Seattle Mariners fans get free access to Nintendo Fan Network
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 at 10:28am by Jack
We’ve reported on this DS service a bit in the past when it was pay-to-play, and today Nintendo took the next step by making access to the Nintendo Fan Network free for Seattle Mariners baseball fans.
I’m curious to see how it does as a free service (even if the drinks and food you order with it are anything but free). Release follows after the jump.
Nintendo is giving Seattle Mariners fans a gift at every home game this year: free access to the Nintendo® Fan Network. Fans who bring a Nintendo DS™ to Safeco Field can log on wirelessly to the Nintendo Fan Network to access a wide variety of baseball-related content. Some of the many features include access to player statistics, scores from other MLB games in progress, current team standings, chat with other fans and the ability to compete in trivia and other mini games. Additionally, fans can watch the in-stadium live broadcast video and use the Nintendo DS touch screen to order ballpark food and beverages delivered right to their seats.
The Nintendo Fan Network made its debut at Safeco Field during the 2007 season. Thousands of fans tried the Nintendo Fan Network for a minimal fee during the 2007 season trial, but fans attending Mariners home games during the 2008 season can access an even wider variety of features for free, just by bringing a Nintendo DS to Safeco Field. Fans can download the Nintendo Fan Network at one of the two kiosks located near sections 127 and 143 or at one of the 15 download stations throughout the stadium.
The Nintendo Fan Network will get an additional workout this week, when the Mariners begin a six-game home stand. Nintendo is always adding new features, so every time fans download the service, they might see something new and experience a whole new way to enjoy the game.
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Dear Nintendo & MLB - put this in every stadium now. Especially Fenway.
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:00 pm
I live here in seattle, and alongside ordering food and drink and having it delivered to your seat, you can also watch the game via ds video, which is delayed about 3 or 4 seconds, and is a little grainy, but amazing.
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:47 pm
I’m really wondering how much this cost to implement and what their theoretical return on it is. Like David, I’d love to see this around more places (Comerica Park please!). It seems like a great way to increase food/drink revenue as I know I’ve skipped out on extras before because I didn’t want to miss any of the game.
Sir Jorge (or anyone else who has tried the service) how are stats provided? Seems like it could work to provide access to mlb.com or a limited site cached at the park for stats and box scores.
Hopefully some kid isn’t buried in Zelda and misses his first homerun or something, though!
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:38 pm
sweet- i’ll be there saturday. gotta remember my DS.
April 23rd, 2008 at 3:03 am
This is an awesome concept/service. Kudos to Nintendo.