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When did DS WIFI end?

Summary of Changes. The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (WFC) is a defunct online multiplayer gaming service run by Nintendo to provide free online play in compatible Nintendo DS and Wii games. The service included the company's Wii Shop Channel and DSi Shop game download services. It also ran features for the Wii and Nintendo DS systems.
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service, which provides certain online functionality for many Wii, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo DSi
Nintendo DSi
The Nintendo DSi is a dual-screen handheld game console released by Nintendo. The console launched in Japan on November 1, 2008, and worldwide beginning in April 2009. It is the third iteration of the Nintendo DS, and its primary market rival is Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP).
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software titles, was discontinued on May 20, 2014.
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Are the DS online servers still up?

We are not performing maintenance on our servers at this time.
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Does Nintendo DS support WIFI?

Yes. Games with the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection logo can be played online when you are near a wireless access point, such as the one provided by a wireless router in the privacy of your own home or at public hotspots. You can also buy the DS Lite Browser to surf the web on your Nintendo DS Lite.
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How do I connect my old DS to WIFI?

To connect a Nintendo DS to your wireless home network:
  1. Insert a wireless compatible game into your Nintendo DS and turn the unit on.
  2. Navigate to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings screen. ...
  3. Select Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings.
  4. Select an available connection. ...
  5. Select Search for an Access Point.
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Why can't my DS find my WiFi?

Possible solutions. Power cycle your modem and router. Power cycling your wireless router or access point may resolve an issue relating to your network being unresponsive. Ensure the access point being used is compatible with your system.
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Does the DS Web Browser Still Work Today? (The Ultimate Guide)

Can the DSI still connect to the Internet?

Yes. Games with the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection logo can be played online when you are near a wireless access point, such as the one provided by a wireless router in the privacy of your own home or at public hotspots.
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Does the original DS have Internet?

The Nintendo DS also features the ability for multiple DS consoles to directly interact with each other over Wi-Fi within a short range without the need to connect to an existing wireless network. Alternatively, they could interact online using the now-defunct Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service.
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Does the 3DS still have Wi-Fi?

Touch the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu (the icon looks like a spanner or wrench). The Nintendo 3DS System will search for any wireless networks within range. Once it has finished searching, it will display the names of all the wireless networks it finds. Look for your wireless network.
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Why was DS a failure?

The arrival of iPhone effectively caused the DS market to implode. When the time came to launch the DS's successor, 3DS, Nintendo found itself facing a difficult uphill battle to push back against the mobile platforms and games that had patterned themselves after the DS.
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What is the oldest DS console?

The first Nintendo DS was launched in 2005. Since then, several newer versions of the system have been launched: the Nintendo DS Lite, the Nintendo DSi and the Nintendo DSi XL. Each system had different characteristics, but they all played Nintendo DS games.
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Why don't they sell DS anymore?

Nintendo has shifted its focus to the Switch consoles era. Even if the DS family was a giant hit, it had to happen ultimately. The company has officially stopped the manufacturing of the Nintendo DS years ago. Further, the DS console was replaced by the 3DS and 2DS consoles that are lower in price.
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How long will 3DS online last?

Sadly, the Virtual Consoles — which housed more than 530 classic games, available to purchase and download — will be no more after March 2023.
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Will DS servers come back?

Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Servers Won't Be Coming Back Online.
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Can you still play old DS games?

Yes, you will be able to play most Nintendo DS games on your Nintendo 3DS. Exceptions are games that use the GBA Slot. Note that some Nintendo DSi games bought outside the PAL region may not be playable on a Nintendo 3DS from the PAL region.
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When did Nintendo WIFI shut down?

It was used by Nintendo DS and Wii games. It was succeeded by Nintendo Network. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection began on November 14, 2005 for DS and Wii games; however, the official service was shut down on May 20, 2014 due to the shutdown of GameSpy servers.
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Is 3ds online shutting down?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts are shutting down today, March 27th, 2023 at 8PM ET. While you'll no longer be able to purchase games or DLC from either eShop, you'll still be able to redownload the games you've already bought and play online for the time being.
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What was the last DS game?

The last game for the Nintendo DS, Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay, was released on October 28, 2014.
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How to connect DSi to wifi 2023?

How to connect your Nintendo DS™ or Nintendo DSi™ to the wireless network
  1. Launch a Nintendo® Wi-Fi compatible game. On the game's main menu, tap or select Nintendo WFC Settings. ...
  2. Tap any of the empty connections. ...
  3. Tap Search for an Access Point.
  4. Tap on your router's wireless network name (SSID).
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Is there a Nintendo 4DS?

System Features. The Nintendo 4DS has the design of a regular Nintendo 3DS but with a wider screen that measures 3 1/2 in., close to the length of the Nintendo 3DS's screen.
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Can I bring my DSi on a plane?

Use of the Nintendo DSi may be allowed in planes when wireless data transfer is not used or is switched off. An active wireless communication is shown by rapid flashing of the usage light on the Nintendo DSi.
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How long will a DSi last?

Nintendo DSi XL: 5 hours, 45 minutes. Nintendo DS: 6 hours, 1 minute.
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Can you play DS games without WiFi?

No. You do not need a WiFi connection to play games. Yes it plays DS and 3DS game cartridges.
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Will Pokebank be free?

Will Pokemon Bank still cost money? No, players will not have to pay for a Pokemon Bank subscription after the eShop shuts down on March 27. Currently, it costs $4.99 annually to use Pokemon Bank to store and transfer Pokemon. This is in addition to the $15.99 annual fee for Pokemon HOME's premium plan.
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