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Zeus
11-02-2009, 08:19 AM
According to reports, Satoru Iwata has mentioned the possibility of the DS adapting an 'always on' 3G connection for the DS and also any other future Nintendo handhelds. However, Nintendo has always had a focus on cost over functionality, so this could limit such a development.

<blockquote>In an interview to the Financial Times, Satoru Iwata mentioned adapting aspects of the Amazon Kindle, including an 'always on' 3G connection for the DS, or any other subsequent Nintendo handhelds.

Nintendo have always maintained not to go down the route of mobile phone technology and their main intention is aimed towards an 'entertainment device'.

Although an interesting concept, Nintendo's policy has always been cost over functionality. Will nintendo back out for a less expensive option, as they did with the DSi's camera?</blockquote>

News Source: <A href="http://www.ds-x2.com/news/Nintendo%2Bconsidering%2B3G%2Bfor%2BDS,13409,13409" target="_blank">DS-X2.com</a>
grapeape
11-02-2009, 08:39 AM
I cant see this happening...to do so would mean tying it to regional wireless companies...severely limiting their markets. It worked for the iphone but for an item that is primarily supposed to be a gaming device it would be self-induced sabotage.
pinchez
11-02-2009, 10:47 AM
Trouble is 3G is crap for online gaming and the DS is a games machine.
QrafTee
11-02-2009, 09:09 PM
Nintendo DSi XL 3G? Okay I'm done with this crap. Nintendo, it's time to look towards the Nintendo DS 2.
grapeape
11-02-2009, 11:27 PM
Trouble is 3G is crap for online gaming and the DS is a games machine.

Actually more details were available zeus just chose to ignore them. Its a "free" 3g service similar to what Amazon is doing with the Kindle. It isn't for gaming but it will allow you to purchase and download games.
ThreeDog
11-04-2009, 08:12 AM
3G is too much of an issue the coverage is garbage in my current location i cant get it and the map says i won't any time soon.
Taking my phone out for a drive it scrolls from gprs to edge to 3G to nothing constantly, what im saying is that nintendo will need to make sure they include a WPA2 enabled Wifi connection in there too.