It's the picture that has everyone frothing -- but Nintendo's not giving up the details just yet, despite rampant speculation about precisely how the two Nintendo platforms will hook up. Will it be a whirlwind romance or a true partnership?Here's what we know -- the Wii will serve as a "download station" for the DS. And we have the image from Nintendo's site. The translated text mentions Pokemon, and though our Google translation is weak at best, it seems that you can pull Pokemon off the DS and onto the Wii. What for? We're not sure yet. And what will a "download station" provide, anyway? Will the DS be able to handle Virtual Console titles?
Connectivity is nothing new when it comes to Nintendo. Eventually, we'll be able to connect enough Nintendo platforms to build a giant stompy robot, so it's not at all surprising that the Wii and the DS will have a special relationship. As for theories, we are firmly behind the PinkSquiggle Technology mentioned at the Ars Technica forums. And we'd still like a pony.
[Thanks, Marc!]
1. I don't think it's much of a mystery. Look at the Gamecube titles that used GBA connectivity, and cut the cord. GBA to Gamecube connectivity added new features to Zelda and Animal Crossing, allowed downloadable NES titles in many games, and served as a controller for Pokemon and Pac-Man Vs.
Posted at 2:58PM on Sep 15th 2006 by Shogan