Nintendo Network

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The Nintendo Network logo

The Nintendo Network is an online gameplay network which acts similar to Sony's PlayStation Network and Microsoft's Xbox Live. It is the second network created by Nintendo after the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (which launched during the release of Mario Kart DS). It has been made to provide online play for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U compatible games. It was announced on January 26, 2012 and became available later that year. Unlike Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, which focused on specific functionalities and a largely de-centralized environment, Nintendo Network aims to establish a central platform where various services available through the network for consumers are connected; examples include user accounts and Miiverse. While Nintendo Network offers similar features to the previous service including online gaming and digital purchases, more features have been added, like downloadable content (DLC) for specific games, patching, and user account control.

History

Pre-announcement

On January 20, 2012, an image of Theatrhythm Final Fantasy's box art was shown showing a "Nintendo Network" icon in the corner of the box.

Mario installments with Nintendo Network

Nintendo 3DS

Wii U

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ニンテンドーネットワーク
Nintendō Nettowāku
 

Chinese 任天堂网络服务
Rèntiāntáng Wǎngluòfúwù
 

Korean 닌텐도 네트워크
Nintendo Neteuwokeu
 

Russian Нинтендо Нетворк
Nintendo Netvork
 

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