Nintendo Entering E-Books Market With DSi XL

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Nintendo Entering E-Books Market With DSi XL
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dealrocker	Mar 4 2010, 07:12 AM Post #1
Goomba Posts: 2 Group: Goomba Member #12,194 Joined: August 7, 2009	Nintendo announced that its latest gadget, the DSi XL, will be useful for more than just chasing around in a Mario Kart. You’ll also be able to read books on it. Bloomberg reports that the first DSi XL e-book offering will be a cartridge containing 100 public domain books, including classics such as Twain and Shakespeare. This means Nintendo is opting for its traditional, cartridge-oriented approach versus launching an online bookstore. The $190 device, which is basically a blown-up version of its predecessor, DSi, features two 4.2-inch screens, folds like a book, and is about the size of a paperback. All of which could make it an attractive platform for reading (though it’s not the only e-reading device to feature two screens). Read More http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/02/nintendo-e-books/#ixzz0h5T2YCwX



Picklegod	Mar 4 2010, 10:08 AM Post #2
Don't you agree, Zach? Posts: 5,078 Group: Former Staff Member #11,349 Joined: October 23, 2008 Coins 3	That's interesting. I personally prefer to read physical books though.
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55K	Mar 4 2010, 01:22 PM Post #3
Cinematographer / Photographer Posts: 6,352 Group: Super Moderator Member #12,062 Joined: June 17, 2009 Gender Male Coins 10, 1 CBDV	I too, like the actual copy of the copy instead of reading it off a screen. I wouldn't want to buy a card with books alread on it. Say I already own them. Well, I just wasted some of my money there. Nintendo might be better off scratching this idea.
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Quantom X	Mar 4 2010, 01:28 PM Post #4
Man of Game War Posts: 1,826 Group: Kirby Member #9,337 Joined: March 31, 2008 Coins 16	sigh When are they going to learn that us gamers want game consoles for one reason, GAMING!!!
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Picklegod	Mar 4 2010, 01:30 PM Post #5
Don't you agree, Zach? Posts: 5,078 Group: Former Staff Member #11,349 Joined: October 23, 2008 Coins 3	True, but Nintendo's trying to appeal to more non-gamers with the DS. That's why they have electronic cookbooks out now and also why they released this and the XL.
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Quantom X	Mar 4 2010, 01:37 PM Post #6
Man of Game War Posts: 1,826 Group: Kirby Member #9,337 Joined: March 31, 2008 Coins 16	Just give the non gamers an i Pod touch or something.
	My favorite quotes I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME. Philippians 4:13 “Never give up, Never surrender!” Peter Quincy Taggart, Galaxy Quest “3 strikes, and you’re not out! There is always 1 more thing you can do.” Colonel Hal Moore, We Were Solders “For every obstacle, there is a solution.” Karate Kid, Legend of Super Heroes “Do, or do not. There is no try.” Yoda, Star Wars The Fire of God


Nemesis	Mar 4 2010, 09:39 PM Post #7
ChuChu Posts: 63 Group: ChuChu Member #11,584 Joined: January 4, 2009	the ds xl pisses me off cas i just got a dsi wtf. that and i already can read books on my dsi



Wolf	Mar 7 2010, 12:56 AM Post #8
Next stop, the Twilight Zone Posts: 11,102 Group: Mewtwo Member #802 Joined: August 2, 2005	Picklegod That's interesting. I personally prefer to read physical books though. I prefer audio books since I can't fall asleep with my eyes open. But good news for people who can't afford that kindle.



Rundas	Mar 7 2010, 02:41 AM Post #9
ChuChu Posts: 49 Group: ChuChu Member #12,565 Joined: February 17, 2010	Quantom X Mar 4 2010, 01:37 PM Just give the non gamers an i Pod touch or something. Agreed
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