V-Pocket and a PDA OS

[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...