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==In the games==
==In the games==
[[File:Trade Pt.png|frame|Trading over Wi-Fi in {{v2|Platinum}}]]
[[File:Connecting to WFC.png|frame|Connecting to Wi-Fi in {{v2|Platinum}}]]
The first [[Pokémon games]] to utilize the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection were {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, with {{v2|Platinum}} following soon after. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection allows players to connect with the games of other players all over the world. Using it, players can battle and trade with others. Certain event key items such as [[Secret Key]] and [[Member Card]] are or have been distributed through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for players of Platinum for a limited time, though these times are usually different for Japanese versions than that of American and PAL versions. Pokémon can also be distributed, though there has only been one Pokémon distribution to date, which was only for the Japanese game versions.
The first [[Pokémon games]] to utilize the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection were {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, with {{v2|Platinum}} following soon after. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection allows players to connect with the games of other players all over the world. Using it, players can battle and trade with others. Certain event key items such as [[Secret Key]] and [[Member Card]] are or have been distributed through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for players of Platinum for a limited time, though these times are usually different for Japanese versions than that of American and PAL versions. Pokémon can also be distributed, though there has only been one Pokémon distribution to date, which was only for the Japanese game versions.



Revision as of 04:54, 13 September 2009

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 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.

Features

Friend Codes

Main article: 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 once the player has logs onto it for the first time, and it is 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 must 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. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection allows players to connect with the games of other players all over the world. Using it, players can battle and trade with others. Certain event key items such as Secret Key and Member Card are or have been distributed through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for players of Platinum for a limited time, though these times are usually different for Japanese versions than that of American and PAL versions. Pokémon can also be distributed, though there has only been one Pokémon distribution to date, which was only for the Japanese game versions.

The following are Pokémon games that utilize Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection:

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