Hacking M3 Perfect SD (Slim)

[whiteboy]

First off let me say Hello
I am a new user to this site and about to dive into the DS mod seen and I would like to get some feedback. So here it goes...

I am thinking of buying M3 Perfect SD (Slim) with Passcard 3 and wanted to know what kind of SD cards are compatible with it because I have a 4gb SD card and would like some input before I buy. I want to be able to play GBA and NDS as well as movies and music. That is why I am leaning towards the M3 Perfect instead of the nice DS-X. Any info would be nice. Thanks

 

[mcbey]

http://www.m3wiki.com/index.php/Site_FAQ#D...F_cards_work.3F

Always check the M3wiki for answers first. If you didn't know about it now you do.

Says on that page that they don't work. Only up to 2Gb

 

[whiteboy]

What if I formatted it and created two partitions would that work. I tried view that link and they say nothing about creating two partitions. Thanks for your help.

 

[whiteboy]

What card would you recommend?

 

[mcbey]

Sorry, I don't have a slot-2 card, Just learned of M3wiki when I was getting started, and when the news came out that GBAtemp was hosting it.

But if you don't want GBA support, Just get an R4. Best Slot-1 solution with 100% rom compatibility.

 

[whiteboy]

Ok thanks
DOes the R4 play Nes Emulator?

 

[mcbey]

Not yet. But thats because no one has made it DlDi compatible yet. Just a matter of time. If you want emulators and crap like that, then I suggest going for the M3 and passcard, But if you don't mind waiting then get the R4.

Its up to you.

 

[Smack]

I am not entirely sure about the 4Gig cards but I have a few 1Gig ones and I have had issues with the Kingston 1Gig SD cards when using some homebrew, in particular nesDS. This may change with application updates but for the time being I am using a SanDisk for homebrew apps/games. I have heard PNY cards work well in the M3's as well.

 

[mcbey]

The Wiki does have a card compatibility list

 

[whiteboy]

Dam so man products and just dont know which one I want the most R4 or DS-X.

 

[juggernaut911]

like the name whitey

 

[whiteboy]

Well just remembered that I have a GBA cartridge with gba games and nes games on it. So I am going to get R4. Thanks for everyones help

 

[mcbey]

Dude get the R4.
R4=$55(max)
1GB TFcard=20$(max)
55+20=$75

$75 < $120

R4 > DS-X

Put bluntly.
Very bluntly.

 

[whiteboy]

Just ordered my R4. Thanks Mcbey. Looking for a 2gb card now.