DS is Region Free

Many people have asked the question 'will the DS be able to play with people in Japan online?' or 'will I be able to buy a game in Japan for my DS and have it work?'. From reports today it seems that the answer is yes. An importer asked some of these questions to Nintendo through an e-mail and got this response.

"Hello and thank you for contacting Nintendo,

It may interest you to know that the Nintendo DS will be a universal system that can be played anywhere on the planet. Further, it can play games purchased anywhere. Please note, however, that accessories purchased in different parts of the world may not be compatible with the Nintendo DS you purchase.

I hope you find this information useful!

Sincerely,

Nintendo of America Inc.
Mitch Crim"

This leads us to believe that if online is available for a certain game it will be playable with our Japanese counter parts. Unless a different version of the game is released there (which it probably will be), but still good news. This could link Canadians, Americans, and some Europeans together (and possibly more people). Although the add-ons may not be compatible the games are the major thing right now.

Source:Cube-Europe

-Ultimate Zelda Guru