WiiConnect24

WiiConnect24 is a feature of the Wii console first announced at E3 2006 by Nintendo. It enables the user to remain connected to the Internet while the console is on standby. For example, a friend can send messages to another player's town without the other player being present in the game Animal Crossing: City Folk. WiiConnect24 is sometimes confused with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, which is used to provide online gameplay over Nintendo's servers. Online gameplay games for the Wii can use both the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service and WiiConnect24.