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New Wii Channel to Allow Downloads of NDS Demos

Subtle Demise | October 10, 2007 | News | Wii DS 
There's a new channel coming to Japanese Wiis next month called Minna no Nintendo Channel, which translates to "Everybody's Nintendo Channel." One of the features of the channel will allow you to download demos and videos of upcoming games for your Nintendo DS using the DS-to-Wii connectivity, rather than having to travel to a game store with a DS download station.
At Nintendo's press briefing in Japan today, the company finally announced a new Wii channel that will allow gamers to download demos for their DS. Called Minna no Nintendo Channel (Everybody's Nintendo Channel), the service will act much like the download kiosks often seen in retail locations like Target and Best Buy -- only now you'll be able to download demos from the comfort of your living room.

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    FFXFREAK | October 10, 2007
    I want it next month down here in the states; I want it now =[.. What the hell xD. This is an awesome idea though melikes. It's been talked about for so long so it was clear that it was going to happen.


    ~FFXFREAK
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    TheBradman1andOnly | October 10, 2007
    I've been waiting for this for a while now. Glad to see it announced.
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    Gogetenks | October 10, 2007
    This is great. They haven't talked about it in a long time, I was wondering when they were going to talk about this again. I hope this has all of the DS demos, rather than just the ones from the most recent kiosk.

    The entire channel looks great, really. Rating games, user reviews, videos, demos and other options that I can't read. It's nice to see a Wii Channel with so much functionality, I plan on using this one frequently.
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    BluePhoenix1990 | October 10, 2007
    Sounds good but how long till its in europe ? im guessing about a month after the USA does
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    Tainted | October 10, 2007
    Thank. The. Lord. I have been anxiously waiting for some news about this, and so I'm really excited. Hopefully other companies utilize it, and it's not just all of the Nintendo games.
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    Gogetenks | October 11, 2007
    Well, Download Stations have many third parties games (and among future ones will be Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword and Contra 4!), and this is essentially just a download station through the Wii. I'm assuming third parties will be able to put their games there just like at Download Stations at EB Games and other retailers. I don't see why Nintendo would even want to stop them.
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    Kazooieman | October 11, 2007
    Nintendo you've brought another bit of happiness to the world and all i can say (post i mean ) is
    Another great reason for me to get a Wii!

    Hopefully it comes out in Australia soon for the Demos of Brawl and Galaxy!
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    Lylodile | October 11, 2007
    My god! I can't wait for this!
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    black doom | October 11, 2007
    Wow, Nintendo, slow down, do you want me to have a heart attack. All this great news, I... I... I don't know... I don't know... how take in all of this at once.

    Sonic in Brawl... and this... plus those Wii updates... and so many small things... its to much too much... *thud* (*dies happy*)
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    Xegaldis | October 12, 2007
    Nintendo are releasing too many good things at one time! This is great news though, I really like this idea. I'm looking forward to when it finally hits the UK.. which will be a while..
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    MJ12 L0rD | October 12, 2007
    THANK YOU NINTENDO!

    Finally, I don't have to go to friggin DS Download stations in Wal-Mart just to try new games before I buy them.
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    Catboy14 | October 13, 2007
    Now Nintendo just needs to make a channel that lets people download Wii demos and videos, and release it somewhere other than Japan.
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    KingX2 | October 13, 2007
    Sounds really cool-can't wait for it!
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    gHEkO | October 14, 2007
    Sounds Pretty Cool. I can't wait for it.

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