The Cloud, a UK Wi-Fi Hotspot (public wireless internet access) operator that was recently acquired by BSkyB ( Sky Broadband ), has signed a new deal with video game giant Nintendo that will see owners of its latest Nintendo 3DS hand-held console being given free access to their 5,000 Wi-Fi Hotspots across the country.




The console will, while in Sleep Mode, automatically search for and connect to the internet via The Cloud's access points. This will give 3DS owners access to all of their usual internet related features, such as website browsing, SpotPass and the eShop. Owners will need to perform a system update of their console to get the latest features.