Wii Wi-Fi Just like DS

[Administrator]

- Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development's general manager, Takahashi Tezuka, recently chatted with IGN about Wii and its online functionality. The EAD leader confirmed once and for all that Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection on Wii would be an extension of the DS service and would not feature a standard interface like Xbox Live. And, uh, yes, get ready to enter those friend codes again.

IGN Wii: What is your plan for the Wi-Fi Connection and how might it compare to Xbox Live?

Takahashi Tezuka: Well, the Wii Wi-Fi Connection works the same as the Nintendo DS one. It's the three qualities that we emphasize. It's easy, safe and free.

IGN Wii: Will it have a central interface a la Live that all games will interact with, or will it be different on a game-by-game basis?

Tezuka: It'll be just like the DS so the interface will depend on the software.

IGN Wii: Will Wi-Fi Connection on Wii also use a Friends Code system?

Tezuka: Yes.

[alexwm1234]

I am so excited that they are modeling online play after the DS. It really is so easy! My only problem is the whole friend code thing...I have to get way out of my way to find someone to swap codes with because I don't have a lot of friends who game. I have to find a message board or someplace and do it that way.

[zlanhgn]

Not having wireless internet, I wonder if my Wi-Fi USB Adapter for the DS will also work for the Wii...hope so.

[rstu241]

DS Wi-Fi works well, hopefully the Wii Wifi can work just as well.

[Administrator]

I agree in principle with you Bryan but do hope that the Wii has a home interface rather like the 360 dashboard.