Wii To Have Instant Messaging?

Creature · 06-20-2006, 06:45 AM

Nintendo has filed a new patent which suggests that you'll be able to chat to other Wii owners via some an instant messaging program.

The patent is for a "Messaging service for videogame systems with buddy list that displays game being played.

"Each game system is configured to connect to the web server computer via the Internet and to communicate status data indicative of an activity engaged in by a user thereof. The web server computer generates a session file indicative of user status and the status of each of two or more persons on a buddy list of the user." In other words, you'd be able to see which of your friends are online, and what they're playing - just like with Xbox Live.

The patent also suggests you'll be able to build up a gamer profile, entering personal details as well as high scores and a list of your favourite games. Avatars will be constructed from various elements - so you can choose from a selection of eyes, ears, facial hair etc. Alternatively, you can upload a picture of yourself.

It seems you'll be able to chat using an on-screen keyboard or microphone, with all sorts of options to block people, change alerts and that sort of thing. The patent also hints that a portable console might make use of the technology - we're assuming that means the DS.

Since this is a patent, there's no guarantee that all of the features mentioned above will make it into the final product - but it's certainly an indication that Nintendo's thinking about them.

Duality · 06-20-2006, 06:53 AM

Enh, it wouldn't be that big because you can just talk through a headset, and make it more personal.

Creature · 06-20-2006, 07:07 AM

Yeah but this is on the console.
Besides, it has more features than any other console.

v12kid · 06-20-2006, 09:44 PM

too many features for a console, you might as well buy a PC!

Duality · 06-21-2006, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v12kid

too many features for a console, you might as well buy a PC!

Lol, only difference is that Nintendo has its original games, like Zelda and Mario. That will always get me to keep on buying Nintendo consoles.

Matsta · 11-20-2006, 12:46 AM

Yes the wii has all the great features, ive played on one of them , the graphics aren't much better than a ps2 so your better off getting a ps3, but im sure there'll be a pc emulator for Wii games :P

Constance · 11-23-2006, 11:33 PM

THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!

I would love that! It would save my time texting on my stupid fond. XP

And yes Nintendo will always have the originals. Zelda and Mario in particular like you said.

06-20-2006, 06:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Creature Preferred Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 136	Wii To Have Instant Messaging? Nintendo has filed a new patent which suggests that you'll be able to chat to other Wii owners via some an instant messaging program. The patent is for a "Messaging service for videogame systems with buddy list that displays game being played. "Each game system is configured to connect to the web server computer via the Internet and to communicate status data indicative of an activity engaged in by a user thereof. The web server computer generates a session file indicative of user status and the status of each of two or more persons on a buddy list of the user." In other words, you'd be able to see which of your friends are online, and what they're playing - just like with Xbox Live. The patent also suggests you'll be able to build up a gamer profile, entering personal details as well as high scores and a list of your favourite games. Avatars will be constructed from various elements - so you can choose from a selection of eyes, ears, facial hair etc. Alternatively, you can upload a picture of yourself. It seems you'll be able to chat using an on-screen keyboard or microphone, with all sorts of options to block people, change alerts and that sort of thing. The patent also hints that a portable console might make use of the technology - we're assuming that means the DS. Since this is a patent, there's no guarantee that all of the features mentioned above will make it into the final product - but it's certainly an indication that Nintendo's thinking about them. __________________ www.cheatstomb.com The place for your cheats Join the Best Webmasters Forum and chat with other webmasters. www.bestforumer.com Last edited by Creature : 06-20-2006 at 07:05 AM.

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Creature Preferred Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 136	Yeah but this is on the console. Besides, it has more features than any other console. __________________ www.cheatstomb.com The place for your cheats Join the Best Webmasters Forum and chat with other webmasters. www.bestforumer.com

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v12kid Preferred Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 178	too many features for a console, you might as well buy a PC! __________________ The Boss Is Away!

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Matsta Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a box! Posts: 208	Yes the wii has all the great features, ive played on one of them , the graphics aren't much better than a ps2 so your better off getting a ps3, but im sure there'll be a pc emulator for Wii games :P __________________ ▌Matsta ▌i9Host can offer up to 5GIG of space and 75GIG bandwith with NO ADS Matsta Galaxy Arcade Rocketproxy Nosforums Dues X

11-23-2006, 11:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Constance Preferred Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 104	THAT WOULD BE AWESOME! I would love that! It would save my time texting on my stupid fond. XP And yes Nintendo will always have the originals. Zelda and Mario in particular like you said. __________________

06-20-2006, 06:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Duality Preferred Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 185	Enh, it wouldn't be that big because you can just talk through a headset, and make it more personal.

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