Hacking Question about the gateway and which firmware is safe to update to.

[ltra1n]

I don't want to just say all firmware updates = bad. I'm currently on 4.2.0-9U and I'm wondering if I should update to 4.4/4.5 so I can play some games.

If I purchase a gateway now will it be able to update to the fabled 2.0 or should I just hold off until thats out before getting one? Also, what's the typical ship wait on the gateway?

As of now the idea is update to 4.4 to play a few games, pick up an R4 clone and play some stuff with that, then pick up a gateway when it hits 2.0.

Any reason why I shouldn't update to 4.4?

 

[Technicmaster0]

Nope. The GW works until firmware 4.5.0-X. You just shouldn't update any higher.
In addition, you could just download the rom an use the firmware spoofing function of the GW to play a game without updating your 3DS.

 

[xshoyz]

The Gateway version is merely the launcher file you put on your SD card, if you buy a Gateway now it'll run 2.0 once it's out.

 

[phanteon]

Nope. The GW works until firmware 4.5.0-X. You just shouldn't update any higher.
In addition, you could just download the rom an use the firmware spoofing function of the GW to play a game without updating your 3DS.

why do you even answer to lazy people that dont use google.

There is a thread for this kind of questions

 

[Technicmaster0]

why do you even answer to lazy people that dont use google.

There is a thread for this kind of questions

Because it's not better to troll or to complain about them.
I havn't seen anything like that about Firmware spoofing in the past.

 

[Nurio]

why do you even answer to lazy people that dont use google.

There is a thread for this kind of questions

Yes, the information is somewhat widespread around these parts. But the OP is being civil asking his question, and I don't see any reason not to treat him equally in return.

 

[ltra1n]

Yes, the information is somewhat widespread around these parts. But the OP is being civil asking his question, and I don't see any reason not to treat him equally in return.

Thanks. So 4.5 is good and there's no reason to be lower?

 

[Nurio]

Thanks. So 4.5 is good and there's no reason to be lower?

I can't think of a reason why you shouldn't be on 4.5
But then again, I can't think of a reason to be on anything higher than 4.1 other than some game compatibility.

You can wait for 2.0 to come out, but there's no real harm in getting the Gateway now. 2.0 will be compatible with the 'old' Gateway hardware.
Unless you're comfortable with going for a clone... It appears that the R4i 3DS Gold Deluxe Edition, which is a cheaper clone, is also close to a release that's similar to Gateway's 2.0
The shipping on Gateway varies greatly on where you get it and where you live. I've heard 4-5 weeks, but I've also seen 4-5 days.
As for me, I bought it from some guy in The Netherlands and received it within a day. But that wasn't an official retailer.

EDIT: I have to give a small warning about clones, though. You never know when they drop support and we don't know everything about R4i Gold's new update. There's no guarantee it'll be just as good as Gateway, but it is cheaper.

 

[ltra1n]

I can't think of a reason why you shouldn't be on 4.5
But then again, I can't think of a reason to be on anything higher than 4.1 other than some game compatibility.

You can wait for 2.0 to come out, but there's no real harm in getting the Gateway now. 2.0 will be compatible with the 'old' Gateway hardware.
Unless you're comfortable with going for a clone... It appears that the R4i 3DS Gold Deluxe Edition, which is a cheaper clone, is also close to a release that's similar to Gateway's 2.0
The shipping on Gateway varies greatly on where you get it and where you live. I've heard 4-5 weeks, but I've also seen 4-5 days.
As for me, I bought it from some guy in The Netherlands and received it within a day. But that wasn't an official retailer.

EDIT: I have to give a small warning about clones, though. You never know when they drop support and we don't know everything about R4i Gold's new update. There's no guarantee it'll be just as good as Gateway, but it is cheaper.

It's a gamble. I have more faith in R4i than Gateway right now and clearly they're doing original work at this point. I've ordered the R4i gold. I'm going to update to 4.4 this weekend to play some Ocarina of Time.

 

[Nurio]

Have you made sure to order the Deluxe version? Any other can't play 3DS ROMs.

EDIT: Saw your posts in another thread. Seems like you made sure of that.