I've been considering buying a DS Lite, but the one thing I'm really intruiged by is this Nintendo wireless network thing... what's the deal here? Can I download demos or something? Can I play games with other people (globally as well as nearby) via a wireless connection?

I guess this question is really aimed at all you DS owners out there: do you use the wireless and if so, what for?

Nintendo is trying to get places to have demo downloads of games. Currently, there's ... two(?) ... I think, and none of them around us.

Opera is being released for use on the DS, so you can check GameApex on the go. ;-)

I haven't used the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection yet, but supposedly you're able to play games globally, just like on a PC.

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.

Well the wireless seems capable but unused. You can use VNC with a hack but that also has limited capabilities. The idea of friend codes seems a little childish to me heh. Lets just see what the browser has to offer, but with no flash its severly lacking.

Quote: Originally Posted by post_break The idea of friend codes seems a little childish to me heh.

Well, think of who 50% of their market is.

Well Im just saying that if I dont understand it how does an 11 teen year old?

You would be surprised what 11-year-olds know or understand that older people don't.

Random note: a study was done on the game Pokemon and it was shown that the level of thought complexity needed to effectively play that game was roughly equivalent to a college level chemistry course. We have some pretty bright young gamers out there, it seems.

(Also, just thought I should say that I don't understand Friend Codes either. )

Quote: Originally Posted by Meta Random note: a study was done on the game Pokemon and it was shown that the level of thought complexity needed to effectively play that game was roughly equivalent to a college level chemistry course. We have some pretty bright young gamers out there, it seems.

I beg to differ: I played Pokemon a lot (you did too and you know it ) AND I have taken college level chemistry courses. Pokemon was nowhere near the most mind-bending game I've played, nor was it even within light years of the mental strain of advanced chemistry courses (which were only my second most straining courses, but that's a different story altogether). That's a bloody joke. It's like saying Spec's Protege is roughly as fast as my Lude. It just doesn't happen. (Yes, we tested that)

Not saying you're wrong; I'm saying that these "studies" are BS. When half of them claim that violent video games promote violence in real life and then the other half claim that violent video games reduce violence in real life, which of these studies are we to believe? The answer is none of them.

"off topic" is everyone here from ohio....

Quote: Originally Posted by post_break "off topic" is everyone here from ohio....

Hah! Looks like everyone in this thread but NCXC

Haha all the cool kids live in ohio.

I have the best hand held device for gamming, u can make games, get free games and apps too. No internet connection thou. I'm talking my TI-83+ Silver Edition.:geek:
58Games 12Apps.:Suave::loser:

Quote: Originally Posted by musclecars&computers I have the best hand held device for gamming, u can make games, get free games and apps too. No internet connection thou. I'm talking my TI-83+ Silver Edition.:geek: 58Games 12Apps.:Suave::loser:

You know that you can use the link cable to play tetris against a friend with another TI-83, right? It looks lame but it's a good way to waste time during lunch in school

Quote: Originally Posted by Vertical_Zer0 It's like saying Spec's Protege is roughly as fast as my Lude. It just doesn't happen. (Yes, we tested that)

I know you didn't just bring my Protege into this.:furious3:

Guys, my old Buick Regal Gran Sport would destroy y'alls....I know for a fact it was faster than y'alls cars.............................................. .......


















to the mechanic

Spec, you know your car is better than my poor old '93 Taurus GL. :crazy: