I just came up with this idea. What if a host 3DS used the Download Play of the DS to transfer .nds files? I mean, transferring the data of a DS rom through download play. It could be a cool idea for people who don't have a DS flashcard.
Q: Why don't you just install NDS bootstrap on your 3DS...
Thank you. I am waiting for the replacement to arrive. I'll continue this thread just in case the repair doesn't work.
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Good news! The replacement cartridge slot worked. I received the cartridge slot right on time after I came from high school and installed it right after. It came a...
Update 3: I've bought a replacement cartridge slot on eBay. I'll receive it next week. I'll keep y'all updated.
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Update 4: Today I decided to remove the old cartridge slot, but unfortunately I ripped two of the four support pads. I guess that I'll secure it later with some hot glue...
Thanks for the feedback. I'll try to reflow on Sunday as I'm outside home and don't have the necessary tools to do so.
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Update: I've reflown the contacts but it didn't work. It must be something else, but I don't know what. Could it be corrosion on the pins? Could applying some vinegar...
As I mentioned, it wasn't working even with official carts. I also measured them with a calliper and they are the same in thickness, so that's not it. Also, I just tested and the behaviour is the same.
There don't seem to be any issues with the solder joints. I can always reflow the solder if needed.
EDIT: I was able to boot the R4 cartridge with the back cover off and hold the battery on the contacts. It crashed (as if I removed the cart while the console is on) instantly.
I dropped my DS lite and it doesn't have any physical issues. The console boots up and can boot GBA games but can't read any DS games. I've tried to use alcohol and a q-tip to clean the contacts but the q-tip doesn't fit. I've tried recharging the console because it was nearly discharged but to...
I have also tried the sonic retro apk and the same thing happens. I don't think the issue is with the game but the CIA. I believe the CIA is compiled on the rev1 (?)
Screenshot of the crash:
I forgot to say that it only worked on the rev2 of the exe. idk what that means but it only worked with it. The data.rsdk was the one that I used in the previous post.
I have tried to use it on my PC. It gets past the title screen but then it freezes.
I did place it on sd:/3ds/Sonic1/
I am now downloading the APK from Sonic Retro. I'll reply if it worked or not.
Hello everyone. I have downloaded the Sonic 1 CIA and installed it. I also copied the Data.rsdk file, but when I try to run the app, it crashes.
I have attached a dump from when it crashed. Just remember to remove the ".txt". The file ends in ".txt" because it won't let me attach a ".dmp" file.
btw i feel this a good time to remind you guys that sea of thieves was made by rare, who also made DKC1-3 and DK64, alongside banjo kazooie and conker's bad fur day