[mszv]

Well, you can use a laptop with a wi-fi connection. The few times I've used my laptop during the flight (usually too cramped for me to get it out) - I didn't even remember to turn off the wi-fi, but I suppose I should.

I'm not sure if they are talking about wi-fi connections, but if they are, can you switch it off during the flight? Then you could use it, just like any other computer device.

[Kolzig]

This is what reads on Nintendo's website:

Can I use the Nintendo DS onboard aircraft, in hospitals, or in airports if it's not in wireless mode?

Operation of the Nintendo DS when it is NOT in wireless mode, may be allowed on aircraft, in hospitals, and in airports just like any other non-wireless device would be. You will know when your DS is in wireless mode when the Power Indicator LED (green or red) rapidly blinks to indicate that wireless communication is in progress. The Power Indicator LED will blink rapidly when you are in Pictochat, playing any game in multiplayer mode, or downloading a game to another unit.

Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding the use of wireless devices in locations such as hospitals, airports, or onboard aircraft. In order to comply with airline regulations, do not use PictoChat, or play the multiplayer modes of DS games while on board an airplane. Operation in these locations may interfere with or cause malfunctions of equipment, with resulting injuries to persons or damage to property.

I'm going to ask the RyanAir people tomorrow if I can use my DS in the plane, of course I will not use the wifi on the plane, I don't have any use for it in there.

[Gomatic]

Thanks to this discussion, I went out at lunch time and bought a Nintendo DS. It is charging right now and I can't wait to get home and play Trace Memory!

[seek83]

Adventure games on the DS discussion becomes topic on the safety of portable gaming device's in RyanAir aeroplanes. LOL. i love it.

anyhoo, Lost In Blue's pretty sweet, but I just got Quake 4 on PC so fock that. Maybe next weeek.

[grayscavenger]

Phoenix Wright. Buy it. Now. It's AMAZING.

[fov]

Thanks for being so conscientious, Kolzig.

My BF works in the airline industry... A few weeks ago when the Jet Blue plane did its emergency landing in LA, we were shocked to see that NBC was bragging about how some of its employees were on the plane communicating with the home office by Blackberry. Not only does that break federal laws, it could have interfered with the instruments and buggered up the already-sensitive landing. Way to be responsible.

[squarejawhero]

Report back to me, Kolzig! I need to know too.

[Kolzig]

Oh yeah, I asked the stewardess if I can use the DS and she said that I can.

So both trips from Tampere to Stansted and from Stansted to Tampere went rather quickly as I just played Rebelstar, Meteos and Another Code all the time.

The only thing that one shouldn't do while in an airplane is use the wifi capabilities.

[Funktion]

Originally Posted by grayscavenger

Phoenix Wright. Buy it. Now. It's AMAZING.

I'm waiting for my copy to arrive (I imported it from the US; I couldn't wait until next year for the European release). It just reminded me too much of Snatcher (some of basics of the gameplay) to pass up on it. Why don't they release Snatcher (or a sequel to it) on the DS, it would be perfect for it (I actually emailed Konami twice suggesting this... ).

Not really adventure, but is Trauma Center worth picking up (is the story, or character interaction interesting, or is it just round after round of surgery?)?

[seek83]

i bought Another Code (Trace Memory) um... it's bad... really bad. Ah well.

[fov]

Originally Posted by seek83

i bought Another Code (Trace Memory) um... it's bad... really bad. Ah well.

That's interesting, I've heard nothing but positive feedback about this game. What don't you like about it?

[Lucien21]

Originally Posted by seek83

i bought Another Code (Trace Memory) um... it's bad... really bad. Ah well.

I loved it. I was great.

[Kolzig]

Oh man, a big surprise happened today, my friend came to my apartment and told me he had bought himself a DS! My mission is complete, I finally made him buy the console. He had already bought Warioware Twisted, Another Code and Nintendogs that came bundled with the DS.

We had to immediately play some Meteos dl play.

[seek83]

Another Code...

My comment was a little rash. It's not bad. Just not good. I was expecting a cool adventure, the story sounded OK and a Mature rating was all good - but turns out it's basically a game your 12 y/o sister would like. The puzzles aren't really puzzles and the game's VERY short. With they're price tag of $66 AUS I can't recommend it. With shonky translation to boot.

It IS worth a nights rent tho. If only to prevent you buying the damn thing.

[Funktion]

Originally Posted by seek83

and a Mature rating was all good

What does the rating has to do with anything?

[Karmillo]

Originally Posted by seek83

Another Code...

My comment was a little rash. It's not bad. Just not good. I was expecting a cool adventure, the story sounded OK and a Mature rating was all good - but turns out it's basically a game your 12 y/o sister would like. The puzzles aren't really puzzles and the game's VERY short. With they're price tag of $66 AUS I can't recommend it. With shonky translation to boot.

It IS worth a nights rent tho. If only to prevent you buying the damn thing.

I kinda agree with the puzzles, like rubbing a brush on a dirty sign and how she seems so proud of working this out...she actualy seems like shes shocked that it worked.

[seek83]

Originally Posted by Funktion

What does the rating has to do with anything?

Ratings got a lot to do with it. A Mature rating would say to me that it's got, perhaps, Mature content. For an adventure game, that's promising. I can't stand cutesy bullshit.