If Japan uses the Nintendo DS in schools, then why not in cars? Toyotaâs newest Smart Navi car navigational system enables drivers to turn the Nintendo DS into a navi remote control.
No, no, no not drivers. Passengers.
The system is called Kuruma de DS (loosely, âUse the DS in the Carâ). It allows passengers to use the Nintendo DS to input destinations, and it gives map and even sightseeing info. You can save places where youâve been on your DS, too.
The Kuruma de DS game card is Bluetooth enabled, allowing DS owners to easily pair the gaming handheld with the car. Then, itâs ready for remote control use.
The interface, which features Nintendo Mii characters, might be a tad more user friendly for those more familiar with a DS. Thereâs even a neat little DS speedometer.
With Kuruma de DS, you can also take quizzes and even pipe the DSâs sound through the carâs speakers.
This sort of in car amusement doesnât come cheap. The top end Smart Navi is „206,850 (US$2,586). Kuruma de DS must be purchased separately through Toyota for „7,329 ($92)âand that doesnât include the price of an actual DS (assuming you donât own one). All this makes the Kuruma de DS a pricey remote!
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