With the closure of Nintendo servers for the Wii U, gamers were faced with a dilemma: lose access to online games or resort to complex modifications to their console. The Pretendo network provides a solution by offering online access without any hardware modification.
Since the announcement of stopping online services of Nintendo for the Wii U on April 9, users found themselves facing a dead end: how to continue playing online without official services? This situation has therefore created the need for alternatives that allow maintain access to games and community serviceswithout necessarily having to resort to advanced technical methods that could compromise the security of the console.
In this context, the Pretendo network offers an interesting solution. In using a security vulnerability known as “SSSL”, it allows users to connect to alternative servers through a simple change of connection settings on their console. This method has the advantage of not require modifications software or hardware.
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The Pretendo network allows you to continue enjoying online games on Wii U
However, this solution is not universal. She does not work for games and applications that depend on specific SSL libraries, like some titles from third parties or apps like YouTube. Despite this, it allows you to maintain access to important features such as Miiverse in games. It thus allows access to the community which characterized the Wii U.
To take advantage of this alternative, the Wii U must be up to date, with firmware in version 5.5.5 at least. Although Nintendo has ceased online support for the console, it remains technically possible for the company to issue updates for block this alternative method.
The establishment of the Pretendo network therefore represents a Workaround interesting for users who wish to continue using their Wii U online. It also demonstrates the community capacity to find solutions to overcome the obstacles posed by the end of official support for a console. However, the long-term viability This method will depend on Nintendo’s eventual actions and adoption by the gaming community.
It is unfortunate that a solution equivalent to that offered by the Pretendo network is not available for the 3DS at this time. However, the ingenuity and creativity of the gaming community may have some surprises in store for us in the future.
Source: Pretendo