Do you need wifi to operate the ds
72096
Yes..if you want to play multlayer online game or download digital contents from eshop.
72097
When I first got mine I did not have Wifi, I just couldn't access online parts of the game. The System works fine without Wifi.
72098
You can play the 2DS without wifi. For online multiplayer or for buying games through the online shop, you will need internet access.
779626
If your using your wifi at home to be able to use the device, NOT USING IT AS A HOTSPOT, then no data plan should be needed. If your going to turn the mobile hot spot on the device on then yes you do need a data plan
341150
it does provides WiFi you should be able to use it np as some may say already you can connect all types of wireless devices Wii Smart TV smart phones and so on ....
779039
ok so my wireless internet has WPA which NDS does not support and I don't have any access to the main router(not mine)..can i just plug in DS wifi connector to creat a access point? would it work or would it be still WPA protected. please help
1529539
There is a "share" function between all DS' but it requires the DS without the game to download it from the other and for the desired game to allow "Download play". You should also probably note that the shared version of the game isn't actually the full game and only allows limited content for the downloader; although the game is downloaded it is also required that the two DS' stay within a close enough range to hold the wireless signal. If it's a single player game you'll most likely have to buy 2 but if it's a game like Mario kart or multiplayer centered you could probably do fine just buying one and require the kids to be civil about who gets the full content or share.
2036050
You don't "need" the Wi-Fi features any more than you "need" to battle/trade with someone living in Japan. The core "Gotta catch 'em all" experience will remain intact, but the extras (competitive battling) will be missing.
116857
If your question is, do you need one? The answer is no, but you can use one to update firmware, and connect to all of the features that are available when you connect it to the internet (featured on the page). I've used these features rather infrequently, and therefore only plug it in occasionally. There isn't a "wifi" feature built in if that was your question also. Hope this helped!
1167714
Wifi is for the gps to get weather, gas prices & other features. Navigation works without wifi. You can use home networks or public ones such as at McDonalds. If there's a map update, then you use the provided USB cord & computer. Bottom line: if you never connect it to wifi, it would still work, but you'd miss out on the features that make it different from other models.
794085
There is no built in wifi with this console. Only the new slims have built in wifi. These units you will either need direct line with ethernet cord or need a wireless adapter for it to work.
2214407
Yes the only way. I assume because this product does not come with built in wi-fi.
1538223
Yes, you can connect to the WiFi radio of the controller and manage it directly...but you need a WiFi capable computer, tablet or smart phone. You can also connect it to a WiFi router without Internet access and control it through your home WiFi network. You won't be able to access it except when near the controller or near your home WiFi network in this case. If your WiFi router is connected to the Internet, our controller will automatically find our server and after you register you can access it from anywhere there is Internet.
1890401
No. If you want access when wifi isn't available you will need to buy one and get a carrier (ATT, Verizon). It gives you that option before you buy.
1224191
The only thing you will need internet for is to sync the Leappad so it unlocks new bows or colors. It isn't a must but somethings are blocked until you do that.
1371773
No, you need a service provider for it to have and use wifi. I hsve tried on various other phones with same results.
422070
No, you need the SIM (with an internet plan) only if you don't have WIFI access.
838551
The game is compatible through Download play on all versions of the DS Console. The 3DS has a DS Download Play (to play DS games trough local W-Fi) and 3DS Download Play (to play 3DS game through local Wi-Fi) so you don't need two copies.
2236249
It works off of WiFi. You should be able to get a wireless router for your dsl modem.