Nintendo DS Wi-Fi USB Controller
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Product Summary
Brand: Nintendo WiFi AdapterAudio: English (Original Language)
Platform: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
Model: 045496890155
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Customer Review: Nintendo Wi-Fi USB adaptor...why did Nintendo stop making these?
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all, I have to say that like most people who are probably looking into this, my encryption on my wireless was deemed "too complex" for the Nintendo DSlite I was using. There are multiple ways to get around this. To start, I would downgrade my encryption on the wireless every time I wanted to use the online feature, but that was really cumbersome and really stripped my desire to play any kind of game online. It would also have the nasty side effect of screwing up the wireless settings on all the other computers in the house, which became really pointless. I read about installing an extra router dedicated solely to WEP encryption for the DS, but I plan on moving and doing more schooling soon, and that option just didn't make much sense since I would have to set that whole system up every time I went somewhere. I knew there had to be a better way.
I read about this little adaptor and thought, "why the hell is it so damn expensive!" I started looking at other similar adaptors from other brands, but the problems people were having wasn't worth the trade off in price. I have a laptop running Windows 7 Ultimate, and the nice thing about this version is that it can run programs in Windows XP compatible mode (I can't vouch for the other versions, but definitely give yours a check since that is a stellar feature). The Nintendo website clearly fixed the adaptor compatibility programs for XP and Vista but stopped working on it since they discontinued this product. I decided to take a gamble on it anyways considering my "backwards compatibility", knowing that if it didn't work, all I would have to do is return it.
I got the Adaptor and the CD, but checked the website to get the most up-to-date version of the program to install. I clicked on the program and it said it was not compatible installing with my computer since I was using Windows 7 (NOOOOO!). I clicked again just to be sure and this time it asked if I wanted to install using "recommended settings" (Whatever you say computer). I installed it this way, followed the on screen procedures for when to plug in the adaptor and unplug and restarted the computer. Works like a charm!
I've noticed one thing though: I have to have it plugged in prior to turning on the computer or it doesn't work nearly as well. Other than that, I can't believe that Nintendo stopped making these things because they are a blessing for anyone on the go who want to be able to connect the DS online as long as they have a laptop and an internet connection with the adaptor (whoever discontinued this product really wasn't thinking).
Definitely check your compatibility, but it's safe to say that for XP, Vista, and 7 Ultimate, this product does exactly as advertised and in great quality. It's expensive, but it made getting online SOOO much more convenient I can't complain. There are cheaper ways of getting around the encrytion problem, but for my unique position in life right now, this adaptor was just what I needed.
Description of Nintendo DS Wi-Fi USB Controller
The Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector is a Nintendo-dedicated wireless access point that plugs into the USB port on a PC (Windows XP or Windows Vista* only) to provide wireless access for DS and Wii game systems. It was discontinued by Nintendo in 2007 and is difficult to find.Cables & Adapters Games
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