CycloDS iEvolution: the first DSi mode flashcart!

[pichon64]

@ all the excitement over this thing. People have tragically short memories, I must say. These guys drop off the face of the Earth for about two months, offer no real response to existing customers regarding support for the Evo, and people are ready to plunk down for a new card that will obviously be priced well above what's currently out there. For what? The possibility to play a few DSiware games maybe, or use the shitty extras in DSi-featured games?

Excellent reasoning. And avatar.

 

[KirovAir]

@ all the excitement over this thing. People have tragically short memories, I must say. These guys drop off the face of the Earth for about two months, offer no real response to existing customers regarding support for the Evo, and people are ready to plunk down for a new card that will obviously be priced well above what's currently out there. For what? The possibility to play a few DSiware games maybe, or use the shitty extras in DSi-featured games?

"for about two months" - Two months of busy developing this card maybe?
I have to admit, that Cyclo is a bit pricy, but they are always innovating. The past ~3 years (except the last 2+ months) they have actively developing new firmware updates, and listened very good to their customers.
The current Cyclo might not be that revolutionary in comparison to other cards nowadays, but back then it was outstanding.
Of course, this does not really justify the slow/lack of- updates for the past 2+ months, but they have always been one of the more loyal teams.

 

[raiderscrusade]

Do note that the 3DS is also coming..

Are you gonna buy one of these, then find it to most likely be useless when the 3DS comes?

 

[Another World]

The current Cyclo might not be that revolutionary in comparison to other cards nowadays, but back then it was outstanding.

i see the cpu enhanced cards as something given to us to make us forget we were missing out on the dsi mode. i think the dsi mode will be very revolutionary compared to cpu cards. homebrew emulation running in that mode brings all kinds of new possibilities. the ability to access sd slot also means the possibility of two storage mediums. the potential of dsiware is HUGE. think of the impact to nintendo when users no longer need to purchase dsi ware. even the cameras (although some what of a gimmick) could be fun to play with in regards to homebrew.

it could end up that dsi mode just means better homebrew and nothing else comes of this. time will tell.

-another world

 

[KirovAir]

Do note that the 3DS is also coming..

Are you gonna buy one of these, then find it to most likely be useless when the 3DS comes?

Because, of course, the 3DS will be hacked instantly.

Do note that it took around 2 years to get to this kind of plug-'n-play solutions.

 

[raiderscrusade]

Do note that the 3DS is also coming..

Are you gonna buy one of these, then find it to most likely be useless when the 3DS comes?

Because, of course, the 3DS will be hacked instantly.

Do note that it took around 2 years to get to this kind of plug-'n-play solutions.

Haha, you never know

What would I know though, I still got a DS Phat with an M3 DS Simply.

 

[Erdnaxela]

Do note that the 3DS is also coming..

Are you gonna buy one of these, then find it to most likely be useless when the 3DS comes?

Yup because if this cart work on 3DS, you can still enjoy DS game while waiting someone hack the 3DS.

And why do I feel some rage in your statement? Do you really care for other users?

 

[zuron7]

I wonnder what that white round thing in the image is.

 

[mechagouki]

The reason DSiWare games get good reviews is 'cause they are cheap, there's no must have games available. I can see why people might have some fun with the cameras, but it's never going to do more than most peoples cellphones already do (better). The idea of being able to run stuff from the SD card is neat, but it will basically just be increasing your storage - you'll still have to have a crappy ill fitting flashcart (I include ALL flashcards in that) in your slot 1.

Also I think people have some trust issues with TC support wise, throw in a higher price tag and it becomes a hard sell (at least to the current generation of pirates who don't remember paying $150+ for slot 2/Passme kits.

 

[GeekyGuy]

"for about two months" - Two months of busy developing this card maybe?
I have to admit, that Cyclo is a bit pricy, but they are always innovating. The past ~3 years (except the last 2+ months) they have actively developing new firmware updates, and listened very good to their customers.
The current Cyclo might not be that revolutionary in comparison to other cards nowadays, but back then it was outstanding.
Of course, this does not really justify the slow/lack of- updates for the past 2+ months, but they have always been one of the more loyal teams.

I've been with CycloDS for that three years you're referring to -- bought countless cards from them. I know their track record well. I think you're giving them way too much credit, though, in throwing the term "revolutionary" around. They were proactive with firmware updates, and during that time, I was grateful and continued to buy from them. Their most recent behavior, though, was nothing short of a complete flake out. I don't give a rat's ass if they were developing a cure for cancer. You don't drop thousands of customers like that and put up a brick wall in response.

QUOTE(raiderscrusade @ Dec 13 2010, 12:39 PM) Do note that the 3DS is also coming..

Are you gonna buy one of these, then find it to most likely be useless when the 3DS comes?

Because, of course, the 3DS will be hacked instantly.

Do note that it took around 2 years to get to this kind of plug-'n-play solutions.

One thing you can count on is, the 3DS will be worked on immediately, as far as hacking goes. There's no telling what challenges the new hardware will present hackers with, but if Nintendo's history is any indication of what we can expect, then publishers will once again get the short end of the stick. I don't believe it will take nearly as long this time around to get a working solution out there.

You sound enthusiastic for TC's new card, so by all means, support them. Let us know how that works out for you.

 

[Omega_2]

Ok, let me rephrase that: DSiWare games aren't that great.

What..?

http://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/sco...tary-nav;item;6

Take your time and count the high rated DSiWare games in the high scores...

I don't like metacritic, besides, numbers can be forged and few scores hold merit these days, ign is proof of that; and a walking abomination of gaming skill ineptitude.
I see mostly B- grade stuff on there. Nothing aside Puzzle League and Dr Mario

And one would assume a handheld manufacturer's impending out-mode label would spur the hack effort slightly.
eventually, the commonkey.bin could be changed by Big N, then we're back to wading through threads filled to the bursting point with "when is it done?", "hacked DS-x2 yet?", "why's it taking so long, it's only a handheld!". There's more, but I'd break the board if I tried to list them all.

QUOTE(zuron7 @ Dec 13 2010, 05:09 AM)

I wonnder what that white round thing in the image is.

I've mulled it over, and after a few dozen lab explosions, I've determined it to be: A Roomba.

Spoiler

the resemblance is uncanny

 

[KingAsix]

It was only a matter of time...Can't say I am to surprised...I'll probably wait and see how good this thing is and sell my Supercard to buy this thing if it meets my expectations.

 

[RoMee]

Ok, let me rephrase that: DSiWare games aren't that great.

What..?

http://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/sco...tary-nav;item;6

Take your time and count the high rated DSiWare games in the high scores...

Ok, ok, let me rephrase again: IMHO DSiWare games aren't that great. Reviews? Not all people care about reviews. I just try things myself. A lot of games with poor scores gave me a lot of fun.

there's no point talking to this guy, he knows nothing outside his precious acekard...
I consider reading his post a waste of time..you should too..it's all B.S.

 

[OzModChips]

ohh card isnt gong to be out for another month or so

 

[Man18]

Cyclo is working with nintendo to make a flashcart to catch pirates by allowing it to take photos and send them to nintendo.

 

[haddad]

omg 0_o this is gonna be better then the ds2 maybe, sounds so cool! can't wait to buy it!!

 

[Etalon]

there's no point talking to this guy, he knows nothing outside his precious acekard...
I consider reading his post a waste of time..you should too..it's all B.S.

lol. Supercard-tears at GBAtemp! We all waited for that!

Now we're going to hype iEvo!

Here you have a full list of DSiWare games:
http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/games?sort=rating

Have fun with your not working GBA emulation. We're playing new games now.

 

[Aurora Wright]

1) They've got the RSA signature that lets you sign carts as original DSi games.

RSA-1024 has never been bruteforced, so it's unlikely (it'd take years to do, I think).
Another possibility is that they are exploiting a flaw in the System Menu, when it performs the checks or boots the card. But I seriously hope that's not the case (it would be easily patched with a System Menu update)

 

[Fabis94]

Since i don't really care about the DSi anymore (and there really aren't that many DSi games), i wont buy it if it will cost too much. If it wont then i will

Also, can you use DSiWare roms with it?

 

[hullo8d]

I'm glad the the Cyclops team didn't fail to deliver, but I'm not gonna sheepishly abandon my DS2.