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Hi fellow tempers today im going to be comparing the most popular and best carts for the ds.
The M3i Zero+M3 Sakura
The Acekard 2i+AKAIO
The CycloDS Evolution+Firmware 1.56 Beta 3
So Lets Begin:
Introduction
M3i Zero
Its M3's latest slot 1 flashcart which supports all ds models and had lots of hype because it could be fully upgradable meaning if nintendo released an update to block dsi flashcarts the m3 could eaisly upgrade itself to work again.With a great firmware M3 Sakura its one of the top carts out but did it really deserve all the hype it got...
We find out today.
Acekard 2i:
The first ever DSi Flashcart which was also very anticipated due to it being the first dsi cart to reach online stores.People thought that the acekard could be blocked by nintendo's firmware updates...but everyone was wrong and afer the acekard came out with the 1.4 fix it lest everyones mouths open.The acekard is supported with a great unofficial firmware AKAIO you can read about it in the firmware section in the comparision.
CycloDS Evolution
Many of you must of heard the name some may also have the card but is it really worth the $60 or is it all about packaging we find out today.
Packaging
M3i Zero:
Dark Blue box
Cool M3i Logo
Strong Packaging
Feature List on back in bad english
Many freebies
Acekard 2i:Weak box
Nothing new from old acekard boxes other than a sticker saying dsi compatible on it
No freebies
Back of box has a feature list in bad english
CycloDS Evolution
You know anybody would be attracted to the cyclods when they see the packaging but when they go close and get a better look at the price tag most people run away.The cyclods comes in a tin box not too big.Its contents are a cyclods card and a microsd card reader with the cyclods evolution logo on it.The card reader isnt that great but does its job well.The packaging is good and you can keep the box at home to put stuff in.
Package Contents
M3i Zero:
M3i Zero Cart
Case For M3i Zero and microSD
MicroSD card reader
Flashing cable
Acekard 2i:
Acekard 2i Cart
CycloDS Evolution
CycloDS Cart
MicroSD Card Reader
Cart Design:
M3i Zero:
Weak build quality
SD Card slot on the side
Bump On cart
Small hole for flashing cable
Spring loaded microSD slot
Stcker is sexy
Acekard:
Better build quality
Sd slot on the top of cart
Spring Loaded
Sticker is waek and mine came off 1 week after getting mine
Shiny sticker
CycloDS Evolution
White or black shell
Strong Build
No Spring
Firmware:
M3i Zero:
M3 Sakura
Fast Menu
Can Play Music/Videos/Pictures/Text Directly without moonshell
More skinnable
Real Time Save
Real Time Guide
Mini Apps Like a disk check which check your sd card for bad files(can be disabled)
Cannot play DPG4
There are the menu controls on the top screen
Can slide open file to launch it
Supports .skn files for skinning so you dont need a large number of pictures for a skin
Can apply wallpapers using any picture
Bad homebrew Support
Better GBA Support(On DS Phat And Lite)
Acekard 2i:
AKAIO(Acekard All In One)
Much faster menu
Can hide GBA mode in DSi
Has A Start Menu with many features(Cut,copy,paste,delete,patches,3in1 settings etc.)
More Skins Available
Harder to make skins
Can update firmware and cheats through Wi-Fi
Faster Game Loading
Calendar on top screen
Gets quickest upadtes
CycloDS Evolution
Simple
3 options
Games/homebrew
media
setup
RTS
RTG
Slow Motion
Cheat Codes
Fast
Comaptibility:
M3i Zero:
98%
Slower Updates
Acekard 2i:
100%
Faster Updates
CycloDS Evolution
100%
Fast Updates
Final Verdict:
M3i Zero:
PROS:
Better looking cart
SD Card slot on the side
Dont need another DS to upadte bootloader
Sakura Looks Better
Direct Media Playback
DiskCheck
RTS
RTG
Nice LED when flashing
Supports 3 firmwares(Sakura,Touchpod,itouchDS)
Freebies
Better looking box
CONS:
Weaker build quality
Menu is slower than AKAIO
Lacks some features that AKAIO has
More Expensive
Can get bricked during flashing
Homebrew support is bad on sakura
Acekard 2i:
PROS:
Fast Menu
Better Build Quality
100% Compatibility
Can disable GBA icon on DSi
Can update through Wi-Fi
More Skins
No risk of bricking(can be restored)
Start menu is a nice addon
Faster upadtes
AKAIO
Wii Connectivity
Cheap
CONS:
Need moonshell for media
Some batches have contact issues
Menu has everything crammed up
Hard to make skins
Lives on AKAIO the official firmware sucks so if AKAIO dies the acekard dies with it
CycloDS Evolution
PROS:
Simple Menu
100% Compatibility
Good team that speaks in english not chingrish
Frequent Updates
RTS
RTG
Slow Motion
No Need To Put Firmwrae On Cart
Fast Loading
Good Box
Good Build
Good Card Reader
CONS:
Expensive($450
M3i Zero:
People who want media and features and care about the gui
Acekard 2i:
HardCore Gamers
CycloDS Evolution
People who are hardcore gamers and also want features
Have a good day!
Hope you liked it and be free to ask any questions.
if you are interest in the above card, i can recommend you to take a look at gamezway.com
If you need any flashcarts visit DSCartShop
Hi fellow tempers today im going to be comparing the most popular and best carts for the ds.
The M3i Zero+M3 Sakura
The Acekard 2i+AKAIO
The CycloDS Evolution+Firmware 1.56 Beta 3
So Lets Begin:
Introduction
M3i Zero
Its M3's latest slot 1 flashcart which supports all ds models and had lots of hype because it could be fully upgradable meaning if nintendo released an update to block dsi flashcarts the m3 could eaisly upgrade itself to work again.With a great firmware M3 Sakura its one of the top carts out but did it really deserve all the hype it got...
We find out today.
Acekard 2i:
The first ever DSi Flashcart which was also very anticipated due to it being the first dsi cart to reach online stores.People thought that the acekard could be blocked by nintendo's firmware updates...but everyone was wrong and afer the acekard came out with the 1.4 fix it lest everyones mouths open.The acekard is supported with a great unofficial firmware AKAIO you can read about it in the firmware section in the comparision.
CycloDS Evolution
Many of you must of heard the name some may also have the card but is it really worth the $60 or is it all about packaging we find out today.
Packaging
M3i Zero:
Dark Blue box
Cool M3i Logo
Strong Packaging
Feature List on back in bad english
Many freebies
Acekard 2i:Weak box
Nothing new from old acekard boxes other than a sticker saying dsi compatible on it
No freebies
Back of box has a feature list in bad english
CycloDS Evolution
You know anybody would be attracted to the cyclods when they see the packaging but when they go close and get a better look at the price tag most people run away.The cyclods comes in a tin box not too big.Its contents are a cyclods card and a microsd card reader with the cyclods evolution logo on it.The card reader isnt that great but does its job well.The packaging is good and you can keep the box at home to put stuff in.
Package Contents
M3i Zero:
M3i Zero Cart
Case For M3i Zero and microSD
MicroSD card reader
Flashing cable
Acekard 2i:
Acekard 2i Cart
CycloDS Evolution
CycloDS Cart
MicroSD Card Reader
Cart Design:
M3i Zero:
Weak build quality
SD Card slot on the side
Bump On cart
Small hole for flashing cable
Spring loaded microSD slot
Stcker is sexy
Acekard:
Better build quality
Sd slot on the top of cart
Spring Loaded
Sticker is waek and mine came off 1 week after getting mine
Shiny sticker
CycloDS Evolution
White or black shell
Strong Build
No Spring
Firmware:
M3i Zero:
M3 Sakura
Fast Menu
Can Play Music/Videos/Pictures/Text Directly without moonshell
More skinnable
Real Time Save
Real Time Guide
Mini Apps Like a disk check which check your sd card for bad files(can be disabled)
Cannot play DPG4
There are the menu controls on the top screen
Can slide open file to launch it
Supports .skn files for skinning so you dont need a large number of pictures for a skin
Can apply wallpapers using any picture
Bad homebrew Support
Better GBA Support(On DS Phat And Lite)
Acekard 2i:
AKAIO(Acekard All In One)
Much faster menu
Can hide GBA mode in DSi
Has A Start Menu with many features(Cut,copy,paste,delete,patches,3in1 settings etc.)
More Skins Available
Harder to make skins
Can update firmware and cheats through Wi-Fi
Faster Game Loading
Calendar on top screen
Gets quickest upadtes
CycloDS Evolution
Simple
3 options
Games/homebrew
media
setup
RTS
RTG
Slow Motion
Cheat Codes
Fast
Comaptibility:
M3i Zero:
98%
Slower Updates
Acekard 2i:
100%
Faster Updates
CycloDS Evolution
100%
Fast Updates
Final Verdict:
M3i Zero:
PROS:
Better looking cart
SD Card slot on the side
Dont need another DS to upadte bootloader
Sakura Looks Better
Direct Media Playback
DiskCheck
RTS
RTG
Nice LED when flashing
Supports 3 firmwares(Sakura,Touchpod,itouchDS)
Freebies
Better looking box
CONS:
Weaker build quality
Menu is slower than AKAIO
Lacks some features that AKAIO has
More Expensive
Can get bricked during flashing
Homebrew support is bad on sakura
Acekard 2i:
PROS:
Fast Menu
Better Build Quality
100% Compatibility
Can disable GBA icon on DSi
Can update through Wi-Fi
More Skins
No risk of bricking(can be restored)
Start menu is a nice addon
Faster upadtes
AKAIO
Wii Connectivity
Cheap
CONS:
Need moonshell for media
Some batches have contact issues
Menu has everything crammed up
Hard to make skins
Lives on AKAIO the official firmware sucks so if AKAIO dies the acekard dies with it
CycloDS Evolution
PROS:
Simple Menu
100% Compatibility
Good team that speaks in english not chingrish
Frequent Updates
RTS
RTG
Slow Motion
No Need To Put Firmwrae On Cart
Fast Loading
Good Box
Good Build
Good Card Reader
CONS:
Expensive($450
M3i Zero:
People who want media and features and care about the gui
Acekard 2i:
HardCore Gamers
CycloDS Evolution
People who are hardcore gamers and also want features
Have a good day!
Hope you liked it and be free to ask any questions.
if you are interest in the above card, i can recommend you to take a look at gamezway.com
If you need any flashcarts visit DSCartShop
