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stonerwitch90 · 07-31-2007, 10:33 AM

I have a Nintendo DS Lite and I was looking to get started and buy a flashcart. I was wondering if this package includes everything I need.
http://www.consolesource.com/ecomm/c...te-p-2450.html

Also, I downloaded DsAIM and I was looking at the extensions of the included files. It has .nds files and .ds.gba files. Does a flashcart need to be .gba compatible in order to play .ds.gba files?

**Realn0whereman** · 07-31-2007, 10:39 AM

all or most slot 2 flash carts play gba files. there is ds mode and gba mode. homebrew is usually run through gba mode i think. i might be wrong about that last statement though. dont buy g6 lite. its horribly overpriced. there are many options. would you like a slot 1 or a slot 2 card. slot 1 are shaped like ds cartridges and thus go into the ds slot. slot 2 are gba cartridges. go with slot 2 if you want gba rom capabilty.

stonerwitch90 · 07-31-2007, 10:59 AM

I guess what I'd like is Slot 2 then. because I want to be able to play those .ds.gba homebrew files too, and GBA roms and DS roms.

**Realn0whereman** · 07-31-2007, 11:15 AM

ok well you can get an m3 lite or supercard lite, a microsd card (id advise 1 or 2 gigs(make sure your card supports the amount of space you choose)), and some passme device such as superkey. that it. i bought my stuff a while ago and it rounded to 130ish USD. i dont know if prices have dropped.

stonerwitch90 · 07-31-2007, 11:22 AM

Is Passcard 3 a passme device?

**Realn0whereman** · 07-31-2007, 11:24 AM

yes. when it comes to passme's just go for the cheapest, slot 1 device.
realhotstuff is a good place to shop. the best pass's look like ds catridges and dont need progamming of any kind. buy those.

**Urza** · 07-31-2007, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Realn0whereman

homebrew is usually run through gba mode i think.

That is incorrect. All DS homebrew is run in DS mode.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonerwitch90

Does a flashcart need to be .gba compatible in order to play .ds.gba files?

Alot of homebrew applications include an .NDS and .NDS.GBA file. This is because certain older slot-2 carts use the .NDS.GBA file, but both contain the full homebrew. Pretty much all homebrew nowadays is distributed in .NDS files.

Quote:

Is Passcard 3 a passme device?

Yes.

Unless you absolutely need GBA rom compatibility, I would recommend a slot-1 device like the R4, which runs about 40 dollars.

I also recommend you read this guide:
[GUIDE] DS Homebrew/ROMs/Flashcarts - What to do and what to buy

stonerwitch90 · 08-01-2007, 08:48 AM

Alright, I read that topic, and if I correctly understood what you wrote, both the .nds files and .ds.gba files contain the same files and so you only need one set. Alright!

I am going to purchase the R4, and a 1GB MicroSD card. and that should be everything I need, right? I found an ebay seller who will give me the R4 device for $61 total USD. Is there another cheaper, just as secure store?

explosions · 08-01-2007, 08:53 AM

amazon

**Realn0whereman** · 08-01-2007, 08:57 AM

realhotstuff if you are in the us

explosions · 08-01-2007, 08:58 AM

For a little more at amazon you can get an R4 and a 2gb microsd

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Ds-R4.../dp/B000OM58OM
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-2GB-m...5670674&sr=8-2

stonerwitch90 · 08-01-2007, 09:07 AM

I think I'm going to go with the Amazon marketplace seller, and yeah I'm in the US. Thanks for your help!

and I think I'll stay with the 1 GB card. My job doesn't pay enough :-P and I can always upgrade.

**Realn0whereman** · 08-01-2007, 09:18 AM

ye but why keep upgrading? buy the one you think fits your needs. for a 1 gig is ok. its adequate. id upgrade if i could but meh.

stonerwitch90 · 08-01-2007, 10:11 AM

I'm not positive, really. I mean, it does allow you to play video files which are pretty large.

**david12795** · 08-01-2007, 12:05 PM

Yeah but it's not in mp4 format. I suggest u buy the r4 on amazon from the seller "thegadgetstore" i bought it there from them and got it like in 3 days.

**Urza** · 08-01-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by stonerwitch90

I'm not positive, really. I mean, it does allow you to play video files which are pretty large.

I don't know why anyone would want to watch horrendous quality videos on a 3-inch screen.

stonerwitch90 · 08-01-2007, 05:27 PM

They're horrendous quality? well I figured if it could perform that function, I'd take advantage of it.

I don't see any offered by thegadgetstore, and I googled it and it's a UK store. nah.

**Urza** · 08-01-2007, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonerwitch90

I don't see any offered by thegadgetstore

Alot of places have sold out their stock.

stonerwitch90 · 08-01-2007, 05:38 PM

I read. and I placed my order from a place called gamerscrew or something, and a Kingston 1GB micro sd card. The package came with some odd adapters. So is that all I need?

**Urza** · 08-01-2007, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonerwitch90

I read. and I placed my order from a place called gamerscrew or something, and a Kingston 1GB micro sd card. The package came with some odd adapters. So is that all I need?

Thats all you need.

stonerwitch90 · 08-01-2007, 05:50 PM

Thank you guys soo much!

**Realn0whereman** · 08-02-2007, 06:10 AM

most of the ds homebrew is basically a proof of concept. noone actually uses it. its all pretty much for piracy.

**Urza** · 08-02-2007, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Realn0whereman

most of the ds homebrew is basically a proof of concept. noone actually uses it.

That post is untrue in every way possible.

**matriculated** · 08-02-2007, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Realn0whereman

its all pretty much for piracy.

Homebrew piracy on the NDS? That doesn't even make sense.

**david12795** · 08-02-2007, 07:33 AM

He's talking about DS Roms lol

**matriculated** · 08-02-2007, 08:03 AM

Yeah and roms have nothing to do with homebrew. Your point?

**Realn0whereman** · 08-02-2007, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urza

That post is untrue in every way possible.

the only good apps might be snes emu and dsorganize. a couple random apps here and there. thats it.the rest is buggy POS. half of it dosent work, the other half sucks in general.

**Urza** · 08-02-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Realn0whereman

the only good apps might be snes emu and dsorganize.

You don't know much then.

stonerwitch90 · 08-04-2007, 08:35 AM

I put in the USB adapter and the microSD card, it knows there's a drive there, but it says 'Please insert a disk into drive I:'

Oh Jesus nevermind. XD I was so afraid of snapping the tiny card I didn't put it in all the way,.

07-31-2007, 10:33 AM	#1
stonerwitch90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 10 Trader Feedback: 0	New to homebrew I have a Nintendo DS Lite and I was looking to get started and buy a flashcart. I was wondering if this package includes everything I need. http://www.consolesource.com/ecomm/c...te-p-2450.html Also, I downloaded DsAIM and I was looking at the extensions of the included files. It has .nds files and .ds.gba files. Does a flashcart need to be .gba compatible in order to play .ds.gba files?

07-31-2007, 10:39 AM	#2
Realn0whereman Mindless Self Indulgence Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: afk Posts: 7,212 Trader Feedback: 0	all or most slot 2 flash carts play gba files. there is ds mode and gba mode. homebrew is usually run through gba mode i think. i might be wrong about that last statement though. dont buy g6 lite. its horribly overpriced. there are many options. would you like a slot 1 or a slot 2 card. slot 1 are shaped like ds cartridges and thus go into the ds slot. slot 2 are gba cartridges. go with slot 2 if you want gba rom capabilty. __________________ PSN:realn0whereman NEW MSI ALBUM APRIL 29TH: IF orgasm

07-31-2007, 10:59 AM	#3
stonerwitch90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 10 Trader Feedback: 0	I guess what I'd like is Slot 2 then. because I want to be able to play those .ds.gba homebrew files too, and GBA roms and DS roms.

07-31-2007, 11:15 AM	#4
Realn0whereman Mindless Self Indulgence Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: afk Posts: 7,212 Trader Feedback: 0	ok well you can get an m3 lite or supercard lite, a microsd card (id advise 1 or 2 gigs(make sure your card supports the amount of space you choose)), and some passme device such as superkey. that it. i bought my stuff a while ago and it rounded to 130ish USD. i dont know if prices have dropped.

07-31-2007, 11:22 AM	#5
stonerwitch90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 10 Trader Feedback: 0	Is Passcard 3 a passme device?

07-31-2007, 11:24 AM	#6
Realn0whereman Mindless Self Indulgence Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: afk Posts: 7,212 Trader Feedback: 0	yes. when it comes to passme's just go for the cheapest, slot 1 device. realhotstuff is a good place to shop. the best pass's look like ds catridges and dont need progamming of any kind. buy those.

08-01-2007, 08:48 AM	#8
stonerwitch90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 10 Trader Feedback: 0	Alright, I read that topic, and if I correctly understood what you wrote, both the .nds files and .ds.gba files contain the same files and so you only need one set. Alright! I am going to purchase the R4, and a 1GB MicroSD card. and that should be everything I need, right? I found an ebay seller who will give me the R4 device for $61 total USD. Is there another cheaper, just as secure store?

08-01-2007, 08:53 AM	#9
explosions banned 4 LIFE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jupiter Posts: 3 Trader Feedback: 0	amazon

08-01-2007, 08:57 AM	#10
Realn0whereman Mindless Self Indulgence Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: afk Posts: 7,212 Trader Feedback: 0	realhotstuff if you are in the us

08-01-2007, 08:58 AM	#11
explosions banned 4 LIFE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jupiter Posts: 3 Trader Feedback: 0	For a little more at amazon you can get an R4 and a 2gb microsd http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Ds-R4.../dp/B000OM58OM http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-2GB-m...5670674&sr=8-2

08-01-2007, 09:07 AM	#12
stonerwitch90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 10 Trader Feedback: 0	I think I'm going to go with the Amazon marketplace seller, and yeah I'm in the US. Thanks for your help! and I think I'll stay with the 1 GB card. My job doesn't pay enough :-P and I can always upgrade.

08-01-2007, 09:18 AM	#13
Realn0whereman Mindless Self Indulgence Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: afk Posts: 7,212 Trader Feedback: 0	ye but why keep upgrading? buy the one you think fits your needs. for a 1 gig is ok. its adequate. id upgrade if i could but meh.

08-01-2007, 10:11 AM	#14
stonerwitch90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 10 Trader Feedback: 0	I'm not positive, really. I mean, it does allow you to play video files which are pretty large.

08-01-2007, 12:05 PM	#15
david12795 david_123456789 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,542 Trader Feedback: 0	Yeah but it's not in mp4 format. I suggest u buy the r4 on amazon from the seller "thegadgetstore" i bought it there from them and got it like in 3 days.

08-01-2007, 05:27 PM	#17
stonerwitch90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 10 Trader Feedback: 0	They're horrendous quality? well I figured if it could perform that function, I'd take advantage of it. I don't see any offered by thegadgetstore, and I googled it and it's a UK store. nah.

08-01-2007, 05:38 PM	#19
stonerwitch90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 10 Trader Feedback: 0	I read. and I placed my order from a place called gamerscrew or something, and a Kingston 1GB micro sd card. The package came with some odd adapters. So is that all I need?

08-01-2007, 05:50 PM	#21
stonerwitch90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 10 Trader Feedback: 0	Thank you guys soo much!

08-02-2007, 06:10 AM	#22
Realn0whereman Mindless Self Indulgence Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: afk Posts: 7,212 Trader Feedback: 0	most of the ds homebrew is basically a proof of concept. noone actually uses it. its all pretty much for piracy.

08-02-2007, 07:33 AM	#25
david12795 david_123456789 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,542 Trader Feedback: 0	He's talking about DS Roms lol

08-02-2007, 08:03 AM	#26
matriculated Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 508 Trader Feedback: 0	Yeah and roms have nothing to do with homebrew. Your point?

08-04-2007, 08:35 AM	#29
stonerwitch90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 10 Trader Feedback: 0	I put in the USB adapter and the microSD card, it knows there's a drive there, but it says 'Please insert a disk into drive I:' Oh Jesus nevermind. XD I was so afraid of snapping the tiny card I didn't put it in all the way,.

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