Topic: Opera Browser Confirmed for Nintendo DS

[TheYoungerPlumber]

It's a long shot, but Nintendo could also include a RAM expansion pak for the browser (which fits into the GBA slot).

[King of Twitch]

"Oh and what do we do about the lack of a scroll wheel?"

Blow into the mic to scroll down, whistle to scroll up

[vudu]

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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
Oh and what do we do about the lack of a scroll wheel?

You could just drag the screen around using the stylus (kind of like what happens in Opera if you click the mouse wheel).

[Smash_Brother]

I think it should be painfully obvious that the touch screen is going to make the implementation infinitely easier than it could ever be on a cellphone or a PSP.

[ssj4_android]

Yay! I was thinking Opera should make it, since they pretty much have the best browser for ARM9. Hopefully it doesn't have to use RAM on the cart though, or at least have it come out in the USA.

[Bill Aurion]

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Originally posted by: TheYoungerPlumber
It's a long shot, but Nintendo could also include a RAM expansion pak for the browser (which fits into the GBA slot).

Just so everyone knows, a RAM expansion pack is being packed with the browser...It will fit into the GBA slot (with two versions being made, one made smaller so it doesn't stick out of the DSLite)

Edit: Image

[Artimus]

Infendo is reporting no Java, Flash or PDF. There will, however, be bookmarks. Basically it's a palm pilot browser.

[ssj4_android]

BTW, why not link to their Nintendo DS forums?

[Jonnyboy117]

PGC Pocket is probably already compatible with the DS Opera browser, but if it needs to be modified, we'll do whatever it takes.

[MegaByte]

Looking at the released photos, I'd say that PGC itself is compatible with the browser, not just PGC Pocket.

[vudu]

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Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
Just so everyone knows, a RAM expansion pack is being packed with the browser...It will fit into the GBA slot (with two versions being made, one made smaller so it doesn't stick out of the DSLite)

That is so hot it's unbelievable.

I wonder if the RAM expansion will be available seperately, just in case someone gets one version and then wants to upgrade/downgrade to the other DS version.

[thepoga]

No direct linking unless you own the webspace
it looks like they'll have extra memory in the GBA slot.  

[MegaByte]

I wonder if games will be able to use this extra RAM like on the N64, or whether Nintendo would allow it.

[Cap]

from what i've read about this thing so far, i'm actually fairly impressed. i still want to see a hands on with it to see how well it actually works though.

[Renny]

This is very nice news. I've been using Opera for years, and I've been hoping to see it on the DS since it was announced. If you'd like to get an idea of how Opera DS will render pages, download the desktop version and browse your favorite interwebs in "small-screen mode." View>Small screen (Shift+F11).

Nintendo's new website incompatibility was weird. The last time they updated the site, Opera worked as poorly as any other browser from the get-go. I promptly sent them a snide email pointing this out. :¬]

[dsgirl]

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Originally posted by: PGC NewsBot
It'll come on a DS card and you'll be able to browse the Internet in double!

Giving gamers two windows to the Web: The Opera Browser for Nintendo DS™    


<small>February 15, 2006: Opera Software today announced that it will deliver the World Wide Web to Nintendo DS users in Japan. In Opera's agreement with Nintendo, Nintendo DS users will now be able to surf the full Internet from their systems using the Opera browser. The Opera browser for Nintendo DS will be sold as a DS card. Users simply insert the card into the Wi-Fi enabled Nintendo DS, connect to a network, and begin browsing on two screens.    


Earlier this year, Nintendo reported that 13 million Nintendo DS systems were sold to consumers around the world within just 13 months of its debut in November 2004.  Nintendo DS combines unique dual screens, touch screen, voice recognition and wireless and Wi-Fi communications capabilities. According to an independent market research company in Japan, Nintendo DS has become the fastest selling video games machine to top the 6 million sales mark in Japan in just over 14 months since its Japanese debut, breaking the old record held by Nintendo's Game Boy Advance.    


"The incredibly popular Nintendo DS is already Wi-Fi enabled to support real-time gaming, so adding Web browsing capabilities was a natural evolution for this device," says Scott Hedrick, Executive Vice President, Opera Software. "Gaming devices are growing more advanced and a great Web experience is becoming a product differentiator for gaming manufacturers.  Opera is excited to work with Nintendo to deliver a unique dual screen, full Internet experience on Nintendo DS."    


With an on-screen keypad and stylus, users can easily navigate the Web from their Nintendo DS with PDA-like functionality.  Based on the same core as the Opera desktop browser, Opera delivers superior speed and rendering of Web pages on the Nintendo DS.    


“Within just five seconds of turning on the system, the Nintendo DS is already fully operational.  This makes it the ideal device to enable people to swiftly obtain the latest information from the internet, wherever they are," says Masaru Shimomura, Deputy General Manager of Nintendo’s R & D Department.  "Opera exceeded our expectations with its user friendly interface, quick access to all your favorite sites, ease of use and, most importantly, in making the best use of the Nintendo DS system’s unique double screens and touch screen features.  Opera is an important partner for Nintendo in our efforts to further expand the users of the Nintendo DS."    


Nintendo Co., Ltd. held a presentation today in Tokyo, Japan, to announce updates for the Nintendo DS.  Information on the availability of the Opera browser DS card has not yet been announced.  </small>

i heard that already, and it say's like it runs by a DSLinux....correct me if i'm correct








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[Dasmos]

lol, old topic outta nowhere.