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In a partnership with 3G mobile communications service DoCoMo, Nintendo will launch the Japan-exclusive Easy Tethering for Nintendo 3DS application for Android-powered smartphones and tablets on Google Play tomorrow.

The free app uses WPS protocol and provides users with an easy method to get Nintendo 3DS devices online via the mobile network. Those who use the software and complete a survey between July and Sept. 30 have the chance to receive a download code for a Virtual Console game for the 3DS. The current list of compatible mobile devices follows, with more expected to be added to the list in the future:

Smartphone:

Galaxy S5 SC-04F
Xperia (tm) Z2 SO-03F
AQUOS ZETA SH-04F
ARROWS NX F-05F
Xperia (tm) A2 SO-04F
Tablets:

AQUOS PAD SH-06F
Xperia (tm) Z2 Tablet SO-05F

Nintendo now thinking difference!

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[Ouren]

I'm glad they are thinking diiference!

 

[StreetsAhead]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=818473

 

[Deleted member 125677]

As everyone familiar with the french philosopher Gilles Deleuze should know, thinking Difference is a very complicated thing to do (cf. G. Deleuze, Difference et repetition, PUF 1968 for a good time).

 

[Mushroomer25]

Oh man, that'd be fantastic. That said, I'm still rocking an unlimited data plan - so I could handle frivolous mobile Mario Karting.

 

[Pancakes R Us]

I'm curious to know how hard tethering is that an app is needed? Surely all you need to do is turn your phone's wireless hotspot on and then join the network via 3DS?

 

[Insaniac]

hmm, might be time to consider an upgrade to my data plan...

 

[gingerbeardman]

I'm curious to know how hard tethering is that an app is needed?

I'd also like to know this. Are data plans locked down in Jakan?

 

[Schnozberry]

I'm curious to know how hard tethering is that an app is needed? Surely all you need to do is turn your phone's wireless hotspot on and then join the network via 3DS?

Perhaps Japanese carriers restrict tethering via their device ROMs? I'm talking out of my ass, so hopefully someone can clear it up.

 

[Shiggy]

What's the use of this app? Turning tethering on is as difficult as downloading this app, I would've guessed.

 

[Joe_Incognito]

They're already getting familiar with the Android OS so they can use it on their tablet.

 

[PensOwl]

It'd be hilarious if the point of this app was to create a HomePass relay. Unfortunately, you'd need root for that.

 

[GamerJM]

This should probably make connecting easier for me. This is great.

 

[Wolf Akela]

I don't get it...? I think I already tethered my phone to my 3DS before.

 

[lupinko]

Perhaps Japanese carriers restrict tethering via their device ROMs? I'm talking out of my ass, so hopefully someone can clear it up.

Nope, I used my iphone on SoftBank to get my 3ds online at work.

 

[abstract alien]

What's the use of this app? Turning tethering on is as difficult as downloading this app, I would've guessed.

Perhaps because Nintendo's systems have had a bit of an issue when it comes to connecting to certain devices. Neither my ds or 3ds have ever connected to my phone before, so maybe this will help with that. I have no clue other than that.

 

[Schnozberry]

So this is an app for people who have no idea how to operate their devices. It's probably a bigger number than you'd expect.

 

[SuperSah]

I always tether my 3DS via my phone. Is this really essential?

 

[nampad]

I don't see the point when you can tether it without an app and isn't iOS more widely popular in japan, at least with a demographic interested in gaming?

Whatever, at least they are trying to do some online stuff.

 

[Astral/H3X]

Just because we "advanced users" have no trouble with it, doesn't mean that 12 year olds won't appreciate the simplicity of "Hey hit this button and visit the eShop or play MarioKart or whatever, no questions asked".