Use? Games, homebrew, vids, mp3, the works basically
Price Range? as low as possible
Slot 1/2? 1
Built in or expandable memory? Not exactly sure what this is...
Special features? don't really care too much, SDHC would be nice, but w/e
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular Cyclo Evo, SuperCard, R4.
Other? Want maximum compatability for trimmed games and full download play support...
Support slot-2 GBA? Yes
Support slot-2 rumble packs? don't care
Support slot-2 RAM (web browser)? would be nice
Still sorta new to all this...so pardon any stupid errors...
Also I was wondering, the EZ 3 in 1, will that work with like any cart to play GBA games, or...w/e?
But yah, basically just want to know what I need for...everything
~wright
Oh yah, I was also wondering about MicroSD cards...what's the deal with like...getting ones from japan or something, is there a difference?
Japan-made microSD's are faster and work better for some games such as Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin and some Tony Hawk game. You could get the EDGE or DSTT because those are cheap but good carts that satisfy your criteria. Also get the EZFlash 3-in-1 for GBA. The 3-in-1 will work with every cart I think, certainly all the good ones like the ones mentioned above. It is, however, integrated more into the EZflash V and the AKRPG which fully support all of its functions. I think if you're using a different cart, you'll get less rumble options or something. It shouldn't be that big of a difference, especially seeing as how you don't need rumble.
Sokonomi said:
Ok folks, I hope im doing this right.
I dont like asking about it because on my first card search (R4DS) I got flamed down to my shoelaces
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but the first post looked friendly enough so ill give it a shot.
Use? Priority 1 would be ROMS, Priority 2 Homebrew. I have better facilities for Movies/Music.
Price Range? Anything really. Im after the god of flashcards this time.
Slot 1/2? Slot1
Built in or expandable memory? Must be SDHC, I love ScummVM.
Special features? Instant Saving (if reliable), ability to skin menus, WTC and multicard support.
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular The Cyclo Evolution kinda caught my eye.
Other? One thats known for fequent kernel updates/upgrades.
For all slot-1's (ignore if you want a slot-2):
Support slot-2 GBA? Ive got an EZflash 3-in-1, so support for that would be nice.
Support slot-2 rumble packs? ^^
Support slot-2 RAM (web browser)? ^^
Right, so what would you guys reccomended for me?
Get the Cyclo, it's got real time save and is pretty much "the god of flashcards" as you say it. It has great support, etc. etc. and it works with 3-in-1.
QUOTE(CWar @ Mar 30 2008, 05:54 PM)
I haven't been following the scene for a while. I currently have the EZ-flash IV. I need an upgrade especially to take advantage of the bigger and faster SD HC cards. But the card has to support EZ-Flash IV saves and be able to play GBA ROMs (be it from slot 1 or 2, though I can just use my EZ flash IV cart for that). I'm not sure if there's any converters out there or if every card uses the same type of save file.
And also need a recommendation for an expansion pack. Is the EZ-flash one still the best for GBA and RAM?
Use? DS, GBA, Homebrew, Emulation
Price Range? $100
Slot 1/2? Slot 1
Built in or expandable memory? Expandable
Special features? SDHC, GBA ROM support a plus
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular AceKard 2, CycloDS, EZ-flash 5 - not exactly familiar with the newer cards in the market
Other? EZ-flash IV save support
For all slot-1's (ignore if you want a slot-2):
Support slot-2 GBA? - yes
Support slot-2 rumble packs? - no
Support slot-2 RAM (web browser)? - yes
I will also need to know the best place to purchase them. Seems like most places are sold out of AceKard and CycloDS. Thanks for the help