Japan restricts in-flight use of wireless functions of DS and PSP

In a recent article on Yomiuri Online, it’s reported that Japan‘s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, has officially restricted the use of wireless multiplayer functions of portable game systems – logically for the Nintendo DS, and the Sony PSP.

The justification behind the ruling is of course, the same as all the other rules associated with wireless technologies inside airplanes: which is that they might interfere with the cabin equipment.

Oh, and if you’re thinking that these things aren’t really true, and it’s just some airplane flight conspiracy or what not (stop watching too much “Fight Club“), then you’d be surprised to know that the Ministry informs that there have been more than 200 reported incidents since 1993 due to interference due to wireless technologies.

So there, no messing around with Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops okay? Just stick to LocoRoco.

In a recent article on Yomiuri Online, it’s reported that Japan‘s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, has officially restricted the use of wireless multiplayer functions of portable game systems – logically for the Nintendo DS, and the Sony PSP.

The justification behind the ruling is of course, the same as all the other rules associated with wireless technologies inside airplanes: which is that they might interfere with the cabin equipment.

Oh, and if you’re thinking that these things aren’t really true, and it’s just some airplane flight conspiracy or what not (stop watching too much “Fight Club“), then you’d be surprised to know that the Ministry informs that there have been more than 200 reported incidents since 1993 due to interference due to wireless technologies.

So there, no messing around with Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops okay? Just stick to LocoRoco.