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'''DQVC''' is the name of the online content service available through the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] in {{DQ9}} from July 11, 2009 to May 20, 2014. The service not only carried items which can be purchased in a store-like setting, but also extra quests and [[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)|treasure map]]s. Much of the content is not available through normal gameplay. To use the service the player must have advanced far enough in the story that the {{NPC}} [[Sellma]] appears in [[Quester's Rest]] in [[Stornway]].

'''DQVC''' is the name of the online content service available through the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Wi-Fi_Connection Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection] in {{DQ9}} from July 11, 2009 to May 20, 2014. The service not only carried items which can be purchased in a store-like setting, but also extra quests and [[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)|treasure map]]s. Much of the content is not available through normal gameplay. To use the service the player must have advanced far enough in the story that the {{NPC}} [[Sellma]] appears in [[Quester's Rest]] in [[Stornway]]. The DQVC's name is a reference to the QVC (short for Quality, Value, Convenience), an American television network and shopping channel that specializes in home shopping, which is broadcast in several countries, including the United Kingdom and Japan.

Note that the DQVC is 1 of the 3 methods for accessing online or multiplayer content in ''Dragon Quest IX''. The other 2 methods are the multiplayer mode and [[Tag Mode]].

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DQVC was available shortly after the release of ''Dragon Quest IX''. Since its release, the content has been updated on a regular basis. Initially after release, new quests were periodically released using the service. Since September 2011, connecting to the DQVC will download all unavailable bonus quests to the player's game cart. This was done after the game had been on the market for over a year, and all promotional events were over and all of the online quests had been fully released.

There was an interruption of the DQVC service in North America between June 8, 2012 and June 26, 2012. Then in June 2013, the DQVC was shut down without prior notification by Square Enix. This led to a fan outcry, which resulted in the service being turned back on again in August of 2013. On May 20, 2014, Nintendo ended the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] service, and thus the DQVC, due to the ending lifespan of the original [[Nintendo DS|DS and DSi]].

There was an interruption of the DQVC service in North America between June 8, 2012 and June 26, 2012. Then in June 2013, the DQVC was shut down without prior notification by Square Enix. This led to a fan outcry, which resulted in the service being turned back on again in August of 2013. On May 20, 2014, Nintendo ended the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service, and thus the DQVC, due to the ending lifespan of the original [[Nintendo DS|DS and DSi]].

==Availability within Dragon Quest IX==

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New items and quests were available every day at 8:00 AM GMT; any previous quests that was not downloaded would have been downloaded as well. The items for sale are generally different for each player, but generally will follow a weekly theme, as shown in the table below.

The theme of the daily items changes on a weekly basis; while some items are available only with a certain theme (e.g. during a "Seduction Sale" week, the shop will stock feminine-themed cosplay items such as the [[dangerous bustier]], [[jaguarment]], and [[maid outfit]]), items such as ~~[[medicinal herb]]s~~, Alchemy ingredients, and birthday cakes can show up at almost any time.

The theme of the daily items changes on a weekly basis; while some items are available only with a certain theme (e.g. during a "Seduction Sale" week, the shop will stock feminine-themed cosplay items such as the [[dangerous bustier]], [[jaguarment]], and [[maid outfit]]), items such as special medicine, Alchemy ingredients, and birthday cakes can show up at almost any time.

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-'''DQVC''' is the name of the online content service available through the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] in {{DQ9}} from July 11, 2009 to May 20, 2014.  The service not only carried items which can be purchased in a store-like setting, but also extra quests and [[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)|treasure map]]s.  Much of the content is not available through normal gameplay.  To use the service the player must have advanced far enough in the story that the {{NPC}} [[Sellma]] appears in [[Quester's Rest]] in [[Stornway]].
+'''DQVC''' is the name of the online content service available through the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Wi-Fi_Connection Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection] in {{DQ9}} from July 11, 2009 to May 20, 2014.  The service not only carried items which can be purchased in a store-like setting, but also extra quests and [[Treasure map (Dragon Quest IX)|treasure map]]s.  Much of the content is not available through normal gameplay.  To use the service the player must have advanced far enough in the story that the {{NPC}} [[Sellma]] appears in [[Quester's Rest]] in [[Stornway]]. The DQVC's name is a reference to the QVC (short for Quality, Value, Convenience), an American television network and shopping channel that specializes in home shopping, which is broadcast in several countries, including the United Kingdom and Japan.
 Note that the DQVC is 1 of the 3 methods for accessing online or multiplayer content in ''Dragon Quest IX''.  The other 2 methods are the multiplayer mode and [[Tag Mode]].
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 DQVC was available shortly after the release of ''Dragon Quest IX''.  Since its release, the content has been updated on a regular basis.  Initially after release, new quests were periodically released using the service.  Since September 2011, connecting to the DQVC will download all unavailable bonus quests to the player's game cart.  This was done after the game had been on the market for over a year, and all promotional events were over and all of the online quests had been fully released.
-There was an interruption of the DQVC service in North America between June 8, 2012 and June 26, 2012.  Then in June 2013, the DQVC was shut down without prior notification by Square Enix.  This led to a fan outcry, which resulted in the service being turned back on again in August of 2013. On May 20, 2014, Nintendo ended the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] service, and thus the DQVC, due to the ending lifespan of the original [[Nintendo DS|DS and DSi]].
+There was an interruption of the DQVC service in North America between June 8, 2012 and June 26, 2012.  Then in June 2013, the DQVC was shut down without prior notification by Square Enix.  This led to a fan outcry, which resulted in the service being turned back on again in August of 2013. On May 20, 2014, Nintendo ended the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service, and thus the DQVC, due to the ending lifespan of the original [[Nintendo DS|DS and DSi]].
 ==Availability within Dragon Quest IX==
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 New items and quests were available every day at 8:00 AM GMT; any previous quests that was not downloaded would have been downloaded as well. The items for sale are generally different for each player, but generally will follow a weekly theme, as shown in the table below.
-The theme of the daily items changes on a weekly basis; while some items are available only with a certain theme (e.g. during a "Seduction Sale" week, the shop will stock feminine-themed cosplay items such as the [[dangerous bustier]], [[jaguarment]], and [[maid outfit]]), items such as [[medicinal herb]]s, Alchemy ingredients, and birthday cakes can show up at almost any time.
+The theme of the daily items changes on a weekly basis; while some items are available only with a certain theme (e.g. during a "Seduction Sale" week, the shop will stock feminine-themed cosplay items such as the [[dangerous bustier]], [[jaguarment]], and [[maid outfit]]), items such as special medicine, Alchemy ingredients, and birthday cakes can show up at almost any time.
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