Hacking Whats the cheapest flashcart that would work for a DS lite?

[w4e]

I got a DS lite from my friend, and I want to get a flash cart. What is a cheap flashcart that would work, even if it requires a bit of tinkering?

 

[Yerkz]

Any DS flashcard should work on a DS Lite

 

[w4e]

I know that, but do you have any recommendations for a flash cart?

 

[stitchxd]

I know that, but do you have any recommendations for a flash cart?

Honestly, if you can find an R4i Gold - I have had one for over 5 years - it's relatively cheap (running $20 - $50 depending on where you are and what you get).

 

[w4e]

would the R4i gold on newegg work?

 

[stitchxd]

would the R4i gold on newegg work?

I couldn't tell you - I got mine off a chinese site lol

If it helps at all, this card is the newer version of what I use: New R4I SDHC Dual Core Gold Pro Flash Card Adapter for DS DSI 2DS 3DS New3DS & All DS Consoles - Newegg.com

PLEASE NOTE THOUGH - A lot of fakes are roaming around. It's only $11 but just to let you know I am not sure if the new egg ones are legit

 

[w4e]

Thank you for the help

 

[ccfman2004]

Some of the reviews for that item say it has a time bomb or that it's fake. Be careful.

 

[Deleted member 301661]

Ds lite works with all (cheap clone) R4's none will need update, just watchout for timebomb firmware, though that is easy fixed by setting the console clock back each year.

 

[w4e]

I looked around and I found the dstt for 8.99 at a place called nds-carts, is it too good to be true?

 

[FAST6191]

I assume that is USD rather than Yen.

They were never much more than that new (always a budget effort) and if indeed people are generally opting for emulators, hypervisors and the like with newer devices then I can see someone pricing low to get rid of stock.
Never heard of nds-carts before, though I have not been paying attention to shops for a while.

As far as ttds/dstt family... even with the nice third party loader they were never that fun.
As a choice for super budget flash cart though then you could probably do worse and you can almost certainly experience a good chunk of the DS library with one running as well or better than stock if you don't use a SD card you found in a vintage phone.

Afraid I don't really have a good "get this" type suggestion for a DS flash cart to play all the games, maybe with some cheats. Such a thing could exist (technically speaking nothing is different with the higher priced offerings in any way that matters, all down the software) but seems to be lacking in the world. Hopefully one day.