wraggster
May 10th, 2005, 17:03
Saturo Iwata's latest revelations are so juicy you could positively squeeze them into a glass and down them with your morning cornflakes.
Speaking to Japanese website Game Watch, the Nintendo President said that its DS handheld would be compatible with the Nintendo 'Revoloution' via its Wi-Fi technology. He also revealed that Nintendo would not be charging users for the Wi-Fi service, and that no extra hardware or software would be required.
The only minor stipulation for gamers is that third-parties will be entitled to charge for their products if they so wish, which could include such stuff as downloadable game content or competitive online shenanigans.
Iwata-san also said that his company has planned 1,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots across Japan, catering for those who currently don't have Internet connection at home. However, it was pointed out that home users would have to make simple adjustments to use the service, with a potential router device to keep any fuss at an absolute minimum.
So, there you go, all sounding very positive for Nintendo users desperate to join the online gang. No official launch date for the service in Japan has yet to be confirmed (rumours suggest towards the end of the year), although some form of E3 announcement is expected.
As the cliché goes, watch this space...
Speaking to Japanese website Game Watch, the Nintendo President said that its DS handheld would be compatible with the Nintendo 'Revoloution' via its Wi-Fi technology. He also revealed that Nintendo would not be charging users for the Wi-Fi service, and that no extra hardware or software would be required.
The only minor stipulation for gamers is that third-parties will be entitled to charge for their products if they so wish, which could include such stuff as downloadable game content or competitive online shenanigans.
Iwata-san also said that his company has planned 1,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots across Japan, catering for those who currently don't have Internet connection at home. However, it was pointed out that home users would have to make simple adjustments to use the service, with a potential router device to keep any fuss at an absolute minimum.
So, there you go, all sounding very positive for Nintendo users desperate to join the online gang. No official launch date for the service in Japan has yet to be confirmed (rumours suggest towards the end of the year), although some form of E3 announcement is expected.
As the cliché goes, watch this space...