Another function Nintendo rolled out with its WiFi network beside Metroid Prime Hunters is the long-requested voice chat for the DS. It comes in the form of an in-game lobby where you can chat with people whose friend code you have. It functions basically like a walkie-talkie, in its "click a button, then talk" functionality. That youc an only communicate with people whose friend code you have is a pretty good "safety feature" for potentially concerned parents.

Also, gamers won't be chatting during the fragfest as the VOIP isn't available while running around the maps blowing each other up. It's there for pre and post-game trash talk.

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