Hacking Acekard 2 vs DSTT

[Urza]

yes but still, if the purpose is to play backups not steal games, then it seems to be serving well.
Except thats rarely the case, and even if you're one of the few who have pride in your morals, having backups of the games in the first place is illegal in many countries.

QUOTEhowcome retailers sell these things, yet it never becomes a legal issue until retards in mass ammounts start blabbing "oh i got me dis R4 i can play gamez 4 free an i gawt it from gametraders"
then Action is taken against R4 simply because they make the product not because of its intentional use.

What are you talking about?

That paragraph seemed to collapse on itself like a fat guy through the icy sheet over a frozen lake.

 

[Topfragger]

"Except thats rarely the case, and even if you're one of the few who have pride in your morals, having backups of the games in the first place is illegal in many countries."

yeah i know, and i planned to bring that question to the table next time theres a pirate debate.
but all the same why support people who steal shine?

the other paragraph meant this.

If it's illegal to be selling them, Publicly (even in some retail stores) and online sites which are registered businesses that even collect tax which would mean they are on the radar.

how come they don't get pinched for it till something like the R4 epidemic occurs?

 

[Urza]

If it's illegal to be selling them, Publicly (even in some retail stores) and online sites which are registered businesses that even collect tax which would mean they are on the radar.

how come they don't get pinched for it till something like the R4 epidemic occurs?

Because they didn't feel it was widespread enough to spend the resources required to take them down, obviously.

Please, before you make your next post, just stop, and think about what you're saying before you do. Everything you've said so far has had a somewhat apparent, and completely logical answer.

 

[Topfragger]

actually you just don't know what logic is.

If you want to speak logic.

Then why don't they have a LAW solid LAW forbidding the trading of Modchips and items that aid in piracy?
and if a report goes in to the police they investigate and crack down, would that be too much resources?

 

[Urza]

Then why don't they have a LAW solid LAW forbidding the trading of Modchips and items that aid in piracy?
and if a report goes in to the police they investigate and crack down, would that be too much resources?

Are you really that naive?

Laws don't come into play magically. I can't speak for the rest of the world, but heres how things work in the US. The companies would have to sponsor a lobbyist, they would have to somehow collect credible data showing that flashcart use was prelevant (likely impossible), then explain why its worth Congress' time to pass a bill essentially banning something already deemed illegal by the DMCA.

Laws that outright ban consumer products are a tricky business, and are prone to generate opposition among the public. This is bad PR.

As far as "SUPER POLICE CRACKDOWN", its not as simple as that. There are many steps involved in obtaining search warrants, once again requiring they provide information they likely don't have. Looking into every little online store surely would take a considerable amount of the company's resources, in addition to even more bad PR that comes any time a company takes police action against a civilian.

In addition, both these are gross simplifications. The number of hoops and forces working against the companies when they attempt to influence law is unimaginable.

 

[layzieyez]

At first, I was having major problems with my AK2. I couldn't get it to even boot up, and when I eventually got it to work, it froze on Crosswords DS! Anyway, after formatting and reformatting my 2GB Japan Kingston (I'm still waiting on my 4GB Class 6 Transcend since my 4GB Class 6 A-Data cards totally crapped out) and using the Bliss OS, it works fine, and I do like the menu better than my EDGE. I don't know if anyone has measured the time delay, but I think the initial booting screen for my EDGE card takes longer than hitting the A button twice to get me into the AK2 menu. I'm pretty impressed. Build quality is decent. If build is the only issue, then there really isn't anything to gripe about this card considering the $25 price point. I sold my DSTT a couple of months ago. I'm happy I was able to unload it on someone. Now, I think it's time to sell off my two R4s. I think I've already got a buyer for one. I really can't wait to see how Sakura is once the first official release comes out.

 

[gizmo_gal]

And here I thought this would be a helpful thread. Too bad it had to become 80% bitching and moaning about "business ethics" or what not

 

[Urza]

Because its a stupid question.

The DSTT has no advantage over the ak2 (aside from saving 4 bucks).

 

[Kellicros]

The DSTT has no advantage over the ak2 (aside from saving 4 bucks).

The DSTT has better compatibility for slower microsd card, the AK2 needs at least Class 6 SD for a few games to run properly when these games play perfectly on a crappy Sandisk with DSTT. I know they could fix this in future but it is one winning point for the DSTT over AK2 at the moment.

 

[layzieyez]

You could maybe say they run best with a class 6 card, but I don't experience slowdown with my 2GB Kingston which is relatively slow (is it even a class 4?). Once I reformatted with the panasonic formatter, everything worked.

 

[Bri]

I have intermittent problems with DSOrganize (sometimes it hangs while loading) on the AK2 that I never had on the DSTT. Also, I occasionally have games crash on the AK2 which never happened on the DSTT. I'd definitely say that the DSTT is currently more "stable" than the AK2, particularly without a fast microSD. But the AK2 is quite young, so I imagine that much of that will be fixed in upcoming firmware updates.

The DSTT has a simpler menu, so is probably better for the technologically challenged or for small children.

The DSTT is sturdier than the AK2.

The DSTT is probably slightly faster than the AK2 loading the menu and loading games.

-Bri

 

[Swip]

The AK2 has multiple save slots.

Useful for games that only have 1 save slot such as pokemon.

 

[Urza]

The DSTT has a simpler menu, so is probably better for the technologically challenged or for small children.

The DSTT is sturdier than the AK2.

The DSTT is probably slightly faster than the AK2 loading the menu and loading games.

Aka stupid reasons.

 

[Bri]

Well, sure, but you said "the DSTT has no advantage over the ak2 (aside from saving 4 bucks)" and I think I have adequately shown that there are several stupid advantages that the DSTT has over the AK2!

Seriously though, I love the AK2, but the problems with hanging and crashing need to be fixed soon!

-Bri

 

[Unchi-san]

The DSTT has a simpler menu, so is probably better for the technologically challenged or for small children.

The DSTT is sturdier than the AK2.

The DSTT is probably slightly faster than the AK2 loading the menu and loading games.

Aka stupid reasons.

how are the DSTT being sturdier/better build quality and being slightly faster in loading menu/games stupid reasons? Those are both valid points.

You just can't admit that your previous statement that the "DSTT has no advantage over the AK2 (except 4 bucks cheaper)" was a dumb statement lol.

sorry Urza but seems like you can't be right 100% of the time lol.

 

[Urza]

how are the DSTT being sturdier/better build quality and being slightly faster in loading menu/games stupid reasons? Those are both valid points.

You just can't admit that your previous statement that the "DSTT has no advantage over the AK2 (except 4 bucks cheaper)" was a dumb statement lol.

sorry Urza but seems like you can't be right 100% of the time lol.

Let me rephrase my statement then.

"DSTT has no useful advantages over the AK2"

If you really think those half-seconds add up, or like to play badminton with your flashcarts, then by all means the DSTT is the cart for you.

 

[Bri]

In Urza's defense, the build quality would be no reason not to buy an AK2 over a DSTT, particularly considering the contact problems that a fair number of DSTT's seem to have.

I also don't think that less than a second longer loading times for the menu or a game are very significant for most people.

I actually think the simpler menu is a significant advantage of the DSTT for certain people (particularly young children and small pets), and therefore perhaps a more valid point than the other two.

-Bri

 

[Urza]

BEST BUILD QUALITY

Spoiler

XTREEEEEEEEME

 

[gratefulbuddy]

As far as build quality goes, I do not see the AK2 breaking under normal conditions. Yes the DSTT feels a little more solid but I don't see this as an advantage but as a difference. I never felt like the AK2 was lacking in this department. Maybe the reason I was never worried about the AK2 is cause I'm careful with my stuff.

As far as speed goes: My experiments have shown me that the DSTT menu comes up first but scrolling through is slower. This slowness is made worse by the lack of ability to sort files. The AK2 experiences a small lag while opening big folders but, once loaded, scrolling is instant. As far as rom launching went the AK2 won every time.

 

[Unchi-san]

how are the DSTT being sturdier/better build quality and being slightly faster in loading menu/games stupid reasons? Those are both valid points.

You just can't admit that your previous statement that the "DSTT has no advantage over the AK2 (except 4 bucks cheaper)" was a dumb statement lol.

sorry Urza but seems like you can't be right 100% of the time lol.

Let me rephrase my statement then.

"DSTT has no useful advantages over the AK2"

good. im glad you knew your first statement was false and therefore you had to retract it lol.

i never knew Urza knew how to edit his statements. He always seems to try to find an excuse for anything he says hahah.

he must have 50 e-inches!