Nintendo DS to Feature Wireless Connectivity?

Decaffeinated Jedi writes "As reported by GameSpot, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata indicated in a recent interview (Japanese-language) that the company's upcoming dual-screen portable (previously covered on Slashdot) will feature wireless Bluetooth-esque connectivity for multiplayer gaming. Iwata goes on in the interview to describe the Nintendo DS as a 'unique' machine, noting that 'not everybody will understand it right away. There might only be 10 to 15 people applauding during its unveiling at the E3, but they'll understand it once they touch it. At the least, it should serve as a hint towards [our] next-generation console.'" Although we've covered Iwata interviews recently, this now makes a little more sense given the context of the DS announcement.

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Cube Cube two two!

[cgenman]

There might only be 10 to 15 people applauding during its unveiling at the E3, but they'll understand it once they touch it. At the least, it should serve as a hint towards [our] next-generation console.'

This is great! Finally a console that can connect to two television screens at once! I mean, a television and a computer monitor! Err... a DVD rom drive with two lazers? A DVD / Cart combo? Power lights on both sides?

Hmmm... Not much of a hint there, but if history is to be any indication, my guess would be this means the Cube2 will have a screen built into the controller, ALA Dreamcast. Likewise, the Cube Boy will be better integrated with the Cube 2, with the analog sticks so badly needed for Final Fantasy.

Still, Nintendo is known for experimenting with some outlandish ideas, so here we go again...

internet and videogames don't mix

[OwlofCreamCheese]

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