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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. I need more though by Stevyn · · Score: 5, Funny

    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.

    1. Re:I need more though by The+Other+White+Boy · · Score: 5, Funny

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

  2. I thought phones were getting smaller. by TheOtherAgentM · · Score: 5, Funny

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