Japanese enjoy in-flight DS action
Japan International Flights (JAL) recently announced a promotion where in-flight-modified DS Lites would be available for use to passengers who choose to fly with the company during the period of June 1st - August 31st of this year. Only 4 games are available at the moment, such as Mario Kart DS and DS Golf.
Now, I'm no scientist, but I'm pretty sure that us Americans fly more than anyone else. So why not introduce this kind of promotion over here in the states? Imagine Business Class travelers being handed a DS Lite with Brain Age upon taking their seat! Isn't that the type of person that Nintendo is trying to get the DS into the hands of?
[Via Newlaunches; Thanks Steve!]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Ianc02 @ Jun 12th 2006 10:09AM
You never know. Give it three months and NoA may do the exact same promotion. Considering the Lite has just launched would they(NoA) have enough units available if demand went through the roof(as it is anyway im guessing).
Marc @ Jun 12th 2006 1:35PM
"Isn't that the type of person that Nintendo is trying to get the DS into the hands of?"
Yup, but keep in mind, the DS Phat still works too.
I still can't believe how many people basically shunned their old friend yesterday.
Gonzo @ Jun 12th 2006 4:11PM
That's why I always like to fly Virgin. Even in coach you get movies, tvshows, and games on demand. Free liquor too.
It might be smart for Nintendo to supply free ds lites and brain games to a couple of airlines. I've seen allot of people who don't really like video games (as well as a few who don't like playing handhelds) get into the brain training.
Marc @ Jun 12th 2006 8:56PM
Hey guys, over at joystiq they said that all the DS lites DON'T HAVE WI-FI (shocking isn't it?) They said that multiplayer gaming might mess with the pilots communication, so the DSL's are gonna be specially made without Wi-Fi.
Although it really shouldn't be taken out. The same goes with cell phones. Technically, the DS lite, a cell phone, and a plane's communication program all run on different frequencies, so it shouldn't interfere with air to ground communication (this was proven on "Mythbusters" on the Discovery channel).
^But I wouldn't want to take that risk :).