Hacking This place is so dead, it's rotting...

[Harsky]

p1ngpong.

Viral marketer or the admin for the Xtreme forums?

I have never worked for or been affiliated with the DS-X team or the forums for the DS-Xtreme, I have never received payment from said parties or been encouraged to endorse promote or market the DS-Xtreme flashcart, team DS-X the DS-Xtreme forums or any other product affiliated with said parties. The only contact I have had with said parties is under the tag of "p1ngpong" on the DS-Xtreme official forums in the form of public posts that are available to be viewed by any member of the public.

I am just a big fan of the most technologically advanced Nintendo DS flashcart on the market today, and any opinion I express positive or negative towards it, is my own.

At the end of the day you lot can hate on the DS-Xtreme as much as you like, it dosent change the fact that it is THE best flashcart money can buy, 100% compatible and futureproof, with the best support from the most dedicated team in the business!

http://forums.ds-xtreme.com/member.php?u=9528

The fact that you have more posts here at GBAtemp more than at the DS-Xtreme website really shows your support.

 

[IBNobody]

I am just a big fan of the most technologically advanced Nintendo DS flashcart on the market today, and any opinion I express positive or negative towards it, is my own.

The DS-X, from a hardware standpoint, is no longer technologically advanced. The CycloDS has the same FPGA, and it uses it for more than just flashing LEDs or running broken shell apps.

 

[diglett]

^^^True. In fact it almost seems rare for a DS cart to not have an Actel A3P250. This is a list of the cards I'm aware of that use or have used the same FPGA as the DS-Xtreme.

Cyclo Evo
M3/G6 Real
N-Card and Clones
Supercard DS1
Ninjapass X9
EZFlash V
N5

 

[Lumstar]

If that's so, what keeps them from using similar firmware? I would think someone could hack the protection on most flash carts to allow unofficial updates...

 

[dib]

Personally, I have an Acekard RPG on order and I'm just waiting on it to arrive some time this week. It seems to be pretty much everything the DS-X claimed back around launch plus much more. Onboard memory, plus expansion slot for micro SD; open source so at least if they did pull a DS-X and stop updating there's the _potential_ for anybody else to pick it up; frequent updates and support; and it has all the bells and whistles that everybody else enjoys like cheats and soft reset patching. The sort of features that the DS-X devs have outright refused to support.

 

[sylux92]

Posted on DSX forums by p1ngpong:

Probably means the GBAtemp forums. *shrugs* I went there once, but I'm bad about forgetting to go back to places.

;;
Yeah or as I like to call the place the official DS-X hate forum, where ive literally been lynched because I enjoy a product I paid for that does everything its supposed to do! Well I dont care cos in my opinion the DS-Xtreme still P0WNS!!!!

Link: http://forums.ds-xtreme.com/showthread.php?t=6875
Also, another funny thig I read: Members of the DSX forums who attack/question p1ngpng get their posts deleted.

QUOTE

anymore assurance from a more "credible" source other than people with like less than 20 posts? I'd actually like to hear from the more senior people than people who just registered a month ago and claims that everything is perfect and everything.

Watch out.

"Attacking" (i.e. questioning) p1ngpong gets your posts deleted. It happened to me.

Source: http://forums.ds-xtreme.com/showthread.php?t=6878

 

[pbolmstedt]

"Early adopter" is one of those clever terms used to cover up the truth.

It sounds better calling a person an early adopter, than it does "dumb enough to buy anything" or "more money than brains" or "consumer whore".

I am not an early adopter. You can have my cash only after a lot of willing beta consumers have tested it first.

Sounds like it's time for you to buy an R4. No, wait...

 

[Panzer Tacticer]

"Sounds like it's time for you to buy an R4. No, wait..."


As a matter of fact I only ended up with the R4 after it was already established as a good item.

 

[p1ngpong]

Posted on DSX forums by p1ngpong:

Probably means the GBAtemp forums. *shrugs* I went there once, but I'm bad about forgetting to go back to places.

;;
Yeah or as I like to call the place the official DS-X hate forum, where ive literally been lynched because I enjoy a product I paid for that does everything its supposed to do! Well I dont care cos in my opinion the DS-Xtreme still P0WNS!!!!

Link: http://forums.ds-xtreme.com/showthread.php?t=6875
Also, another funny thig I read: Members of the DSX forums who attack/question p1ngpng get their posts deleted.

QUOTE

anymore assurance from a more "credible" source other than people with like less than 20 posts? I'd actually like to hear from the more senior people than people who just registered a month ago and claims that everything is perfect and everything.

Watch out.

"Attacking" (i.e. questioning) p1ngpong gets your posts deleted. It happened to me.

Source: http://forums.ds-xtreme.com/showthread.php?t=6878

His post was probably deleted because it was off topic or just a personal attack on myself. The DS-X forums are actually well moderated enough that the mods make an attempt to protect a new member from being viciouly attacked and having their integrity/motives questioned for merely stating their opinion!

 

[Minox]

His post was probably deleted because it was off topic or just a personal attack on myself. The DS-X forums are actually well moderated enough that the mods make an attempt to protect a new member from being viciouly attacked and having their integrity/motives questioned for merely stating their opinion!

Bullshit, the DS-X forums are one of the worst forums I've ever seen. They ban people for saying their own opinion and sometimes they even ban people without a valid reason.
The only reason that they're "protecting" you is 'cause you say exactly the things they want you to say.

 

[Auyx]

The DS-X support is the worst I have ever experienced they really just don't give a shit. You can find a log of my experience with them in the codebox. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hate2.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="hate2.gif" /> <div class='codetop'>CODE</div><div class='codemain' style='height:200px;white-spacere;overflow:auto'>
Mantis - DS-Xtreme 16Gb (2GB)
Viewing Issue Advanced Details
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ID: Category: Severity: Reproducibility: Date Submitted: Last Update:
2172 major always 07-17-07 02:40 04-20-08 12:05
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Reporter: Auyx Platform:
Assigned To: DS-X Guru OS:
Priority: normal OS Version:
Status: confirmed Product Version: 1.1.2
Product Build: Resolution: reopened
Projection: none
ETA: none Fixed in Version:
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Summary: 0002172: My Ds-x is overheating to the point of burning people!
Description: My Ds-x is heating up when in both the ds and on the usb
cable. it gets so got that the usb port burned my girlfriends finger and
now she has a blister! i have pm,d one of the forum mods about it and
they said to come here with the issue. i have discontinued use as the
unit has become dangerus. the unit has not been exposed to any
environmentel problems. ps im sorry for the poor prose but i only have
internet via my phone at the mo.
Steps To Reproduce:
Additional Information:
Relationships
Attached Files:


Notes
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(0009078)
DS-X Guru
07-17-07 05:41


Hello,

I am terribly sorry your girlfriend was burnt from the DS-X <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/frown.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="frown.gif" />

Sadly your DS-Xtreme seems to be majorly defective. I would like to take
the opportunity and apologize to you for the inconvenience. Please
contact your retailer and link them to this ticket in order to speed up
the replacement process.

If your retailer is unresponsive, and takes more then 5 work days to
respond to your request, please let me know and we will initiate the
manufacturer's warranty.

Again, I apologize for the hassle this has caused you and hope you get a
fully working unit soon!

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(0009312)
Auyx
07-24-07 06:14


Hey Guru I have had not been able to sort out a replacement unit with my
reseller and would like to initiate the manufacturer's warranty like you
said.

Could you let me know what to do and Ill give you my address and any
relevent info.

Thanks for the prompt responce.

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(0009315)
DS-X Guru
07-24-07 06:56


Alright, please e-mail [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> and link him
to this ticket <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

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(0009463)
Auyx
07-30-07 05:05


hey i emailed dino but cannot get a reply and its been over 6 days now.
can someone sort this out as i realy would love to have a working unit
asap. thanks.

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(0009466)
DS-X Guru
07-30-07 06:58


We currently do not have any stock, nor do any retailers. So sadly, at
the moment, he most likely did not respond because he can't ship a unit
to you. Please be patient for the stock situation to clear up <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/frown.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="frown.gif" />

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(0009514)
Auyx
07-30-07 18:43


Ok could you please mail me on ****************
<mailto:***********> when supply is back to normal. Or leave a
note on here. not being funny but why should dino ignore my mail wouldnt
he just say sorry your gona have to wait a while? but anyway please can
you get back to me when its sorted . ta

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(0009554)
DS-X Guru
07-31-07 13:33


He most likely uses the "unread" as sign to know who is left of getting
a replacement <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> But thats my guess, im sure we will update you as soon
as we got stock. Sorry man <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/frown.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="frown.gif" />

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(0009667)
DS-X Guru
08-02-07 13:46


As we currently have no stock, Dino most likely will be unable to ship
you a unit. For this reason, I am putting your ticket into the
"confirmed" state. This will enable me once to seek contact with you
once we have stock again.

If you already got your replacement or a response from Dino, please let
me know, thank you!

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(0009729)
Auyx
08-06-07 19:56


still no contact from dino any idea when stock will be replenished as
this is starting to drag on.

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(0009790)
DS-X Guru
08-10-07 13:06


No I have no idea regarding the stock currently, sorry.

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(0010277)
Auyx
08-22-07 14:51


Hi, it's been 37 days and counting that I have been sitting on my
defective unit.

Is there any way that you could get in contact with Dino or whoever is
in charge of ordering new stock to be made and let me know an estimated
time of the new stocks arrival.

Plus I have been through all the other tickets waiting for new units and
there are only 4 of us waiting.Its kinda annoying that I cant get hold
of a replacement unit but there is a compo on the forums to win 2 units.

Im sure there must be more you can do than say you can get a unit to me
but it all depends on someone who wont respond to my emails. I am sure
you can understand my frustration at the situation.

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(0010408)
DS-X Guru
08-27-07 00:06


Hello,

There still is no stock - Thus dino may not be replying to you.

We can't order "more" stock - we are the producer/manufacturer ourselves...

There is currently a shortage for various components required to produce
the DS-X which makes us unable to produce any new units.

This bothers us just as much as it bothers you and we have been trying
our best to get our hands on these components at a reasonable price
(without having to up the price due to inflation onto the customer) but
we have yet been unable to do so.

So yes, while we are running a competition or sponsored one, we put
those units aside 3-4 months ago as far as I remember, thus we can
deliver the prizes.

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(0010597)
Auyx
08-31-07 05:43


Do you have any stock of the 512MB units that would be fine I dont realy
care about the size I just want a working cart now.

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(0010643)
DS-X Guru
09-03-07 05:07


No sadly we do not have stock of any of either products, else I would
have given you the option <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

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(0010761)
Auyx
09-07-07 08:53


Any chance of an ETA at all regarding this Im not after a specific date
but will it take weeks or more months before I can get a replacement. I
am considering going to citizens advice regarding this as I beleve this
may be an unlawfull delay . [Edit : My contact details have changed When
you have cause to contact me could you please use the address
**********************]

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(0010825)
DS-X Guru
09-12-07 13:33


Hello,

I should be able to give you an update within this week, please stay
tuned <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

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(0010870)
Auyx
09-12-07 15:12


Thank you so much for the ETA I had gotten to the point of giveing up!

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(0011040)
Auyx
09-19-07 12:38


Well over the week now any news on whats happening? Good news hopefully.

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(0011049)
DS-X Guru
09-20-07 14:02


Hello,

The shortage is soon to near its end.

As far as I know, we have gotten hold of the missing components to
produce the DS-Xtreme's and should be producing again in the following
two weeks, so your replacement shouldn't be too far away <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

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(0011099)
Auyx
09-20-07 20:16


WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO finaly the wait is nearly over. Will you be
wanting my defective unit back? And im i going to be expected to pay for
the postage? if so will I have to send it internationaly? Just so I can
sort it all out now. Ta

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(0011106)
DS-X Guru
09-21-07 08:07


Yes,

You will have to cover the cost of the shipping yourself. The shipping
destination should be within the European Union, if that's international
for you, then yes <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

You don't have to send it fast, just so that it arrives <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

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(0011264)
Auyx
09-27-07 14:56


Any updates?

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(0011276)
DS-X Guru
09-27-07 17:32


Should be sometime in the week to come <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

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(0011444)
Auyx
10-08-07 12:16


Nearly ready ? Any more news on the situation? Have you started
production yet?

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(0011481)
DS-X Guru
10-12-07 14:38


I've had no update yet <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/frown.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="frown.gif" />

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(0011648)
Auyx
10-20-07 15:39


Do you know anything at all about the new carts even a "its takeing
longer than we expected and that is because of X reason" would be great.
I am honestly wondering if I am ever going to get a replacement card as
it has now been well over 3 months now with no news other than repeated
no info after none info. Last time you said that it was nearly over but
its well past that date now. Please could you just tell me whats
happening so I am not in the dark over this.

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(0011717)
DS-X Guru
10-23-07 14:47


With great delight, am I able to inform you that we have begun
production again.

As you know it has taken us a long time to resume production and while
we are very sorry about this, our hands were tied as we were unable to
gather the components required to produce the DS-Xtreme's for a very
very long time.

But, that issue is now gone and production is finally running <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> So, I
ask of you to give us another 1-2 weeks (approx 3rd November) due to the
involved logistics to get the units from factory to the distribution. It
can be sooner, but I would rather be safe then sorry if something
happens during shipment <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

Anyhow, Once they have arrived at our distribution and are ready to
ship, I will contact you again and give you further instructions on what
you should do and of course, what we will do <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

Please let me apologize for the entire period of time you have been
waiting on your replacement unit, and I hope to get you a working unit
very soon <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

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(0011884)
Auyx
11-03-07 04:25


How are things looking, do you think it will be anytime soon for an
announcement or another week or so. Plus wouldn't it make sense to have
us send in our units now so that you can send of our replacement stock
as soon as it arrives?

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(0011956)
DS-X Guru
11-08-07 03:21


There is some added delay due to customs <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/frown.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="frown.gif" /> Once I know more , I will
indeed let you know <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Sorry for the delay, but unexpected customs are
nothing we can speed up <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/frown.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="frown.gif" />

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(0012291)
Auyx
11-20-07 13:17


What is the current situation with customs? Have you heard what is
happening?

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(0012412)
Auyx
11-28-07 15:59


A response would be nice.

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(0012467)
DS-X Guru
12-02-07 19:08


I am still unaware if the stock of the units finally came in. It was
supposed to come in last week, however, I've had no confirmation yet.

Sorry for the delay, but I can't give you further instructions regarding
your replacement unless stock has been replenished <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/frown.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="frown.gif" />

As soon as I get an update I will indeed seek contact with you and give
you an update on the situation. My apologies for the time taken so far...

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(0012678)
Auyx
12-15-07 14:33


How come <a href="http://www.mod-chip.com/" target="_blank">http://www.mod-chip.com/</a> [^ <http://www.mod-chip.com/>] have
receved units to stock and yet we still have not had any word about
replacements at all. Please answer this question directly. The answer "I
don't know" will not suffice. This is getting stupid now I have along
with many others been waiting HALF A YEAR for a replacement unit. Surely
you must agree this is wrong.

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(0012748)
Auyx
12-28-07 15:08


Looks like I will be ringing in the new year without any news from you.
Can I ask why you lied to us about the stock being in "customs" because
it seemed to make it through to the resellers allright. Should I just
give up now and settle with the fact that I am NEVER gonna get what you
said you would provide.

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(0013075)
Auyx
01-18-08 03:25


Stop ignoring us this should not happen. I know that your still active
on here so just give the people a reply allready. This is just wrong.

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(0013140)
Auyx
01-26-08 16:09


This is a joke.

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(0013611)
Auyx
04-20-08 12:05


I still look here every now and then wondering if it will ever get
updated. I have a bet on with a mate that it will get to a year before
you respond. If you don't respond before then I could make a little of
the money you robbed off of me back. Keep up the good work guys.

</div>

 

[Minox]

<!--quoteo(post=1105417:date=Apr 23 2008, 08:25 PM:name=Auyx)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Auyx @ Apr 23 2008, 08:25 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1105417"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The DS-X support is the worst I have ever experienced they really just don't give a shit. You can find a log of my experience with them in the codebox. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hate2.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="hate2.gif" /> <div class='codetop'>CODE</div><div class='codemain' style='height:200px;white-spacere;overflow:auto'>
Mantis - DS-Xtreme 16Gb (2GB)
Viewing Issue Advanced Details
------------------------------------------------------------------------
ID: Category: Severity: Reproducibility: Date Submitted: Last Update:
2172 major always 07-17-07 02:40 04-20-08 12:05
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reporter: Auyx Platform:
Assigned To: DS-X Guru OS:
Priority: normal OS Version:
Status: confirmed Product Version: 1.1.2
Product Build: Resolution: reopened
Projection: none
ETA: none Fixed in Version:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Summary: 0002172: My Ds-x is overheating to the point of burning people!
Description: My Ds-x is heating up when in both the ds and on the usb
cable. it gets so got that the usb port burned my girlfriends finger and
now she has a blister! i have pm,d one of the forum mods about it and
they said to come here with the issue. i have discontinued use as the
unit has become dangerus. the unit has not been exposed to any
environmentel problems. ps im sorry for the poor prose but i only have
internet via my phone at the mo.
Steps To Reproduce:
Additional Information:
Relationships
Attached Files:


Notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0009078)
DS-X Guru
07-17-07 05:41


Hello,

I am terribly sorry your girlfriend was burnt from the DS-X <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/frown.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="frown.gif" />

Sadly your DS-Xtreme seems to be majorly defective. I would like to take
the opportunity and apologize to you for the inconvenience. Please
contact your retailer and link them to this ticket in order to speed up
the replacement process.

If your retailer is unresponsive, and takes more then 5 work days to
respond to your request, please let me know and we will initiate the
manufacturer's warranty.

Again, I apologize for the hassle this has caused you and hope you get a
fully working unit soon!

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(0009312)
Auyx
07-24-07 06:14


Hey Guru I have had not been able to sort out a replacement unit with my
reseller and would like to initiate the manufacturer's warranty like you
said.

Could you let me know what to do and Ill give you my address and any
relevent info.

Thanks for the prompt responce.

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(0009315)
DS-X Guru
07-24-07 06:56


Alright, please e-mail [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> and link him
to this ticket <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

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(0009463)
Auyx
07-30-07 05:05


hey i emailed dino but cannot get a reply and its been over 6 days now.
can someone sort this out as i realy would love to have a working unit
asap. thanks.

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(0009466)
DS-X Guru
07-30-07 06:58


We currently do not have any stock, nor do any retailers. So sadly, at
the moment, he most likely did not respond because he can't ship a unit
to you. Please be patient for the stock situation to clear up <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/frown.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="frown.gif" />

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(0009514)
Auyx
07-30-07 18:43


Ok could you please mail me on ****************
<mailto:***********> when supply is back to normal. Or leave a
note on here. not being funny but why should dino ignore my mail wouldnt
he just say sorry your gona have to wait a while? but anyway please can
you get back to me when its sorted . ta

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(0009554)
DS-X Guru
07-31-07 13:33


He most likely uses the "unread" as sign to know who is left of getting
a replacement <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> But thats my guess, im sure we will update you as soon
as we got stock. Sorry man <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/frown.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="frown.gif" />

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(0009667)
DS-X Guru
08-02-07 13:46


As we currently have no stock, Dino most likely will be unable to ship
you a unit. For this reason, I am putting your ticket into the
"confirmed" state. This will enable me once to seek contact with you
once we have stock again.

If you already got your replacement or a response from Dino, please let
me know, thank you!

------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0009729)
Auyx
08-06-07 19:56


still no contact from dino any idea when stock will be replenished as
this is starting to drag on.

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(0009790)
DS-X Guru
08-10-07 13:06


No I have no idea regarding the stock currently, sorry.

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(0010277)
Auyx
08-22-07 14:51


Hi, it's been 37 days and counting that I have been sitting on my
defective unit.

Is there any way that you could get in contact with Dino or whoever is
in charge of ordering new stock to be made and let me know an estimated
time of the new stocks arrival.

Plus I have been through all the other tickets waiting for new units and
there are only 4 of us waiting.Its kinda annoying that I cant get hold
of a replacement unit but there is a compo on the forums to win 2 units.

Im sure there must be more you can do than say you can get a unit to me
but it all depends on someone who wont respond to my emails. I am sure
you can understand my frustration at the situation.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
(0010408)
DS-X Guru
08-27-07 00:06


Hello,

There still is no stock - Thus dino may not be replying to you.

We can't order "more" stock - we are the producer/manufacturer ourselves...

There is currently a shortage for various components required to produce
the DS-X which makes us unable to produce any new units.

This bothers us just as much as it bothers you and we have been trying
our best to get our hands on these components at a reasonable price
(without having to up the price due to inflation onto the customer) but
we have yet been unable to do so.

So yes, while we are running a competition or sponsored one, we put
those units aside 3-4 months ago as far as I remember, thus we can
deliver the prizes.

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Auyx
08-31-07 05:43


Do you have any stock of the 512MB units that would be fine I dont realy
care about the size I just want a working cart now.

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DS-X Guru
09-03-07 05:07


No sadly we do not have stock of any of either products, else I would
have given you the option <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

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Auyx
09-07-07 08:53


Any chance of an ETA at all regarding this Im not after a specific date
but will it take weeks or more months before I can get a replacement. I
am considering going to citizens advice regarding this as I beleve this
may be an unlawfull delay . [Edit : My contact details have changed When
you have cause to contact me could you please use the address
**********************]

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DS-X Guru
09-12-07 13:33


Hello,

I should be able to give you an update within this week, please stay
tuned <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

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Auyx
09-12-07 15:12


Thank you so much for the ETA I had gotten to the point of giveing up!

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Auyx
09-19-07 12:38


Well over the week now any news on whats happening? Good news hopefully.

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DS-X Guru
09-20-07 14:02


Hello,

The shortage is soon to near its end.

As far as I know, we have gotten hold of the missing components to
produce the DS-Xtreme's and should be producing again in the following
two weeks, so your replacement shouldn't be too far away <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

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Auyx
09-20-07 20:16


WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO finaly the wait is nearly over. Will you be
wanting my defective unit back? And im i going to be expected to pay for
the postage? if so will I have to send it internationaly? Just so I can
sort it all out now. Ta

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DS-X Guru
09-21-07 08:07


Yes,

You will have to cover the cost of the shipping yourself. The shipping
destination should be within the European Union, if that's international
for you, then yes <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

You don't have to send it fast, just so that it arrives <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

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Auyx
09-27-07 14:56


Any updates?

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DS-X Guru
09-27-07 17:32


Should be sometime in the week to come <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

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Auyx
10-08-07 12:16


Nearly ready ? Any more news on the situation? Have you started
production yet?

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DS-X Guru
10-12-07 14:38


I've had no update yet <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/frown.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="frown.gif" />

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Auyx
10-20-07 15:39


Do you know anything at all about the new carts even a "its takeing
longer than we expected and that is because of X reason" would be great.
I am honestly wondering if I am ever going to get a replacement card as
it has now been well over 3 months now with no news other than repeated
no info after none info. Last time you said that it was nearly over but
its well past that date now. Please could you just tell me whats
happening so I am not in the dark over this.

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DS-X Guru
10-23-07 14:47


With great delight, am I able to inform you that we have begun
production again.

As you know it has taken us a long time to resume production and while
we are very sorry about this, our hands were tied as we were unable to
gather the components required to produce the DS-Xtreme's for a very
very long time.

But, that issue is now gone and production is finally running <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> So, I
ask of you to give us another 1-2 weeks (approx 3rd November) due to the
involved logistics to get the units from factory to the distribution. It
can be sooner, but I would rather be safe then sorry if something
happens during shipment <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

Anyhow, Once they have arrived at our distribution and are ready to
ship, I will contact you again and give you further instructions on what
you should do and of course, what we will do <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

Please let me apologize for the entire period of time you have been
waiting on your replacement unit, and I hope to get you a working unit
very soon <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

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Auyx
11-03-07 04:25


How are things looking, do you think it will be anytime soon for an
announcement or another week or so. Plus wouldn't it make sense to have
us send in our units now so that you can send of our replacement stock
as soon as it arrives?

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DS-X Guru
11-08-07 03:21


There is some added delay due to customs <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/frown.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="frown.gif" /> Once I know more , I will
indeed let you know <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Sorry for the delay, but unexpected customs are
nothing we can speed up <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/frown.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="frown.gif" />

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Auyx
11-20-07 13:17


What is the current situation with customs? Have you heard what is
happening?

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Auyx
11-28-07 15:59


A response would be nice.

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DS-X Guru
12-02-07 19:08


I am still unaware if the stock of the units finally came in. It was
supposed to come in last week, however, I've had no confirmation yet.

Sorry for the delay, but I can't give you further instructions regarding
your replacement unless stock has been replenished <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/frown.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="frown.gif" />

As soon as I get an update I will indeed seek contact with you and give
you an update on the situation. My apologies for the time taken so far...

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Auyx
12-15-07 14:33


How come <a href="http://www.mod-chip.com/" target="_blank">http://www.mod-chip.com/</a> [^ <http://www.mod-chip.com/>] have
receved units to stock and yet we still have not had any word about
replacements at all. Please answer this question directly. The answer "I
don't know" will not suffice. This is getting stupid now I have along
with many others been waiting HALF A YEAR for a replacement unit. Surely
you must agree this is wrong.

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Auyx
12-28-07 15:08


Looks like I will be ringing in the new year without any news from you.
Can I ask why you lied to us about the stock being in "customs" because
it seemed to make it through to the resellers allright. Should I just
give up now and settle with the fact that I am NEVER gonna get what you
said you would provide.

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Auyx
01-18-08 03:25


Stop ignoring us this should not happen. I know that your still active
on here so just give the people a reply allready. This is just wrong.

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Auyx
01-26-08 16:09


This is a joke.

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Auyx
04-20-08 12:05


I still look here every now and then wondering if it will ever get
updated. I have a bet on with a mate that it will get to a year before
you respond. If you don't respond before then I could make a little of
the money you robbed off of me back. Keep up the good work guys.

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Wow, I'm stunned <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="blink.gif" />

 

[Auyx]

This was the one that got DS-X Guru posting again in the official forums for a while after I posted up this log and everyone over there was shocked to see what happened (the original ticket was made private). It didn't last for long though as the thread got shut down. You can check it out HERE. The one in my last post is updated from the one I posted there.

 

[MrSpud]

This was the one that got DS-X Guru posting again in the official forums for a while after I posted up this log and everyone over there was shocked to see what happened (the original ticket was made private). It didn't last for long though as the thread got shut down. You can check it out HERE. The one in my last post is updated from the one I posted there.

So Auyx, did you ever get your Ds-x fixed? What happened? Did you get screwed?
And P1ngpong, are you finnaly starting to understand what's going on around here? Even the mods at Ds-x are telling you that you got what you deserve, why don't you go to the ENRON website and write "Conrad Black rules!!!" Well, maybe you don't get the analogy, grown up stuff you know...

 

[p1ngpong]

This was the one that got DS-X Guru posting again in the official forums for a while after I posted up this log and everyone over there was shocked to see what happened (the original ticket was made private). It didn't last for long though as the thread got shut down. You can check it out HERE. The one in my last post is updated from the one I posted there.

So Auyx, did you ever get your Ds-x fixed? What happened? Did you get screwed?
And P1ngpong, are you finnaly starting to understand what's going on around here? Even the mods at Ds-x are telling you that you got what you deserve, why don't you go to the ENRON website and write "Conrad Black rules!!!" Well, maybe you don't get the analogy, grown up stuff you know...

For your information Rabid1's post just goes to show what an even handed, fair moderator he is. He didnt take sides with anyone, stated that there is a tiny percentage of people who have problems with their Xtremes and may be a bit disgruntled. And that someone like me, who has multiple Ds-Xtremes which work perfectly well and do exactly what they were bought to do might draw fire from the one or two people that have problems with their carts. It just goes to show the caliber of the moderators over at the official forums and proves my point, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that the moderating at the official forums is second to none, and all the staff over there are the best in this business! So MrSpud thanks so much for helping me prove my point yet again, you have P0WNED yourself, in the foot! YET AGAIN!!! HA!!!

 

[Panzer Tacticer]

"It just goes to show the caliber of the moderators over at the official forums and proves my point, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that the moderating at the official forums is second to none, and all the staff over there are the best in this business!"

This tit must actually genuinely believe this prattle

If he wants to see a hostile forum, I can show him one. A forum that would genuinely make him run off crying.

And if he actually wants to see a real first rate forum, I can also show him that too.

Generally speaking, forums for just one product are not all that special. Even a total moron can run something that simple.

 

[hp sauce]

Did he really say something along the lines of DSX has decent support? Surely it's in jest. Or perhaps he's one of the few that actually did get decent support.

Either way, it doesn't make up for a cart that's so slow with updates it's almost in reverse. I don't care if the forum is badly moderated and so on. I care about having a cart that keeps up with the competition.

Mac updater?
Skin app?
New features?

Just a few of the things i've been waiting for, for over a year. The delay in fixing the ARM7 update says it all - the card is crap and the entire community knows it.

If pingpong truly believes it's the best cart on the market, he obviously hasn't tried or even just looked at anything else.


PS nice swerve on all of Spud's questions.

PPS P1ng's posts are awfully questionable as to their legitimacy.

 

[sylux92]

p1ngpong, why have you not answered my questions? Is it because you know my logic makes sense and you can't figure out an argument against is?

 

[Harsky]

Seriously. Just ignore him now. He does live in his own world where an product that's outdated with terrible support is the second coming of christ. Isn't that enough punishment?

 

[p1ngpong]

p1ngpong, why have you not answered my questions? Is it because you know my logic makes sense and you can't figure out an argument against is?

Who are you? I dont owe you any answers my friend, I dont need to prove myself or justify anything I say to you. Please DO NOT make me publicly destroy humble and humiliate you in public, in front of the world, the way I ruined MrSpud. Thank you very much! Next person who challenges me shall be spared no mercy.


DS-X rules!!!