When Nintendo introduced the online DSi store, we immediately assumed that our current Wii points could be used to purchase downloads. Turns out that won't be happening; Siliconera reports that Wii points and DSi points are considered to be two different forms of currency, therefore Wii points can only be used to purchase Virtual Console and WiiWare titles.
To add yet another point method into the fray, Japanese game retailers will be selling Nintendo point cards that can be converted to either Wii points or DSi points. But again, for example, once you decide to convert it to Wii points, you can't convert it again for DSi points.
It's an odd method chosen by Nintendo, as it may create some confusions later on, but either way, at least it's now clarified.
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