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Nintendo mulling always-on 3G connection for DS
Tech Ticker — ... In a recent interview with Financial Times, Nintendo’s president Satoru Iwata confirms that they’re looking into a service like Amazon Kindle, giving an always-on connectivity to the DS users. Iwata states this kind of business model is appealing because the end consumer doesn’t have to bear the communications cost but only pay for the handheld (which by the way, are priced a bit higher to factor the data costs). ...

Ninetndo Ponders Kindle-Style 3G DS [Nintendo]
Kotaku — ... base, he said. "In reality, if we did this it would increase the cost of the hardware, and customers would complain about Nintendo putting prices up, but it is one option for the future." I don't see any problem with the handheld's current Wi-Fi access, but then again I rarely go anywhere that doesn't have an access point these days. I suppose if you want to be able to download new games nearly anywhere, 3G is certainly one way to go. Would you pay more for a 3G-enabled Nintendo DS? Nintendo considers Kindle tactics for consoles [Financial Times] Send an email ...

Nintendo Ponders Kindle-Style 3G DS [Nintendo]
Kotaku — ... base, he said. "In reality, if we did this it would increase the cost of the hardware, and customers would complain about Nintendo putting prices up, but it is one option for the future." I don't see any problem with the handheld's current Wi-Fi access, but then again I rarely go anywhere that doesn't have an access point these days. I suppose if you want to be able to download new games nearly anywhere, 3G is certainly one way to go. Would you pay more for a 3G-enabled Nintendo DS? Nintendo considers Kindle tactics for consoles [Financial Times] Send an email ...

Nintendo Ponders Releasing 3G Kindle-esque DS
GEARFUSE — ... DS users wouldn’t be required to pay a monthly fee for 3G access, but would pay an overhead price included in the retail pricing, basically providing the user with a one-time fee for lifetime access to the network. Providing 3G downloads would allow users to download DLC on-the-go. If much of your town or city is still Wifi-less, you might want to consider petitioning for this idea. Though these days, most major cities are Wifi’d from border to border. Link [via] ...

Iwata voices interest in Kindle-like free 3G network service for DS
Joystiq — ... Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has gone on the record with the Financial Times as being "interested" in the strategy Amazon has adopted for free internet access on its Kindle eBook reader. "I'm interested because it's a new ...

Iwata voices interest in Kindle-like free 3G service for DS
Joystiq — ... Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has gone on the record with the Financial Times as being "interested" in the strategy Amazon has adopted for free internet access on its Kindle eBook reader. "I'm interested because it's a new ...

Future Nintendo Handhelds Could Offer Free Internet Access
Edge Online - Interactive Entertainment Today — Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has voiced his interest in the business model Amazon has adopted for its Kindle electronic reader, which offers consumers a free connection to a 3G mobile phone network to download new books. The service doesn't have a monthly fee as it s included in the device's upfront cost."I'm interested because it's a new business model in which the user doesn't bear the communications cost," Iwata told analysts, according to the Financial Times ."Only people who can pay thousands of yen a month [in mobile phone subscriptions] can be iPhone ...

Nintendo considering 3G DS handheld
Techradar - All the latest technology news — Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata is considering a 3D always-on internet connection for a handheld gaming console. Mr Iwata told the FT he's looking into an Amazon Kindle-style 3G and Wi-Fi model for future iterations of DS consoles. "I'm interested because it's a new business model in which the user doesn't bear the communications cost," said Iwata. Free, always-online DS The key here is that the service is free to the end-user, unlike costly mobile contract deals such as those tied to the Apple iPhone. "Only ...

Nintendo considering adding Kindle-like wireless access to future DS
CrunchGear — ... So Nintendo’s president, Satoru Iwata, said at a recent briefing that he’s “interested” in the business model (wireless access that’s built into the cost of the device) because it’s new, and, well, it could help expand the popularity of DSi Ware. Right now, to access DSi Ware you need to be connected to Wi-Fi, which sorta limits its availability. What if you’re sitting on a park bench on a warm spring day and want to download Something? You can’t! ...