Hey guys I am going to make a prediction. Soon within months we will be seeing a whole new generation of slot 1 cards for the DS.
Why would I say that?
Well if you like around at just about all of the on-line shops are either out of stock of one or both of the R$ or M3 cards. The supply side is dry. I suspect they have stopped production on these cards and are filling their supply with new versions right NOW. Why wouldn't we know about it you might ask? Well if you knew about a new version coming out to the market within weeks would you buy the one which is available? I wouldn't.
Just as soon as these become completely gone we will hear an announcement of the new cards.
Now what features will they have? What do we need?
Built in fast ram? Maybe
motion control? Maybe
Dilldi patching/ For sure
NO patching software necessary ? I hope so.
download and play 100% ? One can hope.
GBA and total compatibility? Hopefully.
Rumble? Sure why not.
You know what? I have no idea what we really need. Or want. I am using a M3 and an Ez Flash 3 in 1 and between them Just about all of my needs are met. I have a new 2 gig Kingston (japan) and m DS is just about as fast loading and playing as a stock DS and cartridge ROM.
I would bet that we will see more systems that come in 2 parts ala the EZFLASH V (In terms of build quality the EZ Flash V is one of the best IMHO). IMHO the EZFLASH V and it's 3 in 1 little brother are actually a great system. Lacking only a great OS or user interface.
A well done 2 part system will be a great seller.
The companies making these things know we need speed. The best way to achieve that is to build the ram into the cards moving away form the SD or trans flash. Besides if they include the ram they can make higher profits. So we need speed, OK what else? Maybe motion control? Hell I don't think the software side of this technology has not matured as quickly as the hardware.
I would love to hear what you guys think we need.
I guess we will see what happens. Personally I am looking to see new next generation products in the next month or two.
Yaesumofo
Why would I say that?
Well if you like around at just about all of the on-line shops are either out of stock of one or both of the R$ or M3 cards. The supply side is dry. I suspect they have stopped production on these cards and are filling their supply with new versions right NOW. Why wouldn't we know about it you might ask? Well if you knew about a new version coming out to the market within weeks would you buy the one which is available? I wouldn't.
Just as soon as these become completely gone we will hear an announcement of the new cards.
Now what features will they have? What do we need?
Built in fast ram? Maybe
motion control? Maybe
Dilldi patching/ For sure
NO patching software necessary ? I hope so.
download and play 100% ? One can hope.
GBA and total compatibility? Hopefully.
Rumble? Sure why not.
You know what? I have no idea what we really need. Or want. I am using a M3 and an Ez Flash 3 in 1 and between them Just about all of my needs are met. I have a new 2 gig Kingston (japan) and m DS is just about as fast loading and playing as a stock DS and cartridge ROM.
I would bet that we will see more systems that come in 2 parts ala the EZFLASH V (In terms of build quality the EZ Flash V is one of the best IMHO). IMHO the EZFLASH V and it's 3 in 1 little brother are actually a great system. Lacking only a great OS or user interface.
A well done 2 part system will be a great seller.
The companies making these things know we need speed. The best way to achieve that is to build the ram into the cards moving away form the SD or trans flash. Besides if they include the ram they can make higher profits. So we need speed, OK what else? Maybe motion control? Hell I don't think the software side of this technology has not matured as quickly as the hardware.
I would love to hear what you guys think we need.
I guess we will see what happens. Personally I am looking to see new next generation products in the next month or two.
Yaesumofo
