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'''Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection''' (Japanese: '''ニンテンドーWi-Fiコネクション''' ''Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection''), also known as '''Nintendo WFC''' for short, is a service run by [[Nintendo]] that allows free online play all over the world. It is utilized by both [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Wii]] games.
'''Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection''' (Japanese: '''ニンテンドーWi-Fiコネクション''' ''Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection''), also known as '''Nintendo WFC''' for short, was a service run by [[Nintendo]] that allowed free online play all over the world. It was used by [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Wii]] games. It was succeeded by [[Nintendo Network]].
 
This service ended for DS and Wii games on May 20, 2014.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/vyWpoM6CBIe6FjW8NIY7bvzOrgBURhzw  Nintend.com - Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service for Nintendo DS and Wii to end in May]</ref>


==Features==
==Features==
===Friend Codes===
===Friend Codes===
{{main|Friend Code}}
{{main|Friend Code}}
Every game that utilizes the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection requires players to use a unique 12-digit code known as a '''Friend Code'''. It is generated when the player logs onto it for the first time, and it is used to identify other players on online play.
Every game that utilized the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection required players to use a unique 12-digit code known as a '''Friend Code'''. It was generated when the player logged onto it for the first time, and it was used to identify other players on online play.


===Buying games===
===Buying games===
The Wii allows players to buy [[Wii|WiiWare]] and {{wp|Virtual Console}} games from the {{wp|Wii Shop Channel}}. Players must use {{wp|Nintendo Points}}, which are bought with real money.
The Wii allows players to buy [[Wii|WiiWare]] and {{wp|Virtual Console}} games from the {{wp|Wii Shop Channel}}. Players have to use {{wp|Nintendo Points}}, which are bought with real money.


The [[Nintendo DSi]], on the other hand, allows players to buy {{wp|List of DSiWare games and applications|DSiWare}} games on the DSi Shop for Nintendo Points as well.
The [[Nintendo DSi]], on the other hand, allows players to buy {{wp|List of DSiWare games and applications|DSiWare}} games on the DSi Shop for Nintendo Points as well.
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===Features===
===Features===
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection allows players to connect with the games of other players all over the world.
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection allowed players to connect with the games of other players all over the world.
====Features in the [[main series]] games====
 
* The [[Global Terminal]] brings the most features to the main series, with the Global Trade Station and the ability to upload, view and download several types of data including full videos of battles. In {{2v|Diamond|Pearl}}, this facility is limited to the GTS.
====Features in the [[core series]] games====
* The [[Wi-Fi Club]], for private online activity with friends registered in the player's [[Pal Pad]]. In {{v2|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, players can partake in [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]] challenges, games from the Wi-Fi Plaza, and spin trades, among other activities.
* The [[Global Terminal]] brought the most features to the core series, with the Global Trade Station and the ability to upload, view and download several types of data including full videos of battles. In {{2v|Diamond|Pearl}}, this facility is limited to the GTS.
* The [[Wi-Fi Plaza]] allows groups of up to 20 players to play three different games together online.
* The [[Wi-Fi Club]], for private online activity with friends registered in the player's [[Pal Pad]]. In {{v2|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, players could partake in {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV}} challenges, games from the Wi-Fi Plaza, and spin trades, among other activities.
* Special [[key item]]s, such as the [[Secret Key]] and [[Member Card]] can be downloaded to obtain additional Pokémon, items, features or areas. The exact dates in which these items are or were distributed may vary by region.
* The [[Wi-Fi Plaza]] allowed groups of up to 20 players to play three different games together online.
* Special Pokémon can be downloaded to trigger additional events and unlock certain Pokémon, items, features, areas, or aspects of the game's storyline. The exact dates in which these Pokémon are or were distributed may vary by region.
* Special [[key item]]s, such as the {{OBP|Secret Key|Generation IV}} and [[Member Card]] could be downloaded to obtain additional Pokémon, items, features or areas. The exact dates in which these items are or were distributed may vary by region.
* Special Pokémon could be downloaded to trigger additional events and unlock certain Pokémon, items, features, areas, or aspects of the game's storyline. The exact dates in which these Pokémon are or were distributed may vary by region.
 
====Features in the Pokémon Ranger series====
====Features in the Pokémon Ranger series====
* The [[Ranger Net]] in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] and [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] allows players to download additional missions to their games to expand the storyline.
* The [[Ranger Net]] in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] and [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] allowed players to download additional missions to their games to expand the storyline.
 
====Features in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series====
====Features in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series====
* In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky, layers can send and receive requests for rescuing each other.
* In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, players could send and receive requests for rescuing each other and receive [[Wonder Mail]].
 
====Other features====
====Other features====
* Users can purchase and download additional software to their [[Nintendo DSi]], [[Nintendo 3DS]] or [[Wii]].
* Users can purchase and download additional software to their [[Nintendo DSi]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], or [[Wii]].
** One application that can be downloaded allows users to browse the Internet on their [[Nintendo DSi|DSi]], [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] or TV.
** One application that can be downloaded allows users to browse the Internet on their [[Nintendo DSi|DSi]], [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], or TV.
** On these systems, it is also possible to download an update to the console's {{wp|operating system}} to be able to use additional features, such as upload pictures taken on the [[Nintendo DSi]] Camera to {{wp|Facebook}}.
** On these systems, it is also possible to download an update to the console's {{wp|operating system}} to be able to use additional features, such as upload pictures taken on the [[Nintendo DSi]] Camera to {{wp|Facebook}}.
* On the [[Wii]], users can send messages to each other.
* On the [[Wii]], users could send messages to each other.
 
==Games compatible with Wi-Fi==
==Games compatible with Wi-Fi==
The following Pokémon games are compatible with the Wi-Fi Connection service.
The following Pokémon games were compatible with the Wi-Fi Connection service before the service was discontinued. Certain titles, like ''[[Pokémon Conquest]]'', may have had their online connections turn obsolete long before the overall service was discontinued.
 
===[[Nintendo DS]] titles===
===[[Nintendo DS]] titles===
*[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]]
*[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions]]
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*[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]
*[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]]
*[[Pokémon Black and White Versions]]
*[[Pokémon Black and White Versions]]
*[[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]]
*[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
*[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
*[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]
*[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]
*[[Pokémon Conquest]]


===[[Wii]] titles===
===[[Wii]] titles===
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*[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
*[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
*[[My Pokémon Ranch]]
*[[My Pokémon Ranch]]
*[[Pokémon Rumble]]
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)]]
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)]]


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Revision as of 04:22, 23 April 2016

WFC logo

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (Japanese: ニンテンドーWi-Fiコネクション Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection), also known as Nintendo WFC for short, was a service run by Nintendo that allowed free online play all over the world. It was used by Nintendo DS and Wii games. It was succeeded by Nintendo Network.

This service ended for DS and Wii games on May 20, 2014.[1]

Features

Friend Codes

Main article: Friend Code

Every game that utilized the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection required players to use a unique 12-digit code known as a Friend Code. It was generated when the player logged onto it for the first time, and it was used to identify other players on online play.

Buying games

The Wii allows players to buy WiiWare and Virtual Console games from the Wii Shop Channel. Players have to use Nintendo Points, which are bought with real money.

The Nintendo DSi, on the other hand, allows players to buy DSiWare games on the DSi Shop for Nintendo Points as well.

In the games

Connecting to Wi-Fi in Platinum

The first Pokémon games to utilize the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection were Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, with Platinum following soon after.

Features

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection allowed players to connect with the games of other players all over the world.

Features in the core series games

  • The Global Terminal brought the most features to the core series, with the Global Trade Station and the ability to upload, view and download several types of data including full videos of battles. In Diamond and Pearl Versions, this facility is limited to the GTS.
  • The Wi-Fi Club, for private online activity with friends registered in the player's Pal Pad. In Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, players could partake in Battle Frontier challenges, games from the Wi-Fi Plaza, and spin trades, among other activities.
  • The Wi-Fi Plaza allowed groups of up to 20 players to play three different games together online.
  • Special key items, such as the Secret Key and Member Card could be downloaded to obtain additional Pokémon, items, features or areas. The exact dates in which these items are or were distributed may vary by region.
  • Special Pokémon could be downloaded to trigger additional events and unlock certain Pokémon, items, features, areas, or aspects of the game's storyline. The exact dates in which these Pokémon are or were distributed may vary by region.

Features in the Pokémon Ranger series

Features in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

  • In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, players could send and receive requests for rescuing each other and receive Wonder Mail.

Other features

  • Users can purchase and download additional software to their Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS, or Wii.
    • One application that can be downloaded allows users to browse the Internet on their DSi, 3DS, or TV.
    • On these systems, it is also possible to download an update to the console's operating system to be able to use additional features, such as upload pictures taken on the Nintendo DSi Camera to Facebook.
  • On the Wii, users could send messages to each other.

Games compatible with Wi-Fi

The following Pokémon games were compatible with the Wi-Fi Connection service before the service was discontinued. Certain titles, like Pokémon Conquest, may have had their online connections turn obsolete long before the overall service was discontinued.

Nintendo DS titles

Wii titles

External links

Notes


Communications media
Gen I Game Link CableTransfer Pak3DS Wireless (VC)
Gen II  Game Link CableInfraredTransfer Pak
Mobile Game Boy Adapter3DS Wireless (VC)
Gen III Game Link CableWireless AdapterDual-slot mode
Gen IV DS WirelessWi-FiDual-slot modeInfrared
Gen V DS WirelessWi-FiInfrared
Gen VI 3DS WirelessNintendo NetworkInfraredStreetPassSpotPass
Gen VII 3DS Wireless/Switch WirelessNintendo Network
InfraredNintendo Switch OnlineBluetooth
Gen VIII Switch WirelessNintendo Switch Online
Gen IX Switch WirelessNintendo Switch Online


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