V-Pocket and a PDA OS

[Great Rumbler]

So what does it all mean? I have no idea, but I'm guessing that Nintendo probably does.

Nintendo licensed Palm OS based PDA software recently but did not say why. This is related to Nintendo patenting the "V Pocket". This is assumed to help the DS become more like a PDA to help it compete with the PSP. We will have to wait till E3 for more information to roll around.

If they're going to take the DS online, they'd better do it sooner rather than later.

N-Philes

[A Black Falcon]

The Palm thing's a rumor.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/02/18/...18885.html

RUMOR #4: Nintendo is planning to create organizer software for the Nintendo DS using the Palm OS.

Source: The self-explanatory Gamercentric.com.

The official story: "Nintendo does not comment on rumors or speculation."--Nintendo of America representative.

What we heard: On Tuesday, word began to circulate that when Nintendo shows off its "V-Pocket" DS organizer software at E3 in May, it will actually be unveiling a version of the Palm OS for its dual-screen handheld. The news came from the GamerCentric article, which claimed "Nintendo had recently licensed Palm-OS-based PDA software." However, the frugal gadget gropers over at Bargainpda.com noted that "PalmSource has not announced Nintendo as a licensee, nor are they listed on the PalmSource licensee web page." Then, later in the week, Bargainpda.com claimed to have talked with "contacts at PalmSource and all deny that Nintendo is a licensee of the Palm Operating System. It's not clear if the report from GamerCentric is a complete fabrication or Nintendo is in the process of becoming a licensee but not there yet." Who is right? Given the preponderance of evidence, Bargainpda.com's argument is more convincing. Besides, why pay Palm royalties for a licensed OS when Nintendo could just create its own?

Bogus or not bogus?: Bogus.

As for V-Pocket, we don't know anything. Could be PDA stuff, could be a US name for the SP/DS movie player thing, who knows...

[Great Rumbler]

Huh. Oh well, it sounded good though.

[OB1]

I hope we get PDA functionality from someone.