Nintendo Network is Nintendo's online service which provides online functionality for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U systems and their compatible games.
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24 Facts About Nintendo Network
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Nintendo stated that Nintendo Network will be an entirely new unified network system as opposed to a rebranding of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
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Nintendo stated that the Nintendo Network will provide the infrastructure for online multiplayer, SpotPass, and eShop.
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Nintendo Network will provide the network infrastructure for the Nintendo 3DS, for the Wii U, and was initially planned for future Nintendo platforms.
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Nintendo Network IDs are user account systems for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, which allows players to access certain online features such as the Nintendo eShop and Miiverse.
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Nintendo Network stated in June 2020 that it found that an additional 140,000 accounts may have been part of this same breach, bringing the total to 300,000, and had reset the passwords for all affected users and sent notifications to them.
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Nintendo Network currently uses a universal Friend Code system as its account system for the Nintendo 3DS.
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In Japan, the first games to introduce Nintendo Network officially were Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and Tekken 3D: Prime Edition, which were both released on the same day in February 2012.
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One key feature of Nintendo Network is that it allows users to play together through the Internet.
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Nintendo Network allows users to share rankings and to review the ranks of others.
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In February 2022, Nintendo Network announced that they'll be shutting down the Nintendo Network eShop for 3DS and Wii U systems on March 27th, 2023 at 11:00 PM GMT, with the ability to add funds being removed on August 29th, 2022 at 4:30 AM GMT.
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Nintendo Network 3DS uses the HOME Menu and Nintendo Network eShop to access and purchase Virtual Console titles, respectively.
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However, this did not happen, although Nintendo Network UK had since issued an apology in January 2014 for not launching the service when expected, and stated to expect further announcements in the "near future".
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On February 14,2015, Nintendo Network Europe announced it had cancelled plans for the service's release in European countries including the UK.
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Outside of Nintendo TVii, which was only available on Wii U, Nintendo Network offers a wide range of video services for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
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Nintendo Network Show 3D was a video gaming online show produced by Nintendo Network and hosted by Jessie Cantrell.
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Nintendo Network eShop offers a wide range of downloadable video content for the Nintendo Network 3DS.
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Nintendo Network planned to expand this video distribution service to even larger companies like DreamWorks, bringing exclusive content to Nintendo Network 3DS and Wii U owners.
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Nintendo has stated that Nintendo Network provided the means for users to chat via text, voice, and video.
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Additional stationary can be obtained via certain Nintendo Network related events, such as using specific software, or by saving them from other people's messages.
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Nintendo Network issued an apology to those who had been using the application in a responsible manner.
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Nintendo Network had announced a desire to make video chat possible through multitasking, but it was never implemented.
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Nintendo Network Premium was a loyalty program similar to PlayStation Plus offered on PlayStation Network.
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