



Similarly to a router or modem, the DS can provide its own signal, which is limited to a small geographic range.īark Mode has its own special location for puppies to interact in. This is because it does not use internet to facilitate the interaction between players, but a certain type of Wi-Fi (also used in the software Pictochat) known as LAN (Local Area Networking). Using Bark Mode gives a present to each player if the player decides to bring one of their supplies with them.Īfter the DS manages to exchange information with the other one, wireless communications automatically turn off, so the player can play with someone else's puppies as long as they like.īark Mode is not suitable for long-distance communication and can only interact with people in a maximum 60 foot radius.
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The game includes a manual explaining how to use Bark Mode in the Care category of the player's Supplies.īark Mode information found in the Nintendogs instruction manualĭS Wireless Communication information found in the Nintendogs instruction manual FeaturesĬonnecting Nintendo DS systems through Bark Mode allows one to play with another player's puppies, listen to a friend's White Record recording, and exchange friend information. It was used in favor of the Nintendogs Tricks and Treats promo that ran for the weekend of October 28-30, 2005.īark Mode ( Japanese: すれちがい通信 Surechigaitsūshin) is a feature in Nintendogs that allows players to communicate with other players via the Nintendo DS's wireless communications. The official Nintendogs print-out Bark Mode card.
