Hacking New DSi = New Flashcarts

[punkyrule]

Ok, so i'm planning to buy a DSi (US Version) this May or June but I still don't have any idea what flashcart i should choose.
Only one of these carts (AK2i, DSTTi, EZFlash Vi, iTouch 2) are included in the DSi package that I would buy.

Could anyone recommend any good flashcart based on the given flashcarts above? and could you somehow explain why it would be a good flash cart (like perfect game compatibility, presentable GUI, fast load times, updates occasionally)?

Don't even recommend the R4i because i know that the R4 team is already down for a long time now.
The M3 team would be releasing the M3 "i" some time next month based on their official site but I think the iTouch 2 is made by the same team so I wouldn't know if there would be any difference.

I really don't know what cart to choose because i've only used EDGE (yeah i know it's a CycloDS clone) for about a year now and somehow i feel that there would'nt be any EDGEi or something like that (CycloDS Evo "i").

 

[DeltaBurnt]

Oh god, please dude just look around. There are tons of these topics all of the forum.

There's even a topic right under yours right now called "best DSi cart?".

 

[punkyrule]

Oh god, please dude just look around. There are tons of these topics all of the forum.

There's even a topic right under yours right now called "best DSi cart?".

Oh, sorry.

 

[Frederica Bernkastel]

Actually, if you want to buy for cheaper, and be guaranteed that Ninty won't make an update,
JUST BUY A DS LITE!
The DSi looks bad, and performs much worse!

 

[iwakura]

Actually, if you want to buy for cheaper, and be guaranteed that Ninty won't make an update,
JUST BUY A DS LITE!
The DSi looks bad, and performs much worse!

Performs much worse...?

 

[Awdofgum]

Actually, if you want to buy for cheaper, and be guaranteed that Ninty won't make an update,
JUST BUY A DS LITE!
The DSi looks bad, and performs much worse!

Well the battery doesn't last nearly as long but if that's what you mean by worse than it's not much

 

[zero383]

The lower battery life is expected: bigger screen + more powerful processor = more energy drain. This shouldn't be an issue for most people. If you're on the road travelling a lot then get a car charger.

 

[Spartan A24]

I have yet to have my DSi battery die on me. I'm sure many of you might need a bigger battery, but I have yet to find the need for one.

 

[sphinx.djc]

In regards to the battery life; yes, without a doubt, it is shorter than the original DS and DS Lite, HOWEVER, I find it lasts long when you reduce the brightness of the screen. I remember reading that in the system manual that came with the DSi. I did just that, I dropped the brightness to 2, I can still see everything clearly, I can play in the darkness if I want, and the battery seems to last longer than before when I had it at 3.

 

[punkyrule]

woah! now this topic is about the battery life of the DSi?

, i was just asking about which flashcart is recommended for the DSi...

 

[iwakura]

acekard 2i seems to have the best features/interface/support (with AKAIO), but the Ezflash Vi seems a tad more reliable (won't crap out on you). I've heard the AK team have fixed up the problem though, and many people say the problems were limited to a small batch (despite hearing worldwide complaints). Those two are my candidates right now, but I actually have an itouch2 waiting for me at the post office, which I'll be picking up later in the day.

I want to get at least a preliminary review of that out ASAP, so you might be able to see it tonight

 

[punkyrule]

acekard 2i seems to have the best features/interface/support (with AKAIO), but the Ezflash Vi seems a tad more reliable (won't crap out on you). I've heard the AK team have fixed up the problem though, and many people say the problems were limited to a small batch (despite hearing worldwide complaints). Those two are my candidates right now, but I actually have an itouch2 waiting for me at the post office, which I'll be picking up later in the day.

I want to get at least a preliminary review of that out ASAP, so you might be able to see it tonight

okay! post your review of itouch2 here if you don't mind.

 

[cephalopoid]

I just got a AceKard 2i from stuff4kids. I actually ordered an AceKard 2.1, but they sent me a 2i instead, so, yay for that. It actually made me go out and return my DSLite and buy a DSi.

The AceKard 2i works flawlessly so far, though it has hung while saving DSDoom . . . though that's probably due to emulation.

 

[wchill]

Actually, AK2is are rushed pieces of shit that fall apart too easily.
Normmatt himself said so. He's gone through a couple of them.

 

[Normmatt]

Actually, AK2is are rushed pieces of shit that fall apart too easily.
Normmatt himself said so. He's gone through a couple of them.

I've never had one 'fall apart' but i have had a few carts that stop being detected but this is mainly a connection issue and is solved by putting a piece of paper behind the pcb so its pushed onto the nds connectors better.