I'm also waiting for a patch as I don't want to cheat...I caught a Zapados on a REGULAR pokeball (on accident) and catching Laitas was a mother fuc**r...probally the hardest thing to catch ever (not the one on the island but the one that runs around after every move) (Caught it on an ultra ball) Unfortunatly I gave away all my self booting slot 2's to needy children and am also waiting on an M3 patch.
However has anyone tried using an M3 perfect and a slot 2 cart like an Ez-flash II that has a no loader option? From my experience the GBA games have saver issues...especially when linking so before I drop the cash I'd like to have some confirmation it can be done.