Original NDS Flashcard preference

[Thejax]

I just got an original “phat” model nds from a local store for pretty cheap, it’s working alright for everything so far.

I already had an EZ-flash Omega for the gba slot, and was going to grab a DS flashcard as well to slap roms on so I don’t go bankrupt from two Pokémon games.

On Amazon I found a ace3ds* card for 14$, and an 2021 Golden R4 for 17$

Been doing plenty of research into both types for a few days now, and wondered if in 2022 there is any real big reason to not save the 3$ on the ace, and not worry about timebombs

 

[BETA215]

r4isdhc.hk, r4isdhc.com.cn, red PCB flashcart without label, XXX-in-1 carts, they're all the same cart with a different name. Just get any of 'em, the cheapest one. They're the best carts being sold currently (even if it isn't amazingly great, but it is what it is).

 

[Thejax]

r4isdhc.hk, r4isdhc.com.cn, red PCB flashcart without label, XXX-in-1 carts, they're all the same cart with a different name. Just get any of 'em, the cheapest one. They're the best carts being sold currently (even if it isn't amazingly great, but it is what it is).

I did just assume that, just knew at the least the wood software on the ace3ds didn’t run Pokémon black apparently in like, 2015, I know it’s something different from the reviews, same exact thing but a different software download

 

[Nikokaro]

Been doing plenty of research into both types for a few days now, and wondered if in 2022 there is any real big reason to not save the 3$ on the ace, and not worry about timebombs

In the latest version of r4 gold pro there should be no software expiration (so-called time bomb) but while both are very good in terms of compatibility, many titles that do not work or are defective with this one, work with Ace3DS+ (Wood software): to name a few Inazuma Eleven series, Lufia, Call of Duty series, Ni no Kuni patched and others.
I own both, and this last one has never let me down.

 

[Thejax]

In the latest version of r4 gold pro there should be no software expiration (so-called time bomb) but while both are very good in terms of compatibility, many titles that do not work or are defective with this one, work with Ace3DS+ (Wood software): to name a few Inazuma Eleven series, Lufia, Call of Duty series, Ni no Kuni patched and others.
I own both, and this last one has never let me down.

Guess glad to hear that, I had already grabbed the Ace!

 

[Technicmaster0]

There is actually old stock of the supercard dsone on aliexpress (you can search "dsone"). It's the best option for the original DS and DS lite because it has very good rom compatibility and features like real time save.

 

[Valwinz]

DSTT(i)

 

[Technicmaster0]

DSTT(i)

Why that one?

 

[Pk11]

Agreeing with Technicmaster0, DSONE is the best card for a DS Phat, at least assuming you don't mind it not working on unmodded DSi/3DS consoles.

The r/flashcarts quick start guide is a good place to read for more info on what's common at the moment.

The Ace3DS+ clones are also a good option, but if you don't need DSi/3DS support and are willing to maybe need two to get a working one the DSONE clones are a good bit better.

Edit: Just saw you already got an Ace3DS+, that's still a good card but to anyone reading this in the future DSONE clones are worth considering as well.

 

[metroid maniac]

My main flashcard is the same Acekard 2i I've been using for over a decade. It just works.

I have a small collection of flashcards though, including a bunch of recent ones from Aliexpress. All have worked fine. I'm thinking of picking up a few of those new DSOne clones, the RTS features look nice but I have also heard bad things about reliability.