Post by Segaman on Feb 26, 2005 23:02:08 GMT -5
When the DS was first unveiled, much was made of how its wireless networking capabilities would allow for the downloading of games. However, Nintendo hasn't made much of it since, offering no sort of service for downloading of content of any kind.
That is, until now. According to a page on its official Japanese-language Web site, Nintendo today began a nation-wide test of its forthcoming game service. A rough translation of the site says DS owners will be able to wirelessly download demos and bonus content from special kiosks at selected stores across the island nation.While the site has basic information about how the system works, including helpful pictograms (pictured), the
According to the site, demos will remain on DS units "until power is turned off." The one exception is some additional music for Jam with the Band (called "Daigasso! Band Brothers" in Japan). "After turning off power, the [Jam with the Band] data remains," read the instructions on the site.
www.gamespot.com/news/2005/02/25/news_6119275.html
That is, until now. According to a page on its official Japanese-language Web site, Nintendo today began a nation-wide test of its forthcoming game service. A rough translation of the site says DS owners will be able to wirelessly download demos and bonus content from special kiosks at selected stores across the island nation.While the site has basic information about how the system works, including helpful pictograms (pictured), the
According to the site, demos will remain on DS units "until power is turned off." The one exception is some additional music for Jam with the Band (called "Daigasso! Band Brothers" in Japan). "After turning off power, the [Jam with the Band] data remains," read the instructions on the site.
www.gamespot.com/news/2005/02/25/news_6119275.html
