I need the cheapest Nintendo/DS Pokemon Pearl you can find

[Squeek]

Re: I need the cheapest Nintendo/DS Pokemon Pearl you can find

No... you're thinking in reverse.

A Wii CONNECTS to wireless. It does not generate its own signal.

[chunky_cheese]

Re: I need the cheapest Nintendo/DS Pokemon Pearl you can find

The Wii Server!
Synth should invest in some of those

[Shashmakito]

Re: I need the cheapest Nintendo/DS Pokemon Pearl you can find

Is this Pokemon kewl?

[NarutoFoxDemon]

Re: I need the cheapest Nintendo/DS Pokemon Pearl you can find

wait wait wait....so how can I get WiFi connection at home?

[jamuko]

Re: I need the cheapest Nintendo/DS Pokemon Pearl you can find

That "USB thingie" you mentioned is basically a wireless router. When you use a wireless router, it takes the Internet connection you have through your computer and broadcasts it through the air ("wi-fi"), so other things like your DS or Wii can pick up on it and get online too.

[NarutoFoxDemon]

Re: I need the cheapest Nintendo/DS Pokemon Pearl you can find

It goes into the computer right?I think I saw one at Best Buy for about $30, so I may go pick one up

[Squeek]

Re: I need the cheapest Nintendo/DS Pokemon Pearl you can find

You can probably find a wireless router (which is better) cheaper than that.

My wireless router was $2. Just wait for a sale on one.

[ndthatsme]

Re: I need the cheapest Nintendo/DS Pokemon Pearl you can find

That "USB thingie" you mentioned is basically a wireless router. When you use a wireless router, it takes the Internet connection you have through your computer and broadcasts it through the air ("wi-fi"), so other things like your DS or Wii can pick up on it and get online too.

Actually there is a "USB thingie" as well and its called a Nintendo LAN Adapter. Here's a link to one http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1164157285316

[ToshX]

Re: I need the cheapest Nintendo/DS Pokemon Pearl you can find

I can't stand the spike/lag of wireless stuff(I play tons of games where spike/lag really matter, even in milliseconds), so I may not get a DS/Pokemon Pearl in this case. Come to think of it, the main reason I wanted it was to play an official Pokemon game online.

[jamuko]

Re: I need the cheapest Nintendo/DS Pokemon Pearl you can find

Aw... lag really doesn't matter in this though, since there's no online realtime activity. Milliseconds of lag isn't worrisome when it's turn-based battle or trade.

[ToshX]

Re: I need the cheapest Nintendo/DS Pokemon Pearl you can find

Yeah, but I'm already buying a DS JUST for this thing.

I'd need to get a wireless connection, which means I'd have to pay MORE.

[DragonKazooie89]

Re: I need the cheapest Nintendo/DS Pokemon Pearl you can find

Try at EB Games or Gamestop for the DS. I got Pokemon Pearl for $30 ($33 with tax) at K-Mart.

[TheRapingDragon]

Re: I need the cheapest Nintendo/DS Pokemon Pearl you can find

Quick question: If I have a wireless router on my computer will the DS recognise that and let me have wireless usage, or do I need another wireless router for it specifically?

Also, I might actually be getting one of these. They are starting to interest me more than the Wii. Pink, of course. There is a deal to get a DS Lite + Essentials pack + 1 game + AC adaptor for £120.

[jamuko]

Re: I need the cheapest Nintendo/DS Pokemon Pearl you can find

The DS can connect to most any router unless you have the firewall really strict (I had this problem with my college wireless).

Also, a thing to keep in mind is that if your wireless router is secured, use WEP and not WPA. DS doesn't support WPA.

[TheRapingDragon]

Re: I need the cheapest Nintendo/DS Pokemon Pearl you can find

No problem. Cheers for that. I'm buying one on Monday.