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Nintendo DS Reviewed, Internal Structure Exposed

Posted by Zonk on from the ds-from-the-inside-out dept.

Pascal writes "Lik Sang received an initial batch of Nintendo DS systems and went ahead with their own hands-on reviews. Apart from some interesting GBA SP accessories cross-testing and their own impressions about the new Nintendo baby, they also had one of their traditional open-up sessions, exposing the guts of the new handheld to the public." Kotaku has a look from earlier in the week as well.

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  1. Hi. by captnitro · · Score: 4, Funny

    Dear Slashdot,

    With the holiday season fast approaching, there are certainly a lot of 'toys' and 'gadgets' that we all want, and certainly it's your job to report on them.

    Please don't.

    I have bills, I have payments, and I swear to God I really can't see another Nintendo DS lust-o-mercial without like, yanno, buying one. And since they network, what's one when you can have two for twice the price. Then I have to get games, maybe once of those overpriced suede carrying cases which nobody needs, some decorations (rhinestones? pearls? i can never decided), and in my lesser moments, shoes that match my DS. Then the mouse is way past having a cookie; he's getting his stomach stapled to keep from having a triple bypass and weekly insulin.

    So my point is: shut up.

    Thanks,
    Me.

  2. Nintendo DS and Wireless Downloading by rubberbando · · Score: 4, Interesting

    If the DS can download a game from another DS using one cartridge, doesn't this open the door for someone using a computer (probably with a little emulation) to send a rom image to the DS?

    This could open up a quite a bit of possibility for homebrewed games :-) and of course piracy :-/.

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    DEAD DEAD DEAD DELETE ME
    1. Re:Nintendo DS and Wireless Downloading by Echnin · · Score: 4, Insightful

      But 4 MB is enough for homebrew applications. A small web browser should fit; Win32 Opera would fit, for instance. A small chat client for AIM, MSN, ICQ etc. would be cool, so you could lounge around wherever (assuming you have an access point close enough; might not work in all circumstances) and chat.

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      Lalala
  3. Here is something funny. by SetupWeasel · · Score: 4, Funny

    Here is an article from Bloomberg about the DS launch.

    A choice paragraph:
    Not to be outdone, Sony has erected PSP displays in train stations throughout Tokyo, mirroring the company's campaign for its PSX combination game console and DVD recorder last year. Each PSP is displayed behind a clear plastic case. Uniformed guards prevent passersby from touching the devices.

    Touching is BAD!

    (bet they don't even work)