New DS Flash Kit - EZ-Flash V

[-KangaRod-]

I disagree with everything you said: check it out here:
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=50113

 

[cheeo]

I also disagree with just about everything your saying.

 

[Mewgia]

Also...don't bump really old threads like this. And try to use punctuation more often.

[EDIT] Or not. It seems that old threads don't go back up on the front page of threads because I don't see it there...

 

[yaesumofo]

I am not so sure that I said that much to disagree with.
From my point of view I just pointed out my experience with these products.
There is no doubt that the r4/M3 perfect (clones of each other) are great plug and play solutions.
The EZ Flash V is also a good solution which requires a little more work to make it work. The 2 card solution is unique, and lends a good advantage if you want or need those features (like running opera).

I don't really care if you disagree with me based on a bad experience. from a quality point of view all you have to do is have a first hand look at the two parts and it is easy to see that the ezFlash V is a higher quality product than the R4/M3 Perfect cards. Generally speaking cheap chinese electronics are just that cheap and Chinese. the ezflash V feels less cheap. it is a more substantial feeling part. the way the trans flash side loading system which is in use guarantees that you will not loose the memory card. You simply can't say that about the R4 solution, it is easy to lose your memory card with the r4/M3 perfect, all it takes is a little pressure on the card and whoops it's gone.

Performance wise I can't really tell much of a difference. They both hold games for me to play.
Anyway as long as you are able to have more fun with your DS that is what is important.
Yaesumofo

I disagree with everything you said: check it out here:
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=50113

 

[-KangaRod-]

I personally can speak about performance wise.
The EzFlash is terrible, take 5 random games. 2 out of 5 games don't work, and 1 of the five games doesn't save.

Also, the R4 has an amazing spring loaded system, which I've never been worried about my card flying out. What are you poking the cart with to make your cart fly out? Getting the sd out of the EzFlash V is a much bigger chore than getting it out of the R4.
Talking about quality of the build..
The EzFlash doesn't even fit in the cart properly. You got microchips hanging out the side; as well - I don't know why people don't like screws. Clips break - screws don't. I'd much rather the cart was held together by a screw instead of some clips. Maybe you arn't talking about the build quality of the product itself; and are refering to the quality of the box and enclosed accessories, and I think there is no dispute as to which one is packaged better.
I do have to admit that I showed both carts to my friend who doesn't even own a DS - let alone a flash cart, and he said he liked the feel of the EZFlash better.

 

[scrawl]

The EzFlash is terrible, take 5 random games. 2 out of 5 games don't work, and 1 of the five games doesn't save.

I suspect the issue might be related to either your MicroSD card speed or your savelist not being up to date as I've yet to find a game that does not run.

Try enabling "Hybrid Mode" in the settings menu (L+R) - this helps with slow MicroSD cards. If you own one of those zany Japanese Kingstons, try a MicroSD speed setting of 3.

In regards to a savelist, Cory's ezsave list is updated regularly.

QUOTEI don't know why people don't like screws. Clips break - screws don't. I'd much rather the cart was held together by a screw instead of some clips.

As far as I can tell, the EZ-V uses neither screws or clips. The unit is fully sealed, glued if anything. I've yet to hear of one breaking.

Anyway, as an R4 and EZ-V user, I find it's much or a muchness when it comes to compatibility. I do prefer the EZ-Flash V microSD slot - less moving parts means less will go wrong and I prefer to have my precious MicroSD safely tucked away inside the DS.

The R4 does win when it comes to added features - soft-reset, AR cheats and multiple-themes are definite bonuses.

On the homebrew front, it's about even. Some titles do not work on the R4 (Whee, Glider) while some do not work on the EZ-V (StyxDS).

 

[-KangaRod-]

I tried many different things, and I could never seem to get it to work well enough for my satisfaction; but thats besides the point - anything will work perfectly if you struggle with it enough, but the point is the R4DS works perfectly out of the box.

 

[PBC]

Yeah. I'm agreeing with yaesumofo.
Simple points here
EZV isn't the quickest, easiest...
but I haven't had any unfixable problems. including 3-1 pack.
Homebrew is great (not perfect but not missing anything I really want)
DS roms perfect, once you realize you need to keep on top of updates.

Its like a bike once you learn to ride it you take off pretty fast and don't look back at guys with training wheels.

 

[-KangaRod-]

why should I stop?
I'm not bashing it, I'm telling people about my experience with it.