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Nintendo Confirms Free Online Play For Wii

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the with-your-internets-and-whatnot dept.

Via Gamasutra, an interview in USA Today with Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime confirms that the Wii's online component will be free to play. The outspoken Nintendo advocate says "We will offer online-enabled games that the consumers will not have to pay a subscription fee for. They'll be able to enjoy that right out of the box. The Wii console is going to be Wi-Fi enabled, so essentially, you'll be able to plug it in and go. It won't have hidden fees or costs."

6 of 348 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Live will have to follow suit by UbuntuDupe · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yes, good point, the PS3 has a huge advantage in cost.

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    Apology to Ubuntu forum.
  2. Wiinner by Belgarion89 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Did anyone else try pronouncing "wiinner" from TFA? Anyone who did keep a straight face?

  3. Re:Wow, Nintendo. You've won me back. by eln · · Score: 3, Funny

    I don't know, if you're the kind of guy who likes getting hot grits poured down his pants, then a punch in the throat seems like it would be right up your alley.

  4. Re:Encryption level? by bwalling · · Score: 4, Funny
    I really, really hope the Wii doesn't only support WEP like the DS does. It's bad enough having to run my wireless network in degraded security mode.
    Sheesh, you nerd! It's your house - WEP is fine.
  5. Re:Makes Strategic Sense by danielk1982 · · Score: 4, Funny

    You do sound like an MBA student.

  6. Re:Seals the deal by DrEldarion · · Score: 3, Funny

    This is Slashdot - all copyright enforcement is illegal, remember?