Hacking AK2i expected lifetime?

[Blythe31]

Oh, I hadn't heard of that yet. That's pretty interesting. So is it like extra in-game content or use of the dsi's new features or something ON TOP of the gameplay you'd get running it with any older ds model?

 

[megahog]

i think nintendo is encouraging game developers (for both DSIware and just standard games) to incorporate the new dsi features such as the cameras. I bet some developers can get creative with this. Who knows, maybe nintendo will be able to take pictures of us as we play hacked dsi-camera games for evidence?!

 

[Mbmax]

@Blythe31 : The right question you have to ask here (if someone can answer it) is, is the Ak2i fully upgradable like the DSi firmware is ?
If the answer is Yes, then buy a ak2i.

 

[Blythe31]

@Blythe31 : The right question you have to ask here (if someone can answer it) is, is the Ak2i fully upgradable like the DSi firmware is ?
If the answer is Yes, then buy a ak2i.

well what is the answer to this question? i've just recently looked into the ak2 and ak2i since i've been using my cyclo.

 

[thegreatace]

I'm just a spectator, but I would suspect that the acki could upgrade with it...

 

[Beige]

I'm just a spectator, but I would suspect that the acki could upgrade with it...

Last I checked, the bootROM is flashable. We are still unsure if the Acekard Team will keep up on updates, but only time will tell. Also, last I checked, the new DSi-enabled flash cards are no longer using a ripoff of the "Metroid Prime Hunters: Demo" header, but the flash chips now contain entire dumps of unpopular games that are currently available, with hacked headers and bootcode and whatnot. I have a feeling this cat-and-mouse game will be way more interesting than the one that is happening in the Wii Scene at the moment.

Also, I would like to point something out. If DSi features were hackable, it would be all over the place. The only way we could get close is if Nintendo makes another stupid encryption mistake (like on the Wii, which then it would be all about dumping the flash, reading the extra RAM after booting in 'compatibility mode' and exploiting DSiWare) or we wait until DSi-enhanced or DSi-exclusive software comes out (most likely the former, as it could guide us into the proper technique of DSi recognition and making dual-mode cards and software.) I, for one, would love to be hacking the DSi right now, but my tech knowledge and low buy-a-new-one-if-it-breaks budget are the biggest barriers

PS: Anyone out there who is attempting but doesn't want to make it public, I'd like to help, even if it's just designing graphics and making tutorials.

 

[JoyConG]

I personally don't believe Nintendo can block specific game cards, or they would have done it by now. And my guess is when blocking a "game", it would involve a ID block that can just be updated.

When messing with the actual System, then its open game for Nintendo.

Thats my take on it anyway.

 

[Beige]

I personally don't believe Nintendo can block specific game cards, or they would have done it by now. And my guess is when blocking a "game", it would involve a ID block that can just be updated.

When messing with the actual System, then its open game for Nintendo.

Thats my take on it anyway.

Yeah, I honestly don't think they will try to block ID's, as it could cause issues with legitimate cards, just like the issues with the Twilight Hack blockouts and legitimate saves. Nintendo will just be messing around with poor block attempts that will be easily circumvented, or just won't care until some hardcore brand recognition (such as the R4 name) starts causing trouble. My best guess is that they will be blocking out softmods regardless of purpose, whenever said hacks happen.

Again, speculation will circulate until something something actually happens. Nintendo will most likely ignore anything piracy and tackle homebrew first, thinking it's the source of the problem, just like the Wii Scene. I think it would be best if we stickied a thread and keep it up-to-date with facts and shoot down rumors. Sure, people will still ask questions, that's the way the internet works, but there will be people who do read it.

PS: HackMii has made a post recently making a remark about marcan being elsewhere, away from the Wii Scene. My guess is he's exploring the DSi, based on an earlier post, but I could be wrong, just more of my speculation.

 

[Tokiopop]

Last I checked, the bootROM is flashable. We are still unsure if the Acekard Team will keep up on updates, but only time will tell. Also, last I checked, the new DSi-enabled flash cards are no longer using a ripoff of the "Metroid Prime Hunters: Demo" header, but the flash chips now contain entire dumps of unpopular games that are currently available, with hacked headers and bootcode and whatnot. I have a feeling this cat-and-mouse game will be way more interesting than the one that is happening in the Wii Scene at the moment.

I do not quite understand... Why does it make a difference they're using entire dumps of games rather than the demo? (To be honest, I had no idea they put anything like that on flashcards! Ah well, you learn something new every day). And what do you mean cat and mouse? Like, Nintendo update firmware to block flashcarts, flashcarts update firmware to work again, Nintendo update firmware to stop flashcards... etc etc.

 

[eureca]

I just ordered the AK2i for someone's new DSI. Im not really familiar with the DSI as I only barely looked at it. When does it ask to update the firmware? At the start? Is it easy enough to avoid updating? The owner of the DSI is 10 so he might just press ok to an update if it pops out of nowhere I can tell him where not to go though. Im guessing not updating will only prevent him from using the DS store right?

 

[zero383]

I just ordered the AK2i for someone's new DSI. Im not really familiar with the DSI as I only barely looked at it. When does it ask to update the firmware? At the start? Is it easy enough to avoid updating? The owner of the DSI is 10 so he might just press ok to an update if it pops out of nowhere I can tell him where not to go though. Im guessing not updating will only prevent him from using the DS store right?

It will as you to click ok to agree to their terms before updating. There are two areas that I know of that will prompt you, going into the DSi settings menu and manually clicking the option to check for update and when you click on the DSiware app. Yes, you won't be able to enter the store without updating. No big deal.

 

[SoLuckys]

Points 1 and 2 seem solid enough. I think I will invest in a dsi and take the risk.
Also.... what exactly is a warez launcher and what does it do?

I think his saying about the twilight hack save that when they run it(with the original game), it installs on a wii the homebrew channel

 

[klopfdreh]

It will as you to click ok to agree to their terms before updating. There are two areas that I know of that will prompt you, going into the DSi settings menu and manually clicking the option to check for update and when you click on the DSiware app. Yes, you won't be able to enter the store without updating. No big deal.

And thats the reason why no one has to be worried about updates. If you want to use official software use dsistore and update and if you want to play homebrew like dsirc or something else then use flashcard.

I'm happy that I bought my dsi so early because I updated already to 1.3 and downloaded the browser. So the browser is working for me and homebrew also.

I'm going to wait until Nintendo releases similar software like dsirc and so on and then I maybe switch to the commercial way.

 

[Man18]

no need to update unless you want to use the dsiware shop. most of us will be okay and as soon as the homebrew channel comes out for the dsi then everyone is SET

 

[Blythe31]

wait, so what's this about a homebrew "channel"? is nintendo acknowledging the homebrew scene?

also, if we get our dsi's soon, can we still update soon and get the browser, and still run homebrews and use our flashcarts, or is there already firmware out that we must be wary of?

 

[klopfdreh]

also, if we get our dsi's soon, can we still update soon and get the browser, and still run homebrews and use our flashcarts, or is there already firmware out that we must be wary of?

To download the browser you have to enter the DSiWare shop and to enter the DSiWare shop you have to update the firmware. So if you will buy the dsi later you may have to update to a newer firmware which blocks the flashcards. So it is not guaranteed that when you will your dsi, you are able to play both - the browser and homebrew with flashcards

 

[Beige]

Last I checked, the bootROM is flashable. We are still unsure if the Acekard Team will keep up on updates, but only time will tell. Also, last I checked, the new DSi-enabled flash cards are no longer using a ripoff of the "Metroid Prime Hunters: Demo" header, but the flash chips now contain entire dumps of unpopular games that are currently available, with hacked headers and bootcode and whatnot. I have a feeling this cat-and-mouse game will be way more interesting than the one that is happening in the Wii Scene at the moment.

I do not quite understand... Why does it make a difference they're using entire dumps of games rather than the demo? (To be honest, I had no idea they put anything like that on flashcards! Ah well, you learn something new every day). And what do you mean cat and mouse? Like, Nintendo update firmware to block flashcarts, flashcarts update firmware to work again, Nintendo update firmware to stop flashcards... etc etc.


No, no, no, I said they were using the MPH header as a base for the card's hardware. They're using entire dumps to make it seem more legitimate to the DSi. As for the cat and mouse, yes, that's how it will work.

Points 1 and 2 seem solid enough. I think I will invest in a dsi and take the risk.
Also.... what exactly is a warez launcher and what does it do?

I think his saying about the twilight hack save that when they run it(with the original game), it installs on a wii the homebrew channel

Twilight Hack is not Warez, Backup Launcher, USB Backup Launcher, and Wad Manager are forms of Warez, ie. PIRACY

QUOTE(Blythe31 @ Apr 17 2009, 01:46 AM)

wait, so what's this about a homebrew "channel"? is nintendo acknowledging the homebrew scene?

also, if we get our dsi's soon, can we still update soon and get the browser, and still run homebrews and use our flashcarts, or is there already firmware out that we must be wary of?

Homebrew Channel is unofficial software that is a common method for running homebrew on a Wii console. Nintendo has been trying to block it out, so it's a point of comparison, and yes, updating is still safe as of last night, Acekard2i works on 1.3 and that is the current firmware.

 

[forster]

Games are also patched for cards that are no longer supported by their original teams - games are still patched for R4 cards for example, even though they are no longer 'officially' supported.

There are also patched firmwares for the R4 based on the N5 clone firmwares - if a card has a strong userbase then the lifetime of the card can be lengthened by third party patches.

Of course, even if a card is supported officially, there still may well be a card that is released which has many more features so you would upgrade anyway.

It's pretty hard to guestimate lifecycles when the technology is moving so fast.