Free 3DS Wi-Fi from The Cloud.

[KingVamp]

The lure of the 3DS grows ever larger. Following the massive price-cut announced last week, Nintendo has now done a deal with public Wi-Fi specialist The Cloud to get gamers free access to the internet whilst they're out and about

And, with the BSkyB owned hotspot provider being Europe's biggest public Wi-Fi network, there's going to be plenty of opportunities for 3DS owners to get their SpotPass on.

SpotPass is the web-powered tool on 3DSs which allows the downloading of software and game data across the airwaves. The free access will also mean web browsing with the 3DS and free visits to the eShop to buy titles for the virtual consoles.

Steve Nicholson, MD of The Cloud, said: "Nintendo is a fantastic addition to our list of strategic partners and site owners who are making the most of Wi-Fi’s potential to give their customers a better entertainment experience.

"If gamers are going to play outside of their home, it’s essential they have a fast and reliable internet connection. This is what Wi-Fi offers compared to a technology such as 3G, which struggles to handle really rich, data-hungry video content."

With Virgin Media apparently planning on a free public Wi-Fi network too, expect to see The Cloud and other premium hotspot providers offering up more partnerships in the near future.

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[machomuu]

This sounds good...but I don't know too much about Cloud.

 

[Thesolcity]

Is this going to be Europe only?

 

[wolffangalchemist]

even if this isn't Europe only, i doubt they'll have any hot spots in lower Alabama.
still nice though to see Nintendo is really pullout all the stops to make buzz over the 3DS now, it's what they should have done from the start.

 

[KingVamp]

Is this going to be Europe only?

For now, it looks that way.

Anyway, the person who comment on that website, is completely wrong?

 

[FireGrey]

Is this going to be completely free and able to do Mario Kart online matches and everything?
if so, [reaction is to big to post]

 

[Luna]

Is this going to be Europe only?

For now, it looks that way.

Anyway, the person who comment on that website, is completely wrong?

And even then only UK, Germany (big plus BTW), Norway, Sweden and Danmark.

As I frequently visit Germany I noticed that all hotspot there are paid! Or atleast quite a lot.
Most hotspots use T-Mobile who doesnt offer it for free. You need to buy membership for atleast a month wich costs around €7,- I believe.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[prowler]

Is this going to be completely free and able to do Mario Kart online matches and everything?

Yes.

If anyone needs to find hotspots, http://www.thecloud.net/

 

[Deleted member 473940]

Unlike in the US, I dont come across many free WiFi hotspots here in London..
If I do come across, there is a hook to it. You gotta be O2 custommer, or whatever the heck.

 

[heartgold]

I was aware it was UK only, not rest of the Europe yet.

UK 3DS owners get access to 5,000 Wi-Fi hotspots

 

[Ace]

w00t! The closest one to me is one train station away, and it's at one of my favorite cafe's

NOW I'm buying a 3DS this fall

 

[shakirmoledina]

wifi will help in the distant future for the 3ds. good for ds but still some time till the good games come for the 3ds.