Nintendo Network: Difference between revisions
(officially Nintendo does not use "the Nintendo Network"; for example, in Smash 3DS/Wii U, when selecting Nintendo Network on the main menu, it says "Connect to Nintendo Network?") |
Pikmin3WiiU (talk | contribs) mNo edit summary |
||
(19 intermediate revisions by 13 users not shown) | |||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{NintendoService | {{NintendoService | ||
|name = Nintendo Network | |name=Nintendo Network | ||
|logo = [[File:Nintendo Network logo.png|frameless|center|200px]] | |logo=[[File:Nintendo Network logo.png|frameless|center|200px]] | ||
|caption = The Nintendo Network Logo. | |caption=The Nintendo Network Logo. | ||
|provider = Nintendo | |provider=Nintendo | ||
|launched=January 2012 <ref>[http://kotaku.com/5879796/nintendo-network-announced-digital-distribution-of-games-envisioned Nintendo Network Announced; Digital Distribution of Games Envisioned ~ Kotaku]</ref> | |launched=January 2012<ref>[http://kotaku.com/5879796/nintendo-network-announced-digital-distribution-of-games-envisioned Nintendo Network Announced; Digital Distribution of Games Envisioned ~ Kotaku]</ref> | ||
| | |shutdown=April 2024<ref>[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/63227/~/announcement-of-discontinuation-of-online-services-for-nintendo-3ds-and-wii-u; Announcement of Discontinuation of Online Services for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software | Nintendo Support]</ref> | ||
|serviceprovided = Online Wireless Communications | |serviceprovided=Online Wireless Communications | ||
|accessableby = Internet | |accessableby=Internet | ||
|externallink = [http:// | |externallink=[http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/landing/p/431/c/495 Digital Accounts {{!}} Wii U {{!}} Nintendo Support] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Nintendo Network''' is a service run by [[Nintendo]] that allows users to be matched up with other players and play games with each other. It is used by games for both the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Wii U]]. It is the successor to the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] service. | '''Nintendo Network''' (Japanese: '''ニンテンドーネットワーク''' ''Nintendo Network'') is a service run by [[Nintendo]] that allows users to be matched up with other players and play games with each other. It is used by games for both the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Wii U]]. It is the successor to the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] service and was succeeded by [[Nintendo Switch Online]]. The service was closed in April 2024, though [[Pokémon Bank]] will remain functional for the foreseeable future. | ||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
===Friend Codes=== | ===Friend Codes=== | ||
{{main|Friend Code}} | {{main|Friend Code}} | ||
The Nintendo 3DS family | The Nintendo 3DS family required every user to have an online ID attached to a Friend Code. It is generated during set up of the 3DS and remains unless the 3DS is formatted. It is used to identify other players on online play along. This feature was also used for the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. | ||
== | ==In the games== | ||
[[Pokémon X and Y]] were the first Pokémon games to utilize the Nintendo Network. | |||
The Nintendo | ===Features=== | ||
====Features in the [[core series]] games==== | |||
* The [[Player Search System]] uses Nintendo Network to communicate with other players. | |||
* Some [[Mystery Gift]]s are able to be received via Nintendo Network. | |||
====Features in the [[spin-off Pokémon games]]==== | |||
* Multiple spin-off games use Nintendo Network to access the {{DL|Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo eShop}} or for other multiplayer features via the Internet. | |||
====Other features==== | |||
* The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U allow players to use the {{DL|Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo eShop}}. | |||
==Games compatible with the Nintendo Network== | ==Games compatible with the Nintendo Network== | ||
The following Pokémon games are compatible with the Nintendo Network service. | The following Pokémon games are compatible with the Nintendo Network service. | ||
===[[Nintendo 3DS]] titles=== | ===[[Nintendo 3DS]] titles=== | ||
*[[Pokémon X and Y]] | *[[Pokémon X and Y]] | ||
*[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] | *[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] | ||
*[[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] | |||
*[[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] | |||
*[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]] | *[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]] | ||
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]] | *[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]] | ||
*[[Pokémon Bank]] | *[[Pokémon Bank]] | ||
*[[Pokémon Art Academy]] | *[[Pokémon Art Academy]] | ||
*[[Pokémon Shuffle]] | |||
*[[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]] | |||
===[[Wii U]] titles=== | ===[[Wii U]] titles=== | ||
Line 48: | Line 51: | ||
==Promotions== | ==Promotions== | ||
Players in the United Kingdom who created a Nintendo Network ID between December 10, 2013 and January 31, 2014 on their Nintendo 3DS received {{smw|Super Mario Bros. Deluxe}} as a free download.<ref>[http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/18/5224724/nintendo-uk-offers-super-mario-bros-deluxe-on-3ds-if-you-register Nintendo UK offers Super Mario Bros. Deluxe on 3DS if you register your Nintendo ID | Polygon]</ref> | Players in the United Kingdom who created a Nintendo Network ID between December 10, 2013 and January 31, 2014 on their Nintendo 3DS received ''{{smw|Super Mario Bros. Deluxe}}'' as a free download.<ref>[http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/18/5224724/nintendo-uk-offers-super-mario-bros-deluxe-on-3ds-if-you-register Nintendo UK offers Super Mario Bros. Deluxe on 3DS if you register your Nintendo ID | Polygon]</ref> | ||
Players who had a registered Nintendo Network ID got a 30 day free trial for [[Pokémon Bank]] from December 27, 2013 to January 31, 2014. | |||
==In other languages== | |||
{{langtable|color={{orange color light}}|bordercolor={{orange color dark}} | |||
|zh_yue=Nintendo Network | |||
|zh_cmn=Nintendo Network | |||
|fr=Nintendo Network | |||
|de=Nintendo Network | |||
|it=Nintendo Network | |||
|ko=닌텐도 네트워크 ''Nintendo Network'' | |||
|es=Nintendo Network | |||
}} | |||
== References == | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
{{Communication}} | |||
{{ | {{Project Mass Media notice}} | ||
[[Category:Service]] | |||
[[Category:Game mechanics]] | [[Category:Game mechanics]] | ||
[[Category:Nintendo]] | [[Category:Nintendo]] | ||
[[de:Nintendo Network]] | [[de:Nintendo Network]] | ||
[[es:Nintendo Network]] | |||
[[fr:Nintendo Network]] | [[fr:Nintendo Network]] | ||
[[zh: | [[it:Nintendo Network]] | ||
[[ja:ニンテンドーネットワーク]] | |||
[[zh:任天堂网络]] |
Latest revision as of 11:57, 9 April 2024
Nintendo Network | |||
---|---|---|---|
| |||
Provider | Nintendo | ||
Launched | January 2012[1] | ||
Shutdown | April 2024[2] | ||
Service provided | Online Wireless Communications | ||
Accessible by | Internet | ||
Website | Digital Accounts | Wii U | Nintendo Support |
Nintendo Network (Japanese: ニンテンドーネットワーク Nintendo Network) is a service run by Nintendo that allows users to be matched up with other players and play games with each other. It is used by games for both the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. It is the successor to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service and was succeeded by Nintendo Switch Online. The service was closed in April 2024, though Pokémon Bank will remain functional for the foreseeable future.
Features
Friend Codes
- Main article: Friend Code
The Nintendo 3DS family required every user to have an online ID attached to a Friend Code. It is generated during set up of the 3DS and remains unless the 3DS is formatted. It is used to identify other players on online play along. This feature was also used for the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
In the games
Pokémon X and Y were the first Pokémon games to utilize the Nintendo Network.
Features
Features in the core series games
- The Player Search System uses Nintendo Network to communicate with other players.
- Some Mystery Gifts are able to be received via Nintendo Network.
Features in the spin-off Pokémon games
- Multiple spin-off games use Nintendo Network to access the Nintendo eShop or for other multiplayer features via the Internet.
Other features
- The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U allow players to use the Nintendo eShop.
Games compatible with the Nintendo Network
The following Pokémon games are compatible with the Nintendo Network service.
Nintendo 3DS titles
- Pokémon X and Y
- Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
- Pokémon Sun and Moon
- Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
- Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
- Pokémon Bank
- Pokémon Art Academy
- Pokémon Shuffle
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
Wii U titles
Promotions
Players in the United Kingdom who created a Nintendo Network ID between December 10, 2013 and January 31, 2014 on their Nintendo 3DS received Super Mario Bros. Deluxe as a free download.[3]
Players who had a registered Nintendo Network ID got a 30 day free trial for Pokémon Bank from December 27, 2013 to January 31, 2014.
In other languages
|
References
This article is part of Project Mass Media, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on official Pokémon publishing, broadcasting, communications, and other media. |