Hacking DS Cart help

rockstar8577 · Sep 23, 2009

Im new to DS homebrew and all. I've been looking around and found some information but nothing that has really answered my question. My brother is getting a DS lite and i would like to get a cart/card, but one that would not install anything on the ds so its still company firmware. Is there a card i could get that would allow me to do this. Places to buy some, and if multiple then if possible some recommendations. I'm looking for a card that allows me to play GBA and DS backups. Thanks for any help

JesseB · Sep 23, 2009

Google for deal extreme. They have good prices. As far as a recommendation, I would go with the AceKard2i or the M3real. These will let you play DS games. As far as GBA games, you need a different card. They sell those on deal extreme also, but i'm not sure which one is the best.

antonkan · Sep 23, 2009

Instead of searching for Goolgle for Dealextreme, here's the link:

http://dealextreme.com

rockstar8577 · Sep 24, 2009

Now if i use these cards do i have to mess with the firmware to use them?

Edit
Cause i need a card that will leave the DS in its original state.

Synchromatic · Sep 24, 2009

No flashcard modifies the DS firmware. To play GBA games, you need a slot-2 device or an iPlayer (emulation ).

rockstar8577 · Sep 24, 2009

Reru said:
No flashcard modifies the DS firmware. To play GBA games, you need a slot-2 device or an iPlayer (emulation ).

So it will leave the DS as it is and not mess with it? Also could you give me recommendation for a card that offers both.
P.S. it needs to be compatible with the ds lite

Synchromatic · Sep 24, 2009

rockstar8577 said:
Reru said:

No flashcard modifies the DS firmware. To play GBA games, you need a slot-2 device or an iPlayer (emulation ).

Click to expand...

So it will leave the DS as it is and not mess with it? Also could you give me recommendation for a card that offers both.
P.S. it needs to be compatible with the ds lite

Yes, the DS will not be affected. The only carts that could play both are the Slot-2 Cards, but the firmware for those are outdated, and compatibility problems with games may occur. Your best route is to get a Slot 1 + GBA Expansion. I'd recommend either getting a AK2i+EZ 3-in-1 or getting an M3DS Real/M3i Zero + M3 GBA expansion.

rockstar8577 · Sep 24, 2009

Any recommendations

Edit
I mean recommendations for a site.

Synchromatic · Sep 24, 2009

rockstar8577 said:
Any recommendations

Edit
I mean recommendations for a site.

Dealextreme has cheap prices and free shipping, though the time to get the package may take 2 weeks or so. Realhotstuff is also a good site.

rockstar8577 · Sep 24, 2009

is there an M3 DS real that uses regular SD shows.

Synchromatic · Sep 24, 2009

rockstar8577 said:
is there an M3 DS real that uses regular SD shows.

I'm not sure what you mean, but all flashcarts use Microsd/hc.

jphriendly · Sep 24, 2009

Reru said:
Dealextreme has cheap prices and free shipping, though the time to get the package may take 2 weeks or so. Realhotstuff is also a good site.

+1

If you don't mind waiting, go with DX. If you are impatient and want it asap, and don't mind paying a bit more, go with Realhotstuff (seeing as your flag is USA).

Edit: I'd suggest going with an AK2 with a EZ 3-in-1.

rockstar99 · Sep 24, 2009

Get The M3 DS Real It Has:
Best Firmware
3 Differnt Firmwrae
Real Time Save
Slow Motion
100% Compatibility
SD Card Slot On The Side
You Can Buy The Perfect Bundle To Get A GBA Cart Free
Trust Me iT Costs More But Is Worth IT

rockstar8577 · Sep 24, 2009

rockstar99 said:
Get The M3 DS Real It Has:
Best Firmware
3 Differnt Firmwrae
Real Time Save
Slow Motion
100% Compatibility
SD Card Slot On The Side
You Can Buy The Perfect Bundle To Get A GBA Cart Free
Trust Me iT Costs More But Is Worth IT

Does this work: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14165 ?

Deleted_171835 · Sep 24, 2009

rockstar8577 said:
rockstar99 said:

Get The M3 DS Real It Has:
Best Firmware
3 Differnt Firmwrae
Real Time Save
Slow Motion
100% Compatibility
SD Card Slot On The Side
You Can Buy The Perfect Bundle To Get A GBA Cart Free
Trust Me iT Costs More But Is Worth IT

Click to expand...

Does this work: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14165 ?

Don't get the M3 Real. If you're going to purchase a card buy a good card. get a Cyclo DS or an Acekard 2i. The M3 is just a clone of the R4.

rockstar8577 · Sep 24, 2009

>.< i was just told to buy the M3 Real

Deleted_171835 · Sep 24, 2009

rockstar8577 said:
>.< i was just told to buy the M3 Real

So, who cares. Why should that matter. Why buy the M3 Real when you can get a card and AKAIO!!! You could also get the Cyclo DS but it's a bit pricey.

rockstar8577 · Sep 24, 2009

yea but they dont have a gba expansion :\

Deleted_171835 · Sep 24, 2009

rockstar8577 said:
yea but they dont have a gba expansion :\

Foolishness. You can use a "gba expansion card" with the ACEKARD 2i. Search the answers. Upper-right corner, M'kay.

rockstar8577 · Sep 24, 2009

Wow i already said that i dont know much about DS flashcards, etc. Cut me some slack

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