Hacking EZFlash to work alongside my Acekard 2i?

[microserfs]

Hey guys.

I really just want a card that'll work alongisde my Acekard 2i so I can play GBA games. I haven't any knowledge of the best GBA flashcard to pick up, but someone pointed me in this direction.

I've heard of the 3-in-1 but I've also heard bad things. :\

Is something like this easy to set up/use? The Acekard was incredibly easy and quick to get working and I don't want something I have to fiddle with for ages. Either way, anything that can be figured out by tutorial is good enough for me.

And is there anywhere in the UK that sells these online?

 

[emigre]

Its pretty simple. Just shove it up your slot 2 becasue AKAIO natevely supports it.

 

[microserfs]

You mean the 3-in-1?

 

[emigre]

Yup.

 

[RupeeClock]

Yup.
The AKAIO menu natively supports the 3in1, you put GBA roms on the Acekard's memory, insert the 3in1 in slot 2, and boot the GBA roms like you would the NDS roms.

You can also write the roms to the 3in1' s NOR memory, to make it act like a real GBA game, which is necessary for 32mb roms.

 

[microserfs]

Oh nice one. Now just to find where to buy them. (UK)

 

[tk_saturn]

You have addictsupplies but there hasn't been much feedback on them for a few years. But atleast they aren't a new company, the popular UK sites don't seem to sell them.

There's also GadgetGear I've never heard of them, but in Austrailia they were ordered to pay Nintendo $620,000 http://www.itwire.com/your-it-news/enterta...iracy-precedent so they must be popular.

 

[microserfs]

Hm, they seem okay but who knows.

On the other hand RealHotStuff do free shipping worldwide I think? And it works out a little cheaper but I don't know whether anyones had much experience with this product from them, or how long it takes to get here.

Ah, actually, I don't think RHS is free shipping. (from checking.)

But GadgetGear seem sort of legitimate.. aside from the lawsuit stuff anyway.

 

[tk_saturn]

Nope, for a 3in1:

Shipping method(s) for United Kingdom
United States Postal Service
USPS rates are not available.
Federal Express (Total items: 1 pcs. Total weight: 0.5 lbs)
International Economy (4-5 Days) $35.28
International Priority (1-3 Days) $35.28

 

[microserfs]

Yeah, I just found out, heh.

Thanks though. I might go for GadgetGear at a risk, but I don't know how much of a problem there is with fake EZFlash cards...

 

[emigre]

Alternatively you could go to SHoptemp which GBAtemp's sister site. BUt they ship from Hong Kong but the prices are pretty good

 

[RupeeClock]

Alternatively you could go to SHoptemp which GBAtemp's sister site. BUt they ship from Hong Kong but the prices are pretty good

The shipping rates from Shoptemp seem to be just fine for free shipping, they usually hit around the two week mark.
http://gbatemp.net/t239860-the-free-shipping-survey

It may be Hong Kong based but it should be perfectly safe to order from Shoptemp.
Plus their 3in1 is only $20 (£13.89) which is a pretty good price.

 

[microserfs]

Yeah, I noticed that one

If I have the patience I suppose I could go for it (and they do Paypal, which is even better). If there's been no problems, perhaps I should.

Any idea whether the $2.00 registered Air Mail gets there any quicker?

 

[RupeeClock]

Yeah, I noticed that one

If I have the patience I suppose I could go for it (and they do Paypal, which is even better). If there's been no problems, perhaps I should.

Any idea whether the $2.00 registered Air Mail gets there any quicker?

Registered airmail is the same as free Hongkong airmail, it just gives you a tracking number.
It usually takes about 2 weeks for most people, but can take longer.

 

[NinjaMic]

Yup.
The AKAIO menu natively supports the 3in1, you put GBA roms on the Acekard's memory, insert the 3in1 in slot 2, and boot the GBA roms like you would the NDS roms.

You can also write the roms to the 3in1' s NOR memory, to make it act like a real GBA game, which is necessary for 32mb roms.

Just what I needed to hear. Thanks