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There are two versions of this software. The first, "Rakubiki Jiten," supports only kana input whereas the newer (and arguably waaaay superior) "Kanji sono mama rakubiki jiten" allows you to look up words by drawing kanji on the touch screen. It is forgiving and works remarkably well.

For those just beginning to learn basic grammar and vocabulary, this dictionary isn't so useful. You're better off with a more traditional dictionary.

Myself, I find it to be a fast and handy READING tool. Run across one you don't recognize? Draw it in. By looking characters up, you also get a lot of kanji writing practice in which helps you remember the suckers. I highly recommend "Sono mama kanji rakubiki jiten" to anyone who is learning to read Japanese at an intermediate level.

Be advised: neither dictionary has much in the way of proper- or place-names. Otherwise, it's a fantastic tool.

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Dear Know-It-All Seventeen Year Olds,

Your prediction of doom for Nintendo is spot-on! How could you be wrong? You know everything- you're seventeen!

Now, go back and play "Splinter Halo XVII: Return to Pandora Yesterday" and let the grown-ups have a reasonable conversation.

Condescendingly Yours,
BVD

Obviously, the differences between Japanese and American culture doesn't begin and end with game preferences. Boiling down the fundmental differences between the two is way beyond the scope of a message board post. Let's not kid ourselves.

That said, I enjoy games from countries (like ALL of you do) and am quite thankful that the disparities between the two markets provides a wider range of options. The Japanese are great at bringing new, NOVEL, SOCIAL fun games to the table. Nobody outclasses American games in terms of action and destruction.

Again, be thankful that the two markets are different. Ultimately, we get to pick from the best of both.

INTERESTING FACT:

m3mnoch's attitude toward the current PS3 controller mirrors his attitude toward common eating utensils.

He feels that both are too pointy and, after prolonged use, might poke his tender widdle wegs.

Fanboys and haters alike should take a moment to consider: why must it be that for one to succeed, the other must fail?

Thank your lucky stars that two giant technology companies are vying for your hand-held entertainment dollar! You stand an excellent chance of being entertained by one (if not both) of these wonderful devices. Rejoice: YOU'VE GOT OPTIONS.

Freedom of choice-- is what you got
Freedom FROM choice-- is what you want