Author Topic: Tell me what I can do with a DS... (Read 5496 times)

ryancoke · « **on:** December 20, 2006, 08:44:10 AM »

I am thinking about purchasing a DS. I have looked at many websites and I have no question that there are some great games out there for it. However, I am wondering what else I can do with a DS besides games. I know there is a browser coming out soon for it. Does anybody know of any other non-game type applications for the DS? Any good hacks out there?

hudsonhawk · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2006, 09:09:53 AM »

I suppose you could use it as a hat if you have a very tiny head...

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #2 on:** December 20, 2006, 09:17:01 AM »

Here you go.

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #3 on:** December 20, 2006, 12:13:20 PM »

Pictochat.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #4 on:** December 20, 2006, 02:42:31 PM »

Lots of homebrew.

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #5 on:** December 20, 2006, 03:55:56 PM »

You can't make beer with your DS, that's crazy talk.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #6 on:** December 20, 2006, 08:30:35 PM »

You could turn it into an MP3 player but keep in mind it's not a PSP, it's meant for games.

ryancoke · « **Reply #7 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:14:20 AM »

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Originally posted by: Brandogg
Lots of homebrew.

Really?? Are you pulling my leg?

couchmonkey · « **Reply #8 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:22:43 AM »

You should get the new Ngage, then you can phone people, and, stuff...

KDR_11k · « **Reply #9 on:** December 21, 2006, 03:42:39 AM »

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Originally posted by: ryancoke
Really?? Are you pulling my leg?

No.

hudsonhawk · « **Reply #10 on:** December 21, 2006, 04:23:35 AM »

But it should be noted you'll need to invest in additional equipment (a PassMe and a GBA flash cart) in order to said homebrew.

Out of the box the DS does one thing: plays games. Everything else is done through add-ons.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #11 on:** December 21, 2006, 05:00:34 AM »

Aren't there CF or SD based solutions for getting the homebrew data into your DS?

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 21, 2006, 05:16:56 AM »

There is a Flash Me cart that supports SD cards, it can play MP3 & homebrew games (among other things that shall go unmentioned

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ryancoke · « **Reply #13 on:** December 21, 2006, 07:26:02 AM »

Thanks guys that's great. It's weird but since i got the wii and from all the stuff i've read about the PS3 I kinda expect consoles to do more than just play games. Games are my primary focus but wouldn't it be cool to have things like a Mii channel on the DS?

I have an additional question:

I've noticed in pics i've seen of the DS that the headphone jack looks a little weird. It has the circular jack and then something right next to it. Do I have to use proprietary headphones or will regular h-phones work?

KDR_11k · « **Reply #14 on:** December 21, 2006, 08:46:59 PM »

I think the thing next to the jack is a microphone connector but I have no idea what headset(s) actually use it.

ryancoke · « **Reply #15 on:** December 22, 2006, 02:03:36 AM »

Thanks guys. You just did reggie a favor and convinced 1 more person to buy a DS!

segagamer12 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 23, 2006, 04:19:54 AM »

The DS can also play games online. But there arent very many worth playing online yet so that might not satisfy you. Or at least it hasn't me anyways.

ryancoke · « **Reply #17 on:** December 27, 2006, 02:51:06 AM »

I picked up a DS (last one in the store that wasn't pink!) yesterday with Metroid Prime: Hunters. I got my wireless connection set up but I haven't played it online yet. It's a pretty sweet game I must say!

WalkingTheCow · « **Reply #18 on:** December 27, 2006, 08:07:13 AM »

Oh be prepared to be very very pWn3d! Playing that game online for the first several times is brutal. . . or at least it was for me.

Just see if you can get a grip on the multiplayer maps before you go online. The competition is nasty out there.

Requiem · « **Reply #19 on:** December 27, 2006, 08:23:35 AM »

"Tell me what I can do with a DS...."

......you could have sex with...it? *shrugs shoulders*

blackfootsteps · « **Reply #20 on:** December 30, 2006, 10:58:45 AM »

The DS also prints money if you have the proper DS printer accessory.

ryancoke · « **Reply #21 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:25:52 AM »

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Originally posted by: WalkingTheCow
Oh be prepared to be very very pWn3d! Playing that game online for the first several times is brutal. . . or at least it was for me.

Just see if you can get a grip on the multiplayer maps before you go online. The competition is nasty out there.

You were 100% right on that. I got so owned when I tried it online

Good thing online really isn't my thing so I'll pretty much be sticking to single player mode. Is it just me or does anybody else's hands ache when they play Metroid Prime Hunters? Especially in a heated boss battle. I have to pause the game several times because my left hand aches so bad.

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