Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Hands on With Nintendo's Wi-Fi Adapter

Posted by Zonk on from the wave-of-the-future,-mario dept.

vituperation writes "1UP took the Nintendo USB Wi-fi Adapter for a test drive and has posted a detailed photoessay on the installation process. It looks straightforward enough... provided, of course, you run WinXP. For those who prefer other operating systems, the article also mentions the ease with which the author (who doesn't use XP) was able to connect his copy of Mario Kart to an existing wireless router. Nintendo's online strategy seems questionable, making connectivity completely dependent on the options offered by individual games, but the trade-off is that it's simple enough for practically anyone to make use of."

4 of 40 comments (clear)

  1. Comment removed by account_deleted · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Comment removed based on user account deletion

  2. For those who don't RTFA by MMaestro · · Score: 4, Informative

    The whole report is really a 'how to install' guide in order to attract attention. Since the device isn't public (yet), theres almost no real world testing (Mario Kart DS isn't even out yet). Unless you're curious about the system requirements (Mac users need not apply), theres nothing of real interest.

  3. www.nintendowifi.com by MagicM · · Score: 4, Informative
    On a similar note, Nintendo's official WiFi site, www.nintendowifi.com, became available recently. There they also include information on WPA:
    The only security setting that is compatible with the Nintendo DS is WEP (Wireless Encryption Privacy). If your router has WPA or any other setting selected, you will need to change it to WEP, or remove security, to play your Nintendo DS online using this router. You will only need to enter a WEP Key if you have WEP security on your access point.
    (source)

  4. Re:Web Browser by goodenoughnickname · · Score: 4, Informative

    I recently upgraded my PSP to firmware v2.0 in order to play GTA:LCS. I will now tell you the wonders of browsing the web on the PSP. First, while the screen si[OUT OF MEMORY]