Hacking Different R4 Variants

[leslieliang]

I had my R4 stolen 2 years ago and have since given up on DS. But I finally got a DS and am planning to get a flashcart. I've noticed that there are millions of variants of R4s now. Can you guys fill me in on the new R4s? Also, can you tell me the website that goes with each R4?

Example:
R4 Revolution - http://www.r4ds.me
R4 SDHC - http://www.r4sdhc.com
R4i SDHC - http://www.r4sdhc.com
R4i Gold - http://www.r4ids.cn/
R4 Ultra - http://www.r4ultra.com/
R4i Ultra - http://www.r4ultra.com/

 

[twiztidsinz]

If you MUST get an R4 clone, go for one with wood.
If you have a DSi, then SELECT "R4i Gold" cards can run it.
See here for more info: http://gbatemp.net/t268348-wood-firmwares-v1-19

Otherwise I'd suggest AceKard2i or SuperCardDSTwo.

 

[leslieliang]

Doubt I'm going to get a R4. All these clones are variants are so confusing. I just want to get up to date information on the R4s.

 

[twiztidsinz]

Doubt I'm going to get a R4. All these clones are variants are so confusing. I just want to get up to date information on the R4s.

ALL R4's are clones now.

R4 isn't a generic term for flashcard. It was a brand, now it's a joke.
1:1 copies of the original R4 work with Wood but are limited to DS/DSlite and MicroSDs (Not SDHC).
R4i Gold listed on the page I linked above work with DSis and MicroSDHCs.

AceKard2i and SuperCardDSTwo both work with DSis and MicroSDHC.

 

[Rydian]

Like twiz said, "R4" is not a way to refer to flash carts, but most people think of the R4 brand when they do, so all the clone makers call their carts R4-something (you'd be surprised the shit they come up with to add to the name) to get sales, and the original R4 team isn't around to sue them.

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