List of Features Restricted Through Parental Controls
Enabling Parental Controls allows you to choose whether or not to block the following features.
- Access to Nintendo DSi Exclusive and Compatible Software (ESRB Ratings)
This setting is based on the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) game rating categories. Note that this setting controls Nintendo DSi exclusive and Nintendo DSi compatible software. It does NOT control access to Nintendo DS software or software downloaded via DS Download Play.
- PictoChat
Restrict the use of PictoChat.
- DS Download Play
Restrict the use of this application. With DS Download Play, you can download and play certain multiplayer games with other Nintendo DS system users even if you have only one copy of a game. You can also send and receive demos of certain software titles.
- Nintendo DSi Browser
Restrict the use of the Nintendo DSi Browser to browse the Internet.
- Nintendo DSi Shop
Restrict the use of Nintendo Points. Please note that this does not block the ability to add Nintendo DSi Points with a credit card or with a Nintendo Points Card. There is no Parental Control setting for restricting the purchase of Nintendo DSi Points.
- Photo exchange
Restrict the exchange of photos over local wireless communications using the Nintendo DSi Camera.
- User-generated content
Restrict access to certain user-generated content.