Nintendo DS on Planes

[supersal]

Hi

flying with Airtours soon...does anyone know if the kids will be able to use their handheld Nintendo DS. Have got headphones with it so not noisy.

Thanks

 

[Goofyish]

Yes, as soon as the seatbelt sign goes off you can use electronic equipment
You just can't use them during takeoff and landing.

 

[Goofey's Girl]

Yes thats a definite. Both my boys used them. Helped keep my sanity.

 

[jharrowell]

I worried about this when I took my DS as they do transmit radio signals. However I asked a flight attendant and they said that as it was Bluetooth (range of about 10m) it was fine.

I even played a game of mario kart against someone else sitting a couple of seats across from me.

 

[tttessa]

And remember, DS games are REGION FREE!!! So you can buy them over there at about HALF the UK price!!!!

Tessa

 

[lisaj]

And remember, DS games are REGION FREE!!! So you can buy them over there at about HALF the UK price!!!!

Tessa

Forgive me my stupidity but are the Nintendo DS machines themselves the same as we have over here. My DD (5) is going mad for one and it is only because her big brother has a gameboy. Would be tempted to buy one if at a lower cost. Thank you.

 

[astrodrummergirl]

I even played a game of mario kart against someone else sitting a couple of seats across from me.

Nice! I'll have to see if I can give that a go. Gladly, for my trip, I'm packing my DS and my PSP since my mum likes to play the DS as well (Only Brain Training)

 

[tttessa]

Forgive me my stupidity but are the Nintendo DS machines themselves the same as we have over here. My DD (5) is going mad for one and it is only because her big brother has a gameboy. Would be tempted to buy one if at a lower cost. Thank you.

Sorry, don't know this one? Only know about the games cos a friend told me they were region free and she buys loads for her son when she goes to the States on business (and we get some handed on, so I know they work for definite!!) If you start a new thread, someone might have "the knowledge" out there....

Tessa

 

[paulh]

A DS bought in states will work over here just an adadpter for charging.Get a car charger will work there and here.
Just asked the expert(11 year old son)and the gameboy charger will work on a DS,so if you allready have a gameboy you can use that chager no problem
Paulh

 

[Cyrano]

Just asked the expert(11 year old son)and the gameboy charger will work on a DS,so if you allready have a gameboy you can use that chager no problem
Paulh

aren't they all. According to 7 year old expert here that is not the case for the DS Lite

 

[paulh]

aren't they all. According to 7 year old expert here that is not the case for the DS Lite

According to to my expert your right You only stated a DS sorry
Paulh

 

[astrodrummergirl]

aren't they all. According to 7 year old expert here that is not the case for the DS Lite

Well, the 17 year old expert says that its different as they use a socket that looks like a mini USB socket. I guess since the console got smaller the socket had to get smaller.

 

[paulh]

Well, the 17 year old expert says that its different as they use a socket that looks like a mini USB socket. I guess since the console got smaller the socket had to get smaller.

would take the word of an 7 and 11 year old expert over a 17 year old one anyday
Paulh

 

[astrodrummergirl]

would take the word of an 7 and 11 year old expert over a 17 year old one anyday
Paulh

That's pretty true, I'll stick to the software stuff, since thats what I'll be studying at University (hopefully - Computer games technology/programming)

 

[lisaj]

I'll take any intelligent child's response compared to this middle-aged Mum who has no idea!!

 

[paulh]

That's pretty true, I'll stick to the software stuff, since thats what I'll be studying at University (hopefully - Computer games technology/programming)

The eldest starting uni end of sept at manchester studying computers.dont ask me what i`am just paying for it,at least hes got 2 busserys one for his qualifercations and one doing internet surport for the uni
Paulh

 

[jharrowell]

My DS (lite) is a US one. I picked it up in Virgin for about 70 bucks (US prices and AP discount, you can't beat it ).

Anyway, the charger wasn't any good but I also picked up a cable for 3 bucks that allowed you to charge the DS from a USB port. So now I charge it from my PC and I've never had any trouble.

Only other difference is the date being MM/DD/YY.

 

[Tinks1984]

I just bought one today fron PC World. Got it as a package deal for £119. I got the black DS Lite, starter pack, headphones and one game (RRP £30).

Although I have just come home and searched for games on the web, and I've picked a couple up for £15 each. Much cheaper than the stores.

 

[emmadana12]

Hi

i recently bought my daughter a DS lite from america and i came back home (Qatar) realizing that there was an issue with the voltage BUT! i did buy an adapter and it still didnt work! does anybody know where i can find a USB charger for the DS in the UK!??!?!?!?
pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee help

 

[Jakey Rowling]

play.com or amazon both do them ( just search for ds lite usb charger)

Alternative is PC world which has a joytech starter kit which has an in car adaptor and usb charger cable + other bits for £4.97

JOYTECH STARTER KIT DS LITE - product code 423225