Nintendo Fan Network
The Nintendo Fan Network is an interactive software program created by Nintendo in 2007, that gives visitors to T-Mobile Park access to baseball game stats, video, and remote food ordering during Seattle Mariners games via their Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, and later, Nintendo 3DS.[1] It was created due to Nintendo's former ownership of the team.[2]
Developer(s) | Nintendo |
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Initial release | 2007 |
Platform | Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS |
The Fan Network initially required a $5 fee to access, with a $30 discounted rate for 10 baseball games.[3][2] However, it became free in 2008.[4] In 2009, the program was updated with additional ESPN news, columns, closed captioning for PA announcements, and a photo-matching game.[1]
Upon the release of the Nintendo DSi, it was announced that the first 150 visitors to home games would receive a free DSi rental to try out the service.[1] The program also became a permanent DSi application instead of being temporarily downloaded onto the system.[2]
When food and drinks are ordered, progress can be viewed on the system.[2]
References
- Fahey, Mike. "Mariners Nintendo Fan Network Gets Upgraded". Kotaku. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
- "Seattle fans can take DS out to the ballgame". msnbc.com. 2007-07-24. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
- "DS Fanboy Review: Nintendo Fan Network". Engadget. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
- "Seattle Mariners' in-stadium DS service goes free". Engadget. Retrieved 2017-07-26.