Review [OLD] Slot-1 Flashcards Comparison Chart

Costello · Oct 17, 2006

This guide was written on the 17th of October, by Costello for GBAtemp.net.
IT IS NOT UP TO DATE - WILL BE UPDATED SOON
Please stop asking us to include other slot-1 solutions in the chart. We will do it, you don't have to ask. It's just a matter of time

Note: We do not yet have a Microninja unit but we thought it might still be worth including it in the chart and mentionning its announced features.

Green background cells point out a big 'pro'
Red background cells point out a big 'con'

Feel free to comment on this, provide new information and share your thoughts.

webez · Oct 17, 2006

Wow, cool chart. But DS-X is 116$

Edit: Sorry, that would be in euros. The price is ok in dollars. What a big difference

Edit2: It seems the 103$ price is wrong

shtonkalot · Oct 17, 2006

Great chart Costello!

Only problem I noticed was the save file size/type for the DS-Link.
It has 520 KB .sav files.

Costello · Oct 17, 2006

QUOTE(shtonkalot @ Oct 17 2006 said:
Great chart Costello!

Only problem I noticed was the save file size/type for the DS-Link.
It has 520 KB .sav files.

I have just checked my DSLink, most saves are indeed 520 kbytes but some of them are still 256

thanks for noticing that!

edit: ok it is updated. you need to refresh the frame (right click on the chart itself then "refresh this frame")

science · Oct 17, 2006

Shouldn't the AceKard be compatable with all OSs?

DeMoN · Oct 17, 2006

Dang, that site you mentioned for the DS-X is all sold out too, looks like I'm out of luck, the price to pay for not believing in the DS-X.

Costello · Oct 17, 2006

QUOTE(seja_8 @ Oct 17 2006 said:
Shouldn't the AceKard be compatable with all OSs?

No we don't know that for sure yet.
It might require a patching software just like the DSLink.

melloncollie · Oct 17, 2006

Is there only one site to get the NinjaDS?

Paladin · Oct 17, 2006

Indeed a good chart to refer to when deciding on a good 1-slot solution.
Seems that DS-X definitely has a lot going for it. I might get it even if it has only 512 MBs of space ;]

EDIT: Would it be fair for me to assume that the DS-X will support more formats besides MP3, and OGG in future OS updates?

Costello · Oct 17, 2006

QUOTE(melloncollie @ Oct 17 2006 said:
Is there only one site to get the NinjaDS?

Here's one of the few I know :
http://www.flashlinker-shop.com
http://www.alechip.com
http://www.techworld.fr
http://www.hackerspc.net
http://www.gamebank.jp

Devante · Oct 17, 2006

I have to ask...

Does the fact you put "nearly perfect" for DS-X homebrew mean you've actually tested it with all of the big homebrew programs out there now?

And is it fair to say stuff like "Frequent Updates" when it hasn't even come out yet?

Lastly, NinjaDS has built in WiFi FTP? Does that mean FTP into your flash card and upload files? That'd be great!

Thanks for the chart!

P.S. Splash screens = :'(

shaunj66 · Oct 17, 2006

QUOTE(DeVante @ Oct 17 2006 said:
Lastly, NinjaDS has built in WiFi FTP? Does that mean FTP into your flash card and upload files? That'd be great!

That's right. If you check our NinjaDS review you'll see we covered that.

bullet007 · Oct 17, 2006

Passme works for me on the Ninjapass

Costello · Oct 17, 2006

I'll correct the chart tomorrow but it was written *before* we found out about Pokémon diamond not working on the DS-X (hence the dsx compatibility is said to be "perfect" while it should be "nearly perfect")
"Frequent updates" for the DSX means they release firmwares frequently. They have already sent us one firmware update because our cart was shipped with firmware 1.0.0, so they got us v1.0.1 (which is included in all retail carts).

About homebrew on DS-X, yes we have! Read our DS-Xtreme review

We've tested the top 10 homebrew on DS.

Devante · Oct 17, 2006

QUOTE(shaunj66 @ Oct 16 2006 said:
QUOTE(DeVante @ Oct 17 2006 said:

Lastly, NinjaDS has built in WiFi FTP? Does that mean FTP into your flash card and upload files? That'd be great!
That's right. If you check our NinjaDS review you'll see we covered that.

I actually remember reading it a while ago, but that particular feature sounds so nice I just had to reiterate!

QUOTE(Costello @ Oct 16 2006, 09:02 PM)I'll correct the chart tomorrow but it was written *before* we found out about Pokémon diamond not working on the DS-X (hence the dsx compatibility is said to be "perfect" while it should be "nearly perfect")
"Frequent updates" for the DSX means they release firmwares frequently. They have already sent us one firmware update because our cart was shipped with firmware 1.0.0, so they got us v1.0.1 (which is included in all retail carts).

About homebrew on DS-X, yes we have! Read our DS-Xtreme review

We've tested the top 10 homebrew on DS.

Click to expand...

Cool, going right now!

FifthE1ement · Oct 17, 2006

You'll also need to change the DS-X price as its $117.00 US at that store and up to $130 elsewhere. Its not cheap but its a great product, if they would just make a 1GB or microSD I would be sold.

Nice job btw!

FifthE1ement

adgloride · Oct 17, 2006

Great chart, can't wait for the full review of the Acekard. This does at the moment look like the best one.

id242 · Oct 17, 2006

I do apologize if i sound ignorant here - although "DS Homebrew compatibility" is listed, would it be to much to also list if these slot-1 flashcarts could also run GBA or even other such rom formats? (SMS, SNES, GBC, NES...etc)

or are these formats completely unheard of on a slot-1 solution?

RAneo · Oct 17, 2006

does the multiplayer single card work?

download play for all games on other DS's?

Costello · Oct 17, 2006

QUOTE(RAneo @ Oct 17 2006 said:
does the multiplayer single card work?

download play for all games on other DS's?

good idea! I'll try that on my carts asap and update the chart
thanks

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