[RUMOR] Next-gen DS to have free 3G access

[Maikel Steneker]

Seems interesting. Well, it's possible, but I wouldn't count on it. Of course, it will definately make online gaming on a Nintendo handheld really easy.

 

[Rock Raiyu]

Free? you say free? free access or free 3G hardware?

You will need to insert a SIM Card to use 3G, AFAIK. So DSi phone. haha

Why would you need a SIM card? Verizon has 3G and doesn't have SIM cards...

I think he's assuming its going to be a phone lol.

 

[dinofan01]

Did anyone even read the article? Theres no rumor of Nintendo using 3G. Its just Gizmodo assuming crap. Iwata says he likes the Kindle business model because thats the only way digital distribution makes sense to him (not chraging the same amount as the physical product). That isn't him saying "3g ftw" or anything! Red people, read!



....but I must admit I hope this would come true. Its the perfect way to get games on the go and having online wireless anywhere would be amazing. I really hate the wifi on ds.

 

[Guild McCommunist]

Did anyone even read the article? Theres no rumor of Nintendo using 3G. Its just Gizmodo assuming crap. Iwata says he likes the Kindle business model because thats the only way digital distribution makes sense to him (not chraging the same amount as the physical product). That isn't him saying "3g ftw" or anything! Red people, read!



....but I must admit I hope this would come true. Its the perfect way to get games on the go and having online wireless anywhere would be amazing. I really hate the wifi on ds.

Totes true.

Nintendo has never been one to add "fluff" to their consoles. Not saying 3G is "fluff", but they're pretty just gaming and that's it. N64? Just games (the PSX could play music, right?). Gamecube? Just games (Xbox and PS2 could play movies and music). Wii? Just games (Xbox and PS3 can play movies, DVD and Bluray respectively). DS? Just games (outside of Pictochat and flashcarts, while the PSP can watch movies, play music, etc). And most casual consumers, which is what Nintendo is targeting, wouldn't be all too interested in paying a lot more for 3G service. Most casual gamers will go buy shovelware/casual puzzle games and play that and not do much else with their DS.

 

[stab244]

Nook doesn't have SIM card even though it uses AT&T... What's your point?

And yes, based on what I read, it seems like it will be like the Kindle or Nook where you just buy the device and you have access to internet. I think it might be Sprint in America since they're pretty eager to license of some of their spectrum for such purposes. *Points to Kindle*

 

[Rock Raiyu]

From another thread....

Next week I'll leak info of the true successor to the DS which I'll call it Nintendo DSi3g and I'll make some bad art for it as well as make up specs. I have insider information but I wont say who from.

And that is how to increase site traffic.

Wtf Thordrian, how do you do it?

I told you guys before, I work for Nintendo.

I'm gonna get your arses arrested.

I'll keep that in mind.

 

[Jakob95]

Did anyone even read the article? Theres no rumor of Nintendo using 3G. Its just Gizmodo assuming crap. Iwata says he likes the Kindle business model because thats the only way digital distribution makes sense to him (not chraging the same amount as the physical product). That isn't him saying "3g ftw" or anything! Red people, read!



....but I must admit I hope this would come true. Its the perfect way to get games on the go and having online wireless anywhere would be amazing. I really hate the wifi on ds.

Totes true.

Nintendo has never been one to add "fluff" to their consoles. Not saying 3G is "fluff", but they're pretty just gaming and that's it. N64? Just games (the PSX could play music, right?). Gamecube? Just games (Xbox and PS2 could play movies and music). Wii? Just games (Xbox and PS3 can play movies, DVD and Bluray respectively). DS? Just games (outside of Pictochat and flashcarts, while the PSP can watch movies, play music, etc). And most casual consumers, which is what Nintendo is targeting, wouldn't be all too interested in paying a lot more for 3G service. Most casual gamers will go buy shovelware/casual puzzle games and play that and not do much else with their DS.

As far as I am concered the DSi could play music. And the Wii could play music threw the Photo Channel.

 

[shakirmoledina]

3g would be good though i dont have enough knowledge about it esp since we just got it recently here and it's a little vague as u just insert a device into the pc and get internet...

 

[psycoblaster]

I'd want something like it, but considering the size of the DS, no.