DS Web Browser

noob · 23 Jun 2006 at 09:24

http://www.opera.com/announcements/en/2006/06/21/
http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6153016.html

I can't wait for its release in the UK.

Sic · 23 Jun 2006 at 09:46

there's an article on IGN about this, and in Japan they're releasing a TV card with a built-in tuner that received specific TV broadcasts.

i really want some official PDA software to come out. i'd use that a lot i think.

adam17 · 23 Jun 2006 at 14:00

Using the stylus and handwriting-recognition software, DS owners can input text by writing, rather than use a simulated keypad like the PlayStation Portable does.

I do like the sound of that ^^ Nice and easy

Another person here looking forward to it.

badgermonkey · 23 Jun 2006 at 14:24

Could be good I guess, not ENTIRELY convinced its going to be particularly useful though.

Sic · 23 Jun 2006 at 14:29

badgermonkey said:
Could be good I guess, not ENTIRELY convinced its going to be particularly useful though.

what's it useful for on the PSP, aside from when you're sat in McDonalds bored, and want to check your email, or read the news...or you're at the airport and can't be bothered to get your laptop out. there's a fair few reasons i'd use it.

badgermonkey · 23 Jun 2006 at 14:47

Fair enough. And I didnt say i thought it was useful on the PSP anyway

Wossi · 23 Jun 2006 at 15:29

Sounds like a good idea, also in agreement with you Sic. I'd love some sort of PDA software, not sure how often I'd use it though. Would still be cool

Meatball · 23 Jun 2006 at 15:47

websites will have to be down scaled a lot though surely? :eek:

Sic · 23 Jun 2006 at 15:57

the top screen will show a view that can be customly zoomed (or 100%, i cant remember offhand). holding the L or R shoulder button depending on your dexterity and dragging the touchscreen with the stylus will move the view of the page in the top screen.

that was my main concern L-P, but they seem to have covered that base quite well

Kamakazie! · 23 Jun 2006 at 23:19

it should be great.
and as i have said before.... perfect for those tough pub quizzes

Gimpymoo · 5 Jul 2006 at 03:20

http://www.opera.com/products/devices/nintendo/

Enjoy.

beckster · 5 Jul 2006 at 09:50

Shaping up nicely, wonder if any decent homebrew ones are being made

Dolph · 5 Jul 2006 at 10:29

Lost-Prophet said:
websites will have to be down scaled a lot though surely?

Opera are already very experienced in making browsers for small/limited screens (opera is my browser of choice for my P910i mobile phone, there's also opera mini etc available)

They will come up with a good way to make everything look good on the DS, and I can't wait

IceBus · 5 Jul 2006 at 11:23

Any idea on a English release date for this?

ultim · 5 Jul 2006 at 13:12

i dont think nintendo have set a release date outside japan. But you can always import it, some sites already have it up for pre-order. around £30

IceBus · 5 Jul 2006 at 14:41

ultim said:
i dont think nintendo have set a release date outside japan. But you can always import it, some sites already have it up for pre-order. around £30

Surely it'll have a Japanese charset/handwriting recognition?

Raymond Lin · 5 Jul 2006 at 15:15

i am so glad i got a DS rather than a PSP now !

ultim · 6 Jul 2006 at 07:50

IceBus said:
Surely it'll have a Japanese charset/handwriting recognition?

if you look at some pics here...
http://my.opera.com/DotEd/albums/show.dml?id=89050
everything seems to be in english.