| Mario Kart DS - Wi-Fi
The guide to getting you online.
If you still have trouble connecting to Wi-Fi after using this guide, please visit Nintendo Wi-Fi.
Introduction:
Troubleshooting/ Help:
Common Questions:
What the hell is Wi-Fi?
So you wanna know what it is, eh? Well Wi-Fi is an online service that allows Nintendo DS owners (on a certain amount of games) to play against other people across the globe. By using hotspots (an area where players can play online), or your wireless broadband Internet connection or someone elses and logging into Nintendo Wi-Fi you can play against people across the globe. Amazing. Time to thrash people. Heh heh heh...
Mario Kart DS Wi-Fi?
You wanna know how good it is? Well. There are some drawbacks. For one, only four players can play. Also all courses aren't included, because it'll probably lag (load slowly). These are the courses that aren't included:
- Waluigi Pinball
- Shroom Bridge
- Tick- Tock Clock
- Air-Ship Fortress
- Peach Gardens
- Bowser's Castle
- SNES Donut Plains 1
- GBA Bowser Castle 2
- SNES Koopa Beach 2
- GBA Luigi's Circuit
- GCN Mushroom Bridge
- N64 Banshee Boardwalk
However, some people have hacked and allowed these to be acceptable to play. Don't do it, as the game will lag REALLY slowly. Another disadvantage is that you can only race. No Battle Mode. Also you can't talk to the player your playing against or anything, so they're just a random person. Despite these downsides Wi-Fi is still a good experience. You can play against Friends by getting their Friend Code, or you'll automatically be able to play them if you played them in reality.
Once you get into Wi-Fi, you'll be asked to choose one of four settings:
- Friends - Play against your friends in the friends list
- Rivals - Play against players of a similar level to you (this is decided by your star rating in the game, and how many races you have won in Wi-Fi)
- Continental - Play against players within your area
- Worldwide - Play against players worldwide
When you choose one, you'll have to wait a few seconds, or minutes depending how lucky you are! You may not get three other opponents, however you will get one at least. Their stats will appear after a while, showing how many games they have won and lost along with their decal.
How do I get started?
Firstly you need a Nintendo DS and Mario Kart DS of course. If you have a compatible wireless Internet connection at home, its all good. You'll be able to just connect to it straight away! However if you don't have a wireless Internet Connection, you'll have to settle for a Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector, which are not easy to find.
I need to get a Nintendo Wi-Fi Connector. What do I do?
Firstly you must see if your PC is compatible. Is it Windows XP? Then you'll be able to use one. You can find a Wi-Fi Connector online or in your local store if you were luck enough like me. If you can't find one in the store order one online. Websites such as Lik-Sang will have some available.
How do I use the Connector?
You should receive a CD with your Connector. Install the CD, and follow the instructions. Soon you'll be aksed to plug the Connector into a USB port. Then on Mario Kart DS Main Menu screen go on Nintendo WFC Settings and test your connection. Go on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings then Connect to your Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector. Afterwards on your PC you'll see a Wi-Fi icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen in the taskbar. Click it and then click on Grant Permission for whatever your nickname on Mario Kart DS is.
Sorted. Now. If it connects, then you're ok to play. You should know if the Connector actually works as the green light on it will be blinking. If it doesn't read on...
My USB Connector doesn't connect?
Don't worry. I had the same problem. Basically the only problem I had was that I was blocking the Wi-Fi Connector from accessing the Internet without even knowing. So if you have a firewall, you'll have to go on Program Control and allow access for the Nintendo WFC Registration Tool. If you have a different problem, then you'll receive an error code. Sometimes these error codes mean nothing. If you have an error code you'll have to go to the Nintendo Wi-Fi website and enter your code in, and see what's wrong.
My USB Connector connects but my Nintendo DS can't find the Access Point.
In this situation, it is best to uninstall your current WiFi Registration Tool and download the latest version from here.
I can't get online using my wireless router!
Unfortunately, it may be because your router isn't Wi-Fi compatible with the Nintendo DS. There is a list located at Nintendo Wi-Fi. All of those work on Nintendo Wi-Fi.
How Do I Transfer my WiFi ID onto another DS?
Go onto Wi-Fi Connection Settings > Options > then Transfer Nintendo WFC Configuration. Visit here for more help.
Friend Codes
Friend Codes are codes that you can register into your Mario Kart DS cart, so that when you go online, you'll see if your friend is online. To see your own friend code, you must look at confirm friend code, which is an option in the Nintendo WFC > Friend Codes. Friend Codes are 12 digits long. You'll see if any of your friends are online if a friend icon appears in the bottom-right of the top screen.
There are cheaters on Wi-Fi!!!
Well. I wouldn't like to think so. Sometimes the connection is poor (more than often) especially if you play Worldwide. On tracks such as Rainbow Road you may see someone fall off the track, and then reappear right in front of you. Sometimes you may see people zig zagging across the track going at great speeds. That is because they are snaking. On other occasions, you sometimes may think that you have hit an opponent with a green shell, or something. More than often, this is basically because the connection is poor. What you see on your screen is not exactly the same thing your opponent sees!
Why-Fi?
By using Wi-Fi you can play against players across the globe and your mates instead of playing against the computer players all the time. Also by playing against humans, you may pick up one or two tricks or shortcuts from watching better players. Wi-Fi is basically a fun experience!
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