Nintendo DS To Allow Free VoIP Calls

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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I need more though

[Stevyn]

I still need an online music store, place to get stock quotes, a free webmail account...and something else. I can't put my finger on what it is. Oh yeah, instant messenging through AOL. Alright, now we got a hot product.

Re:I need more though

[The Other White Boy]

heh, i read that last bit as 'Hot Pocket' for some reason and got terribly confused.

VOIP tapping?

[DigiShaman]

I thought the US Gov had to mandate that all VOIP systems are to be tapped when needed? I guess this COULD be used by terrorists according to the patriot act.

Sorry Nintendo, I guess it's game over for all of us.

I thought phones were getting smaller.

[TheOtherAgentM]

Soon we will be back to the 80's brick cell phone.

Looking ridiculous?

[carcosa30]

Since when did looking ridiculous matter to the sorts of people who use this kind of thing?

Actually though this sounds like a really sweet product...