Wi-Fi Question

[SamsGFX]

This is to do with Pokemon Diamond/Pearl so I think this is the right forum ^^

I'm not sure if this question is actually about Wi-Fi, but I'll explain it then people can correct me if need be.
I've read all over the Forum, that with Pokemon Diamond/Pearl, you'll be able to trade across the world. How is this possible? The range of Wi-Fi isn't that large is it? I've also heard that you link with Friend Codes, but surely you still need to connect with the other player using Wi-Fi, which brings me back to my first question.
This has bugged me for a while, so could someone please explain it to me ^^

 

[Spriteman]

You use the internet. You can access foreign web pages, can't you?

 

[SamsGFX]

I dunno, I don't have a DS yet, but I'm getting one

 

[duelistXmist]

Nintendo WiFi is a free connection that lets you play other users that are online anywere in the world...Friend codes,you exchange them with somone and you can play them and see when there online.

 

[Shinin]

With a wireless router, you can use the DS's WiFi to connect across the internet to play certain games with people around the world.

 

[SamsGFX]

Do you need a wireless router for it to work, can you just plug it into your PC and connect via the PC?

 

[Shinin]

Nintendo sells a USB thing that does what a router does, but you could also buy a router.

 

[Korobooshi Kojiro]

It may not be worldwide, since it involves communication. Probably like Animal Crossing didn't let japanese players visit english players towns.

 

[duelistXmist]

I would perfer a router so you can go wireless on labtop or somthing else.But the usb is only for th DS.

P.S: check your pm inbox SamsGFX

 

[SamsGFX]

But I don't have a Laptop or anything, so I'll probally get the USB cable

 

[randomtrainer91]

yea im kind of confused on this whole thing to...from what i know and correct me if im wrong...you can trade your pokemon from emerald and ruby etc... with out wifi...it just transfering...but if you wanna play against people and trade to them then you have to buy the wi fi or get a wireless router or the USB thing...??

 

[duelistXmist]

But I don't have a Laptop or anything, so I'll probally get the USB cable

Or a psp somthing in that catgory.But its up to you.'

yea im kind of confused on this whole thing to...from what i know and correct me if im wrong...you can trade your pokemon from emerald and ruby etc... with out wifi...it just transfering...but if you wanna play against people and trade to them then you have to buy the wi fi or get a wireless router or the USB thing...??

noo if two people have a ds and d/p you can trade if your within a 30 feet.Unlesss your talking about trading with other people online,then ya you need to buy them

 

[Shinin]

But I don't have a Laptop or anything, so I'll probally get the USB cable

Since when do you need a laptop for a router?

 

[OtOvO]

thats true u dont need a laptop for a router....but wat im wondering is....how much is that usb wire for the DS? does anyone here know?

 

[Shinin]

thats true u dont need a laptop for a router....but wat im wondering is....how much is that usb wire for the DS? does anyone here know?

It's not a wire, it's a dongle. Also, if I remember correctly, it costs around $25.

 

[duelistXmist]

It's not a wire, it's a dongle. Also, if I remember correctly, it costs around $25.

ya i think your right,
On ninetendo.com

 

[OtOvO]

wat in the name of all thing righteous is a dongle? and 25 bucks is much cheaper than getting a router just for playing pokemon...imo

 

[OtOvO]

sorry for the double post but i found that usb connector....
its 34.95 so basically 35....sigh im gonna be broke when pearl comes out...

 

[SamsGFX]

Lmao, yeah, what is a dongle ^^