Now, I know that the 3 in 1 expansion can only have 1 GBA game loaded on it at a time, but my question is, can I switch games and keep my save files, like on my slot-1 device or something? I'm using an R4 as my slot-1 device, btw.

 

Yuss!

And all for $20! By the way....does this flash cart also support .gba homebrews?

 

One more question, just to clarify, this is compatible with R4, right?

 

I'm using an R4 with the newer hardware 3-in-1 (got it in the mail a few days ago) so I'm using GBALDR instead of Rudolph's tools.

Don't mean to hijack this thread, but since it's sort of similar, I have this question...

How can you import Visual Boy Advance saves to GBALDR?

 

Since you're ordering a new 3in1, you'll be getting the new hardware revision which will require you to use either Cory 1492's updated gbaldr.nds app OR Rudolph's new GBA EXPloader application.

With Rudolph's new app you no long have to patch GBA ROMs before loading onto your uSD as it auto-patches the ROMs now. ROMs can also be put into any directory now, and you'll need to create a GBA_SAVE directory at the root level of your uSD(the save files get backed up into this directory). According to reports it still has a few problems ATM, but I expect by the time that you actually get your 3in1 from DX that they'll be fixed.

 

i just got my 3-in-1 setup today, with GBALDR.... everything is running fine, EXCEPT:

when flashing a GBA rom to NOR, it backs up the current save file... but when loading the first GBA rom back to NOR, it doesnt replace the save.

so basically evey time i flash a new game, i have to start over.

here's an example.....

1) load Golden Sun to NOR
2) play golden sun for a while, and save.
3) Load Super Mario Advance 2 to NOR
4) play for awhile, change my mind.
5) load Golden Sun to NOR a second time. the SAV file should work right? nope.

anyone know what i'm doing wrong? I already used GBATA to SRAM patch golden sun, because i heard to do so for any game that saves EEPROM. thing is, it seems like it works fun UNTIL i swap out the contents of NOR.

 

yeah. thanks for the tip! I actually figured that one out. Since rudolph's blog is in japanese, i didnt realize that his new version (labeled 0.056, but the readme says 0.051) addresses the new chipset in the EZFLASH V 3-in-1 (which i got yesterday)

but i got it figured out. tested it with Final Fantasy VI Advance, golden sun, super mario advance 2, and golden sun 2. they all worked!

i figured i could just abandon the whole slot-2 thing and use my cartridges, but i really REALLY dislike the ergonomics of GBA carts in the NDS lite.

again, thanks for the info. if i had only waited a day, then your post would have saved me loads of time! i'm just monomaniacal about getting tech to work. my problem solving "skills" will either give me high blood pressure or a career in tech support

the good thing is, it appears i came at the right time. Rudolphs new exploader can use clean roms! although using 2-in-1 tools is useful for finding out save type and size