Hacking Post your questions about which flashcart to buy

[juntok_abot]

scds-1 can do rts also

 

[Kusiga]

Use? games, homebrew
Price Range? Around $35 maximum
Slot 1/2? Slot 1
Built in or expandable memory? expandable
Special features? no spring loading for microSD if possible.
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular I have no idea.

For all slot-1's (ignore if you want a slot-2):
Support slot-2 GBA? yes
Support slot-2 rumble packs? optional
Support slot-2 RAM (web browser)? optional

 

[Slowking]

Use? games, homebrew
Price Range? Around $35 maximum
Slot 1/2? Slot 1
Built in or expandable memory? expandable
Special features? no spring loading for microSD if possible.
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular I have no idea.

For all slot-1's (ignore if you want a slot-2):
Support slot-2 GBA? yes
Support slot-2 rumble packs? optional
Support slot-2 RAM (web browser)? optional

Acekard2 + EZ 3 in 1

 

[Kusiga]

Use? games, homebrew
Price Range? Around $35 maximum
Slot 1/2? Slot 1
Built in or expandable memory? expandable
Special features? no spring loading for microSD if possible.
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular I have no idea.

For all slot-1's (ignore if you want a slot-2):
Support slot-2 GBA? yes
Support slot-2 rumble packs? optional
Support slot-2 RAM (web browser)? optional

Acekard2 + EZ 3 in 1

Ok forgot to mention I have a Phat not a Lite, does that matter any?

 

[BananaX]

Use? games, homebrew
Price Range? Around $35 maximum
Slot 1/2? Slot 1
Built in or expandable memory? expandable
Special features? no spring loading for microSD if possible.
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular I have no idea.

For all slot-1's (ignore if you want a slot-2):
Support slot-2 GBA? yes
Support slot-2 rumble packs? optional
Support slot-2 RAM (web browser)? optional

Acekard2 + EZ 3 in 1

Ok forgot to mention I have a Phat not a Lite, does that matter any?

No, I don't think so. You should be good with an Acekard.

 

[Kusiga]

Use? games, homebrew
Price Range? Around $35 maximum
Slot 1/2? Slot 1
Built in or expandable memory? expandable
Special features? no spring loading for microSD if possible.
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular I have no idea.

For all slot-1's (ignore if you want a slot-2):
Support slot-2 GBA? yes
Support slot-2 rumble packs? optional
Support slot-2 RAM (web browser)? optional

Acekard2 + EZ 3 in 1

Ok forgot to mention I have a Phat not a Lite, does that matter any?

No, I don't think so. You should be good with an Acekard.

thanks again. Any difference between these two besides one comes with an adaptor?
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11811
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.16142

 

[Holaitsme]

Not really except that one comes with an adapter.
Most microsd's come with an adapter so go for the cheaper one.

 

[skyman113]

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[Kusiga]

[/quote]No, I don't think so. You should be good with an Acekard.
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thanks again. Any difference between these two besides one comes with an adaptor?
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11811
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.16142
[/quote]
Make sure you get a 3-in-1 GBA sized, as what most websites call "EZFlash 3-in-1" is really the DS lite size.
Here is a GBA size for about $20 http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15778
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Thanks, orderred the Acekard 2 and says it will arrive on x-mas day which I doubt. Going to wait till after the holidays to get the EZFlash 3-in-1.

 

[loony747]

Use?
ROMs, Homebrew
Price Range?
35US, at most.
Slot 1/2?
Slot 1
Built in or expandable memory?
Expandable
Special features?
Cheat support, SDHC, DLDI patching, multimedia, good download play compatibility to play with friends, Up to date ROM compatibility, and an active team with frequent updates and fixes
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular
M3 DS Real, Acekard, and iTouch DS
Other?

I don't care for a GBA flashcart.

 

[Votkrath]

Use?
ROMs, Homebrew
Price Range?
35US, at most.
Slot 1/2?
Slot 1
Built in or expandable memory?
Expandable
Special features?
Cheat support, SDHC, DLDI patching, multimedia, good download play compatibility to play with friends, Up to date ROM compatibility, and an active team with frequent updates and fixes
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular
M3 DS Real, Acekard, and iTouch DS
Other?

I don't care for a GBA flashcart.

Supercard DS One SDHC or Acekart 2.

 

[loony747]

Use?
ROMs, Homebrew
Price Range?
35US, at most.
Slot 1/2?
Slot 1
Built in or expandable memory?
Expandable
Special features?
Cheat support, SDHC, DLDI patching, multimedia, good download play compatibility to play with friends, Up to date ROM compatibility, and an active team with frequent updates and fixes
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular
M3 DS Real, Acekard, and iTouch DS
Other?

I don't care for a GBA flashcart.

Supercard DS One SDHC or Acekart 2.

Ok, let's supposed I'm willing to spend a few more bucks for M3 Real. Would you still reccomend Supercard and Acekard over it? I keep hearing nothing but good things about it. I really want a CycloDS, but it seems M3 Real does most of the thing Cyclo does, cheaper.

 

[Leamonde.Halcyon]

Use? Roms, Homebrew
Price Range?Preferably lower than $35
Slot 1/2? 1
Built in or expandable memory? Expandable
Special features? Cheat support, active team and firmware updates, everything the R4 can handle preferably.
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular I've been looking at Acekard 2, Edge, EZflash V, Supercard, etc but I'm not familiar enough with any of them to make a decision.
Other? Replacing my R4 and passing it on to my little sister-I'm looking for something that's less out of date.

For all slot-1's (ignore if you want a slot-2):
Support slot-2 GBA? Yes
Support slot-2 rumble packs? Yes
Support slot-2 RAM (web browser)? Yes

 

[Slowking]

Use? Roms, Homebrew
Price Range?Preferably lower than $35
Slot 1/2? 1
Built in or expandable memory? Expandable
Special features? Cheat support, active team and firmware updates, everything the R4 can handle preferably.
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular I've been looking at Acekard 2, Edge, EZflash V, Supercard, etc but I'm not familiar enough with any of them to make a decision.
Other? Replacing my R4 and passing it on to my little sister-I'm looking for something that's less out of date.

For all slot-1's (ignore if you want a slot-2):
Support slot-2 GBA? Yes
Support slot-2 rumble packs? Yes
Support slot-2 RAM (web browser)? Yes

Acekard2 + EZ 3 in 1

 

[Uncout]

Use?
Games, Homebrew, GBA games
Price Range?
Around £20 gbp, a little more isn't a killer
Slot 1/2?
Slot 1
Built in or expandable memory?
Expandable
Special features?
Frequent updates is a plus, and cheat support
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular
Had a look at the acekard 2 and cyclods (seemed a little too much for what you get though), but any other recommendations are welcome
Other?
Looking to upgrade from a M3 simply, and I have a ez 3 in 1

For all slot-1's (ignore if you want a slot-2):
Support slot-2 GBA?
Yes
Support slot-2 rumble packs?
Yes
Support slot-2 RAM (web browser)?
Yes

 

[Splych]

Use?
Games, Homebrew, GBA games
Price Range?
Around £20 gbp, a little more isn't a killer
Slot 1/2?
Slot 1
Built in or expandable memory?
Expandable
Special features?
Frequent updates is a plus, and cheat support
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular
Had a look at the acekard 2 and cyclods (seemed a little too much for what you get though), but any other recommendations are welcome
Other?
Looking to upgrade from a M3 simply, and I have a ez 3 in 1

For all slot-1's (ignore if you want a slot-2):
Support slot-2 GBA?
Yes
Support slot-2 rumble packs?
Yes
Support slot-2 RAM (web browser)?
Yes

AceKard 2.1 + Your EZ Flash 3 in 1

Since the CycloDS is more expensive then you would get for other flashcarts, I would recomend the AceKard instead.

It's cheaper and the GUI/OS is very fast from what I have read. They make frequent updates from what you asked, and from what I have read, the AceKard is compatible with all .sav files. ( Forgot where... )

I also bought one of the AceKards. Now I am just waiting for it to come...

 

[Moderate]

Use? Roms, Homebrew
Price Range? 30-40USD
Slot 1/2? 1?
Built in or expandable memory?Expandable
Special features?
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular The Acekart or M3
Other? Actually, I don't know what it means by Slot-2. I just got a DS Today. :\ And also, what is a EZ 3 in 1? Thanks.

For all slot-1's (ignore if you want a slot-2):
Support slot-2 GBA?
Support slot-2 rumble packs?
Support slot-2 RAM (web browser)?

For slot-2's (ignore if you want a slot-1): expansion pack or its own memory?

 

[HDClown]

I've been reading the past few months of recommendations and the theme seems to be CycloDS, AceKart 2.1, or Edge. A few posts indicates about some advanced features of the CycloDS and I don't really know what they mean. Was hoping someone could elaborate on them:

RTS, Battery Saver, Download Play, WiFi Compatibility, Wii Compatibility

Knowing more about which carts support those features and what they mean exactly might help me make a choice.

Some details on my use/wants:
-Games/ROMs - Looking for full compatibility for all types
-Slot 1
-Expandable
-Price doesn't matter
-SDHC support
-Don't care about GBA
-Fast and EASY to use Menu's for games
-EASY to use Drag and Drop games to load onto microSD
-Carts looking at: Edge, AceKart 2.1, M3 DS Real, CycloDS

 

[Splych]

Use? Roms, Homebrew
Price Range? 30-40USD
Slot 1/2? 1?
Built in or expandable memory?Expandable
Special features?
Any flashcarts you are looking at in particular The Acekard or M3
Other? Actually, I don't know what it means by Slot-2. I just got a DS Today. :\ And also, what is a EZ 3 in 1? Thanks.

For all slot-1's (ignore if you want a slot-2):
Support slot-2 GBA?
Support slot-2 rumble packs?
Support slot-2 RAM (web browser)?

For slot-2's (ignore if you want a slot-1): expansion pack or its own memory?

Spelt AceKard wrong BTW xDD

So you are going to use it for roms and homebrew... And you are willing to pay 30 -> 40 USD? I guess you should just go with the AceKard 2 if you don't want to pay a high budget. The AceKard 2 has a fast GUI and it also has built in GBA support (No Third Party Software Needed, but you still need expansion pack ). It goes for a cheap price depending on where you buy it. I will direct you to which site after. The M3 Real is good, but also confusing (IMO). My little sister has an M3 Real. She is currently using it, I don't really like the OS setup. And loading roms takes a while... But you also have the benefit of trying the M3 Sakura firmware.

And when choosing which AceKard to buy, get an AceKard 2.1. It comes in a CardBoard box instead of plastic. Since the ones that come in plastic were the older ones, it's not advised to get one since there are many FAT Errors back then. If you buy a AceKard in a cardboard box, make sure that the AceKard's PC Board is black. That way, you know it's the newer 2.1 version.

If you are still new to this, go for the AceKard 2. It's user friendly I guess. And the OS isn't hard to learn. But if you are willing to research and pay $20 USD, then go for the M3 Real.

Oh and a Slot-2 is the bottom slot for your DS. That's where you play Game Boy Advance games. And the EZ-Flash 3-in-1 is basically used for:

- Rumble Pack (Rumbles your DS. But Drains the Power. Only compatible with certain games)
- Expansion Pack (So you can go on the NDS Browser)
- GBA Expansion Pack (Gives you extra ram so you can play GBA Roms )

One more thing, if you are considering getting an M3 Real, then when you buy a Slot-2 don't get the EZ-Flash 3-in-1. The M3 Real comes in a bundle with a GBA Expansion pack, and it has much more benefits.

Where to buy AceKard 2:
AceKard 2.1 (Newer One.) for $11.27
AceKard 2 (Older One.) for $ 12.06

Where to buy M3 Real:
M3 Real without Expansion Pack (But with Rumble Pack) for $28.34
M3 Real with Expansion Pack for $42.85

Where to buy EZ-Flash 3-in-1:
EZ-Flash 3-in-1 Expansion Pack (Black) for $18.99
EZ-Flash 3-in-1 Expansion Pack (White) for $18.99

If you have anymore questions, don't hesitate to ask by PMing me.


QUOTE(HDClown @ Dec 21 2008, 09:11 AM) I've been reading the past few months of recommendations and the theme seems to be CycloDS, AceKard 2.1, or Edge. A few posts indicates about some advanced features of the CycloDS and I don't really know what they mean. Was hoping someone could elaborate on them:

RTS, Battery Saver, Download Play, WiFi Compatibility, Wii Compatibility

Knowing more about which carts support those features and what they mean exactly might help me make a choice.

Some details on my use/wants:
-Games/ROMs - Looking for full compatibility for all types
-Slot 1
-Expandable
-Price doesn't matter
-SDHC support
-Don't care about GBA
-Fast and EASY to use Menu's for games
-EASY to use Drag and Drop games to load onto microSD
-Carts looking at: Edge, AceKard 2.1, M3 DS Real, CycloDS

Another AceKard speller that spelt it wrong xDD

RTS means: Real Time Save. Meaning that you can save anytime you want during the game
Battery Saver means: It will use less battery consumption so you use less power
Download Play means: When you download games when someone hosts it (I think that's what it's for)
Wifi Compatibility means: Any game that goes on Wifi will work

You made my life easier. You just described the CycloDS from what you are looking for ^^

The CycloDS supports everything you say. But it's the most expensive. At the time, I am in a rush now after answering the first buyer. PM me and I will tell you the rest.

 

[themidsi]

should i get a acekard 2 or edge card and which could play nes and sega roms ?