Zelda worked for CycloDS without needing a patch. The Cyclo team actively listen to suggestions on the forums, and quickly fix any problems that come up as soon as possible.
We are talking about a machine, not a video game. If I was going to buy a gadget, I would want it to have as many features as possible. That's like saying you should drive a Model T Ford from 1903, rather than modern day SUV, because the Model T was a big breakthrough back in 1903.
I don't see your justification... You're saying it's an enchanced R4, but since it didn't come out before, it gets a worse score? And the review is based around r4's score. If people reviewed TP in comparison to OoT, TP would have a higher score.
As I was reading the review, I was sooo sure it was gonna score at least a 9.0, but an 8.7? It has full download play and great touchscreen usage in the menus. I don't think freebies should really justify a higher score. This is just my opinion, though.
although i ended up accidentally changing my nand with no way of going back bc i didn't know you needed a gamecube controller to restore it (i have a wii minus/1.1, which doesn't have gamecube controller support)
and if i find the sd card i have my NAND backed up on, i can not only restore the NAND if i solder the right part in, but i can also put my NAND on dolphin, then i can play dolphin online, like PMEX Remix or MKWii Riibalanced