Hacking Whats the Best DS Flashcart for 3DS?

[nl255]

If you live in the US, I suggest realhotstuff. Two day free/USPS shipping to Illinois.

As for the cart, I suggest the DSTwo. In addition to having DSTwo software for GBA (good to very good) and SNES (average to good) you can also run 386/DOS (good to very good, depending on whether the game/app is real or protected mode) software on it. It can also have the firmware updated even if you have already updated your 3DS and it won't recognize it as a valid cart (you just rename the firmware update a certain way, insert the DSTwo, turn on the system, and wait two to three minutes). As for DS game support, it runs just about everything perfectly (even Metafortress games). It also has DS savestate support (multiple), multiple save (.sav) file support, an ingame text reader that supports multiple text files per game, and the usual cheat engine. The only two catches are that the slow motion feature doesn't work with some games (like Tetris) and the cheat names won't scroll if they are too long to fit on the screen (so you will only ever see the first part). Finally, they actually released the full source code to their SDK (including the DS/ARM side) which will make it possible to write even better homebrew that takes advantage of the DSTwo's onboard CPU.

 

[Majorami]

If you live in the US, I suggest realhotstuff. Two day free/USPS shipping to Illinois.

As for the cart, I suggest the DSTwo. In addition to having DSTwo software for GBA (good to very good) and SNES (average to good) you can also run 386/DOS (good to very good, depending on whether the game/app is real or protected mode) software on it. It can also have the firmware updated even if you have already updated your 3DS and it won't recognize it as a valid cart (you just rename the firmware update a certain way, insert the DSTwo, turn on the system, and wait two to three minutes). As for DS game support, it runs just about everything perfectly (even Metafortress games). It also has DS savestate support (multiple), multiple save (.sav) file support, an ingame text reader that supports multiple text files per game, and the usual cheat engine. The only two catches are that the slow motion feature doesn't work with some games (like Tetris) and the cheat names won't scroll if they are too long to fit on the screen (so you will only ever see the first part). Finally, they actually released the full source code to their SDK (including the DS/ARM side) which will make it possible to write even better homebrew that takes advantage of the DSTwo's onboard CPU.

To be honest, I was already a little biased towards getting a DSTwo before making a thread, I was just re-confirming that 3DS firmware won't be an issue/hindrance to me.

Not sure what I want to or should do about my old Cyclo Evo + EZ3N1. Haven't really seen anyone use the outdated DSL in awhile.

And thanks for the suggestion. I don't mind paying $5 more if its means I getting one sooner than later. I've already got bored of Mario 3D and Ocarina and Kart7 is still way too long to wait for as if anyone could wait 5 whole days.

 

[Tsukurimashou]

dstwo and acekard are the best for you
also ISmart MM has a PS1 Emulator

Yeah PS1 Emulator... wait... what?

 

[The Catboy]

dstwo and acekard are the best for you
also ISmart MM has a PS1 Emulator

Yeah PS1 Emulator... wait... what?

Going off-topic to post this news!
Yes PSX emulation

It could happen with the Supercard DSTwo with this, but no one seems to be working on it yet.

 

[jimmyemunoz]

The best flash card is the R4i RTS (the black one) It's UI is awesome and who cares about 2.2.0-4, the aK Team doesn't.

 

[qwertyasdf]

I'm buying a new 3DS soon.

So if I understand correctly, R4i Gold is the best since it can update without a DS Lite? Also it updates new firmwares faster, compared to AceKard? And AceKard requires a DS Lite to update it if you accidentally update the 3DS's firmware first?

I would consider the DSTwo but since none of these carts play 3DS games currently, I thought I'd save some money on a cheaper cart for now so I can use the money to buy an actual 3DS cart later.

Thanks.

 

[Rydian]

Wait, no.

The issue is that 3DS/DSi updates block flash carts by stopping them from running. So flash carts can update to bypass that block.
The thing is MOST flash carts need to run in order to update (just like you can't run windows update if the computer's off).

So if you wait and update your flash cart before you update your DSi/3DS, it's fine. BUT if you update the 3DS/DSi first, then it will block your flash cart from booting, meaning you can't run OR update it to run... so this is when you need to run the update on an original DS or DS Lite (since they don't block flash carts as they don't have updates).

Now, SOME flash carts can update themselves without having to run, but that's mostly the DSTwo and M3i Zero, NOT the acekard or any R4-named cart.

 

[Centrix]

Many will argue the Super Card or Acecard, I've used both and find the Ace to be the best in my eyes.

 

[Buleste]

I've tried www.r4ids.cn, SCDS2, AK2i and it all depends what you want to do as to which is the best. SCDS2 is the best high end cart and updateable but it eats batteries. AK2i is the best low end cart because AKAIO is better than Wood but both AK2i and r4ids.cn require you to update the cart before the 3DS so if you update the 3DS beforehand then you'll need a DS or DSi to run the update.

 

[qwertyasdf]

I've tried www.r4ids.cn, SCDS2, AK2i and it all depends what you want to do as to which is the best. SCDS2 is the best high end cart and updateable but it eats batteries. AK2i is the best low end cart because AKAIO is better than Wood but both AK2i and r4ids.cn require you to update the cart before the 3DS so if you update the 3DS beforehand then you'll need a DS or DSi to run the update.

You say AKAIO is better than wood, but I've also heard otherwise on these forums. Can someone tell me why they think one's better than the other? I will most likely choose between one of the cheaper solutions since it doesn't make sense for me to buy one of the more expensive ones when I plan on buying one that supports 3DS roms in the future anyways, when they are released.

 

[Rydian]

Wood tends to update more often than AKAIO, so at many times Wood can play a few games AKAIO hasn't yet updated for.

It's reality check time though... a difference of $15 is unlikely to net you a 3DS flash cart. New flash carts tend to be quite expensive on systems, and they may not have DS ROM support and are unlikely to have the advanced features at first (such as in-game cheat editing and text reading of the DSTwo).

 

[Luigi2012SM64DS]

acutally in the dstwo you rename it 2 dstwoupdateb.dat
put in in ur sd
choose the dstwo
wait 3 minuites on the error screen
delete the dstwoupdateb file. (you must do it!)
profit!

 

[Majorami]

Got my DSTwo yesterday. I'm very pleased I was able to patch it even after the Mario 3D Land patch.

However I'm a little disapointed in how lackluster the GUI looks and feels.

It feels clunky, and its an absolute mess when it comes to folders/plugins. Or maybe I'm just biased because I'm so used to Cyclo Evo, but it just feels Cyclo evo is more straight forward/clean GUI in caparison. Though I'm not likely to buy an iEvo because one functional flashcart is enough.

Though I'm not going to say its a waste of money or fret over a measly $40. The way I see it is if you pirate 1-3 games, any flashcart already paid for itself, so its pointless to worry about the price of a flashcart no matter what the price

 

[frogboy]

I strongly recommend the Acekard 2i. It's cheap, and it works... a great combo!

Only downside is that the Acekard Team doesn't have a firmware update for the 3DS 2.2 firmware, but they're working on it!

 

[Pong20302000]

supercard DSTwo

works great

fast update

acekard 2i not so great with slow updates
http://gbatemp.net/topic/315261-almost-regretting-getting-an-acekard2i/page__pid__4006397#entry4006397