April 25, 2006 - In the ongoing rivalry between the DS and PSP camps, PSP fans have long flaunted their handheld's media capabilities as a huge difference between the PSP and DS. The DS has been somewhat lacking in picture, video, and music playback for quite some time. Fortunately for DS fans, Datel has set out to change all that.



Announced just a few days ago, Datel's MAX Media Player for the Nintendo DS is a 4 GB hard drive unit that pops into the DS's GBA cartridge slot. A fully-featured media browser is built into the device, and when connected is able to launch MP3s, JPEGs, and videos on the DS screens.



The device can connect to PCs via USB for file transfer, and bundled software will format videos and images to fit the DS screen. 4GB is a lot of storage space for video compressed to DS size, enough for 10 full-length movies according to Datel. Thanks to some recent advances in DS hacking circles, Datel is even including software that will be able to launch applications on the DS, allowing for the possibility of some retro-emulation action.



The Max Media Player should be available now, and will retail for $189.99.






source:IGN

we dont even have enough time to play all the fantastic games the DS has to offer.

talk about using it to watch movies and listen to music. hehee! might as well use the time to squeeze more brain juice by pulling our hair out playing brain age

I think this has been posted before, the main drawbacks of this device is that it's very bulky once you attach it onto your DS. Not to mention it's very pricey, let's see $189.99= around RM730.

Yeah it's pricey. =/ I'll just stick with MoonShell. <_<

I second that, I buy my DS (and DS Lite) just to play games. It is better to buy a PSP for your media (videos,images) needs (I really want it though )

Aren't there other media storage devices that's cheaper? RM700+ is very steep. We could've gotten another psp or DS already...

satu moonshell settle all

Suet, CChan here. Didn't know you're a LYN forumer as well!

Yep, it's steep. I'd rather get a PSP with that price. =/ Plus DS screens are actually a little too small to play any videos, but better than nothing. ;P

LOL long time no see~!! And yeah agree on you about that one about the DS screen being small. Dual screeens are better than single ones
!

cchan,
<insert gamefaq's name from Back To Reality> here, Yep i kinda knew you but forgot

Yes its too bulky! D:

This post has been edited by scripted: Apr 27 2006, 01:57 PM

say it's pricy, but then go take a look how much a 4gb ipod costs....
hoping to get one of these, looks useful n hopfully batt. life will still be same/simlilar

This post has been edited by Mr.Ginger: Apr 27 2006, 07:38 PM

Ya mean an iPod or ...? Well if your DSL can play music as well, you'd be so pheared!!

A 4gig Zen micro wold cost around 200 less compared to this no video playback tho

satu supercard + bulan shell kasi settle semua movie song

Need SD card jugak

I don't think I'd recognise you now. XD

Methinks supercard + SD Card will cost less.. since.. well. You can do other things with it. <_<

xivanx2 here, ly4444's partner in crime ?
remember us ?

sc-MiniSD rm250?
miniSD 1GB rm130

so to match 4gig we'll need 4 SD cards

rm250+130x4 = 770

but at least it won't be so bulky the mini SD can be used on other Gadgets and with the SC it runs more stuff

This post has been edited by scripted: Apr 28 2006, 12:28 AM

yeah i recognise you. :P

And wtf miniSD 1GB rm130??? I bought my SD for rm230. <_<

oops sorry its 255 i wrote wrongly

LOL 3 Btr-ians here. Anymore?? And hmm for a while there I terkejuts seeing "miniSD 1GB rm130???"