Sniper doesn't let a great season like summer to stop him from doing something what he loves which is brewing NDS applications He just released NDS Managedbuilder v1.1.2, the latest update on his application which is an Eclipse CDT plugin for C/C++ development especially for the NDS target system. The new features in v1.1.2 include:

• SupportsEABI gcc compiler used by the devkitARM R19 but still supports the "old" ELF compiler
• Compatible with the NDS Managedbuilder 1.1.1
• Switches between the project types EABI and ELF by using a project converter (only works with CDT3.1.0+ not with CDT3.0.x)
• Added a binary parser "NDSBinaryParser" for the ROM files which shows the ROM name + code, code size, destination addresses and program counters

The author again made a how-to presentation on using the new features of NDS Managedbuilder v1.1.2 and you can view it here.

Download: [NDS Managedbuilder v1.1.2]

NDS Managedbuilder has been updated to v1.1.1. The latest release contains fixes for some minor bugs in the NDS Managedbuilder 1.1.0 (the first public release). It also has full date functionality. NDS Managedbuilder is an Eclipse CDT plugin for C/C++ development especially for the Nintendo DS target system.

Easy to use managed build system based on the GNU toolchain
- Supports C and C++ projects, also ASM Programming
- Different project types

- NDS ROM - ARM9 Sources + NDS Tool

- NDS ARM7 Code - ARM7 Sources + ObjCopy

- NDS ARM7 Library - generates a static link lib

- NDS ARM9 Library - generates a static link lib

Requirements:
- Linux and Windows XP OS
- Eclipse 3.1.x or higher (may also work with 3.0)
- CDT 3.0.x or higher

Installation:
- Install the plugin using the updater. Simply add the site to your update sites and search for new features to install
- Put devkitARM in your system PATH.

The author prepared a small presentation on how to use the basic features of NDS Managedbuilder and you can see it here.

Download: [NDS Managedbuilder v1.1.1]

Yes, you heard it right! The NDS Lite isn't supposed to be sold to the general public in the United States until June 11th, but it seems as if some stores have already begun selling them! The first known report that was published online was from a user named Trakan, and at first, no one really believed him. Now, more reports are coming in from gaming blogs around  the internet! The known stores that are to be selling them have been Walmart and Target.

As announced, the retail price is 129.99$, so all those that do not own a NDS, this is the perfect time to do so! The NDS Lite was impossible to find in Japan after the first day of launch, so I wonder how the official launch will compare in the US with people already have purchased them 2 weeks prior! There has also been a Frappr page made especially for the NDS Lite locations in the US, so feel free to drop by there for a look. If you still do not believe, us, feel free to check out the picture to the left that displays the NDS Lites on sale! I have not had a chance to check my local Walmart, but when I do, I'll be sure to share my story!