Nintendo DS to create self sufficient Wi-Fi Net?

FormFactor

This is quite a cool concept. I just caught this on Slashdot


"It looks like Nintendo is preparing a wireless peer-to-peer network of Nintendo DS ' to allow a new way of playing games online. Each Nintendo DS could includes a repeater hub to extend and share an 802.11 signal. A thread on GameCubicle unveils more, including a service called MarioNette and some disturbing marketing pieces with hidden images and messages."

Check out this thread on gamecubicle for discussion.

Thrax

That would be pretty awesome if I do say so myself.

Nomad

Nintendo: OMGWTF WE'RE LOSING MARKET, TRY SOMETHING GOD DAMMIT!

entropy

Sony: OMGWTF OUR SYSTEM(S) SUCK(S) AND WE DON'T HAVE TOTAL MARKET CONTROL! MAKE A THOUSAND NEW, MORE EXPENSIVE AND/OR USELESS PRODUCTS GODDAMNIT!

N > x (Nintendo > anything)

Anyways, this DS is insane. N64 graphics in a handheld, built-in wi-fi, dual screens (one touch-sensitive), backwards compatibility, stereo sound...PSP is alright, too .. but Nintendo whoops arse

Medlock

Both are touch-sensitive

I liked the idea since I saw it the first time at ign. This could totally kick ass. Or maybe I'm just too big a nintendo fan?

entropy

No way! Seriously?! Last I read only 1 (the bottom one I thought) was...time to go dig out that magazine...

Medlock

Well... I'm not completely sure about that. It's just what I've seen/read so far about it. The thread linked to above is pretty interesting, but I'll wait for Nintendo's comments before drawing any conclusions...