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• A Nintendo DS portable game player can be "hacked" to perform a variety of functions, from playing MP3s from an external media player, to exporting games to a television or personal computer. More information about hacks for the Nintendo DS will be added to this Mahalo page as it becomes available.

• Fast Facts

  1. Hacks can enable your DS to perform a variety of functions
  2. Improperly performed hacks can disrupt regular functions of your DS
  3. Use of hacks can void your warranty and disqualify your DS from receiving service from Nintendo
  4. One hacker figured out how to use a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) controller on his Nintendo DSEngadget: Modder hooks NES controller into Nintendo DS
  5. The hacker wired the NES to the DS through the GBA cart interfaceEngadget: Modder hooks NES controller into Nintendo DS
  6. Other hackers have figured out how to control a PC using a Nintendo DSGamePro.com: Hack: Control a PC with a Nintendo DS (March 6, 2006)
  7. A homebrew media player called MoonShell is available; player supports MP3, Ogg Vorbis, and AAC filesPC World: Hack: How To Play Music On Your Nintendo DS (November 24, 2008)
  8. The Nintendo DS Lite can be hacked to allow the device to become a sketchbook or portable digital painting toolWired: Hack a Nintendo DS to Make an Awesome Digital Sketchbook (July 17, 2008)

• Nintendo Lawsuit

  In late-July 2008, it was reported that Nintendo, along with 54 software manufacturers, was suing several Japanese firms that allegedly distributed unlicensed hardware that can be used for piracy purposes. The equipment allows a user to play illegal gaming programs on the Nintendo DS.CrunchGear: Nintendo sues makers of DS hacking hardware (July 29, 2008) In late-February 2009, a Japanese court blocked sales of the game-copying device "R4 Revolution for DS."Nintendo: ...Tokyo District Court Rules Against the Distribution... (42.56 KB)

  It is estimated that Nintendo has lost nearly $975 million because of piracy.SC Magazine: Solving the hacking problem

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