You’ve got to be tired of dicking around with that stylus on your Nintendo DS. After all, writing or any act like it is tiresome, especially if you’re a gamer who just likes the simplicity of an analog stick, one button and a high score list.

Modder Sam Thornley yearned for portable classics like the Atari Flashback, so he made his own. Using a Jakks Pacific plug-and-play Namco mini arcade’s guts and some hardware know-how, Sam melded the circuit board with a tiny 2.5-inch LCD display and powered the whole thing with a set of 4 rechargeable AA batteries. It includes Pac-Man, Galaxian, Rally-X, Bosconian and even Dig Dug. Yes, even Dig Dug, my deity.

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Eric Ruckman was one individual disappointed by Guitar Hero: On Tour’s guitar peripheral for the DS. So, in an effort to form gameplay more faithful to the original Guitar Hero, Eric found a wireless PS2 guitar that no one wanted and cut a hole in the controller, removing all the guts. He then managed to connect the buttons of the guitar to the DS by means of wiring though the adapter. Eric is now able to play this one game on his DS with a console Guitar Hero guitar.

This bitchin’ guitar mod even has an FM transmitter in it that allows him to play the Nintendo DS’ sound through his home stereo system. Awesome job, Eric!

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If you’re a Twitter whore and you just so happen to own a Nintendo DS, then you’ll be pleased to know that accessing Twitter is now possible on your portable gaming system. Unfortunately, it’s only in Spanish at the moment, but if you’re desperate to let everyone know when you’re eating and shitting then I’m sure you can get around the language barrier. DSTwitter is free, all you’ve got to do is follow these steps:

Prepare a memory card (R4DS) and the DS’s WiFi connection.

Register to the Scene Beta website. Username and email required.

Download the DSTwitter 1.3 .RAR file.

Extract the contents “in the root of the memory card.”

Input Twitter login.

Run the program.

Before you know it you’ll be Twitter-ing it up at a McDonalds WiFi hotspot, letting all your friends know that you just ate three big macs in a row. It’s interesting to see what fans will come up with in terms of development for the DS. As for myself,  I’m waiting for the TumblrDS in English, so thanks but no thanks.

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As you probably saw, T-Mobile has launched it’s latest Sidekick device. Also known as the “2008″ model, the new Sidekick is probably the best yet. I’ve spent the past few weeks messing with one and it’s like a scrunched-up Sidekick LX with easy-to-hit buttons. I’ll have a full review for you guys next week, as well as a huge photo shoot tomorrow (or possibly today). So keep your eyes peeled for that shit.

After the jump, the full specs on the new Sidekick, as well as a few pics. Be sure to hit the Link up so you can vote on my Sierra Nevada-edition SK08!
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So, you thought Nintendo DS had nothing more to offer than some Nintendogs and Pur Pals? Think again, you wannabe veterinarian. A new Grand Theft Auto was announced exclusively for the Nintendo DS. Bringing a whole new storyline to Liberty City, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be your one (and only) chance to show those Triads that you don’t fuck around, you mean business.

Being the first GTA title for the DS, you can bet there will be a custom game engine designed for the game that will utilize the DS’s touch screen, though no specific details have been announced. We’re just hoping it has the classic top-down view from the original Grand Theft Auto we all know and love.

Chinatown will require players to “uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption within the Triad crime syndicate,” says Rockstar.

Wait.. “an epic tale of crime and corruption?” Where have I heard this before? Hit the jump to find out:

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When I first caught glimpse of the AlphaGrip, I thought to myself “Well, I guess the jig is up. We humans had a fine run on Earth but the alien visitors have finally landed.” I was relieved to discover that the AlphaGrip Handheld Computer is actually a very terrestrial device. A high-performance high-speed portable concept computer made for gamers.

The AlphaGrip features a overall killer hit list of interface specs, such as handwriting recognition so you can use a stylus to write directly to the screen, a 10 finger touch typing system, a thumb-controlled trackball, and buttons that are positioned to increase typing speed up to 200%, while maintaining a pretty dainty size measuring only 6 5/8 x 6 3/8 x 3.5 inches, with an optional folding display of just 3 inches across. (more…)

See, Kiss Me is a niche product. While others may have hard nipples from kissing, Kiss Me will ensure you even get to touch some nipples after your date.It works by detecting the odor on your breath. A series of LED lights indicate if your breath smells like Crest Pro Wash (Kissable) or a donkey’s ass (Deadly), so although the device is portable, you might want to leave it at home to avoid embarrassment. It only costs $19, so if I were you, I’d decide whether getting your bone on after dinner is worth $19.

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So how do you do what the title says? You just have to turn this little thing on, hold it in your hand, ask your friend the question, have them give you a real answer, and this baby will let you know if you should find new friends. This sounds like such a cool product, until the novelty wears off and you are stuck with a lie detector and negative $40. Also, you will have to move to a different state because every who knows you will now avoid you because they are afraid of the fact that you might be testing their every word. People allow a little slack sometimes. Looking past the problems of this device, it does have some practical applications. Maybe the police could make use of it to test if someone they pull over is telling the truth, but we already have other tests for stuff like drunkenness or being drugged up. Last minute note: you won’t be able to surprise anyone with the lie detector because they have to say three truths first. So much for the friend and girlfriend idea… — Nik Gomez

DeFIBulator Lie Detector [via Gearlog]

It’s amazing and annoying how many people are germ-freaks these days; they always ruin your fun because they are scared of some “e-coliâ€? germ or something.  Well now you can shut them up once and for all because their lifesaving gadget has arrived: the Handheld Germ Eliminating Light. This cell-phone sized device uses nanotechnology to eliminate nearly 100% (have to say nearly so Hammacher doesn’t get sued) of everyday harmful germs, such as e-coli and salmonella. Just because you zapped your raw egg smoothie with this doesn’t mean you can trust that it removed all of the e-coli. You know you can trust the technology behind this device because hospitals have been using it to sterilize needles and other important equipment. Just hold the UV-C light ¼â€? to 4â€? away from the source for 10 seconds, and poof, the germs are supposedly gone. At only $80, the Handheld Germ Eliminating light might be a great way to shut up that overreacting aunt or grandma that just won’t let boys be boys. — Nick Rice

Handheld Germ Eliminating Light [via Coolest Gadgets]

The problem with all those portable DVD players is that they can be clunky and very easy to break when you’re traveling. However, the problem is solved with the Portable Handheld DVD Player. This paperback-sized DVD player contains a 4.2 inch monitor which delivers a sharp, clear picture which is held in an ABS plastic case that is covered in a protective rubber frame; this casing protects the player from the demands of traveling, such as drops (don’t test it), and also gives you grip so you don’t drop it. Further protection is included with a nylon case, which has a strap and sleeves for DVDs. You can watch DVDs for a solid 2 ½ hours on a fully charged battery. Not enough charge, you might ask? Well the player comes with an AC adapter and a car power port, so you can watch DVDs throughout your road trip, if you so desire. A plus is that the player can be attached to a TV with the included AV cables and used as a normal DVD player, and it can also play music with CDs (CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3). At $130, it’s a fairly good deal for a portable DVD player, even with the 4.2 inch screen, built especially for those who do a lot of traveling or are what we call “clumsy.â€? — Nick Rice

Most Portable Handheld DVD Player [via Newlaunches]