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    Hacking OK to perform 3DS XL system update?

    NP :) One other note, be sure to properly format your SD card using the Panasonic SD formatter. It's in the DSTWO beginner FAQ that I linked above. It's step #2 in the guide. It has the download link to the formatter tool and tells you how to format the card ("Go into the options and make...
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    Hacking OK to perform 3DS XL system update?

    Yeah, if you have a DS Lite, you can use the DS Lite to update your DSTWO to the latest firmware so you can use it on your already updated 3DS. The latest firmware supports up to Ver 7.1.0-14, which is the current Nintendo 3DS update. Here are instructions with pics...
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    Hacking Post your questions about which flashcart to buy

    Good to hear. You'll be happy with the Acekard2i. AKAIO has native support for the EZ Flash V 3in1. Although playing GBA roms isn't as straightforward as playing NDS roms as you may have to patch games. Some GBA roms can only be played in NOR rather than PSRAM, etc. But that's because of the...
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    Hacking hmmmm help please?

    I've bought two Acekard2i cards. One from gamebygame.com (US) and 0shippingzone.com (China). So I had good experiences with both places, so if wanted to try another place, you could try those. If you are looking at other cards, I've been happy with the EZ Flash Vi and M3iZero as well.
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    Hacking Post your questions about which flashcart to buy

    Like you, I had an R4 for several years, it played modern games using YSMenu and DSTT firmware hack. I then upgraded to Acekard 2i this year and it's a way way better card. It does everything the original R4 does but better. Use the AKAIO firmware on the Acekard 2i and the menu is way better...
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    Hacking Post your questions about which flashcart to buy

    Lots of cards qualify your 3 main conditions that you have outlined, but in general, I'd recommend the Acekard2i, as it tends to have the quickest game support updates provided you are using AKAIO on your Aceckard. I've also got an M3iZero and their support is good, but not blazing fast as the...
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    Hacking Post your questions about which flashcart to buy

    Yeah, you should be able to use the EZ Flash V 3in1 with your R4. I've got the original R4 and it works. I've got YSMenu (with the latest unofficial firmware) and it can run GBA games natively from inside YSMenu. Alternatively you can use GBAExploder. One warning on GBA rom/game playing. It...
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    Hacking So I'm in a pickle, sorta. What WORKS?

    I had the original R4 for several years. It's been a dependable card, but with the need to use hacked firmware to get modern games to run and no MicroSDHC support, I can't recommend. I agree with PharaohsVizier and just get yourself an Acekard 2i. I've got 5 different flashcarts now, and while...
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    Hacking Question about 0shippingzone.com

    I ordered from 0shippingzone and it took about 14 days to get to me from HK to California but another guy posted that it took him 8-9 days to get to him (I forget where he was located). For me I think Veteran's day might have slowed things down, but don't know. It sounds like you should be...
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    Ordered from 0shippingzone - impression so far

    Cool. Yeah my package arrived today. It took longer than you, about two weeks, but I still find that to be fine. I updated my post up top.
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    Hacking Spring Problem

    that sucks to hear, but I remember some people saying that after awhile their spring started to work. this one guy said that he pushed really hard on microsd card into his acekard2i until he heard a snap and it worked. from post#21 by user Whipple in this thread on the spring issue
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    Hacking Is This a Good AceKard 2i to buy

    Yeah, you should be plenty happy with that card over your old R4s. I still use my original R4 but it was a big improvement by going to the Acekard2i. Some advice: better order it soon, if you're doing it from dealextreme or another overseas site as you the Holiday season is coming up and the...
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    Ordered from 0shippingzone - impression so far

    Very true, it's out of their hands. I figured I'd write down the shipping to destination speed, since a lot of people wonder how long it'll take to deliver. Also I'll write down how it was packaged and the condition of the product once I get it. Once you get your package, maybe you can update...
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    Ordered from 0shippingzone - impression so far

    In case anyone is considering ordering from these guys, 0shippingzone.com I'd figured post my experience. I'm in no way affiliated with guys. I decided to try them out as an alternative to dealextreme, and decided to post my criticism/thoughts, both negative and postive here. note: I ordered...
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    Hacking Problem with 3in1

    minoplis: definitely listen and take the advice given by how_do_i_do_that. He knows his stuff. I'd also add that playing GBA roms require a lot more work and research. It isn't as straightforward as playing NDS roms. You'll often have to look up what kind of saving method the GBA game/rom used...
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