X-rays+Nintendo DS - Final Fantasy Net

JET73L · #1 02-20-2008, 07:31 PM

Question: I haven;t been able to find this anywhere online, but I'm going on vacation in a few months, and was wondering if any of you knew if x-ray machines caused any problems to Nintendo DS systems or cartridges (erased save files or game programming, damage to processors or screens, erased CF card for MP3 adaptor, etc). Couldn;t find it anywhere else, just wanted to see if anyone here knows.

Miss Lockheart · #2 02-20-2008, 08:19 PM

Hmmm you might have a problem with X-rays, as with mobile phones which can also bug your equipment if you keep them too close. Better to be safe than sorry I would say, it might be wise to stick to an older handheld such as the GB Advance

Terminal Est · #3 02-21-2008, 07:08 AM

What the hell sort of vacation will THIS be? O_o

Hum...I cannot say for sure, but allow me to dig around, and see if I may find something about this.

JET73L · #4 02-21-2008, 04:54 PM

Okay, thanks. It'll be greatyly appreciated if you all find anything out.

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Originally Posted by Terminal Est

What the hell sort of vacation will THIS be? O_o

zHeh, no, just airport security for carry-on. Four hours of people talking is bad for concentrating, even on reading, so games and MP3 adapter seem a necessity.

Terminal Est · #5 03-02-2008, 09:32 AM

I asked someone online about this at Answerbag, and they said that even the official Nintendo regulations guidelines have nothing about X-Rays and what it can do to DS's. (Or any other console, and maybe ''X-Rays'' was not the word I should have used.)

I am sorry it took so long, but I did not even find any answer.

But I did not look there myself, I do not even know where to find this even in Nintendo's official site. I am saying what I was told. Still kind of strange, though.

But maybe soome video game related places like IGN or 1-Up will know. Will let you know if I find something.

JET73L · #6 03-03-2008, 05:09 AM

Yeah, don;t worry about it. I can probably call or message Nintendo about it.
Thanks for helping, though!

MidgarFanatic · #7 03-03-2008, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Terminal Est

But I did not look there myself, I do not even know where to find this even in Nintendo's official site. I am saying what I was told. Still kind of strange, though.

Hmm. I myself have had trouble in the past getting ahold of Nintendo directly. I remember everytime I tried to find an email address or even a mailing address I kept getting the 'run around'. They do this intentionally.

Oh, and I've never... ever heard of a video game getting damaged from x-rays from airport machines, so I'm sure Jet's games will be just fine. Have a good trip.

Interesting thread, where did this thought come from?

JET73L · #8 03-03-2008, 11:54 PM

Well, okay, thanks. That's probably helpful.
(and there's a link through their site via their troubleshooting and contacts page where you can direct e-mail them. I don;t think they accept emails from other servers)
Where it came from was, I;m going on vacation sometime this spring, I think, around march or april, and 8 hours on planes and layover with no games and minimal reqading material would be a horror almost beyond imagining.

I do wonder if anyone else has wondered what obscure things may or may not damage systems or games.

Edit: Nintedno sent a direct reply, and apparently nether DS systems or cartridges nor GBA or game boy cartridges or systems are damaged by x-ray security machines.

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Originally Posted by Nintendo representative email

X-ray machines and metal detectors put out very low levels of radiation that won't cause any damage to Nintendo Systems or Games. It should not erase the memory on games or negatively impact battery-backed games.

A Datel MP3 adapter is not licensed by Nintendo of America Inc., so I'm unable to answer your questions regarding it. Nintendo doesn't support, endorse or recommend using this product.

Revenant · #9 03-05-2008, 03:43 PM

Um......guys.......I dont realy supose to ask that but could you please explain to me what is this nintendo thing?

We don't have such things in my country. And I noticed that this thing is often epited here. I can guess what it is but still I want to know for sure.

JET73L · #10 03-05-2008, 10:19 PM

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Um...
You know how Sony makes the PS series (as well as a multitude of other electronics), Microsoft makes the X-box consoles (as well as computers, programs, and some games)? Nintendo makes the Nintendo Wii console, and Nintendo DS handheld system. And the Legend of Zelda series. And made the Gamecube. And the N(intendo)64. And the NES! Nintendo Entertainment system!
*going into shock.*