Posts Tagged ‘gps’
GPS navigation in Nintendo DS
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
Now everything is turning to GPS. Everything else you own will be having GPS navigation. Not only your car, your phone, and the Sony PSP. Now it is the time for the Nintendo DS to get into the GPS game. With this feature you can even locate a gamestop.
It is designed by Fab Chain of China, it is a GPS module for the new NDS Lite. only plug the Ranger into the accessory port on the front of your NDS, and… and you will get turn-by-turn directions with the Google Maps integration. The Google Maps will display maps in 2D and also fake 3D perspective modes. You can also have automatic day/night modes. The module also has its own built in rechargeable batteries. So, now no drain out of your NDS’ power supply.
Yes, another cool thing. This module you can connect the Ranger to your PC or PDA via a USB connection and use it as a GPS on those devices too.
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Your Nintendo is also a navigation tool
Monday, April 20th, 2009
Do you want a simple and good way to turn your Nintendo DS Lite from a portable gaming gadget into a multitasking device that will be capable of getting you around town without the fear of getting it lost? It is possible with the Ranger GPS system?
The Ranger GPS system connects to the GBA Port of the Nintendo DS Lite gaming system. More to a GPS receiver, the unit also provides 2D and 3D maps on the top display screens of the DS to find where your current location and also helps you out to reach your destination. The system will also provide map browsing hotkeys and raw GPS data information on its bottom screen.
The Ranger has a rechargeable battery, which claims to have ample memory for even larger map databases. What is really nice, do you know. The Ranger GPS system can also be used with the PDAs and also with the laptops via the USB connection. Hence, you are not just limited to only the Nintendo DS Lite for your navigational needs.
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