A single gamer tag for each game. If we can't have that (not that we can have anything – Nintendo is just going to stick to the ridiculous online system it has no matter what we say) then I would want a single code for each game. The problem some have with gamer tags is that the one you want may have been taking already. Well we have had to deal with that problem on MSN, VGChartz, etc and we have survived. And if you wanted something common like john then surely being stuck with something like john1991 is far better than a random 12 digit number.

I would also like to have the option to add someone as a friend at the click of a button after a random match up with the person, provided he adds me of course by accepting my friend request. It annoys me when I have some great battles against someone on Mario Kart Wii and then once one of us drops out we never get to race each other again.

That is exactly what shouldn't happen, and the reason there are friend codes in the first place. (online security)

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Nothing wrong with a friend code... just with friend codes (plural) so singular Wii code keeps it secure so that people can't become "friends" with random people they know nothing about... but is not stupidly complicated like having codes for each online game. I agree about the gamertag thing too, at least the use of it as a code. It is easy enough to have a friend code that you swap.... then use your Mii online, so you can still use your own name/sudonym playing against people.

I thought I'd like to tell you all, that R&D is working on something regarding to online, I'm not sure if it is for the DSi or the Wii, but this could be a good chance to send them some requests. Reggie Fils-Aime said that he and Nintendo are in fact looking at the competitors. The one he is looking at the most is Microsoft and what they are doing with Xbox Live. He said "how can we [Nintendo] make something even better than Xbox Live." So Nintendo is definitely working on something for the online forefront, it's just we don't know yet.


On topic:
What I think Nintendo should fix with their online service is definitely FCs and Wii Speak. If the Wii actually had a list where you can see what friends are online and what they are playing. You should have the ability to send them a written/voice message, jump directly into the game they are playing, and start a private party. In the private party you can talk to the person no matter what game you are playing, or if you are not playing a game at all. What I'm basically saying is take the Wii Speak Channel out and just have that as a basic functionality for the entire Wii.

DLC and patches are a must have in video games, it's impossible for a perfect game with no flaws, so I don't understand why you don't want that. Look at The Conduit, it's plagued with glitches online. With no patches, that won't get fixed. Now think about all other Wii games that will be plagued with glitches that'll never get fixed, everyone will be moaning about a bad online experience that could've been fixed. DLC is also a must have. playing on the same maps and playing the same mode for months on end is really boring. Take World at War for example, who is tired of the glitches and boring maps for that? Everyone is. So not having DLC and patches is a stupid decision and no gamer should have to live through that.

Online codes are there because nintendo has taken the family friendly approach to online gaming. Call it online security, but it just sounds like you're spinning a bad online system. As an adult, I prefer online systems that don't treat me like i'm a 5 year old, thinking that I need someone to hold my hand for any online interaction. Services like XBL, PSN and Steam are better because they make it easier to get online and offer multiple ways to communicate with friends. Third parties seem to share the same feeling considering the number of online-enabled games on those services versus online Wii games.

Wii online is pretty much on par with PS2 online in that there is no unifed system, online features are game specific, and it's convoluted and disjointed approach because there are seperate logins or friend codes for each game. I enjoyed PS2 online just fine at the time, but having now used services like PSN and Steam, I'd never go back to something like that.

Oh you console children are so cute.  If you want online gaming you would of bought a decent PC.

Nope I'd rather play my Wii and PS3.

By the way, I love your avatar, did Microsoft Word teach you that? Wow that's cheap.

I do more effort if I got payed.

*slides paypal account across table.*

wow, i can't believe bobbuffallo was finally banned, he'd been trolling since he joined VGC.

anyways On Topic: Just get rid of friend codes, and add voice chatting for each game

Either make 1 friend code work with every game you have, or completely revamp that friend code system and make it similar to the XBL/PSN system

Exactly.  If a person doesn't want to become friends with random people online then if you are added you can say no.  That's your choice.  Me I am adult so can decide for myself whether I want to become friends with a random person. I don't need Nintendo to treat me like a 3 year old.