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Nintendo DS To Allow Free VoIP Calls

Posted by timothy on 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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  1. Targetting new customers? by Man+in+Spandex · · 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.

  2. Nintendo Games... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    I'm sure the Nintendo DS will have great titles like Mario DS...seriously though, the Nintendo DS would be great for 12 year olds. But for us older folk, the Sony PSP is what we're all waiting for...