Unfortunately, you cannot simply play your Nintendo DS games on the Nintendo Wii. However, there are a number of ways that the DS and Wii can interact. Some Wii games allow you to use the DS as an alternate controller or to add content to games for each platform from the same series. The Wii's online store also allows you to download and purchase games and demos for the DS. So while you cannot simply play your portable DS games on the Wii, there is plenty that you can do with both consoles.
Wii/DS connection
The Wii and DS are made to connect to one another automatically. To connect them, make sure that both consoles are on. You will have to make sure that the Wii's wi-fi is turned on. To do this, choose "Options" from the main Wii menu, select "Settings," and then choose "Connections." Make sure that the wi-fi option is enabled. Your DS should automatically find the Wii through its automatic wireless connection, and you should not have to configure anything. Note you can only save downloaded games or demos from the Wii on the Nintendo DSi. Earlier versions of the DS will be able to use all the other functions, but only the DSi has a memory card on which you can save.
Game interactions
Some Wii and DS games are made to support specific interactions between the two consoles. For example, the DS game "Pokemon Battle Revolution" uses the Wii's internet capabilities to allow you to challenge players in different locations, a function you can only use when the DS is connected to a Wii with an active Internet connection. Other games, like Pokemon Diamond or Pearl, allow you to use the DS as a controller for the Wii version, rather than the standard Wii controller. Some games, like "Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time," have been released on both platforms. and you can transfer data, such as saved games or other advancements, between the Wii and DS versions.
Nintendo Channel and the DS
The "Nintendo Channel" on the Wii's main menu is an online store. You can purchase demos and games here for both the Wii and the DS. In order to play the purchases on a DS, you must first download them to your Wii and then transfer them to your DS using the onscreen instructions for each game.
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