Personally, we can't remember the last time we were in a
McDonald's, so this news comes as, uh, well ...
news to us. You see, the partnership between McDonald's and Wayport actually expired back in November of last year. Canadians are also up the same creek without a paddle, as the deal with Fatport also expired. This is not to say you can't still get online at McDonald's, it'll just take a bit more for you to get online with your DS.
Apparently, using
the DS Opera Browser or
a wi-fi dongle with a laptop will still allow you to get your DS online. But, as one might imagine, these alternatives aren't the best. Unless you go with the second choice, you won't even be able to enjoy a game online. Oh well, if it forces you to get wireless internet in your home, it can't be all that bad of a thing, right?
Reader Comments (Page 2 of 2)
5-29-2008 @ 5:50PM
SephFinale said...
Because at one point and time, and even presently, people had dial-up. Not saying I have it now, but wireless routers are actually about $40, not $30. And even then, some don't have disposable income.
5-29-2008 @ 6:21PM
Jeff from Knowzy said...
It matters because one of the benefits of a _portable_ game system is the ability to use it away from home.
5-29-2008 @ 9:14PM
SephFinale said...
@Jeff: Agreed
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5-29-2008 @ 9:32PM
Dred242+forums said...
I connected to McDonald's free wi-fi for the Nintendo DS only once. I played a few rounds of Metroid Prime Hunters DS...and got my ass kicked while sucking on a milk shake and stuffing fries in my mouth. The service worked well, I never lost my connection. I kept telling myself that I would go back to use the service, but I just don't like hanging out at McDonald's. Now if Nintendo could work out a sweet little deal with Starbucks???
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