Hacking GW multirom demo

[MAXLEMPIRA]

I'm pretty sure GW is aware that opening the GW card up to more customers equals more money. No one needs to tell them that. If they can do it, they will. If not, they wont. They are trying, there is too much money to be made for them not to be.

yeah I know, but if we don't put some pressure on them, they might put more attention to others features, and they could give us a quick answer, if they can or if they not, or if it's in their plans, who knows?? we need to try

 

[Darkseeker109]

im curious. Where does gateway go once multirom support is out? what else is left? sure there's bug fixes and rom compatibility etc but wouldn't the next logical direction be to work on getting support on the latest firmware?

 

[kublai]

1. First I would like to say that Gateway kept their promise and released something within 48 hours.
2. Second, speculations that clones aren't upgradable so to support multi-rom so why is Gateway so worried about their code being stolen that they have to kill our 3DS.
3. I have a Gateway 3DS coming since my R4i keeps freezing so I'm done with clones

 

[MrOldboy]

im curious. Where does gateway go once multirom support is out? what else is left? sure there's bug fixes and rom compatibility etc but wouldn't the next logical direction be to work on getting support on the latest firmware?

Keeping up with Nintendo I'd imagine. Obviously the main goal for them is to support firmwares above 4.5.

 

[hellfire789]

im curious. Where does gateway go once multirom support is out? what else is left? sure there's bug fixes and rom compatibility etc but wouldn't the next logical direction be to work on getting support on the latest firmware?

They still need to work on rom dumping and enabling online features for roms.

 

[Vengenceonu]

im curious. Where does gateway go once multirom support is out? what else is left? sure there's bug fixes and rom compatibility etc but wouldn't the next logical direction be to work on getting support on the latest firmware?

1. Minor updates to accommodate for newer firmware updates. (Emunand compatibility)
2. Homebrew, HomeBrew, HOMEBREW!
3. Online functionality or In-game Cheats (NOT BOTH AT THE SAME TIME!)
4. 5.0+ Firmware compatibility
5. eshop title/apps working
6. Screenshot function
7. Rom Dumping for the public
8. Virtual console access like smealum
9. Ramble Pak

 

[Foxi4]

yeah I know, but if we don't put some pressure on them, they might put more attention to others features, and they could give us a quick answer, if they can or if they not, or if it's in their plans, who knows?? we need to try

Use common sense for a second.

"Unlocking" the capability to use flashcarts on firmwares higher than 4.5 would automatically broaden the target audience of their product, massively so. Do you really think that they're unaware of the benefits this could bring, most notably financial ones?

It's not as easy as you think it is - with each new firmware, ROP chains change as well. Whatever worked on 4.5 will not work on any other firmware and has to be re-coded from scratch unless the firmware has a gaping hole in it ready to be exploited. As of today, there are no ways of exploiting firmware beyond 4.5 due to changes in FIRM and we have to deal with that - we'll return to it once the system is properly mapped. Right now there's a zillion other, more pressing matters to attend to.

 

[Xzi]

1. Minor updates to accommodate for newer firmware updates. (Emunand compatibility)
2. Homebrew, HomeBrew, HOMEBREW!
3. Online functionality or In-game Cheats (NOT BOTH AT THE SAME TIME!)
4. 5.0+ Firmware compatibility
5. eshop title/apps working
6. Screenshot function
7. Rom Dumping for the public
8. Virtual console access like smealum
9. Ramble Pak

This. Even if Gateway wants to make support for newer firmware happen, they can't just will it into existence. They have to find an exploit that exists on newer firmware already. I'm sure this would be their number one priority if they had discovered one already, since that would mean availability for a much wider audience, and thus more money for Gateway.

 

[Pedeadstrian]

Don't you think piracy is wrong?

Anyway, you are right, maybe the force- update wasn't the best idea considering it could happen to be friendly fire... But a lock that can only be unlocked using an original Gateway cartridge sounds like a good idea... Only if it doesn't block the use of retail cards

Yes, I think piracy is wrong, but I think spending money is worse, so I don't.

And you're right, a lock on the flashcart would be better, but what if that lock still locks an actual Gateway user? Sure, it doesn't render their 3DS inoperable, but it does render their Gateway so.

 

[BMinkie]

im curious. Where does gateway go once multirom support is out? what else is left? sure there's bug fixes and rom compatibility etc but wouldn't the next logical direction be to work on getting support on the latest firmware?

compatibility with future titles

 

[crazyace2011]

Yes, I think piracy is wrong, but I think spending money is worse, so I don't.

And you're right, a lock on the flashcart would be better, but what if that lock still locks an actual Gateway user? Sure, it doesn't render their 3DS inoperable, but it does render their Gateway so.

if it renders the gateway inoperable at least gateway would have a file or some sort of program that they can send to you via email to bring your gateway card back to working order. that's just a thought.

 

[Yepi69]

Before Multirom was introduced.

''Fuck gateway, my 3DS was bricked fuck them.''

After Multirom was introduced.

''Ahh gateway, you always give me a full release orgasm, now if you could just solve the malicious code I can forgive you''

 

[the_randomizer]

Before Multirom was introduced.

''Fuck gateway, my 3DS was bricked fuck them.''

After Multirom was introduced.

''Ahh gateway, you always give me a full release orgasm, now if you could just solve the malicious code I can forgive you''

Then there's those who are still in the "Gateway can go die in a fire" crowd, despite what breakthroughs they accomplish

 

[Yepi69]

Then there's those who are still in the "Gateway and die in a fire" crowd, despite what breakthroughs they accomplish

Even while obtaining free games, people still bitch about.

 

[Breadwin]

Before Multirom was introduced.

''Fuck gateway, my 3DS was bricked fuck them.''

After Multirom was introduced.

''Ahh gateway, you always give me a full release orgasm, now if you could just solve the malicious code I can forgive you''

Full release orgasms are the best

 

[the_randomizer]

Even while obtaining free games, people still bitch about.

Yeah, pretty much Couldn't care less what happens to it at this point.

 

[Yepi69]

Yeah, pretty much Couldn't care less what happens to it at this point.

You and me both <5

 

[DragonSky]

Lol I was kinda right. I was just fantasizing on how this would work.

 

[Icepotter]

Yes, I think piracy is wrong, but I think spending money is worse, so I don't.

And you're right, a lock on the flashcart would be better, but what if that lock still locks an actual Gateway user? Sure, it doesn't render their 3DS inoperable, but it does render their Gateway so.

If you have an official Gateway card, there is no reason the lock would affect you, after all, if they indeed test their releases, they would test that scene with a gateway card and make sure it is working before the release.

The only scenario is if you buy a false gateway looking exactly like the original, and the protection locks you out.

 

[aXXo]

compatibility with future titles

Considering that the 3DS is already 3 years old, I'm assuming all the best games already came out. Still, the 3DS's amazing surge of games in 2013 and huge boost of sales (especially over this Christmas) could mean even better games down the road, especially at the promise of a new Pokemon game and Brawl in 2015.