It was a scant few hours after my previous post that I managed to get Nintendo Wi-Fi up and running. After quickly searching through Nintendo’s online router FAQ, it dawned on me what the problem obviously was. The transfer rate of the Nintendo DS is only 1-2 mbps, whereas my router was motoring at a solid 11 mbps (or so). A quick click of the mouse fixed that unsightly blemish, and I was off to the races (quite literally).
Last night, I raced against a few guys (one of whom was Japanese), and proudly kicked their asses. Unfortunately, my score has lessened lately as I battle more experienced players. I’ve resolved not to race online unless all Internet activity in my home is minimized. With the laptop, desktop and DS all running off the same internet, there is occasionally a lag hiccup that bumps my finishing placement down one or two spaces. Earlier today, I smoked a guy with a red shell and crossed the finish line to get 2nd place, only to be bumped down to 3rd. It infuriated me to no end.
Since purchasing the game, I’ve unlocked everything there is to have - except Level 7 of the missions…which I’m endeavouring towards. The four hidden characters are Daisy, Dry Bones, Waluigi and R.O.B. The first three are familiar favourites (Dry Bones, not really) but R.O.B. is a character that I have never seen in any Mario game ever. All of this is irrelevant of course, because I only play as Luigi. My high score rankings are plastered with Luigi’s face, and his stylish vaccuum-shaped car. Go Loogie.
The thought has crossed my mind to absent myself from the racing circuit for a while. Perhaps I need to clear my head, do some homework or attend my job. On the other hand, I could labour to get amazing times on the Time Trials so that Caleb can bask in the power of my superiority over him. Yet, if I truly wanted to leave the racing circuit, I could always save some planets or vanquish evil as I wait for my intergalactic adventure (scheduled for March). Somehow, the DS has made a complete turnover with only a few key releases. Bravo. Encore. Hurry up and release Worms DS!!!
On another Nintendo related note, I’ve made an effort to register all of my games on MyNintendo. Due to a new contest they are holding, I will receive three FREE issues of Nintendo Power (starting in January) and a year’s subscription for a measly $15. This perk to registering my games is most welcome, since it will allow me to keep on the “up and up” with all Revolution news. Why? To further criticize Nintendo. In a future of unaffordable and unappealing consoles, my enjoyment will have to stem from criticizing the runt of the litter.
The XBox 360 craze approaches. Zero hour. I am wondering if I should purchase a 360 and sell it at an inflated price. I would get it discounted too. Oh boy. Think of the way people would beg.