Talk:WiiConnect24

Template:NESproj Is this really the online service, or just the feature where it downloads stuff while on standby? I thought the Wi-Fi Connection was the online service for DS and Wii? Tphi 19:48, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Downloading involves being "online," so it's a safe bet. 88.106.78.28 14:37, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

To clarify, I meant is it the whole service, or just a part of the Wi-Fi Connection? Tphi 15:11, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

No, WiiConnect24 is separate from Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. So it is indeed "just the feature where it downloads stuff while on standby". —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 4.245.254.168 (talk • contribs) 13:51, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

Oh man, this really freaks me out. Someone could put a virus in the system and download it to all systems. I doubt that will happen though. Bttfpromo 00:06, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

If this article hadn't of mentioned patches I'd be lost on the purpose of it. It will be cool to get game updates while the console is off, I hate turning my 360 on after a month of not playing and having to spend 30 minutes downloading new patches to games. Theunknown42 04:13, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

The "patches" bit has only been suggested. Nintendo has not yet officially confirmed what content will be entailed.

It sounds like WiiConnect24 will be a feature of the Nintendo WiFi Connection, which itself will represent the entire online service for the Wii and Nintendo DS. At least, that's my impression. Cosmos 20:35, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Seconded. Tphi 01:13, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

That's your guess, you mean. Nintendo has not said anything about the service named 'Nintendo WiFi Connection' being used with Wii. Wikipedia is not a forum for presenting speculation as fact. Please feel free to add the section again if you can provide a citation. ~ Aero Leviathan 02:30, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

It's not a guess, it is what Nintendo seems to be doing. They have never stated that the NWFC was limited to the DS, and that the Wii would have an entirely new service. They only say that the WiiConnect24 is a service that allows data to be transfered to and from the Wii when it is on standby.

Of course, Nintendo is being vague about the Wii's online features right now, so it comes down to each person's interpretations. Right now, however, I don't anyone should assume that the WiiConnect24 represents the entire online service for the Wii. Cosmos 03:30, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

It doesn't. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 4.245.254.168 (talk • contribs) 13:51, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

From IGN: "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." (bold mine)

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection is still the online service for the Wii and the DS, and WiiConnect24 is a feature unique to the Wii that uses the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service. It does not appear that the Opera browser or online multiplayer (save for multiplayer features such as the Animal Crossing example) is considered a part of WiiConnect24. Cosmos 20:29, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

wired connections

Nintendo seems to have indicated that a USB 2.0-to-Ethernet adaptor will allow Wii to have wired network access. My question is, can wired connections leverage WiiConnect24? For that matter, wouldn't access to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection through a wired connection be a contradiction of the "Wi-Fi" part of the name? Dancter 20:25, 25 May 2006 (UTC)

Seems too much of a technicality to me. It should definitely work with wired connection. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Mythi (talk • contribs) 01:42, 27 May 2006 (UTC).

Semantics aside, I don't think it's such a sure thing. For WiiConnect24 to work, a network connection must remain open during sleep mode. Given that Wii has Wi-Fi built-in, it is almost certain that the radio remains functional at stand-by. On the other hand, for the wired connection to work with WiiConnect24, the USB interface would need to remain active during sleep mode, which is not a given. It is quite possible that the LAN adaptor may be considered a specialty item, such as the Broadband Adapter for the GameCube, which would mean it would have limited support. The fact that Nintendo includes "Wi-Fi" in the title of its online gaming service implies that wired connections may not be a high priority. This is a legitimate concern. Dancter 15:04, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

Logo

That is almost definitely NOT the logo for WiiConnect24 - it's simply the slide from E3. It has been changed. Mythi 01:40, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

Your point being? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 124.185.10.158 (talk • contribs) 12:11, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

Legal problems in UK?

I've read from a couple of sources that energy saving legislation is set to colide with the Wii's connect24 service. If anyone more dedicated than me wants to look this up, it seems a pretty significant thing to add. MultiJoe 09:44, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

Zelda:twilight princess having updating features

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According to this interview with George Harrison the Wii version of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess will have updating with WiiConnect24.

--Kad 01:49, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

This site says different: http://www.landofthelegend.net/Hyrule/?grab=news_20061105 - IeditWikipedia 06:26, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

landofthelegend.net is not a reputable site, and is just trying to debunk the interview for the sake of it. The reasons this article states for no WC24 updates is that Nintendo has stated that there will be no multi-player component to Twilight princess, which was also stated in the interview with gamepro. For now I say it becomes part of the article until the statement is withdrawn by Nintendo. --Brieeyeball 14:57, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

Confirmed Titles

Since the Legend of Zelda was confirmed to use WiiConnect24 for downloadable content should we make a different section for confirmed titles rather than possible ones?

The interview is in the following link. [2]

--Kad 02:04, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

I've added a section for confirmed titles and included Zelda. I'm not up for it right now, but I think that each title in the confirmed section should have a brief description of what features have been confirmed.--Brieeyeball 15:49, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

Downloading your own software to the console

I think you could connect it to proxy through your own computer to only download content you want to download, and maybe even create your own content. Do you think this is possible? --zzo38(<font color=#7799FF face=Wingdings>[[User_talk:Zzo38|*]]</font>)[[User:Zzo38/sand|?]] 15:59, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

added in the new ssbb in the confirmed title section

since on the ssbb atricle, it say so. Zabrak 21:33, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

But that site actually says it'll be on wi-fi, not Wiiconnect24. Isn't there a difference? IeditWikipedia 03:49, 13 November 2006 (UTC)