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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. Re:hell yes by slarshdot · · Score: -1, Redundant

    How farken funny are those sidetalkin photos.

    Everyone check them out http://www.sidetalkin.com/photos.html

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    I'm not out of order! You're out of order! The whole freaking system's out of order!