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'''WiiConnect24''' was a service that offered online experiences to users of Nintendo's Wii console, which launched on November 19, 2006, and ended on June 28, 2013. Some of the services offered included the "Everybody Votes Channel," Mii avatar sending functionality, Wii messages between friends, and the Nintendo Channel, a video channel featuring trailers, advertisements, and most importantly, demos for upcoming and released DS games.
'''WiiConnect24''' was originally a service that offered online experiences to ''Nintendo Wii'' users. The service originally launched on November 19th, 2006 and ended on June 28th, 2013. <ref name="nintendo">[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3512/~/discontinuation-of-wiiconnect24-services "Discontinuation of WiiConnect24 Services"]. Nintendo Support. Retrieved 19 Sept '19.</ref> Some of the services offered included the ''Everybody Votes'' channel, ''Check Mii Out'', the ''Forecast'' channel, data exchanging with friends, the ''Nintendo'' channel, the ''Mario Kart Wii'' channel, and most importantly: various downloadable content and demos for the ''Nintendo DS''.


However, many of these demos have been lost due to the unique way the DS downloads and stores demos. It deletes them after a set amount of time or when the system is turned off. (the demo is stored in temporary memory) Therefore, some games cannot be completed on both Wii and DS because they require data from demos or other WiiConnect24 services. For example, ''Metroid Prime Trilogy'' (Wii) no longer has the ability to share Green Credits, which stops you from unlocking all bonuses, and ''Kingdom Hearts Re: Coded'' (DS) requires WiiConnect24 data to complete the Avatar Gallery and 100% complete the game.  
==Background==
[[File:Check mii out ign.png|300px|thumb|A screenshot showing off Mii's from the ''Check Mii Out'' channel. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo_vBl5mwmk "Check Mii Out"]. YouTube. Retrieved 19 Sept '19.</ref>]]


==Current Fan Efforts==
Nintendo announced the WiiConnect24 to the public in mid-2006. <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20061018160528/http://wii.ign.com/articles/707/707865p1.html "E3 2006: Wii Wi-Fi Just Like DS"]. IGN. Retrieved 19 Sept '19.</ref> The service enabled the ability to remain connected while the console was on standby mode alongside with being bundled up with numerous services. This included the aforementioned channels and the ''Wii Message Board''. The Wii Message Board allowed users to send messages to each other, Miis, emails, console and software updates, and various game content such as Nintendo DS demos or downloadable content for other specific games. <ref name="nintendo" />
While some demos have still not been recovered, many have been dumped online. Most of them are available [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B7vPmuZfN3snZGhxeGYxSVFkbnM?usp=sharing in this Google Drive folder]. No-Intro has known DS demos listed in their "Nintendo DS" dat file.


The current effort to recover WiiConnect24 services are spearheaded by the project RiiConnect24, which brings back Wii Mail services and the Forecast, News, and Everybody Votes Channel, along with DLC for ''Animal Crossing: City Folk''. As well, there are methods to cheat to receive the 100% completion of ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded'' and ''Metroid Prime Trilogy'', the latter can be completed by using friend credits with Wii Mail.  
However, many of these demos have been lost due to the DS' unique way of downloading and storing them. After a set amount of time or when the system is turned off, the DS deletes the demos. This is due to the Nintendo DS temporarily storing the demos onto its memory. Which means that some games cannot be completed on both the Wii and the Nintendo DS because they require data from demos or other WiiConnect24 services. For an example, the ''Metroid Prime Trilogy'' for the Wii will no longer have access to the ability of shared Green Credits (which stops you from unlocking all bonuses). Another example is on ''Kingdom Hearts Re: Coded'' for the DS, the game requires WiiConnect24 data to complete the Avatar Gallery and 100% complete the game.
However, to complete ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded'' you would need access to the Nintendo Channel, which has not been brought back yet.


==Sources==
On June 28th, 2013, the WiiConnect24 was discontinued alongside with its various services being unusable including the ability to download demos and other various in-game content. Life support for the ''Nintendo Wii Shop'' was extended until January 30th, 2019. <ref>[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27560/~/wii-shop-channel-discontinuation "Wii Shop Channel Discontinuation"]. Nintendo Support. Retrieved 19 Sept '19.</ref>
1. "Update- wiiconnect24 has ended," video by scatlink sean; Published Jul 1, 2014; accessed Dec. 20, 2016


2. "RiiConnect24," website by the RiiConnect24 development team. (https://riiconnect24.net)
===Current Archival & Revival Efforts===
[[File:Riiconnect 24 logo.png|300px|thumb|The ''RiiConnect24'' logo.]]
 
While some demos haven't been recovered yet, many of them have been dumped online and was originally compiled onto a Google Drive folder. The original Google Drive folder, entitled ''"DS Demos2"'', has since been removed for unspecified reasons. <ref>[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B7vPmuZfN3snZGhxeGYxSVFkbnM?usp=sharing "Removed Google Drive Folder"]. Google Drive. Retrieved 20 Dec '16.</ref> Fortunately, a website called ''davr.org'' has taken its place and made an extensive archive of the demos. <ref>[http://davr.org/ds2/demos/ "Official DS Downloadable WMB Demos"]. davr.org. Retrieved 19 Sept '19.</ref>
 
After WiiConnect24 was discontinued, the current effort to recover its services have been spearheaded by a project entitled ''RiiConnect24''. RiiConnect24 has begun making various services available once again. These services include the Wii Message Board, the Forecast, the News, and the Everybody Votes channel. Alongside with downloadable content for ''Animal Crossing: City Folk''.<ref>[https://rc24.xyz/ "RiiConnect24 Homepage"]. RiiConnect24. Retrieved 20 Dec '16.</ref> Sadly, some services (such as the ''Wii Shop'' channel) cannot be continued due to various problems regarding how the service works.
 
Some games like ''Mario Kart Wii'' have another service that allows online connection to live server. This service is known as ''Wiimmfi''. Wiimmfi hosts servers for both ''Mario Kart Wii'' and several other games.<ref>[https://wiimmfi.de/ "Wiimmfi Main Page"]. Wiimmfi. Retrieved 19 Sept '19.</ref>
 
==Gallery==
===Videos===
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  |description3 =The Nintendo E3 2006 presentation.
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  |description4 =A video demonstrating the ''RiiConnect24'''s functionality.
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  |description1 =A video demonstrating the ''Check Mii Out'' channel.
  |service2    =youtube
  |id2          =XPT0f-FJKgc
  |description2 =A video demonstrating the ''Wii Shop'' channel.
  |service3    =youtube
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  |description3 =A video demonstrating the ''Forecast'' channel.
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  |description4 =A video demonstrating the ''News'' channel.
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  |description1 =A video demonstrating the ''Everyone Votes'' channel.
  |service2    =youtube
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  |description2 =A video demonstrating the ''Mario Kart Wii'' channel.
  |service3    =youtube
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  |description3 =A video demonstrating the ''Nintendo'' channel.
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  |description4 =A video demonstrating the ''Wii Speak'' channel.
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==References==
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Revision as of 21:46, 13 July 2020

WiiConnect24.png

The official logo for the Wiiconnect24.

Status: Partially Found

WiiConnect24 was originally a service that offered online experiences to Nintendo Wii users. The service originally launched on November 19th, 2006 and ended on June 28th, 2013. [1] Some of the services offered included the Everybody Votes channel, Check Mii Out, the Forecast channel, data exchanging with friends, the Nintendo channel, the Mario Kart Wii channel, and most importantly: various downloadable content and demos for the Nintendo DS.

Background

A screenshot showing off Mii's from the Check Mii Out channel. [2]

Nintendo announced the WiiConnect24 to the public in mid-2006. [3] The service enabled the ability to remain connected while the console was on standby mode alongside with being bundled up with numerous services. This included the aforementioned channels and the Wii Message Board. The Wii Message Board allowed users to send messages to each other, Miis, emails, console and software updates, and various game content such as Nintendo DS demos or downloadable content for other specific games. [1]

However, many of these demos have been lost due to the DS' unique way of downloading and storing them. After a set amount of time or when the system is turned off, the DS deletes the demos. This is due to the Nintendo DS temporarily storing the demos onto its memory. Which means that some games cannot be completed on both the Wii and the Nintendo DS because they require data from demos or other WiiConnect24 services. For an example, the Metroid Prime Trilogy for the Wii will no longer have access to the ability of shared Green Credits (which stops you from unlocking all bonuses). Another example is on Kingdom Hearts Re: Coded for the DS, the game requires WiiConnect24 data to complete the Avatar Gallery and 100% complete the game.

On June 28th, 2013, the WiiConnect24 was discontinued alongside with its various services being unusable including the ability to download demos and other various in-game content. Life support for the Nintendo Wii Shop was extended until January 30th, 2019. [4]

Current Archival & Revival Efforts

The RiiConnect24 logo.

While some demos haven't been recovered yet, many of them have been dumped online and was originally compiled onto a Google Drive folder. The original Google Drive folder, entitled "DS Demos2", has since been removed for unspecified reasons. [5] Fortunately, a website called davr.org has taken its place and made an extensive archive of the demos. [6]

After WiiConnect24 was discontinued, the current effort to recover its services have been spearheaded by a project entitled RiiConnect24. RiiConnect24 has begun making various services available once again. These services include the Wii Message Board, the Forecast, the News, and the Everybody Votes channel. Alongside with downloadable content for Animal Crossing: City Folk.[7] Sadly, some services (such as the Wii Shop channel) cannot be continued due to various problems regarding how the service works.

Some games like Mario Kart Wii have another service that allows online connection to live server. This service is known as Wiimmfi. Wiimmfi hosts servers for both Mario Kart Wii and several other games.[8]

Gallery

Videos

"Update - wiiconnect24 has ended"

A video demonstrating the Wiiconnect24's functionality.

The Nintendo E3 2006 presentation.

A video demonstrating the RiiConnect24's functionality.

A video demonstrating the Check Mii Out channel.

A video demonstrating the Wii Shop channel.

A video demonstrating the Forecast channel.

A video demonstrating the News channel.

A video demonstrating the Everyone Votes channel.

A video demonstrating the Mario Kart Wii channel.

A video demonstrating the Nintendo channel.

A video demonstrating the Wii Speak channel.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Discontinuation of WiiConnect24 Services". Nintendo Support. Retrieved 19 Sept '19.
  2. ↑ "Check Mii Out". YouTube. Retrieved 19 Sept '19.
  3. ↑ "E3 2006: Wii Wi-Fi Just Like DS". IGN. Retrieved 19 Sept '19.
  4. ↑ "Wii Shop Channel Discontinuation". Nintendo Support. Retrieved 19 Sept '19.
  5. ↑ "Removed Google Drive Folder". Google Drive. Retrieved 20 Dec '16.
  6. ↑ "Official DS Downloadable WMB Demos". davr.org. Retrieved 19 Sept '19.
  7. ↑ "RiiConnect24 Homepage". RiiConnect24. Retrieved 20 Dec '16.
  8. ↑ "Wiimmfi Main Page". Wiimmfi. Retrieved 19 Sept '19.
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