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NCXCStud · 10-July-06, 11:41 PM

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The Nintendo WiFi connection doesn't allow you to download demos at all (at this point anyways). It does allow you to play games online against people though...well..certain games at least. The only game i have that is wifi compatible is Metroid Prime: Hunters. Others are like Tetris DS, Animal Crossing, Tony Hawk, and a few more...not a huge selection.

There are wifi 'hotspots' for the DS all over the states and world... Nintendo has a deal with McDonald's at the moment that all DS' will work poifectly from their restaurants (albeit...once you set it up to do so through a wifi game). Though the DS will work with ANY "B" (I believe...) standard WiFi hotspot...so, your wireless router at home, the airport, cafe, etc...

You cand download demos from Nintendo DS Download Stations in certain stores, in Columbia/Lexington, SC I've seen download stations in WalMart, EB Games, Gamestop, Best Buy and Circuit City...you just walk in with your DS Lite (or DS Phatty) and you can download demos that the download station has...

The demos are only a 'one time use only' sort of thing though...once you turn your DS off...it's gone and you'll have to download it again...it downloads to the systems RAM, the DS (Lite or Phatty) do not have a hard drive.

The opera browser comes out in Japan on July 24th...I believe it's retailing for about 30 bucks (won't be free

) and from what I have read doesn't support audio,video, or flash technologies. But, it will be a 'gestrue' based browser, so that could be fun.

My experience with the WiFI has been hit and miss...i'd rather pay to play online then have a not so great online service, which Nintendo's WiFi connection is. I guess I'm super spoiled by XBOX Live...no universal friends list...different 'friend codes' for every game that you have and different friends list as well...

It's a great system though. My wife and I love playign it. Especially Big Brain Academy and Trauma Center: Under the Knife. Those are just plain fun games. Metroid is fun, thought it's control scheme cramps the crap out of my hands, and New Super Mario Bros. though quick, is a good 'old school' style of a game.

Is the DS Lite worth the purchase? Hell yes. Is it worth the purchase if you're solely looking to play others online? Hecks no. Not enough variety (at the moment) and the online system is kinda quirky. But, it was the easiest wireless device i've ever set up.

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NCXCStud Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	V_Z The Nintendo WiFi connection doesn't allow you to download demos at all (at this point anyways). It does allow you to play games online against people though...well..certain games at least. The only game i have that is wifi compatible is Metroid Prime: Hunters. Others are like Tetris DS, Animal Crossing, Tony Hawk, and a few more...not a huge selection. There are wifi 'hotspots' for the DS all over the states and world... Nintendo has a deal with McDonald's at the moment that all DS' will work poifectly from their restaurants (albeit...once you set it up to do so through a wifi game). Though the DS will work with ANY "B" (I believe...) standard WiFi hotspot...so, your wireless router at home, the airport, cafe, etc... You cand download demos from Nintendo DS Download Stations in certain stores, in Columbia/Lexington, SC I've seen download stations in WalMart, EB Games, Gamestop, Best Buy and Circuit City...you just walk in with your DS Lite (or DS Phatty) and you can download demos that the download station has... The demos are only a 'one time use only' sort of thing though...once you turn your DS off...it's gone and you'll have to download it again...it downloads to the systems RAM, the DS (Lite or Phatty) do not have a hard drive. The opera browser comes out in Japan on July 24th...I believe it's retailing for about 30 bucks (won't be free ) and from what I have read doesn't support audio,video, or flash technologies. But, it will be a 'gestrue' based browser, so that could be fun. My experience with the WiFI has been hit and miss...i'd rather pay to play online then have a not so great online service, which Nintendo's WiFi connection is. I guess I'm super spoiled by XBOX Live...no universal friends list...different 'friend codes' for every game that you have and different friends list as well... It's a great system though. My wife and I love playign it. Especially Big Brain Academy and Trauma Center: Under the Knife. Those are just plain fun games. Metroid is fun, thought it's control scheme cramps the crap out of my hands, and New Super Mario Bros. though quick, is a good 'old school' style of a game. Is the DS Lite worth the purchase? Hell yes. Is it worth the purchase if you're solely looking to play others online? Hecks no. Not enough variety (at the moment) and the online system is kinda quirky. But, it was the easiest wireless device i've ever set up.