DS WiFi On The Way 31
Edge Online reports that Nintendo's DS WiFi service will be launching in Europe as soon as November 25th. From the article: "As explained a few weeks back, Nintendo plans for the system to be safe, secure and easy to access. Players will be able to access the WiFi Connection service via hotspots in their local shop, their internet service at home (shared with the USB dongle) or via public hotspots. Nintendo Europe is still in the process of signing a deal with a telecomms operator to make the latter work, with an official announcement due shortly." Gamasutra has coverage of the WiFi announcement as well, with details on a Nintendo branded adaptor and new wireless titles.
Sooo... (Score:2, Insightful)
Re:Sooo... (Score:3, Informative)
Re:Sooo... (Score:2)
I think that's the point of the wireless adapter. I imagine it broadcasts a DS friendly wireless signal from the net connection your computer is connected on. (fine with me. I prefer that over trying to type in a bunch of SSIDs + passwords or opening my wireless to the world...)
Well that could all be baloney, but I did read a Nintendo interview somewhere that said that they were going to address SSID and encryption spe
4 ways of DS wireless connections (Score:2)
-Using a Wi-fi router, of which Buffalo's AOSS and NEC's Raku Raku Musen Start were given particular mention.
-Using a special USB dongle that simply plugs in to the USB port of a online-enabled computer.
-Using a Nintendo wireless access point, with up to 1000 planned for installation in Japanese. game stores.
-Using a FreeSpot access point of which 3000 currently are setup throughout Japan.
Re:The DS doesn't work (Score:1)
Re:The DS doesn't work (Score:1)
up to all sorts of hacks (good for us, but not necessarily good for them.
It's a back and forth battle I like to call "The Firm-Wars"
Nintendo didn't break the DS, they just eliminated
one possible avenue of hack/exploit.
(which I have very mixed feelings about, btw)
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Re:Mod Parent +1 Insightful (Score:2)
Re:The DS doesn't work (Score:4, Informative)
The USB dongle is just a bridge for people who don't have or cannot set up a wifi router. They haven't screwed anyone.
Wi-Fi security? (Score:1)
Mario Kart DS will be compatible with plain old wifi.
With which versions of WEP or WPA?
The USB dongle is just a bridge for people who don't have or cannot set up a wifi router.
Or whose Wi-Fi router is secured using a method that the Nintendo DS isn't aware of.
Re:Wi-Fi security? (Score:3, Informative)
I don't see why trolls attack a product they haven't tested yet.
Re:The DS doesn't work (Score:2)
Re:The DS doesn't work (Score:2)
Concrete details of their Wifi plans! (Score:2)
Maybe now we can stop speculating and get down to the actual drooling.
Just one question (Score:2)
I'd like to be able to play online at home but I'm not about to turn off encryption to do it.
Also, if you're playing on an untrusted network, how easy would it be for people to grab your username and password?
Re:Just one question (Score:2, Insightful)
I'd like to be able to play online at home but I'm not about to turn off encryption to do it.
Then allow only Nintendo's range of MAC addresses to connect without encryption. Your router does support that, right?
if you're playing on an untrusted network, how easy would it be for people to grab your username and password?
If authentication data is encrypted (for example, SSL with Nintendo Co Ltd as the root CA), then there shouldn't be much of a problem. The public Internet isn't "trusted" either.
Re:Just one question (Score:2)
would it? I know mine wouldn't.
they don't cost all that much anymore though so buying another one wouldn't be that bad but it would stink still. the usb dongle probably would be all plug'n'play though.
Re:Just one question (Score:2)
Then allow only Nintendo's range of MAC addresses to connect without encryption. Your router does support that, right?
At which point a quick sniff and anyone can be on your network. I do hope they include encryption. The alternative isn't particularly secure.
Open it only when you're using your DS (Score:2, Interesting)
At which point a quick sniff and anyone can be on your network.
And then you kick them off and change the SSID when you turn off your game. Then wardrivers will have to 1. predict when you will want to use your DS and 2. sniff every time to get the new SSID.
OT: Open it only when you're using your DS (Score:2)
Re:Just one question (Score:2)
Assuming they make it a standard USB network device, it should be trivial to get it working on Linux or OS X.
So what about older games? (Score:2)
Still, there will be dozens of games by Q2 of next year that will support it and hopefully should be kick butt to
Homebrew (Score:2, Interesting)
America First? (Score:2, Interesting)
Re:America First? (Score:2)
Nintendo Vs. Some Dude in his parent's basement (Score:1)
http://www.akkit.org/dswifi/index.html [akkit.org]
THE RACE IS ON!
SEE!
The Everlasting fight of Homebrew against Corporation-Produced!
FEEL!
The rush of ecstasy as one participant battles against sleep, bugs and proprietary locks!
HEAR!
The PING? PONG! Of an IRC Client in the works!
TOUCH!
ing is good?
SMELL!
Uhm, okay, I'm going too far in this old movie poster parody.
Nintendo WiFi USA Plans (Score:2)