High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Nintendo Network is Nintendo`s second online service after Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to provide online play for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U compatible games. It was announced on January 26, 2012, at an investor`s conference. Nintendo`s president Satoru Iwata said, "Unlike Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, which has been focused upon specific functionalities and concepts, we are aiming to establish a platform where various services available through the network for our consumers shall be connected via Nintendo Network service so that the company can make comprehensive proposals to consumers." Nintendo`s plans include personal accounts for Wii U, digitally distributed packaged software, and paid downloadable content.