Hacking The "Which flashcart to get?" Info Thread

[kos9399]

Such a hard decision for a first time user im stuck between a EZ-Flash Vi or a iEDGE oer a acekard2i need help??

 

[niapet]

Oh! also, I would like to know if the acecard 2i or the supercard can read my saves from my r4i sdhc gold... I would HATE to loose my DQ IX game...

 

[RupeeClock]

I would probably settle for the Acekard 2i, it does the trick if you just want to play games.

As for your r4i sdhc gold save files, whatever format they're in they might be compatible, they might not.
But you can always convert your gamesaves at www.shunyweb.info anyway.

 

[niapet]

sweet! I haven't been so addicted to a game as DQ9 since morrowind!

 

[FetaCheese]

does the EDGE have real-time saving?

which carts do? my budget is like $30

how can I emulate GBA roms on a flashcart?

 

[RupeeClock]

does the EDGE have real-time saving?

which carts do? my budget is like $30

how can I emulate GBA roms on a flashcart?

The EDGE cart does not support real-time saving.
Cartridges that do have Real-time save support include:
The CycloDS evolution: $44.95
The Supercard DStwo: $34.95
The Supercard DSone: $24
The M3i Zero: $23
The EZ Flash Vi: $18

However, of all of these, the only flashcart capable of GBA emulation, is the DStwo.
Here are my suggestions, if you can save up a bit more money, the Supercard DStwo is highly advisable for it's wealth of real-time functions, GBA emulation and more to come.
Otherwise, I would potentially recommend the EZ Flash Vi, which has GBAtemp's Golden award.

I would not recommend the CycloDS as it is too expensive, which is sad considering it is an excellent flashcart.
The DSone is near obsoletion because of the DStwo.
I don't recommend the M3i Zero after personal experience with it.

 

[FetaCheese]

does the EDGE have real-time saving?

which carts do? my budget is like $30

how can I emulate GBA roms on a flashcart?

The EDGE cart does not support real-time saving.
Cartridges that do have Real-time save support include:
The CycloDS evolution: $44.95
The Supercard DStwo: $34.95
The Supercard DSone: $24
The M3i Zero: $23
The EZ Flash Vi: $18

However, of all of these, the only flashcart capable of GBA emulation, is the DStwo.
Here are my suggestions, if you can save up a bit more money, the Supercard DStwo is highly advisable for it's wealth of real-time functions, GBA emulation and more to come.
Otherwise, I would potentially recommend the EZ Flash Vi, which has GBAtemp's Golden award.

I would not recommend the CycloDS as it is too expensive, which is sad considering it is an excellent flashcart.
The DSone is near obsoletion because of the DStwo.
I don't recommend the M3i Zero after personal experience with it.

thanks for your help!

what was your experience with the m3i zero, if you don't mind my asking?

 

[DeltaBurnt]

thanks for your help!

what was your experience with the m3i zero, if you don't mind my asking?

The flashcart was pretty good. I don't know the full story on what happened with his M3, but from what I recall it was mostly half the retailer and half the M3 Team's fault. At any rate the flashcart gets a lot less updates than it used to and the quality of the updates have dropped as well.

You're better off getting something like the SupercardDSTwo.

 

[Patjevught]

I have a NDS Lite. Currently i am in possesion of the DSTT card. The latest months i think the firmware updates are very few. Which card for me is best to choose?
- For updating sequence
- have cheats
- and has saving abilities?

Thanx

 

[BobTheJoeBob]

Probably an Acekard 2.1 with AKAIO.

 

[Patjevught]

Thanx. I saw this one: http://www.bigdennis.com/acekard-voor-ndsl...tml?language=nl but i dont think it's with AKAIO. Am i right?

And whatabout the M3DS Real?

 

[BobTheJoeBob]

You download akaio separately once you get the card so it doesn't matter what kind of Acekard you get as long it's not a clone. I would recommend buying from shop temp they have the cheapest prices and are affiliated with this site.

 

[tk_saturn]

If you can afford it, get the DSTWO. Otherwise the Acekard is always a good buy.

AKAIO is something you need to download and install as in the guide in my signnature, however that site is expensive and is in the netherlands. Given the recent court case, i'd be slighly iffy of buying from the Netherlands. It's also been a while since Acekard's came with the card reader they have in the photo.

 

[ZeroEXE93]

I just bought a new DSi, making my old Cyclo obsolete. (R.I.P.

) What DSi flashcart should I get? I'm looking for one that is updated recently, preferably under $30. I'm mostly looking at Supercard DSONEi, iEdge, and Acekard 2i, but I'm not sure which one to pick.

 

[ball2012003]

I just bought a new DSi, making my old Cyclo obsolete. (R.I.P.

) What DSi flashcart should I get? I'm looking for one that is updated recently, preferably under $30. I'm mostly looking at Supercard DSONEi, iEdge, and Acekard 2i, but I'm not sure which one to pick.

i would go with the Acekard 2i
but i also recommend the EZ Flash Vi

 

[RupeeClock]

I just bought a new DSi, making my old Cyclo obsolete. (R.I.P.

) What DSi flashcart should I get? I'm looking for one that is updated recently, preferably under $30. I'm mostly looking at Supercard DSONEi, iEdge, and Acekard 2i, but I'm not sure which one to pick.

What did you love about the CycloDS more? The excellent compatibility or the advanced features?

If it's the compatibility, look no further than the Acekard 2i, it's AKAIO firmware v.1.7.1 works great.
Or if it's about the advanced features, get the Supercard DStwo, it's integrated processor is capable of far more than a CycloDS, like GBA emulation!

The Acekard is $15, half of your desired price point, the DStwo is $35, a little over what you're looking to pay but assuredly worth the extra cost.

 

[W hat]

I can't decide between AK2 and DSTT (and SCDSTWO, I guess, but it seems too crappy for me).

I have a DS Lite, will never get a DSi / XL, and chances are 3DS will not be compatible with any DSi flash cart.

How are features like theming, slot 2 expansions, rom compatibility, update frequency (AKIO is very good I know)?

 

[BobTheJoeBob]

If your gonna want ot emulate gba and snes roms then SCDSTWO is the way to go, if you wanna a cart with good rom compatibility at an affordable price than it's AK2I. i don't know why your considering the DSTT.

 

[Canonbeat234]

Well since I only been familiar with CycloDS, I'll get that since it never given me any problems.

 

[ToddlerTN]

My daughters each have a DS Lite with DSTT, but too many of the newest games don't work anymore, and firmware support has been pathetic.

If I get them new cards with better support for the latest games (Acekard 2i, DSTwo, etc.), is there any way to preserve their current saves?