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New Review - R4 DS
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I've just finished writing up the official GBAtemp review of the R4 DS. I know a lot of you have been waiting for this one, so enjoy the read!

The R4 DS is yet another slot 1 DS flash kit. It takes micro SD memory cards and boasts 100% compatibility. So to find out how it shaped up, go on and read the in-depth review at the link below!Feel free to leave your comments on the review in this topic!
 
Yarrr, pretty much seals the deal for me! Thanks for the awesome review shaun! Hopefully they'll improve the download play support soon!
 
Ooooh... this is tempting me to now part with my M3 CF.... Not too bothered about the download play problems anyways but still.... I'll see what the M3 can offer before I splash out. Considering I haven't been playing much GBA stuff, I don't think I'll be relying on slot 2 solutions for long.
 
I read on the official website of the R4 that it supports FAT32, see this picture: http://www.r4ds.com/pic/2.jpg but you wrote in your (nearly perfect) review that it's not the case, what's wrong?

I think it's important because FAT32 means compatibility with bigger µSD cards (>4GB?)


Thank you
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Gah, FAT16 only after I already loaded everything onto my microSD for the big day tomorrow morning (when my R4DS arrives at my door) in FAT32. The site says it supports FAT32 though... That's weird.

It's also a relief to see no problems with the 1GB Ultra II microSD (which is what I purchased) unlike the Supercard DS One's bugs with it.

Great review. I must say I love this place.
 
Simplicity seems to be the answer here, and I'm not going to be surprised if power consumption is low, as well. R4 and M3 simply are going to be excellent. Some doubt about M3, but that's because it hasn't been reviewed yet!

EDIT: Excellent, as in performing well in their intended function.
 
QUOTE(pristinemog @ Jan 1 2007 said:
Gah, FAT16 only after I already loaded everything onto my microSD for the big day tomorrow morning (when my R4DS arrives at my door) in FAT32. The site says it supports FAT32 though... That's weird.
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Funny, I did the exact same thing. Great review. Can't want for my M3 DS Simply to come tommorow.
 
Review that everyone's been waiting for...
Great work!

I couldn't go to sleep, until I checked this review with my own eye~

Hoping English 1.05 to be released soon, so everybody can start skinning~
 
GREAT review!
its everything i want..
all the games work. decent GUI, though can be better.
and i dont need download play and homebrew

so i love the R4DS!!
 
Since the source for the R4DS was released...couldn't someone (or someones) overhaul the GUI, possibly something close to the SCDS's? I'm sure a look deeper into the source would allow for more options in the GUI.
 

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