I have a real R4 and it's clone too, don't see a reason for change, there is a cheat option and i can put games on them.

 

Changed mine after 2 weeks, was a pain in the ass, more recently having to 'clean up' games to work with it makes it even more of a pain. Gonna stick with DSTT/SCDS1 now, SCDS1 for me, DSTT as the 'Oh, you need a flashcart?" flashcart, for others >_> I used to use R4 for that cause it was a cheaper option but DSTTs being 6 bucks changes this a lot.

 

Well it's my only flashcart until an important game (like a new zelda) doesn't run at all, but I think that will not happen with YSMenu + DSTT firmware constantly updated.

 

Same here.
In fact, until I run into a game that won't work on the default firmware I'll stick with R4's v1.18.

 

I got an original R4 2 years ago - ish.
No reason to change *yet*.
Plays everything I throw at it.

 

I've had my R4 since 2007. I'll buy a new one when the newer games stop working. I might also buy a DSi when that time comes.