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Usually ships in 1-2 business days | | Only 5 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | The Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector provides a dedicated wireless access point that plugs into the USB port on a PC (Windows XP only). This connector does not plug into the Wii console. Use the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector if you do not have access to a wireless network connection, or are unable to connect your Wii console or Nintendo DS to the internet with your current connection. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Weight: | 2.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 8.5 inches | | Package Width: | 6.7 inches | | Package Height: | 0.6 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.3 pounds | | Release Date: | January 26, 2007 | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 86 reviews |
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| | Game Information | | Platform: | Nintendo DS | | Media: | Video Game | | Item Quantity: | 1 |
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| | Features | System Requirements - PC, Windows XP, Nintendo DS, Wi-Fi compatible DS game, high-speed internet connection.
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 86 customer reviews )
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132 of 141 found the following review helpful:
 *BEWARE* Numerous compatibility problems Oct 08, 2007
By Ron Cole
Nintendo's Wi-Fi USB connector is a simple device that turns your PC into a Wi-Fi hub for your Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS to connect to the internet. The installation is quick and the unit just plugs into your computer's USB port. The connection itself seems relatively secure, and is especially nice for PC-novices. The software installation is simple and only takes a few minutes.
Unless it doesn't. Then you're just out of luck.
Nintendo does not offer a lot of support for this device, and if it doesn't work... well, they're sorry, but there's not a lot they can do. At the time of this writing, the device had the following issues:
- It doesn't work with the ZoneAlarm firewall. At all. Period. In order for the device to work, you have to completely uninstall ZoneAlarm (not just turn it off). Other firewalls may also cause problems. There is no planned fix for this.
- At the time of this writing, it doesn't work with Windows Vista. Nintendo may or may not be working on a fix for this.
- The device gets HOT when plugged in. Not just a little warm, but downright uncomfortable to the fingers. I haven't heard of any of them catching on fire, but it is a bit disturbing.
So, if you DO NOT use ZoneAlarm, DO NOT use another firewall, are not disturbed by a warm object sticking out of your computer, and DO use Windows XP, this device will probably work well for you. Otherwise, find an 802.11g-compliant wireless wi-fi router for your PC and hook it up for better results.
Edit (10 Dec 2007): Nintendo has released new software for the Wi-Fi connector. The program is almost twice as big as the previous version, and is supposed to work with Vista. While I can't vouch for the Vista aspect (other reviewers, however, have said they got it to work), I can report that the new version still is not compatible with many firewalls, including ZoneAlarm. Still, the changes make this Nintendo connector a valid option for many gamers that want online play but that couldn't use the device previously - it is definitely a step in the right direction by Nintendo.
40 of 41 found the following review helpful:
 Wi-Fi For Two Mar 12, 2007
By Michael Kerner
"Michael Kerner"
These days, everyone has a video game system that has a internet connection. Although it seems to be a must right now, it is very difficult match for those who don't have the wireless connection to the high-speed internet highway, Nintendo has now made it more exciting for gamers who just thought it would be all about the Nintendo DS. The Wi-Fi USB Connector from Nintendo, which worked with the Nintendo DS, now works as a accessory for the Nintendo Wii. You can use this for the DS to play against players from the internet on handheld DS games like Mario Kart DS, Tetris DS, and many other great games. Also, it is now a great tool for Wii owners as well. You can simply use this to download great games for the Wii's virtual console like Super Mario 64, and Bonk's Revenge from the Turbographx 16 classic system. I definitely think this is a great buy more than ever for anyone who owns a Wii and for DS owners too.
Price: B+
Convience: B
Overall: B 1/2+
23 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 works better than I expected Jun 18, 2007
By dark capps
You should be very pleased with this product. In comparasion to the datel wi-fi max, well, that product may work better for the PSP, but overall the nintendo WiFi usb connector is superior. If you have a nintendo DS this is truely a good product. You intall the software, plug the thing in, and that really is about all you do. you're online after that. yeah, i was surprised too. there's no mess of configuring this or that. the software asks ONE time if you want to connect to a particular DS, you say yes, and that's all there is too it! i am not sure about the overheating issue. i don't want to contradict anybody. nintendo may have recently improved this product because i can have mine on for a few hours and it doesn't get warm. i don't plan on keeping it on for days or nothing. the signal is strong, i live in a trailor but it can still go through two walls to my furthest bedroom (with both doors closed.)i don't have a small trailor, either. i am confident if your wii is close enough it will be an excellent product to use to go online with,too. i did have one issue with this, but even that issue is gone. my firewall wasn't allowing it to connect. this lead to disabling the firewall (mcafee.) then going online. my sollution was to enable the WINDOWS firewall and leave the Mcafee one off. i am not sure but i believe every windows XP comes with a windows firewall. simply go to the control pannel and it's under the security center. there's all sorts of tabs there (actually only three i think) one lets you turn on windows firewall and the second one allows you to grant access to this product. it is very simple even if this sounds difficult. so pick one of these up, i am sure you will be pleased. just don't get it for the PSP or laptops or anything silly like that.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
A great way to get your Wii online without the cables. Oct 29, 2008
By Poe the Ghost
"George"
Up until awhile ago, I was using the Nyko Wii Net Connect Broadband Ethernet Adaptor to connect my Wii to the Wi-Fi Connection, which worked great, but I had to carry my Wii downstairs from my bedroom to the modem in my livingroom every time I wanted to play online.
Since all I really have that uses a Wireless connection in my house is my Laptop & Wii, I just could justify getting a whole Wireless Router, so I did some research and found this.
There were alot of reviews saying it had compatibility issues, and I wasn't too sure that I'd be able to connect since my laptop's Desktop had been wiped clean, and I had to use the Windows Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete to access any of my programs. But I found one here on Amazon in Like New condition for only [...] Dollars, and figured I'd give it a go.
Setup & Installation was easy, and I had my Wii online in no time! (Keep in mind desktop is trashed, so that's really saying something)
The connection is simple and reliable, and uses an intuitive Registration Tool to prevent unwanted guests from stealing your signal.
Now to put your mind at ease, allow me to debunk any rumors you heard about the Wi-Fi USB Connector from other reviews...
1. The USB Connector by no means gets "HOT" I've had it plugged in all afternoon and it gets warm, but not hot. Hot is a word that describes something to get to high enough temperature to burn you or toast a grilled cheese sandwich in my opinion, and the USB could never get that hot.
2. You DO NOT have to reinstall the Software everytime you want to turn on your PC and play your Wii online!
The Wii's Registration Tool (The Little Wi-Fi Connection icon that appears in the Task Bar once you've installed the Software for the first time) is designed to keep unwanted guests from stealing your signal, so the signal gets cut after you've removed the USB and turned off the computer.
In order to Wake Up the signal again so to speak, you need to Click on the Registration Tool. (Wi-Fi icon in Task Bar)
You don't have to reregister the Wii, so don't worry about that, but you do need to click on the Registration Tool to get the Signal to transmit again after you've turned your PC back on.
3. The Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector WILL WORK with Windows Vista!
You just have to download the latest software from Nintendo's website.
(I originally posted a direct link to in, but amazon edited it for some reason, I'll try posting it as a comment to this review)
4. Although Nintendo no longer manufactures the USB at the moment, they still provide online support for it on their website and it still works with the Wii & DS without any problems.
With that said, you should have no further reservations about buying the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector for your Wii or Nintendo DS.
So if you want to take your Wii online for a cheap price, and don't need something as big as a Wireless Router, you can't go wrong with the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector.
EDIT: Nowadays as this item becomes harder and harder to find, it's best to spend afew dollars more on a Wireless-G Router, I recommend Belkin for easy setup. After awhile my Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector wasn't cutting it anymore, and I now own more devices that can connect to the internet via Wi-Fi, so I recently switched to a Belkin Wireless-G Router. Setup was easy, (just plug one end into your Modem, the other end into your computer and you're done) and I get a more reliable signal that I did with the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector. -Poe the Ghost 11/27/09
16 of 19 found the following review helpful:
If you have a wireless network already... Jul 03, 2007
By Pro
"Rob"
I'm new to Wii, and didn't realize that wireless capability is built-in to the console. If you already have a wireless computer network set up, you probably don't need this usb adapter since it's likely that the Wii can acquire your network settings automatically. I connected my Wii to the internet features in a few minutes using the on screen menus. This usb adapter is for Wii owners that don't have a wireless network - in effect it creates its' own Wii wireless connection.
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