service== | ==Utilizing the Service== | ||
When creating the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo aimed to remove the barriers faced by users when attempting to play games online. The system is currently free, and Nintendo has made no indication that they will charge in the future. Secondly, the system has been designed to be easy to use. | When creating the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo aimed to remove the barriers faced by users when attempting to play games online. The system is currently free, and Nintendo has made no indication that they will charge in the future. Secondly, the system has been designed to be easy to use. | ||
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While each game makes a different use of the system, there are typical options for Wi-Fi enabled games. In Worldwide play, games are matched with a random player from anywhere around the globe. Regional play allows players to battle other players who have the same regional version of the game. For example, a player with the European version would battle another player with the same version. Next, Rivals mode pairs players of similar skill levels. Friends mode allows players to compete against other players with whom they have exchanged their Friend or Wii System Codes. This mode often includes more features, including voice chat. | While each game makes a different use of the system, there are typical options for Wi-Fi enabled games. In Worldwide play, games are matched with a random player from anywhere around the globe. Regional play allows players to battle other players who have the same regional version of the game. For example, a player with the European version would battle another player with the same version. Next, Rivals mode pairs players of similar skill levels. Friends mode allows players to compete against other players with whom they have exchanged their Friend or Wii System Codes. This mode often includes more features, including voice chat. | ||
== Functionality == | ==Functionality== | ||
There is usually no lag in the system because the connection has less users than computer online games. Nintendo has no games that connect to IRC but it may be available in the pay and play service. | There is usually no lag in the system because the connection has less users than computer online games. Nintendo has no games that connect to IRC but it may be available in the pay and play service. | ||
===Pay and Play=== | ===Pay and Play=== | ||
Nintendo recently announced the '''Pay and Play''' service. As opposed to the free online play that current games have, Nintendo will request payment for online gameplay from certain upcoming titles. Games using Pay and Play will come with a red Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection seal on their packaging instead of the blue one, which represents free Wi-Fi gameplay. Games that are currently free will remain as such. | Nintendo recently announced the '''Pay and Play''' service. As opposed to the free online play that current games have, Nintendo will request payment for online gameplay from certain upcoming titles. Games using Pay and Play will come with a red Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection seal on their packaging instead of the blue one, which represents free Wi-Fi gameplay. Games that are currently free will remain as such. | ||
==Mario Games Using WFC== | ==Mario Games Using WFC== | ||
[[Image:MKDS_WFC_Yoshi.gif|thumb|200px|''Mario Kart DS'' uses WFC for online multiplayer races.]] | [[Image:MKDS_WFC_Yoshi.gif|thumb|200px|''Mario Kart DS'' uses WFC for online multiplayer races.]] | ||
A handful of Mario games utilize this feature. The following list is in order of North American Release. | A handful of Mario games utilize this feature. The following list is in order of North American Release. | ||
*''[[Mario Kart DS]] | *''[[Mario Kart DS]] | ||
*''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]] | *''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]] | ||
*''[[Mario Strikers Charged]] | *''[[Mario Strikers Charged]] | ||
*''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'' (Japan only) | *''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'' (Japan only) | ||
*''[[Yakuman DS]]'' (Japan only) | *''[[Yakuman DS]]'' (Japan only) | ||
*''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]] | *''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]] | ||
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] | *''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] | ||
*''[[Mario Kart Wii]] | *''[[Mario Kart Wii]] | ||
*''[[Dr. Mario Online Rx]] | *''[[Dr. Mario Online Rx]] | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Game Gallery== | ==Game Gallery== | ||
''<center><gallery> | ''<center><gallery> | ||
Image:Diddyracingdscover.jpg|<center> | Image:Diddyracingdscover.jpg|<center>[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]] | ||
Image:Orig_ita01.jpg|<center> | Image:Orig_ita01.jpg|<center>[[Itadaki Street DS]] | ||
Image:Nds-mariokart-jap.jpg|<center> | Image:Nds-mariokart-jap.jpg|<center>[[Mario Kart DS]] | ||
Image:Mkwiimm.PNG|<center> | Image:Mkwiimm.PNG|<center>[[Mario Kart Wii]] | ||
Image:AMERICANBOOXART.PNG|<center> | Image:AMERICANBOOXART.PNG|<center>[[Mario Strikers Charged]] | ||
Image:Mvsdk2motmcoverart.jpg|<center> | Image:Mvsdk2motmcoverart.jpg|<center>[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]] | ||
Image:Mario_and_Sonic_Boxart.jpg|<center> | Image:Mario_and_Sonic_Boxart.jpg|<center>[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]] | ||
Image:827565_lp.jpeg|<center> | Image:827565_lp.jpeg|<center>Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games | ||
Image:Tetris_DS_NA_Box_Art.jpg|<center> | Image:Tetris_DS_NA_Box_Art.jpg|<center>[[Tetris DS]] | ||
Image:SSBB_Cover.jpeg|<center> | Image:SSBB_Cover.jpeg|<center>[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] | ||
Image:924913_59686_front.jpg|<center> | Image:924913_59686_front.jpg|<center>[[Yakuman DS]] | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
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*[http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=YxG76Ik8eMdnAy5t_senoal7cYj8j4sP&page Nintendo.com News: Nintendo's Wi-Fi Service Logs Its 1 Millionth Player] | *[http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=YxG76Ik8eMdnAy5t_senoal7cYj8j4sP&page Nintendo.com News: Nintendo's Wi-Fi Service Logs Its 1 Millionth Player] | ||
[[Category: Accessories]] | [[Category:Accessories]] | ||