Nintendo Network
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| Developer | Nintendo |
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| Type | Online Service |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS Wii U |
| Website | http://www.nintendonetwork.net (Redirects to Nintendo.com) |
The Nintendo Network is Nintendo's second online service after Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to provide online play for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U compatible games. It was announced on January 26, 2012, at an investor's conference. Nintendo's president Satoru Iwata said, "Unlike Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, which has been focused upon specific functionalities and concepts, we are aiming to establish a platform where various services available through the network for our consumers shall be connected via Nintendo Network service so that the company can make comprehensive proposals to consumers." Nintendo's plans include personal accounts for Wii U, digitally distributed packaged software, and paid downloadable content.[1]
History
Pre-announcement
On January 20, 2012, an image of Theatrhythm Final Fantasy's box art was released on NeoGAF showing a "Nintendo Network" icon in the corner of the box. It was speculated that "Nintendo Network" was a rebranding of the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.[2]
List of Nintendo Network Online Services
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List of Nintendo Network compatible games
In Japan, the first games to introduce Nintendo Network officially were Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and Tekken 3D: Prime Edition, which were both released on the same day in February 2012. The first game that officially introduced the Nintendo Network outside of Japan was Kid Icarus: Uprising, released in March 2012.
- Harvest Moon: A New Beginning[5]
- Code of Princess[6]
- Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D
- Fire Emblem: Kakusei (Fire Emblem: Awakening)[7]
- Kid Icarus: Uprising[8]
- Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Official in Japan only)[9]
- Mario Kart 7 (Unless it is the Korean version, it is not indicated on the cover but uses Nintendo Network)[10]
- Mario Tennis Open[11]
- Nano Assault (Official in Japan only)
- Shin Sangokumusou VS (Dynasty Warriors VS)
- Tekken 3D: Prime Edition (Official in Japan only)[12]
- Theatrhythm Final Fantasy[2]
- Tobidasu Print Club Kiradeco Revolution[13]
- TOEIC Test Chōsoku Training[14]
Other Services
- Nintendo Direct - US/Europe/Japan/Korea
- Nintendo All-Access @ E3
- Nintendo 3DS - 3D Photo Contest
See also
References
- ^ "Nintendo Confirms Nintendo Network". IGN. News Corporation. January 26, 2012.
- ^ a b "Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Has Paid DLC and "Nintendo Network" Support". Joystiq. January 20, 2012.
- ^ Davies, Christ. "Nintendo prepping Wii U eBook store and courting iOS devs says source". Slashgear.
- ^ Eurosport available on Nintendo 3DS - http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2011/nintendo_partners_with_eurosport_to_release_3d_video_content_47136.html
- ^ http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/software/abqj/index.html
- ^ http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/software/ac7j/index.html
- ^ "Fire Emblem: Kakusei Cover Art Released". Nintendo Life. 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-02-07.
- ^ http://kidicarus.nintendo.com/uprising/
- ^ http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/acmj/index.html
- ^ http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=43&prod_id=21078&pageID=4
- ^ "Here's The Immensely Colourful Mario Tennis Open North American Box-Art". My Nintendo News. 2012-02-26. Retrieved 2012-03-04.
- ^ http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/software/atkj/index.html
- ^ "Tobidasu Print Club Kiradeco Revolution is the first paid DLC in Japan". Pure Nintendo. 2012-01-13. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
- ^ http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/software/atej/index.html
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