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[fbcamp]

I just wanted to know if you had to be within the 60 foot max radius in order to use the thing. Seems pointless to chat with someone on this thing if they’re only a few feet away you. I was initially under the impression that with the chat feature you could communicate with people from all over the place. Why else would they have a limit of 4 chatrooms that could hold 16 people each?

I do see this as being nifty tool if you want to communicate in a classroom or at work, but still you shouldn’t be using this shit at these places anyway.

 

[Mejilan]

I believe IGN has gotten it to work over a span of 100 ft, WITH walls and obstacles in between the units. Consistent connection, that is.

 

[neptunes]

the manual states the range is approximately 65ft.

beats me.

 

[BuddyC]

I do see this as being nifty tool if you want to communicate in a classroom or at work, but still you shouldn’t be using this shit at these places anyway.

ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY?

 

[Sullichin]

I'm sure you'll be able to use it over Wi-Fi eventually.

 

[seismologist]

it's for the kids. Think of how cool that would have been when you were a kid. It would be perfect to play with on the bus. Though I'd probably be playing something like Metroid Hunters instead.

 

[jooey]

it's for the kids. Think of how cool that would have been when you were a kid. It would be perfect to play with on the bus.

an innovative new dimension of bullying

 

[fbcamp]

Thanks for the reply guys... I'm really disappointed to hear I can't chat with people from around the city, but there's still hope for some sort of long range online component in the future.

 

[Eggo]

It's wierd how it relays signals. I'm no technical genius, but the other day we had Player 1 60 feet from Player 2, who was 60 feet from Player 3. So Player 3 is over 60 feet from Player 1, but since they are connected to Player 2 in the same chatroom, all 3 could talk to each other. So basically, position your guys at 60 foot intervals and you can communicate from across the city for free! True story.

 

[DIrtyWeasel]

The Wavebird controllers work from much farther than the 20 feet Nintendo claims.

So I wouldn't be surprised if the DS works from greater distances than claimed as well.

 

[Suikoguy]

It's wierd how it relays signals. I'm no technical genius, but the other day we had Player 1 60 feet from Player 2, who was 60 feet from Player 3. So Player 3 is over 60 feet from Player 1, but since they are connected to Player 2 in the same chatroom, all 3 could talk to each other. So basically, position your guys at 60 foot intervals and you can communicate from across the city for free! True story.

Its like a web.. NINTENDO INVENTED THE INTERNET

 

[GDJustin]

I always thought it was obvious that pictochat existed to set up matches. Since DS's are aware the obvious intent is to spontaneously game with other DS's, but you need a way to communicate (find out what games they have, etc).

 

[Brofist]

I thought the question was going to be "who is actually going to still be using it after a weeks time?".

 

[Spiritreaver]

I thought the question was going to be "who is actually going to still be using it after a weeks time?".

Could you guys get any MORE clever? :lol

 

[lexi]

I thought the question was going to be "who is actually going to still be using it after a weeks time?".

Man, I can't wait for the 'haters owned' threads.

 

[krypt0nian]

I thought the question was going to be "who is actually going to still be using it after a weeks time?".

You self-own more than anyone here.

 

[Sein]

II do see this as being nifty tool if you want to communicate in a classroom or at work, but still you shouldn’t be using this shit at these places anyway.

Hell, if you're at work, using IM is much less conspicuous than playing with a DS.

 

[Kon Tiki]

It's wierd how it relays signals. I'm no technical genius, but the other day we had Player 1 60 feet from Player 2, who was 60 feet from Player 3. So Player 3 is over 60 feet from Player 1, but since they are connected to Player 2 in the same chatroom, all 3 could talk to each other. So basically, position your guys at 60 foot intervals and you can communicate from across the city for free! True story.

Nintendo invented the internet.

 

[lexi]

Nintendo invented the internet.

True story, Co-developed with Al Gore in Dick Cheney's lair.

 

[krypt0nian]

True story, Co-developed with Al Gore in Dick Cheney's lair.

Pics!!!!???

 

[aoi tsuki]

Pics!!!!???

The prototype was a mesh circle jerk network. Trust me, you're better off not seeing it.

 

[Unison]

I think the wireless DS play could be really fun on airplanes or at the airport... That's when you're gonna really appreaciate it!

 

[lexi]

I think the wireless DS play could be really fun on airplanes or at the airport... That's when you're gonna really appreaciate it!

only adults go to aiports omg lollerskates