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The Nintendo DS Browser is a port of the Opera 8.5 web browser for use on the Nintendo DS, developed by Opera Software and Nintendo, and sold as a standalone game cartridge. Two versions were sold, one for the original Nintendo DS and one for the Nintendo DS Lite , each with a different Slot-2 memory expansion pack to fit the respective system.
Furthermore, like the previous Nintendo DS and DS Lite, the Nintendo DSi includes a web browser, which is a version of the Opera browser. It has support for the HTML5 canvas object and CSS opacity. However, there are limitations for these features. In addition to slow download speeds, the browser has difficulty rendering pages.
On February 15, 2006, Nintendo announced a DS version of Opera, [6] a cross-platform web browser. The browser took advantage of the device's dual screens by zooming in or having a longer vertical view. [7] The browser went on sale in Japan on July 24, 2006, for ¥3,800 [8] (approx. $33). It was released in Europe on October 6, 2006. [9]
The DS usually works just by changing the handheld's connection settings; Wii owners, meanwhile, have to run some software from an SD card for the magic to happen. Homebrew server keeps Nintendo ...
One thing that's been brought up countless times in DS-related discussions is "if only it could be used as a PDA." Well, with the right combination of hardware and software, it can! But just how ...
Nintendo announced this morning that a web browser based on Opera for the DS is forthcoming, and also revealed an upcoming TV tuner attachment for pulling in over-the-air broadcasts. Very few ...
Homebrew, when applied to video games, refers to software produced by hobbyists for proprietary video game consoles which are not intended to be user-programmable. The official documentation is often only available to licensed developers, and these systems may use storage formats that make distribution difficult, such as ROM cartridges or encrypted CD-ROMs.
Games 'n' Music allows the user to play Movies, Music, and Homebrew applications on the Nintendo DS. It was criticized for its low compatibility with homebrew applications, however, with developments such as DLDI this become a non-issue. The official product description [1] states that the maximum supported MicroSD card size is 2 GB.