Nintendo DS MP3 player

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Want some more functionality out of you Nintendo DS, how about the ability to play MP3 format music files, well now you can with the easy to use Nintendo MP3 player.

SPECIFICATIONS and FUNCTIONS
Dimensions: 58.5 x 43.4 x 11.0mm
Weight: Approximately 16g
Extra headphone jack on MP3 cartridge.
Sleep Mode: This MP3 player has a sleep mode function, when activated the power stays on but the LCD screen turns of the save power, button pressing is also disabled, this function is only available when headphones are connected into the MP3.
Play modes: You have the choice of playing all tracks in a continuous loop or just the one, shuffle mode or just play the tracks in order.
COMPATIBILITY
This unit is compatible with both the DS and DS lite and Gameboy Micro, it also will work in the Gameboy Player.
DATA STORAGE
The MP3 player doesn’t have its own storage space instead the commonly used format of SD cards is used. The SD card slot is the standard size but with appropriate adaptors you can use SD Micro and SD Mini cards. One thing I find really handy about using the SD card is that it’s the same format used for the Wii.

To get you favourite MP3 tracks onto DS MP3 player is so simple, just plug your SD card into the card reader on your PC and just click, drag and drop the tracks you want on to the SD card, at this point it’s better to set up a few folders on the SD card just to neaten things up a bit. It’s so easy to use no special software required.
GRAPHICS and INTERACTION
Well I wouldn’t exactly call them graphics, basically I’m describing the image choices you have while listen to your MP3s. You have two choices the first one is the Mr Picto Version.

With Mr Picto you have a small man standing over the selected track in his basic state, but with a few button tapping combination you can make Mr Picto dance to the beat, also after pressing buttons a few times you will notice clone Mr Piccto's above all the tracks displayed on the screen at that time, these clones will synchronize with the original Mr Picto .
The second version is a Mario Version.

Same as the Mr Picto screen, by tapping different button combinations you can Make Mario jump up and down, making him release coins and other items.
Both versions are great at keeping your self occupied while listing to music.
The B button will cancel or stop the track. The A button will select item from menu and play music. Select button switches play mode eg repeat, loop, etc. Start button will pause the track, activate sleep mode(long press) and exit sleep mode, L and R will also enter sleep mode. Up and down on the D-Pad will increase and decrease the volume when headphones are plugged directly into the MP3 player.
FOR
: Easy to use.
: No extra software required.
: Common storage format.
: Affordability.
AGAINST
: Limited volume level.
: Cartridge hangs out the bottom of a DS Lite.
: No touch Screen functions.

Review by: Guyver 120406Kudos 18/06/2007

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Nintendo DS MP3 player Comments

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Guyver

I hope this review will help anyone who is interested in purchasing this item, I got mine of Ebay, not sure where else you can buy it from.

18/06/2007

Melbourne: Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

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smashbro

cool nice review.

18/06/2007

Your house.

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Hesponator

how much did u get it for of ebay?

18/06/2007

Tasmania

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Guyver

Hesponator said: how much did u get it for of ebay?

I bought it so long ago that the history in my Ebay account doesn't show what I paid for it, but from memory I think it was around $48 plus postage.

19/06/2007

Melbourne: Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

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Djinni

Great job Guyver. I should write a review about Advance Wars and some of my other games.

19/06/2007

Sydney, NSW

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Hesponator

ok cool thing is these days there isnt as much need for it when you could just use a phone really is there?

19/06/2007

Tasmania

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slinky16

where do you get sd cards and how much do they cost

19/06/2007

the couch

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Guyver

Djinni said: Great job Guyver. I should write a review about Advance Wars and some of my other games.

Thanx mate, yeah should do review I would like to see your work.

slinky16 said: where do you get sd cards and how much do they cost

SD cards are available from most stores that sell electronic products, prices vary depending on memory capacity and what size of card you get, micro SD is the more expensive, maybe because it's used for many mobile phones.

19/06/2007

Melbourne: Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

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slinky16

i have a sim card and that didnt fit in my wii

19/06/2007

the couch

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Guyver

slinky16 said: i have a sim card and that didnt fit in my wii

LOL that's not going to work, it's about as useful as putting pancakes into a DVD player.

19/06/2007

Melbourne: Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

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ShuffleZ

AWESOME!! how much? where? official nintendo product?

24/06/2007

Melbourne, Victoria!

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Guyver

ShuffleZ said: AWESOME!! how much? where? official nintendo product?

Around 40-50 bucks on Ebay(or you could PM and see if I'll sell it to you), I'm pretty sure it's official Nintendo product, it has all the associated Nintendo logos all over the box.

29/06/2007

Melbourne: Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

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Dante_10

Nice good Review Guyver Thumbs up way high

02/08/2007

Sydney, NSW

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L3yt0N

you'v convinced me, to get one

26/09/2007

Melbournian

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ShuffleZ

L3yt0N said: you'v convinced me, to get one

wait u've already ordered the cyclo!!

it has moonshell on it!!

27/09/2007

Melbourne, Victoria!

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etwee

great review, althought i think its better to get a R4 or M3 supercard, which allows you to put homebrew, as well as music. its also around the same price.

27/09/2007

melb

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speedfreek

slinky16 said: where do you get sd cards and how much do they cost

pretty much most stores that sell electronics, Dick smiths, Tandy, Strathfield Car Sound, Big W, K-mart and so forth

1gb sandisk you can get for $24 and 2gb for about $30 or so, they're pretty cheap

27/09/2007

Wagga Wagga

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L3yt0N