Nintendo DS To Allow Free VoIP Calls

Posted by timothy on Tuesday August 31, 2004 @12:49PM from the biz-oriented-version-would-sell-well dept.

sm4kxd writes "Gamespot is reporting that the Nintendo DS will use "built-in wireless 802.11b networking capabilities to offer voice-over-IP chat--in effect, allowing gamers to use the DS to make free phone calls at wireless network hotspots." There's also mention of a headset, so you won't look ridiculous while doing so." The article doesn't have much more information, but the "in effect" seems important; this may only allow unit-to-unit conversations, not VoIP calls to the regular telephone network.

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Targetting new customers? by Man+in+Spandex · 2004-08-31 12:56 · Score: 1, Flamebait

Seeing how many games of Nintendo are aimed at kids (ahem. CHIMPOKOMON!), is this a sign that they want to make the DS a device for all ages seeing how I can't imagine a 12 yr old calling his friend in Mongolia after playing a game of pokemon rockemon.