More Details On Nintendo DS Online

Yesterday, some details emerged from Japan. Now Reggie Fils-Aime throws in a few quotes of his own.

"With minimum setup procedures, Nintendo DS owners will be able to enjoy Wi-Fi gaming just as easily as if they were playing with their friends in the same room," explains Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales & marketing. "To realize this simple and seamless transition to Wi-Fi gaming, we're partnering with one of the leaders in the multiplayer gaming world. Accessing the service will require no added Nintendo subscription charges, whether users hook up using a home broadband Wi-Fi connection or access a Wi-Fi hotspot at a coffee shop, library or elsewhere. It doesn't get any easier than that."

The service will be used by a variety of upcoming games, including the previously announced Animal Crossing DS. Other titles will be revealed in the coming weeks (come on E3). When using the service, DS owners can choose whether they would like to play with friends or strangers, whether nearby or on the other side of the world.

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  Animal crossing is online now? That kicks ass on a whole new level. ^^

  faust_iv, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Animal Crossing was the first online-confirmed title. As far as I know, you get to visit other people's villages.

  Dennis, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Animal Crossing has been online since GDC. (Announced), but you failed to notice about the confirmation on Nintys partnership with IGN's Gamespy.

  skarma, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  actually, that was confirmed on March 13 already Skarma ;)

  Dennis, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Not confirmed, go to ds.ign.com - it was only properly confirmed today

  skarma, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  sounds fine!

  webhero, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Nope Skarma, it was confirmed during GDC. When Iwata announced it would be amongst the online titles.

  Ray00101, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  if i were you dennis i would fire skarma j/k

  deebo966, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Quiet, all of you! Grar, you're not allowed to correct me! XD

  faust_iv, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  there... unless ds_gmr is on dial-up, we should have gotten rid of him :)

  Dennis, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  ACDS... *drools a river*

  Nintendude, 30-11--0001 at 00:00