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[Gahiggidy]

WIRELESS NETWORK

With Nintendo DS, you can connect with
a local wireless network of up to 16
players. The wireless range is an
incredible 30 to 100 feet (depending on
circumstances), and multiple players
can play multiplayer games using just
one Nintendo DS game card.

Nintendo DS technology also provides
for a wireless LAN connection, which
could allow a theoretically infinite
number of players to connect at a hot
spot and compete at a central game hub
on the internet, even if they're
thousands of miles apart.

Note that Nintendo DS wireless
communication, including PictoChat, is
not privatge and is not monitored by
Nintendo. We recommend that you
never reveal any personal information
or arrange to meet a stranger.

http://www.nintendods.com/index.jsp


Found that under the "wireless" section.

 

[Deku Tree]

WIRELESS NETWORK

With Nintendo DS, you can connect with
a local wireless network of up to 16
players. The wireless range is an
incredible 30 to 100 feet (depending on
circumstances), and multiple players
can play multiplayer games using just
one Nintendo DS game card.

Nintendo DS technology also provides
for a wireless LAN connection, which
could allow a theoretically infinite
number of players to connect at a hot
spot and compete at a central game hub
on the internet, even if they're
thousands of miles apart.

Note that Nintendo DS wireless
communication, including PictoChat, is
not privatge and is not monitored by
Nintendo. We recommend that you
never reveal any personal information
or arrange to meet a stranger.

Hope it's more than just "in theory".

 

[The Bookerman]

The nintendo PR's are really pimping the wifi capabilities... so I guess they really are going online. Now, all we need is info.

 

[Wario64]

It's not online, it's no-line!

 

[Musashi Wins!]

DO IT

 

[Justin Bailey]

It's said that on Nintendo's website ever since the DS was announced. Don't hold your breath.

 

[Gahiggidy]

I believe!

 

[Memles]

Nintendo DS technology also provides
for a wireless LAN connection, which
could allow a theoretically infinite
number of players to connect at a hot
spot and compete at a central game hub
on the internet, even if they're
thousands of miles apart.

Yeah, sure, it's old info, but it's speaking in number of players, not whether the process itself is theory.

 

[lolz im 2 bizEH to usE teh surch >X)D]

Oh, it WILL go online ... the question is if Nintendo will pioneer teh fun.

 

[border]

Awesome, I can theoretically connect with other players on the internet! Just like with my GameCube broadband adapter!

 

[akascream]

Yeah, Nintendo isn't officially "online" until they engineer an elaborate pay to play, peer to peer network and force developers and consumers to comply.

 

[Spiritreaver]

I still feel it's safer to go with the "I'll believe it when I see it," approach, but I do think the DS has a much more likely chance of going online, if not by Nintendo but definitely by more third parties than just Sega. the out of the box Wi-Fi functionality really helps. I'm still going to wait until it plays out though.

 

[akascream]

Oh, and it needs a headset. You can't be "online" without a headset.

 

[Mason]

This is old anyway. This was already discussed in the thread about the DS site launching.

 

[miyuru]

It'll be cool to bring the DS online, but I mean, it's only the DS. I would've prefered bringing the 'Cube online (moreso...).

 

[Deg]

It will go online unless they are stupid. Should have been online on launch really.

 

[Lyte Edge]

It'll be cool to bring the DS online, but I mean, it's only the DS. I would've prefered bringing the 'Cube online (moreso...).

The Cube IS online. Online support is another story alltogether.

 

[Mrbob]

Craig said he would take me on in Mario Kart DS sooooo...???

 

[captmcblack]

Where's the obligatory BBA image and "never forget", huh?
My beliefs about this forum are shattered!

 

[Mashing]

It's said that on Nintendo's website ever since the DS was announced. Don't hold your breath.

I haven't seen them come out and say they are NOT going online either like they did with the Gamecube from the start. Take that for what you will.

 

[lexi]

I'm gonna bet on yes, expect something at E3 or even beforehand. They didn't include IEEE-standard Wireless protocols for nothing.

 

[snapty00]

Someone should do some experiments with signal repeaters and see how much lag Pictochat can withstand.

 

[The Main Event]

I believe it will be online. The headset plug on the DS isn't there for nothing.

 

[AbeFroman]

GI: When do you think we’ll see games that can be played online via internet hotspots?

Kaplan: It really depends on what the developers want to do. It’s an open book. They have the tools now if they want to pursue that then that’s something they can definitely do.

GI: That was the same line that was used for the GameCube.

Kaplan: You’re right.

GI: But nobody did it… besides Sega.

Kaplan: That’s not to say it won’t happen here.

It depends on developers = screwed

 

[Suerte]

Didn't they say they had a mic in development for it?

Anyway, wireless online multiplayer port of Beetle Adventure Racing plz. And Snowboard Kids.

 

[duderon]

It's not online, it's no-line!

Wario knows what's going on :lol

 

[Unison]

Didn't they say they had a mic in development for it?

The mic is built in.

 

[Suerte]

The mic is built in.

Ah, thought so, but wasn't sure.

 

[krypt0nian]

This is obvious now.....we just need details. 2005 NintendONLINE!

 

[luxsol]

Didn't they say they had a mic in development for it?

Anyway, wireless online multiplayer port of Beetle Adventure Racing plz. And Snowboard Kids.

YES!!!! Let the NDS become the ultimate racing system that the N64 was (SCREW GRAN TURISMO!)!

 

[imastalker co.]

network kits where given to developers abit over 2 months ago. that's all im gonna say.

 

[paul777]

Yeah, Nintendo isn't officially "online" until they engineer an elaborate pay to play, peer to peer network and force developers and consumers to comply.

Oh, and it needs a headset. You can't be "online" without a headset

I like this man's sarcasm.

 

[xsarien]

It depends on developers = screwed

Seems to be working for Sony just fine.