Nintendo may install free wifi hotspots for nintendo 3ds
Nintendo recently announced the “StreetPass” feature used in it’s upcoming 3DS handheld system that permits users to download data online without even playing per game. Even as it means big ideas for developers, Nintendo have mentioned from a recent Investor Q&A that international gamers is probably within a slight disadvantage because not having enough WiFi hotspots.
Nintendo had originally looked into incorporating a 3G sim-card system, not unlike the iPad but decided users won’t pay a monthly premium. While SpotPass is avalible via home networks, Nintendo have scored partnership caters for WiFi companies in Japan to arrange “Nintendo Zones” in which the 3DS is able to connect freely and instantly at the wireless service.
Nintendo prefer to have 2000 ultimate free WiFi zones positioned in Japan by March 2011, even rolling them seem to McDonalds stores. Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata revealed that the firm is needing to introduce such zones in america alone and across Europe;
“We must have the capacity to offer clear-cut why the overseas users grow to be able to take with them Nintendo 3DS as soon as go forth. Although you'll find that not occupation a conclusion on whether provide explore the chance of sites such as Nintendo Zone or r4 card, like our collaborations with NTT East and NTT West, should do something about the entities that happen to be offering free Wi-Fi access points, were desirous to proactively expand the access points to make certain that a rising number of individuals at the U.S. and Europe can also feel remains that it is fun to include around a portable gaming device wherever they go out.”
Nintendo says that such functionality can deliver users which includes a “new experience every day”. Content delivered by SpotPass will comprise of r4 ds, 3D videos, Nintendo DS R4, free game demos, firmware updates and messages.
Nintendo recently announced the “StreetPass” feature used in it’s upcoming 3DS handheld system that permits users to download data online without even playing per game. Even as it means big ideas for developers, Nintendo have mentioned from a recent Investor Q&A that international gamers is probably within a slight disadvantage because not having enough WiFi hotspots.
Nintendo had originally looked into incorporating a 3G sim-card system, not unlike the iPad but decided users won’t pay a monthly premium. While SpotPass is avalible via home networks, Nintendo have scored partnership caters for WiFi companies in Japan to arrange “Nintendo Zones” in which the 3DS is able to connect freely and instantly at the wireless service.
Nintendo prefer to have 2000 ultimate free WiFi zones positioned in Japan by March 2011, even rolling them seem to McDonalds stores. Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata revealed that the firm is needing to introduce such zones in america alone and across Europe;
“We must have the capacity to offer clear-cut why the overseas users grow to be able to take with them Nintendo 3DS as soon as go forth. Although you'll find that not occupation a conclusion on whether provide explore the chance of sites such as Nintendo Zone or r4 card, like our collaborations with NTT East and NTT West, should do something about the entities that happen to be offering free Wi-Fi access points, were desirous to proactively expand the access points to make certain that a rising number of individuals at the U.S. and Europe can also feel remains that it is fun to include around a portable gaming device wherever they go out.”
Nintendo says that such functionality can deliver users which includes a “new experience every day”. Content delivered by SpotPass will comprise of r4 ds, 3D videos, Nintendo DS R4, free game demos, firmware updates and messages.