Necoconeco said:
3DS comes out in 4 months :\
So?
QUOTE1. What are some of the flashcarts that supports this console and which is the best to get?
2. I've read somewhere that updating your dsi's firmware blocks flashcart access. Is this true? Is this temporary for all flashcarts or permanent?
3. Can the appstore work in conjunction with the flashcart? (can they coexist together)
4. Can GBA games be played on the flashcart on a DSi XL console?
1.What are some of the flashcarts that supports this console and which is the best to get?
Best flashcards available, are Acekard 2i for $15.00 at shoptemp. It plays all the latest games, and is only second to the DSTWO. It doesn't have some of the features, but for a reliable card, it's great. I have a DSi XL and an Acekard 2i, not looking back again. You
MIGHT have to do the Paper Trick, I don't have to. And my Acekard 2i works perfectly. Better than my R4 in my DS lite.
Acekard 2i @ www.shoptemp.com
The best card is the DSTWO which has GBA emulation, SNES emulation, .txt walkthroughs for games, real time save, real time cheats [ala you don't have to restart your game], movie player and can play pretty much all the newer games released because of it's onboard chip in it. It'll set you back $35.00, but if you want the absolute best card, and are happy with around 8 hours of gameplay, go for it. But the emulation of the SNES and GBA aren't 100%. Probably around the 95% I'd say.
DSTWO @ www.shoptemp.com
2.I've read somewhere that updating your dsi's firmware blocks flashcart access. Is this true? Is this temporary for all flashcarts or permanent? If you have access to a DS lite for roughly 2 minutes, you're safe. Both the DSTWO and Acekard 2i work on 1.4.1 firmwares and can easily be updated should a new DS firmware come out.
3.Can the appstore work in conjunction with the flashcart? (can they coexist together) As long as your card is updated, and your DS is updated, the DSiWare shop works just fine.
4.Can GBA games be played on the flashcart on a DSi XL console? Right now, only the DSTWO can play GBA games.. assuming you want to also play DS games. But as others have said, other cards are coming out, one of which is the CycloDS iEvolution, but chances are it will be expensive because of it being made by team cyclods who still sells their DS card for around $50. And if it is, you can still grab the DSTWO for $35.00.