Nintendo may release USB WiFi adapter for DS and Revolution online

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With the first DS software to have fully-fledged online play just around the corner, there's mounting speculation that Nintendo could soon be launching a branded WiFi adapter, allowing those of us without existing wireless network gear to go online with the handheld, and presumably with Revolution as well.

According to reports on industry website GamesIndustry.biz, a 'number of sources' in Australia have suggested that the device could become a reality well before Christmas, with one unnamed Nintendo representative saying, 'Basically, instead of an accessory that will let you go non-wireless, this accessory will make your current Internet connection compatible with WiFi. The adapter would simply plug into a USB port on the user's PC and would allow the DS and Revolution consoles to access their respective online services.'

Nintendo today refused to confirm whether there was any truth in the reports, though with the company stating they'd like to see 90 per cent of DS owners using the online service, we wouldn't be too surprised if it turned out to be true. More on this as we get it.

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9 Comments

vegeta

6 years ago

sweet. good news and good move if it's true!

Cerebral

6 years ago

That's pretty much the smartest WiFi solution idea for the DS and Rev I've ever come across.

Eyce

6 years ago

Well, Reggie did state at E3, in his press conference, that Nintendo DS can go online through a wireless router, or USB. So I'd believe that this is almost 100% true.

838 La

6 years ago

Finally seeing Nintendo going back to the online bussiness again. Can't wait to play Mario Kart & Advance Wars (I hope) online.

Chris-Leigh

6 years ago

I'm 99.999% certain Advance Wars won't be online. At least, my Japanese version isn't. Obviously though, Mario Kart will be. Hurray!

Gtpod

6 years ago

Nice as this is, I need a wireless router for my Mum's laptop anyway.

Quin

6 years ago

GTPod wrote

Nice as this is, I need a wireless router for my Mum's laptop anyway.

*Bashes head on desk*

Qbert

6 years ago

Does anybody know if it's true that if you have a router conected to your computer that other people, living very close to your pc can hack into it?

I didn't think that was the case, but I've herd otherwise.

~And I mean for a person with average-good computer knowledge, not someone who can hack the CIA~

sonicwired

6 years ago

Qbert wrote

Only if it's unprotected. By using WEP or WPA encryption, the average person (IE: not using Linux and small amounts of clearicil) won't be able to freeload off of your internet connection.

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