Official Nintendo DS Topic (Talk about anything relating to the system)

[jlo mein]

Just got back from Future Shop Robson (downtown Vancouver). There were about 30 people lined up, but it didn't really matter as they had maybe 80-100 units in stock. Had to buy a Kit Kat to get the $15 coupon.

What was cool though, and probably this location only, they had a deal for $175 that got you the DS Lite, 2 year replacement plan, and 1 of 5 games (Animal Crossing, Mario Kart, some golf, 2 others). That seemed like a really good deal.

Just phoned back, they didn't give me my receipt!!! I guess it's my fault for not checking. They estimated that they would sell out of the DS Lite in about 30 minutes (11:30AM right now). I have to go back to get my receipt... :mad:

[ChinpokoMon]

Got it at TRL this morning. Ready to flash!!

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/1412/dslite3vg.jpg

[munsifn]

Just got back from Future Shop Robson (downtown Vancouver). There were about 30 people lined up, but it didn't really matter as they had maybe 80-100 units in stock. Had to buy a Kit Kat to get the $15 coupon.

What was cool though, and probably this location only, they had a deal for $175 that got you the DS Lite, 2 year replacement plan, and 1 of 5 games (Animal Crossing, Mario Kart, some golf, 2 others). That seemed like a really good deal.

Just phoned back, they didn't give me my receipt!!! I guess it's my fault for not checking. They estimated that they would sell out of the DS Lite in about 30 minutes (11:30AM right now). I have to go back to get my receipt... :mad:


that sounds like a good deal (DSL = $150, PSP = $30(?), Game = $30 --> $220) plus add on the $15 off coupon

[coriolis]

Just got back from Future Shop Robson (downtown Vancouver). There were about 30 people lined up, but it didn't really matter as they had maybe 80-100 units in stock. Had to buy a Kit Kat to get the $15 coupon.

What was cool though, and probably this location only, they had a deal for $175 that got you the DS Lite, 2 year replacement plan, and 1 of 5 games (Animal Crossing, Mario Kart, some golf, 2 others). That seemed like a really good deal.

Just phoned back, they didn't give me my receipt!!! I guess it's my fault for not checking. They estimated that they would sell out of the DS Lite in about 30 minutes (11:30AM right now). I have to go back to get my receipt... :mad:

That's an amazing deal!

[Tofu Drift Shinji]

Got to Future Shop Downtown at 10, three other people were already there. We built up a crowd of around 17 when the doors opened at 11, and people kept spilling in afterwards. Then me and another guy got the bright idea of going in front of EB Eaton Centre and playing with our new Lites in front of all the people waiting for EB to open at 12. :D Good times.

Where'd you guys charge the system? :P

[Fatman]

Well when you first get it, there is still some battery left, so I guess they drained what was left in those batteries!

[M.D.]

Where'd you guys charge the system? :P
mine came fully charged right out of the box

[Fatman]

how can you tell it was fully charged? DSs don't have those percentage things that say if it is at 100% or 50% like the PSPs

[kogepan]

flashed my ds lite right when i got home. Went real smooth. Nice!

[ledorky]

I'm a little disappointed with the DS Lite. It's only glossy on the outside.
Inside the lid it feels kinda weird with the semi-smooth surface. It's also not fully white, the inside is "off-white" as is the battery.
The Japanese blue I held didn't look like this :(

[etherboy]

I'm glad I waited for the Lite instead of reggie DS...

Only Q now is to get the EZ-Flash4 Lite, M3 or wait for the new G6...

Gahhh!

[Kirilenko47]

Got to Future Shop Downtown at 10, three other people were already there. We built up a crowd of around 17 when the doors opened at 11, and people kept spilling in afterwards. Then me and another guy got the bright idea of going in front of EB Eaton Centre and playing with our new Lites in front of all the people waiting for EB to open at 12. :D Good times.

I took shitloads of video, but I definitely need to edit it before it's presentable in any form. ;)

Hhahaha, nice. Can't wait for the vids. I can already picture the looks on their faces...

[yan84]

I'm a little disappointed with the DS Lite. It's only glossy on the outside.
Inside the lid it feels kinda weird with the semi-smooth surface. It's also not fully white, the inside is "off-white" as is the battery.
The Japanese blue I held didn't look like this :(

Yeah before I felt the inside looked kinda cheap with that smooth plasticky surface but now I actually like how the inside isn't glossy coz we wouldn't have to worry about getting fingerprints on the inside too.

[GateGuardian]

Does anyone know what format I should format my SD to? or does it matter?

[Corizzle]

Does anyone know what format I should format my SD to? or does it matter?

From what I've read, FAT16, not entirely sure though

I don't know why but the DS Lite is the first system I've been excited to get since the Dreamcast

[x86asm]

Hi guys,

After about an hour and a half of driving around (dropped my mom off at the nails place and went hunting lol). I finally got my DS Lite, I couldn't wait for the black one lol.

I also couldnt buy MKDS because with tax the system was ~$173. I already spent almost 3 bills in total with the games I bought yesterday so it will have to wait.

I checked the following locations (Etobicoke):
Walmart - Keele & Lawrence
Walmart - Islington & Rexdale (Checked the EB here as well)

FS - Weston Rd.

FS had it, they did not have the screen cleaner in stock so I have to come back when they get some with my receipt.

Well I guess the new Super Mario Bros will be enough to test the system with. Aww man, its so small and cute I love it!! I just can't stop holding it!! :lol:

[GateGuardian]

Hi guys, I'm having troulbe with the M3.. or I just have a lack of patience... I set up the passkey2 and m3 correctly....but when I want to load a game (i.e Mario 64)..... nothing happens!! It's says "game Loading..." but then just freezes after it fully loads.... anyone have the same problem?

[Corizzle]

Hi guys, I'm having troulbe with the M3.. or I just have a lack of patience... I set up the passkey2 and m3 correctly....but when I want to load a game (i.e Mario 64)..... nothing happens!! It's says "game Loading..." but then just freezes after it fully loads.... anyone have the same problem?

Have you updated the M3 software and firmware?

Anyway a site I visit has a step by step tutorial but unfourtunently they are down for maintenance, if they come back soon I'll give you the link.

[sfu_lifer]

Hi guys, I'm having troulbe with the M3.. or I just have a lack of patience... I set up the passkey2 and m3 correctly....but when I want to load a game (i.e Mario 64)..... nothing happens!! It's says "game Loading..." but then just freezes after it fully loads.... anyone have the same problem?
Did you actually pass the game thru the M3 software?
As x86 mentioned, you may need to update the M3 firmware as well as the software. Good luck.

[T3rry]

Have you updated the M3 software and firmware?

Anyway a site I visit has a step by step tutorial but unfourtunently they are down for maintenance, if they come back soon I'll give you the link.
You need to load them though the game loader

[goldenegg]

I really wish the DS Lite ship with a universal power adapter! Isn't the point of a portable system to play on the go? Doesn't do me much good spending 50% of the year outside North America. Oh well ... guess I need to find a third party adapter. Any suggestions for a compact adapter that supports up to 240V?

[T3rry]

I really wish the DS Lite ship with a universal power adapter! Isn't the point of a portable system to play on the go? Doesn't do me much good spending 50% of the year outside North America. Oh well ... guess I need to find a third party adapter. Any suggestions for a compact adapter that supports up to 240V?
if you travel that much you should have plug adapters in your suitcase anyways.

[Aero]

Isnt the power adapter of the DS Lite 100-240v?? So its good for countries that have a 220v standard power outlet. You just need the plug adapter if they use a different one like the two round plug, etc...

[sfu_lifer]

Isnt the power adapter of the DS Lite 100-240v?? So its good for countries that have a 220v standard power outlet. You just need the plug adapter if they use a different one like the two round plug, etc...
The PSP's is good for that voltage range but not the DS. Nintendo kinda sucks in this regard as their power adapters are cheap. I bought a DS Lite cig lighter charger as well as a USB cable charger for the DS Lite today for my traveling needs :).

[x86asm]

I have no dead pixels on my unit :cheesygri . Also The New Super Mario Bros is pretty fun!

[M.D.]

I have no dead pixels on my unit :cheesygri . Also The New Super Mario Bros is pretty fun!
dang! where's the cheapest place to get the NSMB?!

[Geologic]

I have no dead pixels on my unit :cheesygri . Also The New Super Mario Bros is pretty fun!

Same, no dead pixels. Got mine from STC Eb.

[x86asm]

dang! where's the cheapest place to get the NSMB?!
I got mine at Walmart for ~$48 (I think, maybe cheaper)! :)

[sfu_lifer]

I got mine at Walmart for ~$48 (I think, maybe cheaper)! :)
Now prolly Walmart would be cheapest (or Superstore).
But you could've had NSMB for $29 taxes inclusive on the last Best Buy F&F sale thanks to the insane coupon they had. I did an instore pickup for mine.

[x86asm]

Now prolly Walmart would be cheapest (or Superstore).
But you could've had NSMB for $29 taxes inclusive on the last Best Buy F&F sale thanks to the insane coupon they had. I did an instore pickup for mine.


F*** :(

[botai]

Now prolly Walmart would be cheapest (or Superstore).
But you could've had NSMB for $29 taxes inclusive on the last Best Buy F&F sale thanks to the insane coupon they had. I did an instore pickup for mine.

but if you get the DS at Toy'R'Us... then you can get NSMB for $5 extra... so the whole thing is $155+tax
i know its only after the 17th
but well i'm gonna buy it now full price.. and then get back the difference once the sale starts

[Fatman]

does toys r us have price protection?

[munsifn]

:arrowu: so...any recommendations on screen protectors?

[Fatman]

The hori ones are recommended by quite a few people

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-dy-49-en-70-196x.html

the Moritoys protector is also officially licensed by Nintendo so it must be good as well...

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-dy-49-en-70-1a53.html

[Corizzle]

I went with Invisible Shield, I have it for my iPod and it's amazing

[goldenegg]

if you travel that much you should have plug adapters in your suitcase anyways.

Adapters don't do you any good if it's not a switching power supply. The adapter that comes with the DS (original and Lite) is strictly 120V.

[dealsmonkey]

Anyway a site I visit has a step by step tutorial but unfourtunently they are down for maintenance, if they come back soon I'll give you the link.

That'd be great...I haven't had a handheld since the oooooold original gameboy, but I plan on getting a new DS lite due to great looking games, improved system and backwards compatibility with GBA games.

Now, with the advent of using GBA and DS roms, I can't pass it up at all.....but have NO clue about any of the hardware, flashing (vs. not flashing) or software.

Apparently game station at Pacific mall is great to go to and very helpful, but I like to have _some_ clue before I go to the store.

[Fatman]

Then let's say you go to somewhere that is 220v, can you just buy the 220v ac adapter and use it? Or is the battery like 110v or something...?

[sfu_lifer]

Then let's say you go to somewhere that is 220v, can you just buy the 220v ac adapter and use it? Or is the battery like 110v or something...?
If you can find an adapter that fits into the unique DS Lite slot, then sure you can use it. All it does is convert AC -> DC voltage that the DS needs to charge the battery.

[Fatman]

I'll just end up getting a USB charger for my travelling needs...need one for summer in Singapore :)

[Aero]

Then let's say you go to somewhere that is 220v, can you just buy the 220v ac adapter and use it? Or is the battery like 110v or something...?


Battery is dc so you don't need the ac adapter for that. In some country they have a 110v as well as a 220v power outlet but its not going to be pretty if you accidentally switch a 110v into a 220 v power outlet.

[nsd]

Does anybody here have the DS flash v7 file ? Their site seems to be down at the moment.
Also, as far as I know, once you flash the Lite you lose the brightness intensity feature, correct ?
Thanks guys.

[x86asm]

Does anybody here have the DS flash v7 file ? Their site seems to be down at the moment.
Also, as far as I know, once you flash the Lite you lose the brightness intensity feature, correct ?
Thanks guys.
I don't think that is the case anymore with the new firmware. I don't get it, I thought they patched the original DS Lite firmware so I think you are still able to get back to the main menu that shows up if you are in Manual Mode.

[nsd]

I'm pretty confused about the issue as well. Anybody care to shed some light ... pretty please :)

[Retrocactus]

The latest firmware supports the brightness settings...4 of them in fact.

PM me if you haven't acquired the firmware.

[nsd]

I managed to get it, thanks guys !

[kogepan]

how do u change the brightness? i flashed it with from the firmwire posted few pages back from maxconsole.

o and wha if i want to flash it again? to remove the warnings.

[Aero]

How do you upgrade the firmware? Via the wifi? Does it support wpa/2 or is it like the ds phat where it only supports wep?

[munsifn]

The hori ones are recommended by quite a few people

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-dy-49-en-70-196x.html

the Moritoys protector is also officially licensed by Nintendo so it must be good as well...

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-dy-49-en-70-1a53.html


thx! i just ordered the hori protectors!!
now i just gotta refrain from using the touch screen for a few days...NO BRAINAGE!

[Aero]

thx! i just ordered the hori protectors!!
now i just gotta refrain from using the touch screen for a few days...NO BRAINAGE!


its not as fragile as you think, just dont use anything sharp or really push the stylus really hard. Well its my experience with the ds phat, dunno if its the same thing as the ds lite but I think it is.

[Canadianpsycho]

its not as fragile as you think, just dont use anything sharp or really push the stylus really hard. Well its my experience with the ds phat, dunno if its the same thing as the ds lite but I think it is.

Agreed. I'm not using a protector. After reading about the accuracy decreasing on the touchscreen with a screen protector I decided against it. Besides, as I stated before - a lot of folks seem to have no problems with their touchscreens and regular use.

[Canadianpsycho]

How do you upgrade the firmware? Via the wifi? Does it support wpa/2 or is it like the ds phat where it only supports wep?

There used to be a wireless method IIRC. THe lites need to be flashed using a passme/flashcart.

I'm pretty sure the Lite only supports WEP.

[yan84]

I've read on other forums that the Hori DS Lite screen protectors leave some sorta residues on the screen after you peel it off.

[Canadianpsycho]

how do u change the brightness? i flashed it with from the firmwire posted few pages back from maxconsole.

The brightness level is changed in the main DS menu on the lower left corner. Tap that icon and you cycle through the different levels.

o and wha if i want to flash it again? to remove the warnings.

AFAIK you can reflash using Flashme to remove the warning.

[Canadianpsycho]

I've read on other forums that the Hori DS Lite screen protectors leave some sorta residues on the screen after you peel it off.

That, and its pretty hard to keep dust/air bubbles out.

[Fatman]

Hmm also read that somewhere about the Hori...I guess it is the Moritoys for me!

[munsifn]

well, i used the Intec brand screen protectors from FutureShop on my DS Phat, i found them to be quite good, but from what i've read, the Hori ones are the best ones on the market...anyways, 6 dollars to protect a $150 item is not that bad IMO...

What about cases? Did anyone buy a case for their DSL? I think i saw a post somewhere of a user with the keys factory case (with that metal loop on the front)...how do u like that case? anyone buy a different one?

[kogepan]

o i realize wha i was doing wrong i didnt take the cart out first, now i can adjust the brightness

[Aero]

Where did you buy your flashme? Is it available in Toronto?

[M.D.]

Where did you buy your flashme? Is it available in Toronto?
Gamestation @ pac mall

[Aero]

Gamestation @ pac mall

how much will it cost? Is flashme better or the other one(forgot the name)

[Fatman]

flashme is free :)

As for the case...yeah that keys factory one is pretty nice might wait to get one in Singapore cuz it ends up as being like 8 bucks CAD...

the other case i was looking at was this

http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=276&products_id=9258&PHPSESSID=5822ec059b771126b2f7968042a77cf7

[yan84]

Has anyone gotten that screen cleaning kit from futureshop? I am wondering how useful it is coz mine has quite a bit of dust on it, especially on the touch screen. And you know how the sides of the touch screen are raised? so when i try to wipe off the dust, they just get pushed to the side and are sorta stuck there.

[x86asm]

how do u change the brightness? i flashed it with from the firmwire posted few pages back from maxconsole.

o and wha if i want to flash it again? to remove the warnings.
What shorting tool did you use? I am thinking of using a coat hanger and wrapping the tip with electrical tape.

[nsd]

Flashed the ds 2 secs ago. Worked flawlessly on the first try. The SL1 is REALLY easy to short. I used a flathead 1.8 x 25 with Scotch tape wrapped on it :D

[munsifn]

Has anyone gotten that screen cleaning kit from futureshop? I am wondering how useful it is coz mine has quite a bit of dust on it, especially on the touch screen. And you know how the sides of the touch screen are raised? so when i try to wipe off the dust, they just get pushed to the side and are sorta stuck there.

@yan84: i got the cleaning thing...havent opend it yet, and i dont plan on using it. when i get a bit of dust on the screen, i try wiping it, if it all doesnt come off, i lightly blow the dust off...so far so good.

@fatman: ya i might get the KF case...no so sure about the silicon one...i had a silicon case for my zen micro..its great protection, but makes it a bit bulky.

[Aero]

Sooo what kind of improvements does flashing do anyway?

[Fatman]

no improvements to the system itself. Just that you get to play downloaded DS games without the passkey/passcard.

[GateGuardian]

The latest firmware for M3 is E18???? So after I upgrade the file, can I delete it? because it keeps on asking if i want to update it everytime i boot up.....and it still doesn't work :( :(

[Fatman]

I thought they released E21? yeah you can just delete the file now

[sfu_lifer]

The latest firmware for M3 is E18???? So after I upgrade the file, can I delete it? because it keeps on asking if i want to update it everytime i boot up.....and it still doesn't work :( :(
Yes, delete the file once you've upgraded. It will continually ask you if you leave it there.

[dealsmonkey]

Is there a simple guide to flashing your DS/DS lite? Most people seem to agree that flashing their system is the way to go....I'd like to do this once I pick up a system.

[GateGuardian]

Ok I kinda figured out what the problem is.....everytime I try to update the passkey..... it doesn't update!!....It says it's programming....but when I reboot it and check it, it's still at version 3 when it's suppose to be at version 4 :S

[sfu_lifer]

Is there a simple guide to flashing your DS/DS lite? Most people seem to agree that flashing their system is the way to go....I'd like to do this once I pick up a system.
1. Take battery off.
Just make note of the SL1 that you have to short.
2. With a flash cart put the flashme.nds file that you downloaded off the Net somewhere in there
3. Put your superpass/passkey/passme in the DS slot
4. Attach cart, Boot, select your flashme.nds file
5. Start the process
6. Stick the shorting tool in the SL1 slot and hold it until the bar reaches 100%, then restart your DS. If you break the connection, it'll pause until you short it again. Just make sure you DO NOT the edge or your DS will be bricked.
DONE.

[mark_in_2k]

Exchanged my DS Phat for a Lite yesterday at Zellers as I'd had it less than 30 days.. Much better than the Phat! Have to wear sunglassses on the brightest setting now!

Brought it home and had it flashed in a matter of minutes. I used a broken toothpick with a little foil and electrical tape. Worked perfectly. Didn't have to hold the toothpick at all as it fit in the hole really snugly while it was flashing.

I've already filled about 2/3 of my 2GB SD card for my M3 Slim. Loving it.

If anyone in the Kitchener / Waterloo / Cambridge area needs their Lite (or DS Phat) flashing, send me a PM :D

[T3rry]

the tinfoil thing always scares me because i am afraid a small peice may bust off., and fall in side the case creatign big problems. i just used a small peice of a coat hanger with electical tape wrapped around., fits nicely in the hole


i have my 1gb card filled, but i can't wait for my 4gb card to arrive, then we'll be havin some fun :D

[Canadianpsycho]

Well looks like DS flashcarts are my new addiction. I've had the EZ4 for about a week and I've already preordered the EZ4 Lite and a micro sd card.

Here's hoping the wife doesn't kill me. At least I can sell the EZ4 and my 2gb mini SD card pretty easily now that there's a boatload of RFDers looking for flashcarts ;)

[Fatman]

How much you selling just the mini sd for?

[dealsmonkey]

1. Take battery off.
Just make note of the SL1 that you have to short.
2. With a flash cart put the flashme.nds file that you downloaded off the Net somewhere in there
3. Put your superpass/passkey/passme in the DS slot
4. Attach cart, Boot, select your flashme.nds file
5. Start the process
6. Stick the shorting tool in the SL1 slot and hold it until the bar reaches 100%, then restart your DS. If you break the connection, it'll pause until you short it again. Just make sure you DO NOT the edge or your DS will be bricked.
DONE.

Thanks a lot, stu_lifer. And the newest version of flashme should be on http://ds.gcdev.com/dsfirmware/, correct (only it's down for now)?

[Canadianpsycho]

Haven't decided yet. More then likely I'll be selling it for what I paid for it, 90-100 bucks.

[Fatman]

I'm also planning to sell my EZ4 lite first of all because I bought it, and never got a mini-sd for it...and sell my M3 Slim because i'll end up getting the EZ4 lite micro...I too am addicted :lol:

[Aero]

How much did you guys spend on the flashme/passkey/supercard/etc...

[Fatman]

Let's see:

Passcard 2: around $20
M3 CF: 85 USD
M3 SD slim: Exchanged for CF
EZ4- 75 USD
G6 1G- $120

+shipping + tax = a hella lot of money...lol

[Aero]

Let's see:

Passcard 2: around $20
M3 CF: 85 USD
M3 SD slim: Exchanged for CF
EZ4- 75 USD
G6 1G- $120

+shipping + tax = a hella lot of money...lol

Ouch it will hurt my wallet lol. How's it doing for you anyway? do you think its worth it?

[etherboy]

I don't get the wrapping electrical tape around the flashing device... I thought you WANTED metal on the SL1 to make the bridge.... what am I missing here?! :confused:

[Fatman]

Yes it did hurt my wallet pretty bad. They all work well. All solid products, all you need is an M3 or EZ4 and the passkey. So if you just get that then it won't hurt that much...

You wrap the metal with electrical tape so that it doesn't accidentally touch something next to the SL1 contacts and short it. So if you have insulators on the side, there will be less risk.

Oh and why the hell are you running your whole system including a 7900 off of a 350w PSU!?!?!?!?!

[yuwing8]

does anyone know how to save progress in new mario brothers? I don't know how :(


oh man DS lite is so bright that my eyes started to hurt lol. unless u play at direct sunlight (in a desert), u pretty much dont' need the brightest setting.

in a dark room, the loweste settings hurts my eyes too
my first mario kart online game - had to wait 2 minutes and some guy d/ced when he was about to lose. but it's all good, i was 4th and half of the course behind anyways :lol:

[Fatman]

once you reach a certain place in the game, it'll ask you to save. For example in the first world, once you defeat bowser in the castle, you can save

[GateGuardian]

Ok, I've managed to play homebrew games but not backup games....anyone know why?

[kogepan]

hmm this is odd, my m3 minisd was running fine the whole day yesterday. Then all of the sudden there's delay durin game play, so i stopped playing and let it charge overnight, played it again just now. Ran smooth for about 20 mins and now it's having delays again. Anyone had this happened to them be4?

[Canadianpsycho]

does anyone know how to save progress in new mario brothers? I don't know how :(


oh man DS lite is so bright that my eyes started to hurt lol. unless u play at direct sunlight (in a desert), u pretty much dont' need the brightest setting.

in a dark room, the loweste settings hurts my eyes too
my first mario kart online game - had to wait 2 minutes and some guy d/ced when he was about to lose. but it's all good, i was 4th and half of the course behind anyways :lol:


There are mushroom houses that cost 5 stars to unlock. They let you save at those spots if you want also.

[Canadianpsycho]

hmm this is odd, my m3 minisd was running fine the whole day yesterday. Then all of the sudden there's delay durin game play, so i stopped playing and let it charge overnight, played it again just now. Ran smooth for about 20 mins and now it's having delays again. Anyone had this happened to them be4?

NDS or GBA games? The M3 has slowdown in some GBA games apparently.

[kogepan]

NDS or GBA games? The M3 has slowdown in some GBA games apparently.
nds game, see last nite i took the battery out coz i thought i could play wif the plug itself, coz the psp can do that, but afterwards thats when the delay started to occur, i just formatted my minisd and the problem seem to exsist. Crap was it becoz i pull the battery out? and put it back in?? that make no sense

[T3rry]

i was actually slightly dissapointed by my ds, and it's all your guy's fault :P

The only dissapointing thing is everybodyw as wimpering about how small it is and thta they can't hold it properly and stuff, i expected it to be smaller because of all the complaints, it could even be a little smaller and i wouldn't have a compaint.

LONG LIVE NINTENDO

(i don't like nintendo's current console, but thier handhelds are ++)

[DVST8]

I believe it will be nintendo's year as well. :) But I still like the 360 and ps3.

[Canadianpsycho]

nds game, see last nite i took the battery out coz i thought i could play wif the plug itself, coz the psp can do that, but afterwards thats when the delay started to occur, i just formatted my minisd and the problem seem to exsist. Crap was it becoz i pull the battery out? and put it back in?? that make no sense

Actually I'm mistaken, its the SuperCard that has GBA slowdowns. I'm not sure what your issue might be.

What file system did you use to format the minisd card? Maybe the M3 prefers one file system to another.

[x86asm]

does anyone know how to save progress in new mario brothers? I don't know how :(


oh man DS lite is so bright that my eyes started to hurt lol. unless u play at direct sunlight (in a desert), u pretty much dont' need the brightest setting.

in a dark room, the loweste settings hurts my eyes too
my first mario kart online game - had to wait 2 minutes and some guy d/ced when he was about to lose. but it's all good, i was 4th and half of the course behind anyways :lol:

In order to save in NSMB you need to go to the castle part (halfway through the world) or go to the the "toad" places. Where you play those minigames to get stuff. I am on World 3 already and I just started yesterday :)

[T3rry]

my only issue with NSMB is it's too easy to get 1up's i have like 14 lives on world 2

[Phreak]

I got mine from EB and have a dead pixel. EB doesn't seem to take returns on these things.. but I called Nintendo Warrenty and they said they'll replace mine. The good news is.. they have a walk in office in Scarborough to do replacements.

As for my recommendation on screen protectors. I've tried the Hori ones and they do have a sticky glue thing that is a ***** to handle. My gf got one for her import that looked like this one. It's great.. there's no sticky glue.. it just sticks to the screen like strong static. No problems with air bubbles as you can just push it out. Does not come off until you peel it. Supposedly you can wash it and put it back on. It's also super clear. I also have not noticed any loss in sensitivity.. I do find my stylus runs a lot smoother across the screen which is nice. We've had it on for over a month now.. and no problems.
http://i21.ebayimg.com/05/i/07/54/09/a1_1_b.JPG

[thedon]

As for my recommendation on screen protectors. I've tried the Hori ones and they do have a sticky glue thing that is a ***** to handle. My gf got one for her import that looked like this one. It's great.. there's no sticky glue.. it just sticks to the screen like strong static. No problems with air bubbles as you can just push it out. Does not come off until you peel it. Supposedly you can wash it and put it back on. It's also super clear. I also have not noticed any loss in sensitivity.. I do find my stylus runs a lot smoother across the screen which is nice. We've had it on for over a month now.. and no problems.
http://i21.ebayimg.com/05/i/07/54/09/a1_1_b.JPG

where did u get that screen protector and how much did it cost? i have a hori screen protector for my psp and it works great but i haven't been able to find the ds one anywhere

[yan84]

I heard that the Hori screen protectors for the original DS do not have the sticky adhesive, only the DS lite Hori ones have them. Since the screens on both systems are of the same size, the original DS hori ones would also be a good choice.

[AloneInACrowd]

I just got my whole setup in the mail this morning. After buzzing around to the doctor and getting perscriptions I got it all setup. My only quam is the FlashMe firmware breaks Wifi games for V4 DS systems :( Just happens to be the version I have :( Anyone know of a work around fix?

[T3rry]

I just got my whole setup in the mail this morning. After buzzing around to the doctor and getting perscriptions I got it all setup. My only quam is the FlashMe firmware breaks Wifi games for V4 DS systems :( Just happens to be the version I have :( Anyone know of a work around fix?
did you try v7?

[Phreak]

where did u get that screen protector and how much did it cost? i have a hori screen protector for my psp and it works great but i haven't been able to find the ds one anywhere

I got both the Hori and this one off Ebay.. for about 6 bucks each. For those in the Toronto area.. they sell these protectors at a store at Pacific mall for 14 bucks.

[AloneInACrowd]

did you try v7?

FlashMe v7? I think that's the one I used but the page said "Don't use V4 with Wifi games"

[munsifn]

i posted this in another thread (in Hot Deals), but thought it would make more sense to post it here...

i find that the two halves of my DSL (top and bottom) do not sit flussh with each other

its not smooth if i run my finger up the side of the DS while its closed...kinda hard to explain, but i'll try...close the ds and put it on the table so the logo is showing on the top. put your hand on the ds, so that it covers the logo, and run your thumb up the sides...when i do that to mine, on the right side of the ds, the top sticks out a bit, but on the left it does not...i dont know if u guys understand what i mean..

anyone else have this issue?...its small, but its bothering me...

here is a pic of the left side (side with the volume slider) - click to enlarge
http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/6205/dsls5ep.th.jpg (http://img108.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsls5ep.jpg)

here is a pic of the right side - click to enlarge
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/341/dsrs2vo.th.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsrs2vo.jpg)
as you can see, on the right side it sticks out a bit and on the left side it sticks in (?) a bit...

[T3rry]

FlashMe v7? I think that's the one I used but the page said "Don't use V4 with Wifi games"
i think that means V4 flahsme, not V4 DS

[kogepan]

Actually I'm mistaken, its the SuperCard that has GBA slowdowns. I'm not sure what your issue might be.

What file system did you use to format the minisd card? Maybe the M3 prefers one file system to another.
well i have came to the conclusion that maybe it's the M3 itself that's defective. i tried 2 diff minisd card, same result. I have contacted Divineo and we'll see wha they'll do about it.

[Driftwood]

Mine is the same way. I didn't even notice till I read your post. Don't worry about it!

i posted this in another thread (in Hot Deals), but thought it would make more sense to post it here...

i find that the two halves of my DSL (top and bottom) do not sit flussh with each other

its not smooth if i run my finger up the side of the DS while its closed...kinda hard to explain, but i'll try...close the ds and put it on the table so the logo is showing on the top. put your hand on the ds, so that it covers the logo, and run your thumb up the sides...when i do that to mine, on the right side of the ds, the top sticks out a bit, but on the left it does not...i dont know if u guys understand what i mean..

anyone else have this issue?...its small, but its bothering me...

here is a pic of the left side (side with the volume slider) - click to enlarge
http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/6205/dsls5ep.th.jpg (http://img108.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsls5ep.jpg)

here is a pic of the right side - click to enlarge
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/341/dsrs2vo.th.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsrs2vo.jpg)
as you can see, on the right side it sticks out a bit and on the left side it sticks in (?) a bit...

[munsifn]

ya...anyways it would be too much of a hassle to go exchange it for a new one...and make sure the new has no dead pixels, etc...

its nothing major anyways, just a minor annoyance...

now just waiting for my hori screen protectors and a ds case..prolly the keys factory one

[x86asm]

my only issue with NSMB is it's too easy to get 1up's i have like 14 lives on world 2

Ya man, I am on world 4 (I couldnt get to the secret world damn it) and I had like 20! (Keyword HAD, I kept dying on a part lol).

[botai]

Ya man, I am on world 4 (I couldnt get to the secret world damn it) and I had like 20! (Keyword HAD, I kept dying on a part lol).

to get the secret world.. you gotta beat world 3 boss while mini mario
then he gets into world 4

but yeah... its easy to get lives... but just as easy to lose them.... in the same place as well

[Aero]

An easy way to get lives is at world 1-1. Big Mushroom + runnnnnn lol by the time you reach the flag you'll get 4-5 1up mushrooms lol.

I lost around 40 lives getting one star coin lol

[RedLightning]

Okay, it's complete - my video coverage of the Nintendo DS Lite launch in downtown Toronto, edited and subtitled in English and bad Japanese. :D

http://www.rustyspork.org/dslite-toronto/

Comments appreciated!

.. by the way, right after taking all this video the lens on my Nikon 4800 digital camera seems to have gotten stuck and shows "LENS ERROR" on the screen. :( anybody know if this is something I can fix?

edit: now hosted on a shoddily thrown together site!

[Phreak]

My gf has the light blue Keys Factory case.. it's pretty nifty... matches her ice blue ds. For myself I got one of those ds lite cases they were giving away at E3. I got it on ebay for 6 bucks. I have to say it's a pretty nice case for a freebie. Small.. slim and decent cushioning. Also has a big pocket on the outside to fit a bunch of games or anything else. Inside there's a handstrap that pops out if you need it.

http://i23.ebayimg.com/02/i/07/68/c4/dd_1.JPG

[Aero]

Okay, it's complete - my video coverage of the Nintendo DS Lite launch in downtown Toronto, edited and subtitled in English and bad Japanese. :D

http://www.rustyspork.org/dslite-toronto/dslite-toronto-rc1.avi

Comments appreciated!

.. by the way, right after taking all this video the lens on my Nikon 4800 digital camera seems to have gotten stuck and shows "LENS ERROR" on the screen. :( anybody know if this is something I can fix?

Thats huuuggeeeeeee lol, can you decrease the size lol.

[yan84]

:lol: I am watching it right now, about 4 minutes into it, hahah all those people seem kinda freaked out by you :cheesygri like they looked so reluctant to talk.

Okay, it's complete - my video coverage of the Nintendo DS Lite launch in downtown Toronto, edited and subtitled in English and bad Japanese. :D

http://www.rustyspork.org/dslite-toronto/dslite-toronto-rc1.avi

Comments appreciated!

.. by the way, right after taking all this video the lens on my Nikon 4800 digital camera seems to have gotten stuck and shows "LENS ERROR" on the screen. :( anybody know if this is something I can fix?

[obernewtyn]

Okay, it's complete - my video coverage of the Nintendo DS Lite launch in downtown Toronto, edited and subtitled in English and bad Japanese. :D

http://www.rustyspork.org/dslite-toronto/dslite-toronto-rc1.avi

Comments appreciated!

.. by the way, right after taking all this video the lens on my Nikon 4800 digital camera seems to have gotten stuck and shows "LENS ERROR" on the screen. :( anybody know if this is something I can fix?

That was a cool video. I would of saw you there as I was planning to go there before it opens but unforturnatly, I got off at 12am the last night and had to go back to work at 1pm soo I was too tired to wake up early.
Was planning to print out the $15couple and use my FS GC since its too late now, i'm gonna sit out and wait for the toyrus deal.
It was funny how you brought your new dslite with some of the other guys and show off in front of the ppl waiting in ebgames. LOL. I would of like to join in if I had the time LOL. Great video!!

[RedLightning]

Thats huuuggeeeeeee lol, can you decrease the size lol.

Well, after a few hours of wrangling with audio and video sample rates so they'll keep in sync, I've YouTube'd it now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX6NVYA8OhU (part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS0N9fbtiAc (part 2)

edit: and now a shoddily thrown together site too: http://www.rustyspork.org/dslite-toronto/

[Kirilenko47]

Okay, it's complete - my video coverage of the Nintendo DS Lite launch in downtown Toronto, edited and subtitled in English and bad Japanese. :D

http://www.rustyspork.org/dslite-toronto/dslite-toronto-rc1.avi

Comments appreciated!

.. by the way, right after taking all this video the lens on my Nikon 4800 digital camera seems to have gotten stuck and shows "LENS ERROR" on the screen. :( anybody know if this is something I can fix?

Very cool vid. I really enjoyed watching it. I got a bit dizzy from the "unsteadiness" of the view though. Other than that, pretty fun stuff. Heh, that little kid was so hyper and didn't even know why he was at EB...

Side: Just wondering, are you in any way affiliated with Yamato Damacy?

[M.D.]

are you really japanese?

cool video, appreciate the effort put into it.

[RedLightning]

:lol: I am watching it right now, about 4 minutes into it, hahah all those people seem kinda freaked out by you :cheesygri like they looked so reluctant to talk.

Yeah, honestly it was sort of like pulling teeth. Come on, we're going to be standing around for an entire hour; I was figuring that people would be more eager to participate.


That was a cool video. I would of saw you there as I was planning to go there before it opens but unforturnatly, I got off at 12am the last night and had to go back to work at 1pm soo I was too tired to wake up early.
Was planning to print out the $15couple and use my FS GC since its too late now, i'm gonna sit out and wait for the toyrus deal.
It was funny how you brought your new dslite with some of the other guys and show off in front of the ppl waiting in ebgames. LOL. I would of like to join in if I had the time LOL. Great video!!

Aww, too bad, heh. There was another RFDer there - I think if you look closely you can guess which one it is! :D


Very cool vid. I really enjoyed watching it. I got a bit dizzy from the "unsteadiness" of the view though. Other than that, pretty fun stuff. Heh, that little kid was so hyper and didn't even know why he was at EB...

Side: Just wondering, are you in any way affiliated with Yamato Damacy?

Haha, you noticed the throwbacks? I like their work, so I tossed in a few references (read: I copied a few of the things they did). But no, I'm not directly affiliated with those crazy people. :D


are you really japanese?

cool video, appreciate the effort put into it.

Hey, I never claimed to be Japanese. I'm just a Chinese guy who's Chinese-illiterate and decided to pursue literacy in Japanese instead because it had less scary pictographs to memorize. :D

[D-Sisive]

Okay, it's complete - my video coverage of the Nintendo DS Lite launch in downtown Toronto, edited and subtitled in English and bad Japanese. :D

http://www.rustyspork.org/dslite-toronto/

Comments appreciated!

.. by the way, right after taking all this video the lens on my Nikon 4800 digital camera seems to have gotten stuck and shows "LENS ERROR" on the screen. :( anybody know if this is something I can fix?

edit: now hosted on a shoddily thrown together site!

i must say nicely done, interesting to see how the crowd was downtown that day

there were plenty units available at warden/eglinton, good amount at yonge/eglinton and laird/eglinton during opening...pretty dead at the yonge/eglinton location which i dropped by, then called up the 2 other locations i know people that worked at and confirmed the stock there too.

was by downtown ebgames today and they said they won't be selling it to the public unless you have a pre-order to pickup, which is nice for those that deposited first. sucked if you wanted to buy one on the spot though.

ps whos the other RFD'er in your vid?

[yuwing8]

ya...anyways it would be too much of a hassle to go exchange it for a new one...and make sure the new has no dead pixels, etc...

its nothing major anyways, just a minor annoyance...

now just waiting for my hori screen protectors and a ds case..prolly the keys factory one

it's a sick deal to get it for $150 lol. SOme minor annoyances don't affect me. i have a dead pixel tho. only appears when it's supposed to be black tho. nothing major.

THey need to make more music games :D So far i got band brothers and ouendan. both awesome games! Like ouendan mroe because the music quality is much better and doesnt use midi like band bros.

i got my nintendog set up :D I taught it how to sit and lay down. I gave it to a granny to play ( i work at a nursing home) and she was like "Whoa! is that a real dog inside the machine?" she used the stylus to play with it.
It's so awesome. I wouldn't be able to do this with any other handheld. It's just awesome how easy it is to play even for the elderly.

[munsifn]

nice video RedLightning

lol, did anyone else notice that in the video, i believe there was only one girl buying a DSL...i think she was with her boyfriend at the futureshop...lol...seems like the ladies are not interested in the DSL...

[trueno92]

Okay, it's complete - my video coverage of the Nintendo DS Lite launch in downtown Toronto, edited and subtitled in English and bad Japanese. :D

http://www.rustyspork.org/dslite-toronto/

Comments appreciated!



woooooo bideo wa sugoi na! ima ni office desu, de kedo, atode mite.

[Aero]

woooooo bideo wa sugoi na! ima ni office desu, de kedo, atode mite.

nihongo ga wakarimasen :(

[AloneInACrowd]

i think that means V4 flahsme, not V4 DS

Ahh well then I'm just a doofus. I'll give it a try in a bit and make sure it works :D

[tonychau]

Comparison video review for DSL with old phat DS, MircoGBA, and finally with PSP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp7Be1qsblI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC-3HoPOD9I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzXQICqsa5I

;)

[Fatman]

yeah the reviews that Cabel makes are crazy funny!

[M.D.]

Check out the DS lite BLACK..so sexy & evil looking. :D
he sure messed up putting on the screen protector.
http://img.pconline.com.cn/images/bbs4/20066/9/1149852440186.jpg
http://img.pconline.com.cn/images/bbs4/20066/9/1149852466607.jpg
and a pic for the ladies..
http://img.pconline.com.cn/images/bbs4/20066/9/1149852699874.jpg

[Canadianpsycho]

Gee, thanks for that topless skinny dude picture.

[AloneInACrowd]

Ahh well then I'm just a doofus. I'll give it a try in a bit and make sure it works :D

Yeah it works, I'm an idiot haha. Thanks man :D

[T3rry]

Yeah it works, I'm an idiot haha. Thanks man :D
no problem

[D-Sisive]

Check out the DS lite BLACK..so sexy & evil looking. :D


that black one is looking nice, i might have to get that for myself

anyone know a importer of the european black one?


and whos the half naked man molesting his black ds

[Canadianpsycho]

well i have came to the conclusion that maybe it's the M3 itself that's defective. i tried 2 diff minisd card, same result. I have contacted Divineo and we'll see wha they'll do about it.

Try formatting in FAT32.

[kogepan]

Try formatting in FAT32.
well after series of trial and errors. i emailed both M3 and Divineo. But last nite i tried loadin the 'roms' through 'normal boot' and ever since they seem to run perfectly fine. BUT that doesnt explain y the first day when i played it at 'fast boot' it was runnin smooth as well until later on. So im not sure whaz the deal anymore.

[jlo mein]

http://www.jpngames.co.uk/horilitepouchgrey_f.jpg

Does anyone know where else to buy this Hori Compact Case for the DS Lite other than lik-sang and play-asia? Both stores are sold out of the silver colour...

[GuiltySpark]

I've searched this thread for info on screen protectors for the Lite and actually purchased the 'Intec' set. Safe to say the protector doesn't even fit the touch screen! Whats a waste.
So it's either Hori or Invisible Sheild.
Question is: where to get these? is it from U.S websites only?
Thanks!

[(Bean)]

Doesn't Nintendo recommend not installing a protector. I thought if you did it impacted the warranty? I was sure that was on the Nintendo pamphlet EB handed out.

[jlo mein]

The DS Lite official instruction manual says it recommends not installing a screen protector because it could affect touchscreen sensitivity. However, it states if you do use one, only use an officially licensed nintendo one, and only on the touchscreen (not the top screen). It didn't say anything about voiding the warranty if you follow those rules.

[vilator]

so does anyone want to sell me their passkey2? I'm sure you dont need it once you have the ds flashed and it could be mutually beneficial.

So I went to kicktrading.ca and was wondering if this was a good deal. Is there a cheaper site? I went to jandaman and divineo and winsunx but I think this is the cheapest place.

Supercard CF $46
Passkey 2 $17
Shipping $10

Total $73

[jlo mein]

I'm not sure if kicktrading.ca is the cheapest, as when I calculated my order winsunx seemed to be cheaper. However, kicktrading.ca should be the fastest, as it is a Canadian business, and they use Xpresspost which is rated at 1-3 business days in Canada.

With that in mind I bought my second Supercard miniSD from kicktrading.ca .

[D-Sisive]

so does anyone want to sell me their passkey2? I'm sure you dont need it once you have the ds flashed and it could be mutually beneficial.

So I went to kicktrading.ca and was wondering if this was a good deal. Is there a cheaper site? I went to jandaman and divineo and winsunx but I think this is the cheapest place.

Supercard CF $46
Passkey 2 $17
Shipping $10

Total $73

dont buy the CF version for the lite, it sticks out like 2cm for the supercard + ~2-3cm for the CF...

[M.D.]

I've searched this thread for info on screen protectors for the Lite and actually purchased the 'Intec' set. Safe to say the protector doesn't even fit the touch screen! Whats a waste.
So it's either Hori or Invisible Sheild.
Question is: where to get these? is it from U.S websites only?
Thanks!
it's suppose to fit the bottom screen perfectly. on the other hand, the top screen protector is a little bit bigger and it extends outside the screen.

[GuiltySpark]

Good christ....I looked at them and you're right...Thanks man :( I guess I have to pick up a new set tomorrow :)

[vilator]

So would this be a better deal?
SuperCard Mini SD Adapter with 512MB Mini SD Card $58
Superkey $20
Shipping $20 (?)
Total $98cad

Does anybody have a better recommendation? Anything better for less? Keeping in mind my limit is around $100. And theres no difference between a superkey and a passkey right? With passkey i would have to buy an original game anyways so this would be cheaper.

[TenzoR]

I've searched this thread for info on screen protectors for the Lite and actually purchased the 'Intec' set. Safe to say the protector doesn't even fit the touch screen! Whats a waste.
So it's either Hori or Invisible Sheild.
Question is: where to get these? is it from U.S websites only?
Thanks!

just use those palm screen protector ... and cut them out yourself

[Fatman]

A friend and I both got a DS Lite and the right trigger button seems to not be as clicky as the left shoulder. Anyone else have this problem? Like the right shoulder feels a bit loose.

[jb22]

Just got my DS Lite in the mail today and I'm very impressed. Build quality, screen, size are all really great. I have yet to play a game, will be doing so very soon.

My only real gripe is with the system menu. Why is it when ever you exit the system settings or the Pictochat or DS download Play the system has to shut down?

[M.D.]

My only real gripe is with the system menu. Why is it when ever you exit the system settings or the Pictochat or DS download Play the system has to shut down?
yah i feel the same. also another gripe with the system are the placement of the start and select buttons. they are so small and harder to press down.

[x86asm]

So would this be a better deal?
SuperCard Mini SD Adapter with 512MB Mini SD Card $58
Superkey $20
Shipping $20 (?)
Total $98cad

Does anybody have a better recommendation? Anything better for less? Keeping in mind my limit is around $100. And theres no difference between a superkey and a passkey right? With passkey i would have to buy an original game anyways so this would be cheaper.

Where are you getting those prices? I want to buy a setup like that (combo). I guess my 256MB CF card will be lying around for longer lol.

[Fatman]

Not sure if I'm allowed to post this here but if anyone needs a M3 Slim SD and a 1GB OCZ 133X card, selling mine for $110...if this is not allowed here, i'll take it off

[x86asm]

to get the secret world.. you gotta beat world 3 boss while mini mario
then he gets into world 4

but yeah... its easy to get lives... but just as easy to lose them.... in the same place as well
Do you mean, the really really small Mario or the regular small one?

[TenzoR]

Do you mean, the really really small Mario or the regular small one?

the mini mario .. it's easy to unlock 4 and 6 through beating the previous boss

I've beat the game but now I have to go through each stage and find all the coins and secret. So far I'm done world 1-3 ... quite fun

[AloneInACrowd]

well after series of trial and errors. i emailed both M3 and Divineo. But last nite i tried loadin the 'roms' through 'normal boot' and ever since they seem to run perfectly fine. BUT that doesnt explain y the first day when i played it at 'fast boot' it was runnin smooth as well until later on. So im not sure whaz the deal anymore.

I was reading something about people ordering M3's from Divineo and having the same problems as you.

http://m3-forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=2473

Here's the thread, all these people said they ordered from Divineo and seems to have problems.

Hope this helps!

[kogepan]

I was reading something about people ordering M3's from Divineo and having the same problems as you.

http://m3-forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=2473

Here's the thread, all these people said they ordered from Divineo and seems to have problems.

Hope this helps!
thanks! ya i actually discovered their forum yesterday and i posted on the thread u pointed out. Divineo replied me and said i could send it back...but if the shipppnig is gonna cost just as much for a new cart, say a supercard i rather get a supercard instead.

[munsifn]

for anyone looking for a case for their DSL...i just ordered this one from ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=104751405108

cost me just under 15CAD after shipping...it should be here within 2 weeks...

[jlo mein]

ARGH I hate Gamersection.ca !!! I placed my order online early June 8, order did not ship til today June 13 (4 business days), and the fedex tracking estimates my delivery on the 21st! Thats almost two weeks to receive an order. It is very deceiving as the gamersection.ca site says the fedex shipping takes 3-5 business days, and fedex estimates it at 6 business days.

I'll probably never buy from gamersection.ca again. I think kicktrading.ca is slightly cheaper and faster shipping using Xpresspost rated at 1-3 business days.

[TenzoR]

for anyone looking for a case for their DSL...i just ordered this one from ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=104751405108

cost me just under 15CAD after shipping...it should be here within 2 weeks...

that looks sleek but it's nothing compared to what my gf made me ;)

[jb22]

Just a question for people who have their DS Lites, when you look at the power in on the unit that looks like a mini USB plug, is that piece sitting straight? When I look at mine it looks like its bent upwards just a bit. I can pug in the power cable fine, and I only noticed becasue I was really taking a clase look at the unit. I'm just wondering if it's something I should be concerned with.

Thanks.

[vilator]

Where are you getting those prices? I want to buy a setup like that (combo). I guess my 256MB CF card will be lying around for longer lol.

its from winsunx

[RedLightning]

nice video RedLightning

lol, did anyone else notice that in the video, i believe there was only one girl buying a DSL...i think she was with her boyfriend at the futureshop...lol...seems like the ladies are not interested in the DSL...

Actually, there were two girls. And two at EB. But yeah, I guess otherwise it was still mostly men.

The two girls at EB ended up plugging their site on camera, but I didn't end up using that footage, heh.


Okay, it's complete - my video coverage of the Nintendo DS Lite launch in downtown Toronto, edited and subtitled in English and bad Japanese. :D

http://www.rustyspork.org/dslite-toronto/

Comments appreciated!

.. by the way, right after taking all this video the lens on my Nikon 4800 digital camera seems to have gotten stuck and shows "LENS ERROR" on the screen. :( anybody know if this is something I can fix?

edit: now hosted on a shoddily thrown together site!

i must say nicely done, interesting to see how the crowd was downtown that day

there were plenty units available at warden/eglinton, good amount at yonge/eglinton and laird/eglinton during opening...pretty dead at the yonge/eglinton location which i dropped by, then called up the 2 other locations i know people that worked at and confirmed the stock there too.

was by downtown ebgames today and they said they won't be selling it to the public unless you have a pre-order to pickup, which is nice for those that deposited first. sucked if you wanted to buy one on the spot though.

ps whos the other RFD'er in your vid?

I think you'll be able to tell if you ask yourself how an RFD'er would act while watching the video! :cheesygri

[AloneInACrowd]

ARGH I hate Gamersection.ca !!! I placed my order online early June 8, order did not ship til today June 13 (4 business days), and the fedex tracking estimates my delivery on the 21st! Thats almost two weeks to receive an order. It is very deceiving as the gamersection.ca site says the fedex shipping takes 3-5 business days, and fedex estimates it at 6 business days.

I'll probably never buy from gamersection.ca again. I think kicktrading.ca is slightly cheaper and faster shipping using Xpresspost rated at 1-3 business days.

Don't take Fedex's estimate to heart. When I ordered mine it shipped on the 8th, and they predicted it'd be delivered the 9th. Well the pickup was at 5PM on the 8th, it didn't actually get to the Fedex location in the same city till 9PM on the 9th :P It then changed to being delivered on the 13th, but it was dropped off Monday morning.

[Firebot]

I was reading something about people ordering M3's from Divineo and having the same problems as you.

http://m3-forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=2473

Here's the thread, all these people said they ordered from Divineo and seems to have problems.

Hope this helps!

Uh oh I ordered an M3 slim SD adapter + passkey2 from Divineo, hope I don't run into problems. It shipped fast though, ordered on Sunday, and I checked the waybill and it's already in Mississauga today, will have it by tonight.

[pennywize]

To those who bought the M3/Supercard....is 1gb SD card enough?

I know most games are 30-50 megs...that's not a concern, but maybe adding movies will take up a lot of space?

Would you recommend 1gb or 2gb for "standard" homebrewing?

[SupsD]

Uh oh I ordered an M3 slim SD adapter + passkey2 from Divineo, hope I don't run into problems. It shipped fast though, ordered on Sunday, and I checked the waybill and it's already in Mississauga today, will have it by tonight.

I ordered from Divineo and got it about 2 weeks ago and mine works perfectly with the DS and the DSL without any issues or slowdowns. Runs the way my M3 CF does.

[kogepan]

I ordered from Divineo and got it about 2 weeks ago and mine works perfectly with the DS and the DSL without any issues or slowdowns. Runs the way my M3 CF does.
really? that's around the time when i ordered mine, but it's all messed up. Wha kinda setting do u select when u load ur games? Readin from the M3 forum i think alot of pple have the bad batch. Im thinkin about a refund and maybe get a supercard elsewhere. Btw mine is minisd ..not sd slim

[Canadianpsycho]

really? that's around the time when i ordered mine, but it's all messed up. Wha kinda setting do u select when u load ur games? Readin from the M3 forum i think alot of pple have the bad batch. Im thinkin about a refund and maybe get a supercard elsewhere. Btw mine is minisd ..not sd slim

Did you try FAT32 yet? I read a post over at GBAtemp where one poster had issues until he formatted in FAT32. Never know...

[kogepan]

Did you try FAT32 yet? I read a post over at GBAtemp where one poster had issues until he formatted in FAT32. Never know...
sorry yes it is format as fat32. Seems to me mite be a temperature problem. I could play for a while then shut it down, when i turn it back on right away it'll freeze at title screen. So im not sure whaz realy wrong.

[swiftk1]

when formatting to fat32 your card mite show up with it half filled even with nothing on it, if that happens quick format that always works

and for backup game settings, update m3 to e20 and use this link (http://www.m3ndsrs.ift.cx/) for game settings

[Retrocactus]

Just curious if anyone is selling DS related products at the Richmond Night Market? I haven't been yet this year but may be incented to go soon if there was a booth with DS stuff.

Seems like possibly a good place to find games, flash cards, cases, etc.

I could be totally wrong too.

[Corizzle]

Just got my DS Lite from BestBuy.ca!

2 Stuck pixels :mad:. They are fine on most colours but I know for sure that on both Black & White the 2 pixels appear red.

Won't be down to Kingston until Friday, but when I am I will definently be exchanging if they have stock

Just my luck, my first portable system since the original GBA and mine is defective >:(

[Tofu Drift Shinji]

Just got my DS Lite from BestBuy.ca!

2 Stuck pixels :mad:. They are fine on most colours but I know for sure that on both Black & White the 2 pixels appear red.

Won't be down to Kingston until Friday, but when I am I will definently be exchanging if they have stock

Just my luck, my first portable system since the original GBA and mine is defective >:(

No worries--dead pixels are happening for quite a few people (although not as bad as the PSP dead pixel fiasco), so this isn't an incident of you getting unlucky. This was my first portable system since the Game Boy Pocket.

I was the first one to buy a DS Lite on launch day at BB and I got one dead pixel. I just brought it back in and the unit I have now is flawless. I didn't get much trouble from BB customer service either, although the line was pretty long.

Chances are, your second unit will work fine, which is more than can be said about other people and PSPs...

[jlo mein]

Just curious if anyone is selling DS related products at the Richmond Night Market? I haven't been yet this year but may be incented to go soon if there was a booth with DS stuff.

Seems like possibly a good place to find games, flash cards, cases, etc.

I could be totally wrong too.

The police have been coming down hard on the Night Market, so a lot of the illegal vendors and goods have been removed. This year I have been twice, and have not seen a single vendor with video games. I did find a couple vendors that had PSP and NDS cases.

[SupsD]

really? that's around the time when i ordered mine, but it's all messed up. Wha kinda setting do u select when u load ur games? Readin from the M3 forum i think alot of pple have the bad batch. Im thinkin about a refund and maybe get a supercard elsewhere. Btw mine is minisd ..not sd slim

I run my stuff on fast boot. The only game I have on Normal Boot is New Super Mario Brothers. Other than that, everything works out better than my CF M3 card... it ran games that my CF M3 didn't run.

Edit: Mine is MINI SD M3 and I had to format my mini-sd card with FAT32 'cause things wouldn't boot with the card out of the box.

[Canadianpsycho]

I just got my micro SD card from Future Shop in anticipation of my EZ4 Lite being shipped this week...

Wow is it tiny. It has a smaller surface area then a dime, I'm positive I'm gonna break/lose it.

[kogepan]

im thinkin bout gettin the EZ4 Lite TF(MicroSD) Version now but letz hope Divineo would refund the M3 first.

[Retrocactus]

The police have been coming down hard on the Night Market, so a lot of the illegal vendors and goods have been removed. This year I have been twice, and have not seen a single vendor with video games. I did find a couple vendors that had PSP and NDS cases.

Bummer....anyone in the GVRD that sells DS flash carts? Wouldn't mind seeing a few options in person before deciding....already have a SD Supercard but it sticks out of my Lite big time and wouldn't mind getting something a little smaller/stealthier.

Ebay also seems surprisingly devoid of sellers of these items too (aside from a few sellers with huge shipping)...which seems strange.

[numb555]

New poster boy for the DS Lite!

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/8301/newds6ns.jpg

[jlo mein]

Bummer....anyone in the GVRD that sells DS flash carts? Wouldn't mind seeing a few options in person before deciding....already have a SD Supercard but it sticks out of my Lite big time and wouldn't mind getting something a little smaller/stealthier.


I would highly recommend holding out for now. You have a Supercard that works, so you can keep gaming. The flush fitting cartridges for the Lite will be out soon enough and then you will be even more happy. I'm sure the releases are just a couple weeks away.

[Geologic]

New poster boy for the DS Lite!

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/8301/newds6ns.jpg

bahahaha :lol:

thanks man, made my day.

[sfu_lifer]

I just got my micro SD card from Future Shop in anticipation of my EZ4 Lite being shipped this week...

Wow is it tiny. It has a smaller surface area then a dime, I'm positive I'm gonna break/lose it.
What size (and price) microSD did u get?
Pls take pics when you get it. We want to see if it really is flush :)

[T3rry]

What size (and price) microSD did u get?
Pls take pics when you get it. We want to see if it really is flush :)
http://www.winsunx.com/images/ez4/721B.jpg

[Canadianpsycho]

What size (and price) microSD did u get?
Pls take pics when you get it. We want to see if it really is flush :)

I picked up the 1GB Sandisk micro SD @ FutureShop for 50 bucks. I plan on getting a highspeed 2GB when they're available in the future.

I preordered the EZ4 Lite fron Winsunx, it should hopefully be shipped by the end of the week. I just hope they send me the Ice Blue like I've requested.

[x86asm]

I picked up the 1GB Sandisk micro SD @ FutureShop for 50 bucks. I plan on getting a highspeed 2GB when they're available in the future.

I preordered the EZ4 Lite fron Winsunx, it should hopefully be shipped by the end of the week. I just hope they send me the Ice Blue like I've requested.

How much was the EZ4 Lite?

EDIT: Damn it, I can't order from WinSunX :(

[buddhaboy12]

I'm new to the scene of homebrews for the DS...

But with all the talk, i think i should jump on the bandwagon! I see that the EZ4 is the size of the DSL (which was what i was waiting for since i dont want some cart sticking out of my sexy DSL)

I don't wanna go through this whole thread to search for the answers to my questions, so here it goes...

1. If i buy a EZ4 Lite and the miniSD card, will it work out of the box (Plug and play?)?
2. Will i need to flash the DS?
3. If i do, what do i need (Passcard3?)?
4. Is there a tutorial for flashing (hard flash?)?

[Xon]

Looks like the black Nintendo DS Lite is hotter than ever. A container (those large metal structures that carry cargo) full of black Nintendo DS Lite and DS games had gone missing in Hong Kong when it was making its way from China (where the DS Lites are made) to Europe (where the black Lites are launching). The reported loss was $18 million Hong Kong dollars (US$2.32 million).

The Hong Kong police suspected that the black DS Lite units sold in Hong Kong recently were part of some loot and was willing to offer HKD$1 million ($128, 831) to anyone with a tip off or two.

To refresh your memory, only black Nintendo DS Lite units are available in Europe from 23rd June onwards.
http://www.play-gadgets.com/2006/06/14/232-million-of-black-nintendo-ds-lite-gone-missing/

[sfu_lifer]

I'm new to the scene of homebrews for the DS...

But with all the talk, i think i should jump on the bandwagon! I see that the EZ4 is the size of the DSL (which was what i was waiting for since i dont want some cart sticking out of my sexy DSL)

I don't wanna go through this whole thread to search for the answers to my questions, so here it goes...

1. If i buy a EZ4 Lite and the miniSD card, will it work out of the box (Plug and play?)?
2. Will i need to flash the DS?
3. If i do, what do i need (Passcard3?)?
4. Is there a tutorial for flashing (hard flash?)?
1. Mini-SD will stick out. Micro-SD won't.
2&3. If you have a passkey/passcard, superkey, supercard, etc you won't need to flash. Otherwise you will need to flash the firmware.
4. Just google for flashme/flash-me. The sites that come up are good.

[sfu_lifer]

http://www.play-gadgets.com/2006/06/14/232-million-of-black-nintendo-ds-lite-gone-missing/
This screws over Nintendo and the UK bigtime. That shipment was for their launch :(

[AloneInACrowd]

I'm really curious when EA or somebody is gonna launch a hockey game for the DS. They got Football which I don't care about, and Golf which I don't care about. Where's my damn hockey! I want NHL 2007 with Authentic SenaChoke action!

[munsifn]

HEY!...no sens bashing please.

I as well am waiting for a hockey game...the only sports game i have for my DS is fifa 06...which is a good game, btw...got for 24.99 @ EB.

i think they could come up with some pretty nice stuff using 2 screens...

[AloneInACrowd]

HEY!...no sens bashing please.

Hehe I give you crap at the ball hockey games too :P

[Canadianpsycho]

How much was the EZ4 Lite?

EDIT: Damn it, I can't order from WinSunX :(


Around $70... Cheaper then what I paid for my reg EZ4. That's what I get for being impatient. S'ok the sale of my EZ4 will cover the new purchase so all is good.

[Retrocactus]

Anyone looking for a DS Lite case can find one at their local photography store (or London Drugs, Future Shop, Best Buy, etc):

http://www.lowepro.com/images/products/large/DRes100_left_L.jpg

It's meant for a pda but fits my DS Lite perfectly with a small pouch in the front for a couple of games, Supercard, etc.

Made by Lowepro (http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Accessories/pda_cases/D-Res_100_PDA_Case.aspx) and costs about $10. It's padded and soft lined. Also has a belt loop. Even has a pen loop if you really wanted to clip on the screen cleaner you got with the FS deal ;)

[vilator]

for all the people with mini sd, what card reader do you use to hook it up with your computer? Can you connect it straght from the ds?

[SupsD]

for all the people with mini sd, what card reader do you use to hook it up with your computer? Can you connect it straght from the ds?

I use an 8 in 1 card reader that hooks up to my computer. The Mini-SD came with an SD adapter and I use that to transfer my files.

[AloneInACrowd]

I use an 8 in 1 card reader that hooks up to my computer. The Mini-SD came with an SD adapter and I use that to transfer my files.

Likewise, I got this Internal POS for 20 bucks. Hehe it's so bad, if I eject a card using "Safely Remove Hardware" it unmounts the entire card and I have to restart the computer to reconnect it, and my cards go in on an angle :P

[BeeBee]

I picked up the 1GB Sandisk micro SD @ FutureShop for 50 bucks. I plan on getting a highspeed 2GB when they're available in the future.

I preordered the EZ4 Lite fron Winsunx, it should hopefully be shipped by the end of the week. I just hope they send me the Ice Blue like I've requested.

Hey, I am thinking of getting the EZ4 lite with MicroSD too. Do you guys know anyone that sells EZ4 lite and can help me flash my DSL?
Thanks

[Fatman]

I think the only place that sells the Micro one is Winsunx currently...if I were in Thornhill, i'd flash your DS for free as it is too easy to be charging money for :|

It isn't out yet so watch out for kicktrading and gamersection to release it too.

Also, has anyone had the guts to try no flash me yet on their non recognized firmware DSs? Just wondering for future warranty issues...

[yuwing8]

http://www.dualscene.net/guide_images/dslite/DSC00043.JPG

[jb22]

So I found a pic of the power adapter online and it looks like mine, where the connector inside seems to be tilted upwards, so I guess it's part of the design, I hope.

http://image.lik-sang.com/content/nds-lite/DSC03507.jpg

[Sgt_Strider]

I e-mailed NOA today and they said they have no plans at this time to release the black DS Lite in North America. Damn Europeans!!!

[Sgt_Strider]

I picked up the 1GB Sandisk micro SD @ FutureShop for 50 bucks. I plan on getting a highspeed 2GB when they're available in the future.

I preordered the EZ4 Lite fron Winsunx, it should hopefully be shipped by the end of the week. I just hope they send me the Ice Blue like I've requested.

Is it actually a deal? Are you sure can't get a 1GB micro-SD for a lower price on ebay?

[Fatman]

I picked one up too...thought that it was a good deal and with all the fake cards on ebay now a days, don't want to take the risk

[jlo mein]

I think i'll probably upgrade to a flashcart specifically made for the Lite when 2GB microSDs come out, and when a couple more manufacturers have microSD flashcarts.

[Canadianpsycho]

Is it actually a deal? Are you sure can't get a 1GB micro-SD for a lower price on ebay?


I searched around ebay and didn't find anything cheaper then 50-60 bucks shipped for a 1 GB. Also, the etailers that I checked had garbage prices (TD, CC, etc.)

The micro 1gb are still at a bit of a premium. Plus, I've had to worry about mini sd cards from HK and Taiwan (they both work fine, but the ebay sellers disappeared for a little bit) and wanted the peace of mind this time.

eBay looks cheap until you try to find a card that doesn't have hugely inflated shipping/insurance costs. And then chances are they might be fakes.

Usually the way you get a deal on ebay is to find a product that has a few selling at the same time, and typically early in the morning. I scored a 1 gb mini sd for less then 20 US that way. 1gb micro cards are not as readily available and are the max capacity atm, so still pretty popular.

At 50 bucks it was a good price. 5 year warranty, and I can always flip it to a cellphone user when the bigger/faster cards come out.

[Canadianpsycho]

Welp, looks like Winsunx is shipping the EZ4L out today (or whatever day it is in Macau)... Just got an email with tracking # (although it hasn't been picked up yet)

[T3rry]

Can onlyone do a test for me? i don't think my DSL is "sleeping" properly... when i just close it up while playing NSMB if i have the volume on it says over an d over "it's me mario! Buh bye!" over and over and over, and the screens don't power off.... and when i do it with brain age the screens constantly flash and the music still plays every second or get's interrupted..

does it do this for everybody or is mine defective?


EDIT: i just tested it in the DSL settings menu and the screens turn off and the light does too..., so maybe it's an issue with my M3?

[mark_in_2k]

Welp, looks like Winsunx is shipping the EZ4L out today (or whatever day it is in Macau)... Just got an email with tracking # (although it hasn't been picked up yet)Can you post a few pics of it when you recieve it? I have the M3 Slim (regular SD size) and I'd like to see how the EZ4L looks in the Lite.

Also, I'd like to offer (free) flashing services for people in the Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge area for fellow RFD'ers. Just drop me a PM sometime.

[Canadianpsycho]

Can onlyone do a test for me? i don't think my DSL is "sleeping" properly... when i just close it up while playing NSMB if i have the volume on it says over an d over "it's me mario! Buh bye!" over and over and over, and the screens don't power off.... and when i do it with brain age the screens constantly flash and the music still plays every second or get's interrupted..

does it do this for everybody or is mine defective?


EDIT: i just tested it in the DSL settings menu and the screens turn off and the light does too..., so maybe it's an issue with my M3?

Stupid question: Do you have a DS cart in the DS slot?

[T3rry]

Stupid question: Do you have a DS cart in the DS slot?
nope, it's flashme'd... no cart in there.

[mark_in_2k]

nope, it's flashme'd... no cart in there.I believe you have to have an original DS cart in the slot, even if it has been "flashme'd" to enable sleep mode as it uses the cart in there.

[Canadianpsycho]

I believe you have to have an original DS cart in the slot, even if it has been "flashme'd" to enable sleep mode as it uses the cart in there.

Yep, you need a cart for sleep mode.

[T3rry]

thanks guys, i'll try that when i get home, i guess i might just have to keep a retail cart on me then.

[jlo mein]

Well this sleep mode requiring a DS card is something I did not know. Looks like I will have to get in on the $10 Metroid Pinball DS deal at EB next week...

[kogepan]

well im sendin my M3 back to Divineo for a refund. And now im lookin into the supercard. I alrady used the passkey2 and m3 to flash my ds lite. So if i do get a supercard i can just load up the games and run it right? Since my ds lite is already flashed.

[Retrocactus]

Well this sleep mode requiring a DS card is something I did not know. Looks like I will have to get in on the $10 Metroid Pinball DS deal at EB next week...

Sounds like a good deal....Pinball comes with a rumble pack...I don't care if it's the old one....would be cool to have rumble with Mario & Luigi on the DSL....

Did I miss the link/info to the deal?

[Fatman]

Kogepan: Yeah it is flashed so just plop the supercard in and it should work.

I too have not heard about this metroid pinball deal...sound pretty HOT!

[SWP27]

I have been searching all over the forums for this post in the deals and entertainment section and I can't seem to find it after 30 minutes, but I am wondering what the website is for the silicon case (ds lite version)

Thanks!

[Fatman]

lik-sang.com has the silicon for ds case

[vilator]

would this card be good for the supercard? Or is it too slow?
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10057092&logon=&langid=EN

[GuiltySpark]

Yeah whats this Metroid deal? Are you just guessing or did you hear this somewhere??

[Retrocactus]

It was in another post:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=301179

[Canadianpsycho]

would this card be good for the supercard? Or is it too slow?
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10057092&logon=&langid=EN

Where are you located? You can get a lot better prices on faster cards at Canada Computers, Tiger Direct, NCIX, etc. Plus, no rebate.

SD cards are very cheap now. Even mini SD cards are getting cheap. The OCZ SD cards are a nice price, even after shipping at NCIX when they have them on sale.

NCIX:

2GB OCZ for 58 + 10 shipping http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18312&vpn=OCZSD133-2GB&manufacture=OCZ%20Technology&promoid=1043

1GB OCZ for 34 + 9 shipping http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18396&vpn=OCZSD133-1GB&manufacture=OCZ%20Technology&promoid=1043

Lifetime warranty, and they should be faster then the Kingston. Not sure how they do in the SuperCard though.

[vilator]

yeah I didn't know canada computers was cheap. I guess I'll go there since im literally across the street from them in mississauga.

so what would be the best one at cc?

[Canadianpsycho]

yeah I didn't know canada computers was cheap. I guess I'll go there since im literally across the street from them in mississauga.

The ATP 1GB @ 39.99 AR isn't bad at CC. ATP makes nice SD cards.

If you want to get really cheap, the Kingmax is OK at 29.99 isn't bad, but not the best quality SD card.

I don't like their prices on 2GB cards though.

[AloneInACrowd]

thanks guys, i'll try that when i get home, i guess i might just have to keep a retail cart on me then.

More of an excuse for me to hang onto Phoenix Wright :P

[jimbojones]

would this card be good for the supercard? Or is it too slow?
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10057092&logon=&langid=EN

Thats the card I'm using and it's working good.

BTW, here is a pic of the DS lite with supercard SD. It sticks out quite a bit, but it doesnt bother me when I'm playing it.

http://img56.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0112medium0ks.jpg

And whats up with Nintendo not supporting WPA security? I don't know if I want to change my network setup just to play nintendo wifi. I heard WEP is not as good as WPA.

[mark_in_2k]

If you want to get really cheap, the Kingmax is OK at 29.99 isn't bad, but not the best quality SD card.

I don't like their prices on 2GB cards though.
I got this 2GB Kingmax (http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=007538&cid=990.218) from Canada Computers for $69 after tax. It's highspeed and I've already filled it up more than 2/3. It's been great. No slow downs, etc.

[Canadianpsycho]

Well, looks like M3 team has officially stopped GBA support on their new carts.

They've stopped production of the M3 Slim and M3 Mini SD. M3 Pro (SD and mini SD) only now, which won't support GBA games.

If you have your heart set on the M3 products and want to play GBA you best order where you can find it or get used. Looks like the one version of the G6 Lite will support GBA though.

[AloneInACrowd]

Well, looks like M3 team has officially stopped GBA support on their new carts.

They've stopped production of the M3 Slim and M3 Mini SD. M3 Pro (SD and mini SD) only now, which won't support GBA games.

If you have your heart set on the M3 products and want to play GBA you best order where you can find it or get used. Looks like the one version of the G6 Lite will support GBA though.

Sure glad I already ordered and got my M3 mini SD, it's awesome and really have nothing to complain about :P

[Retrocactus]

This is cheaper and faster:

1gb card, 133x (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18396&vpn=OCZSD133-1GB&manufacture=OCZ%20Technology&promoid=1043)

or

2gb, 133x (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18312&vpn=OCZSD133-2GB&manufacture=OCZ%20Technology&promoid=1043)

[Corizzle]

The ATP 1GB @ 39.99 AR isn't bad at CC. ATP makes nice SD cards.

If you want to get really cheap, the Kingmax is OK at 29.99 isn't bad, but not the best quality SD card.

I don't like their prices on 2GB cards though.

I'm going to price match the 60x 1GB ATP to Future Shop, their regular price is $80. The extra speed isn't worth it to me as CanadaComputers is on the other side of town and with traffic it would take 15-25 minutes to get there

[AloneInACrowd]

I'm going to price match the 60x 1GB ATP to Future Shop, their regular price is $80. The extra speed isn't worth it to me as CanadaComputers is on the other side of town and with traffic it would take 15-25 minutes to get there

Good luck, FS turned me down PMing CC because their return policy is different.

[M.D.]

Good luck, FS turned me down PMing CC because their return policy is different.
I've pricematched CC at FS before, no problems at all. They just came up with a few excuses but I shut them down one by one.

[x86asm]

k man I am so confused, I think I'm just going to get Supercard CF man...

[Canadianpsycho]

k man I am so confused, I think I'm just going to get Supercard CF man...

Its gonna be huge man.

Cut and dried:

-Cheap, and NDS with a little GBA: Supercard
-NDS with no GBA: M3 Pro (You get better GBA then SUperCard if you can find the "older" M3 models)
-Flush with the DSL and good GBA: EZ4 Lite

I'd strongly suggest the SuperCard mini SD. It will be a lot smaller then the CF. Mini SD media is getting pretty affordable now.

[x86asm]

Its gonna be huge man.

Cut and dried:

-Cheap, and NDS with a little GBA: Supercard
-NDS with no GBA: M3 Pro (You get better GBA then SUperCard if you can find the "older" M3 models)
-Flush with the DSL and good GBA: EZ4 Lite

I'd strongly suggest the SuperCard mini SD. It will be a lot smaller then the CF. Mini SD media is getting pretty affordable now.

Hey buddy,

How much is the duty (or taxes) from customs from Winsunx?
Last time I ordered something from outside Canada I got dinged pretty badly (~$14 on ~$80). Those mofos opened up my package lol.

[Canadianpsycho]

Hey buddy,

How much is the duty (or taxes) from customs from Winsunx?
Last time I ordered something from outside Canada I got dinged pretty badly (~$14 on ~$80). Those mofos opened up my package lol.

Well apparently duty/brokerage is supposed to be free on items shipped UPS expedited/express (http://www.ups.com/content/ca/en/shipping/cost/zones/customs_clearance.html). Supposedly UPS ground is where the brokerage fees are horrendous.

I'll let you know for sure by Monday or Tuesday, but I don't expect to be charged duty on my winsunx order. You can always order from jandaman, kicktrading or gamersection if you're worried about duties. Although jandaman ships from the US, he ships USPS air, so usually no duties unless Customs feels like opening it up. Its hard for them to value stuff like this, and when the box is as small as it is for the EZ4 they probably assume its fairly cheap.

[x86asm]

Well apparently duty/brokerage is supposed to be free on items shipped UPS expedited/express (http://www.ups.com/content/ca/en/shipping/cost/zones/customs_clearance.html). Supposedly UPS ground is where the brokerage fees are horrendous.

I'll let you know for sure by Monday or Tuesday, but I don't expect to be charged duty on my winsunx order. You can always order from jandaman, kicktrading or gamersection if you're worried about duties. Although jandaman ships from the US, he ships USPS air, so usually no duties unless Customs feels like opening it up. Its hard for them to value stuff like this, and when the box is as small as it is for the EZ4 they probably assume its fairly cheap.

They don't have the EZ4 Lite at Jandaman, but would the EZ4 be aesthetically pleasing (not sticking out so much?) on a DS Lite?

Also I am unaware as to where to get miniSD cards. I only found them at FS, seems to be relatively new technology I guess.

[Spare-Flair]

Is there a website that goes over all these card options? I'd probably want one that doesn't end up sticking out of the DS Lite. Is that even possible? I don't need GBA support, but it would be nice. I have a GBA flashcard but only 256MBit.

[kogepan]

Is there a website that goes over all these card options? I'd probably want one that doesn't end up sticking out of the DS Lite. Is that even possible? I don't need GBA support, but it would be nice. I have a GBA flashcard but only 256MBit.
im on the same boat, after the M3 completely gone bad on me. Not saying it's a not a good product but i just so happen to get a bad batch. Now im lookin into the EZ4 Lite. howz that with nds games? i dun care for gba either coz i have a diff cart for that.

[Canadianpsycho]

They don't have the EZ4 Lite at Jandaman, but would the EZ4 be aesthetically pleasing (not sticking out so much?) on a DS Lite?

Also I am unaware as to where to get miniSD cards. I only found them at FS, seems to be relatively new technology I guess.

EZ4 Lite is only at winsunx atm.

The EZ4, Supercard Mini SD and M3 Mini SD all pretty much stick out the same, the M3 is a teeny tiny bit longer.

Mini SD can be found at Tiger Direct, ca.buy.com, Canada Computers at prices cheaper then FS. Also you can roll the dice over at ebay. I managed to snag a 1gb A-data Mini SD for 20 bucks USD shipped.

[Canadianpsycho]

Is there a website that goes over all these card options? I'd probably want one that doesn't end up sticking out of the DS Lite. Is that even possible? I don't need GBA support, but it would be nice. I have a GBA flashcard but only 256MBit.


There is only one released cart that is flush. EZ Flash 4 Lite (micro SD version). The only other announced cart is the G6 Lite (same folks that make the M3). This isn't out yet, but should be within a month. One version of the G6 Lite will have GBA support, the other will not, but should be cheaper.

EZ4 Lite - Micro SD media
G6 Lite - Built in storage, apparently 512 megaBYTE, not to be confused with megabit.

[x86asm]

Is there a website that goes over all these card options? I'd probably want one that doesn't end up sticking out of the DS Lite. Is that even possible? I don't need GBA support, but it would be nice. I have a GBA flashcard but only 256MBit.
I personally would like GBA support since I have a GBA flash cart as well but only 128mbit lol.

[x86asm]

EZ4 Lite is only at winsunx atm.

The EZ4, Supercard Mini SD and M3 Mini SD all pretty much stick out the same, the M3 is a teeny tiny bit longer.

Mini SD can be found at Tiger Direct, ca.buy.com, Canada Computers at prices cheaper then FS. Also you can roll the dice over at ebay. I managed to snag a 1gb A-data Mini SD for 20 bucks USD shipped.

Would you say the EZ4 sticks out as much as a regular GBA cart?

[Canadianpsycho]

Would you say the EZ4 sticks out as much as a regular GBA cart?

EZ4 and Supercard Mini SD are the same size as a GBA cart. M3 Mini SD is slightly bigger.

[x86asm]

EZ4 and Supercard Mini SD are the same size as a GBA cart. M3 Mini SD is slightly bigger.

That is something I can put up with I guess.

miniSD's are so bad in price either. I guess I will pursue this haha.

[sfu_lifer]

Its gonna be huge man.

Cut and dried:

-Cheap, and NDS with a little GBA: Supercard
-NDS with no GBA: M3 Pro (You get better GBA then SUperCard if you can find the "older" M3 models)
-Flush with the DSL and good GBA: EZ4 Lite

I'd strongly suggest the SuperCard mini SD. It will be a lot smaller then the CF. Mini SD media is getting pretty affordable now.
M3's are too big (till they shrunk it with the mini-SD and the M3-SD v2). I have the M3-CF and it is GIGANTIC compared to the Supercard-CF.

[BeeBee]

Here are some pics of G6 lite:
http://www.yyjoy.com/yy/?p=865#comments

Now I don't know which one to get.. EZ4 lite or G6 lite.. :confused:

[etherboy]

Well my DS Lite has been a fun outing... first one I bought had a faulty touch-screen (it wasn't attached properly, and when you touched one corner you could feel it 'click')... second had a lit pixel... finally I have a working one, so I bought a MadCatz screen-protector kit for it... but they seem pretty crappy -- don't apply well at all... I'm thinking about getting some Hori ones from eBay or PlayAsia... but does anyone have input about any local ones that work well?

[munsifn]

i used the intec ones from FS on my DS phat, but apparently the new ones for the DS lite do not fit properly...

i ordered some Hori ones from play asia...they were shipped on the 12th, so i should get them tomorrow or some time next week..

[Geologic]

i used the intec ones from FS on my DS phat, but apparently the new ones for the DS lite do not fit properly...

i ordered some Hori ones from play asia...they were shipped on the 12th, so i should get them tomorrow or some time next week..

I'm waiting for my hori ones from playasia too. Ordered the keys factory case as well as some normal sized styluses.

I was tempted to pick up ouendan but decided to hold out for a bit.

[yuwing8]

Well my DS Lite has been a fun outing... first one I bought had a faulty touch-screen (it wasn't attached properly, and when you touched one corner you could feel it 'click')... second had a lit pixel... finally I have a working one, so I bought a MadCatz screen-protector kit for it... but they seem pretty crappy -- don't apply well at all... I'm thinking about getting some Hori ones from eBay or PlayAsia... but does anyone have input about any local ones that work well?

I got the madcatz one as well. they're okay. for the first hour after u apply, there's airbubbles. after a few hours of playing the airbubbles go away so it's all good.

[etherboy]

I got the madcatz one as well. they're okay. for the first hour after u apply, there's airbubbles. after a few hours of playing the airbubbles go away so it's all good.

ah, maybe i'll give them another shot...

[Tsukagi]

i'm also looking for a screen protector and case.
any recommendations??

[M.D.]

I'm using intec screen protectors, which work quite well and pretty easy to put on. I have no air bubbles in mine whatsoever. Just be careful and take your time while application. It is easy to get no bubbles on the top screen but on the bottom, it's a bit harder because the bottom one is sized perfectly to the screen. Keep the bubbles to a minimum on the touch screen and later it will disappear after some use.
For the case, intec also has a nice black one. But I would probably go with the smart case by keys factory or any other ones that are being sold on ebay. There are plenty of choices and they're probably all good depending on people's preferences.

[jlo mein]

Both my gf and I have DS Lite's and are having Supercard MiniSD's shipped.

We selected Hori screen protectors, and Hori compact pouches (pink for her, baby blue for me...baby blue is manly :cheesygri ). We were thinking about the Keys Factory cases, but there was no slot to put the Supercard (will not fit in case with Supercard inserted), so we got the Hori compact pouches, which has a pocket to store the Supercard.

http://www.renchi.com/upload/product/img/nds-hori-bag-v04jpl.jpg

[kyo_death]

ordered my black multipouch hori from playasia, and a hori screen protector from ebay.

Must be care until it arrives haha

[Hellraiser]

Hi, I found some interesting skins for your DS Lite if you don't like it in white. Some are pretty strange looking. Also if you use coupon code GIMME10, you'll get 10% off.

I'm not familiar with this site...Anyone have any experience with them?
I was also thinking of getting a skin for my original Xbox, so it would fit in better with my Home Theater (XBMC Rules), a nice brushed chrome or something.

Link to DecalGirls (http://www.decalgirl.com/browse.cfm/2,211.htm)

Hellra!ser

[kogepan]

For those who are using the SuperCard right now, how is the battery consumption on these device? Im returning my M3 since it's faulty and wanna look into the supercard.

[kyo_death]

those skins are pretty good, just have patience and apply them carefully to prevent bubbles. Its kinda like a screen protector that wraps around your system

[pfdude]

For those who are using the SuperCard right now, how is the battery consumption on these device? Im returning my M3 since it's faulty and wanna look into the supercard.

Shame your M3 is wonky.. My M3 is awesome and I would never trade it in for a Supercard.

[T3rry]

Shame your M3 is wonky.. My M3 is awesome and I would never trade it in for a Supercard.
ditto to that :D

[kogepan]

ya i know but there's a post few page back, if u take a look at M3's forum. Ton of pple who got their M3 from divineo have the same problems as me. I guess it's just my luck.

[sfu_lifer]

Shame your M3 is wonky.. My M3 is awesome and I would never trade it in for a Supercard.
I would if the price (and size) is right. Mine is a M3-CF which is massive.
I have a slightly smaller SC-SD and it's alright.
I sense about a 25% reduction in battery life.

[Canadianpsycho]

I would if the price (and size) is right. Mine is a M3-CF which is massive.
I have a slightly smaller SC-SD and it's alright.
I sense about a 25% reduction in battery life.


25% battery life? Are you using a Superpass or are you flashed? You shouldn't lose much (if any) battery life if you're running a flashcart on a flashed DS...

[jonkaho]

http://www.kicktrading.ca/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=87


thanks

[Canadianpsycho]

http://www.kicktrading.ca/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=87


thanks

No, the Passcard3 is a nopass(passme?) device. You will not need to flash. You will experience shorter battery life though, as most passmes/nopasses use battery power.

[jonkaho]

does that M3 cart on the link i posted, does it stick out alot on the lite?

[sfu_lifer]

25% battery life? Are you using a Superpass or are you flashed? You shouldn't lose much (if any) battery life if you're running a flashcart on a flashed DS...
It's flashme'd. The Supercard is known to be a battery hog. Traditional ones like the M3 use around 3.3V but the Supercard (cheapskates) are using a 5V.
So relative to the M3, the Supercard will definitely reduce your playtime.

and jonkaho, that will stick out of the DS lite. That M3 is a tiny bit larger than a normal GBA cart.

[jonkaho]

are the M3 cards durable?

[Canadianpsycho]

It's flashme'd. The Supercard is known to be a battery hog. Traditional ones like the M3 use around 3.3V but the Supercard (cheapskates) are using a 5V.
So relative to the M3, the Supercard will definitely reduce your playtime.

and jonkaho, that will stick out of the DS lite. That M3 is a tiny bit larger than a normal GBA cart.

Ah, I forgot about the battery in the cart. Silly me.

[jlo mein]

Can anyone in the Vancouver area flash my DS Lites?

Today I received one Supercard from Kicktrading.ca, but my Passcard3 and another Supercard have not arrived from Gamersection.ca. My gf really wants to use her DS, she's getting impatient. :cheesygri

Anyone who can flash a DS Lite in the Vancouver area tomorrow please PM me.

thanks!

[Corizzle]

Good luck, FS turned me down PMing CC because their return policy is different.

An update, I pm'ed CC successfully, even got the 10% extra off. They said they normally don't do it but since it was on a $200 order they did it.

Then the cashier asked me if I was getting it for the DS Lite as she didn't know they used them, I lied and said it was for my digital camera :lol:

[x86asm]

Does gamersection.ca take money orders? I am planning on picking up a EZ4 Lite and a 1GB micro SD card from them. Anyone know?

EDIT: Emailed them and got a response quickly. They do in fact take Money Orders. So I will be putting in an order shortly.

[Firebot]

Got my M3 adapter. I now have 4-5 DS roms on my card, along with 8-10 GBA roms, 4-5 NES roms and Chrono Trigger / Seiken Densetsu 3 (Secret of Mana 2):D

[Fatman]

I've flashed a few DS lites using a M3 with my Passkey 2 and I didn't need to write to SRAM.

Is this write to SRAM thing only for passme or what? Is it because I was using a M3 and you need to write to sram for the supercard?


Help!

[etherboy]

Got my M3 adapter. I now have 4-5 DS roms on my card, along with 8-10 GBA roms, 4-5 NES roms and Chrono Trigger / Seiken Densetsu 3 (Secret of Mana 2):D

Does CT work well on the SNESDS emulator?

This is about the ONLY game I really care about for it!

Well maybe that and FF6...

[ledorky]

I've flashed a few DS lites using a M3 with my Passkey 2 and I didn't need to write to SRAM.

Is this write to SRAM thing only for passme or what? Is it because I was using a M3 and you need to write to sram for the supercard?


Help!
I think that's only with the el cheapo Superpass that does that insane sram crap.

[bang]

Hi, I found some interesting skins for your DS Lite if you don't like it in white. Some are pretty strange looking. Also if you use coupon code GIMME10, you'll get 10% off.

I'm not familiar with this site...Anyone have any experience with them?
I was also thinking of getting a skin for my original Xbox, so it would fit in better with my Home Theater (XBMC Rules), a nice brushed chrome or something.

Link to DecalGirls (http://www.decalgirl.com/browse.cfm/2,211.htm)

Hellra!ser

AHHH CRAP
I ordered the Nisshoki one a few days ago. OHHHHHHHHHHH BOOURNS.
I wonder if I can still get the 10% off?!

[yuwing8]

man i'm itching to buy EZflash 4 lite (or wait for M3 micro sd version, if they will come up with one soon)... problem is that it takes microSD cards and they're mad expensive. $60US+ for a no-name 1GIG microSD is crazy!

CanadaComputers are selling microSD kingmax 512mb for $29.99. If I were to buy 512mb, i'd just get a G6 Lite which is supposedly cheaper (at around $40USD)

If i were to get it tho, i'll sell my M3 mini-SD (perfect). It's discontinued because M3 pro is supposed to replace the perfect version. The bonus of Perfect is that it has GBA support whereas the PRO does not. I'll probrably sell it for $95 (around what kicktrading is selling it for... ) + $15 Passkey2, minus shippping or taxes :-0 . I can also sell kingmax 1gig mini sd for $35 :)

[Canadianpsycho]

For those of you still looking for Flashing tips/guides, gbatemp.net just put one up.

[Canadianpsycho]

man i'm itching to buy EZflash 4 lite (or wait for M3 micro sd version, if they will come up with one soon)... problem is that it takes microSD cards and they're mad expensive. $60US+ for a no-name 1GIG microSD is crazy!

CanadaComputers are selling microSD kingmax 512mb for $29.99. If I were to buy 512mb, i'd just get a G6 Lite which is supposedly cheaper (at around $40USD)

If i were to get it tho, i'll sell my M3 mini-SD (perfect). It's discontinued because M3 pro is supposed to replace the perfect version. The bonus of Perfect is that it has GBA support whereas the PRO does not. I'll probrably sell it for $95 (around what kicktrading is selling it for... ) + $15 Passkey2, minus shippping or taxes :-0 . I can also sell kingmax 1gig mini sd for $35 :)

You missed the Sandisk 1GB for $49.99 at FS ;)

[BeeBee]

You missed the Sandisk 1GB for $49.99 at FS ;)

I got one too for that price. It was hard to find as many FS were OOS. :D

[kogepan]

is there anyway to check if ur ds is really flashed??

[yuwing8]

is there anyway to check if ur ds is really flashed??

put in flash cart and see if it boots in DS mode :D

[kogepan]

put in flash cart and see if it boots in DS mode :D
im just paranoid, coz i sent my m3 minisd + passkey2 back to divineo and just ordered a superminisd alone, without any passme or superpass. But i actually flashed it couple times.

[krispy]

Just bought a DS Lite from Futureshop but unfortunately I have a pixel that stays blue. Has anyone had any issues with exchanging it for a new one at the store?

[veejam]

i have one dead pixel and although its just a minor annoyance, is there a possibility that i could get another dead pixel later on?

[etherboy]

Just bought a DS Lite from Futureshop but unfortunately I have a pixel that stays blue. Has anyone had any issues with exchanging it for a new one at the store?

I didn't...

[Geologic]

i have one dead pixel and although its just a minor annoyance, is there a possibility that i could get another dead pixel later on?

Why do people thing it's such a big issue? Not the dead pixel, I'm talking about returning the item. If you feel bad about exchanging it, just return it and then buy it again. Returns are at customer service and purchases are at the cash.

You don't even have to mention anything to customer service about the dead pixel, just say something simple like you dont like it. They don't really care and won't deny you the return.

[munsifn]

Why do people thing it's such a big issue? Not the dead pixel, I'm talking about returning the item. If you feel bad about exchanging it, just return it and then buy it again. Returns are at customer service and purchases are at the cash.

You don't even have to mention anything to customer service about the dead pixel, just say something simple like you dont like it. They don't really care and won't deny you the return.

so true...whenever im returning things to FS/BB/WM, i always here people saying so many different things...some very creative, while some might be ture, im sure not 100% of them are...i just go to them and when tehy ask if there is a problem with the unit i just no problem, i just dont want it...they do the return w/o problems...

[veejam]

Why do people thing it's such a big issue? Not the dead pixel, I'm talking about returning the item. If you feel bad about exchanging it, just return it and then buy it again. Returns are at customer service and purchases are at the cash.

You don't even have to mention anything to customer service about the dead pixel, just say something simple like you dont like it. They don't really care and won't deny you the return.

its not a big issue to me, as i said, its a minor annoyance and sometimes i even forget its there. i don't have the time to go back and forth exchanging units so i can live with it. my question was just about dead pixels developing later on.

[Fatman]

No one really answered my question as to if anyone else's right shoulder button felt a bit looser than the left shoulder button. Do all the DS's have this problem?

[sfu_lifer]

No one really answered my question as to if anyone else's right shoulder button felt a bit looser than the left shoulder button. Do all the DS's have this problem?
Mine is ok. Problem with mine is it froze on Band Bros (real DS cartridge) twice. Never happened on its fatter older brother.

[Fatman]

so both shoulders feel exactly the same? When and where did you get it?

[buddhaboy12]

No one really answered my question as to if anyone else's right shoulder button felt a bit looser than the left shoulder button. Do all the DS's have this problem?

Same here... my right shoulder button is very (very) slightly stiffer (but you can notice if you concentrate, sound is a little different in clicks too) than my left shoulder button, but it works.

Don't know if it is normal, i can't exchange mine to see the difference since its an import so I'll stick with it.

[Skidz]

If I buy an EZ4 Lite TF(MicroSD) Version and I have an unflashed DSL what else will I need?Will I need to be flashed or pick up a passcard 3?

[BeeBee]

If I buy an EZ4 Lite TF(MicroSD) Version and I have an unflashed DSL what else will I need?Will I need to be flashed or pick up a passcard 3?

Right now, without flashing DSL, it is still not sure which card will work with EZ4 Lite (MicroSD) as ppl have not tested it yet. It will work if you flash your DSL.

Edit:
Here is a link to cards comparison chart:
http://qrayzie.gbatemp.net/reviews/nopass-06-15-2006.pdf

[x86asm]

k I bit the bullet AGAIN and bought 2 games cuz I will be getting some extra cash (so virtually no cost at me and still enough dough to get EZ4 Lite).

I bought Metroid Prime Hunters and Mario Kart DS. This was the first time I could try out Nintendo's Wifi Connection. Much to my surprise it was unable to find my router up here in my room, yet my PSP and T23 can. I guess I will have to get some extension or something. But that will come later.

Mario Kart was a lot of fun in single player can't wait to give it a shot online.

I feel though this will be the last games for the DS I will buy in a while.

[Skidz]

Thanks for your reply BeeBee :)

[jlo mein]

Much to my surprise it was unable to find my router up here in my room, yet my PSP and T23 can. I guess I will have to get some extension or something.


Keep in mind the PSP is able to get into WEP and WPA1 encrypted networks, while the DS can only connect to WEP networks. You will be able to see all networks, just not connect to them.

What's odd is that in the Vancouver area, there are many Mac's convenience stores that are listed on the Nintendo Wifi site as free access points. I'd find it rather weird to hang out and play my DS at a Mac's...I'd feel like Jay and Silent Bob.

[x86asm]

Keep in mind the PSP is able to get into WEP and WPA1 encrypted networks, while the DS can only connect to WEP networks. You will be able to see all networks, just not connect to them.

What's odd is that in the Vancouver area, there are many Mac's convenience stores that are listed on the Nintendo Wifi site as free access points. I'd find it rather weird to hang out and play my DS at a Mac's...I'd feel like Jay and Silent Bob.

My router is actually a BEFW11S4 (v. 1 or v. 2 I don't know, so a really really old unit. I don't feel like it is necessary to upgrade this router, since I have no G capable devices in my household).

I changed my Basic Rates settings in my router to get my DS to find it.
It's in the advanced wireless settings in the router setup for anyone else using a similar router.

I changed it from 1-2-5.5-11MBps to 1 - 2 MBps and it does not affect my laptop from connecting at 11MBps so I am all good, hopefully my PSP gets a stronger signal as a result.


Anyways I got the two games so I will be looking forward to playing with some of you guys (I'm a n00b so go easy on me :D). If someone can post the link to the site where I can add my friend code (or let me know who is running the site), I will put up my acquired friend code for both games.

I am also looking at getting Animal Crossing since my friends have that one as well.

[x86asm]

k I just got my ass whopped in a match of MKDS. Lost all races to some random person.

My friend code is (MKDS): 223411076674
Nick name as always: "x86asm"


What is snaking?

[Aero]

k I just got my ass whopped in a match of MKDS. Lost all races to some random person.

My friend code is (MKDS): 223411076674
Nick name as always: "x86asm"


What is snaking?

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4422514278785769760

Snaking

The execution of several consecutive mini-turbos during races has caused minor controversy in Wi-Fi play in the form of snaking -- players who drift their karts back and forth across a straight stretch to generate repeated mini-Turbos (a movement likened to actual snakes, hence the term, "snaking"). Because this gives the user a distinct speed advantage over other, "non-snaking" opponents, snaking is regarded as anything from a legitimate, advanced racing strategy, to an unfair tactic, or even outright cheating. Some players have attempted to form leagues (or "Friends" groups) composed of avowed non-snakers, but the distinction between a "snaker" and "non-snaker" is vague, largely depending on whether the player uses Mini-Turbos on straight areas of the track or on curves.

Nintendo Power magazine once responded to a reader mail in its Pulse section, describing snaking as "kind of lame" and that it goes against the original intentions of the game's developers. Others have similarly argued that snaking is an exploitation of game's Mini-Turbo mechanics; on the other hand, some Nintendo officials have described snaking as an intentional part of the game's design[2], considering that the snaking technique could also be performed in Mario Kart 64 and Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (which featured similar Mini-Turbo mechanics). Most, if not all, of the quickest Time Trial records in Mario Kart DS were accomplished using the snaking technique.

Snaking can be compared to a similar snaking technique in F-Zero GX, the "wavedashing" technique in Super Smash Bros. Melee, as well as other phenomena such as bunny hopping in first-person shooter games.

From Wikipedia.org

[x86asm]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4422514278785769760

Snaking

The execution of several consecutive mini-turbos during races has caused minor controversy in Wi-Fi play in the form of snaking -- players who drift their karts back and forth across a straight stretch to generate repeated mini-Turbos (a movement likened to actual snakes, hence the term, "snaking"). Because this gives the user a distinct speed advantage over other, "non-snaking" opponents, snaking is regarded as anything from a legitimate, advanced racing strategy, to an unfair tactic, or even outright cheating. Some players have attempted to form leagues (or "Friends" groups) composed of avowed non-snakers, but the distinction between a "snaker" and "non-snaker" is vague, largely depending on whether the player uses Mini-Turbos on straight areas of the track or on curves.

Nintendo Power magazine once responded to a reader mail in its Pulse section, describing snaking as "kind of lame" and that it goes against the original intentions of the game's developers. Others have similarly argued that snaking is an exploitation of game's Mini-Turbo mechanics; on the other hand, some Nintendo officials have described snaking as an intentional part of the game's design[2], considering that the snaking technique could also be performed in Mario Kart 64 and Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (which featured similar Mini-Turbo mechanics). Most, if not all, of the quickest Time Trial records in Mario Kart DS were accomplished using the snaking technique.

Snaking can be compared to a similar snaking technique in F-Zero GX, the "wavedashing" technique in Super Smash Bros. Melee, as well as other phenomena such as bunny hopping in first-person shooter games.

From Wikipedia.org


Damn no wonder that dude beat me. They were doing it excessively!!
But they would have to tap L and R really rapidly to avoid going off the road. I guess it needs practice.

EDIT: By L and R I mean Dpad directions.

[irave2002]

I was wondering if anyone knows SuperKey + EZ4Lite will work for gettin my DS Lite flashme'ed? (Assuming SuperKey works with the EZ4Lite, which it is supposed to :))

According to what I have read, I think any sort of NoPass or PassMe device would be sufficient for flashing since the DS just needs it to boot the GBA flash cart so the flashme rom could be run from there? Sorry if I sound noobish, LOL.

[Aero]

Damn no wonder that dude beat me. They were doing it excessively!!
But they would have to tap L and R really rapidly to avoid going off the road. I guess it needs practice.

EDIT: By L and R I mean Dpad directions.

Same thing happened to me, some japanese guy (I can tell by the name) did the same thing. Worst though, he let me take the lead every lap and he loves using the powerups. He can catch up to me even if I didnt make any mistakes.

[etherboy]

I'll probably never play online for the reasons mentioned above...

I can handle games like Counter-Strike and BF2... but getting whooped on MK by some 15-year-old is just too heartbreaking!

[Fatman]

I wonder is snaking kills the dpad... :|

[Aero]

I wonder is snaking kills the dpad... :|

It gives 'em callus lol.

[Fatman]

my friend code is 519763760279


not very good but if anyone wants a game, add me! :)

[Fatman]

x86asm, I added ya!

[x86asm]

Same thing happened to me, some japanese guy (I can tell by the name) did the same thing. Worst though, he let me take the lead every lap and he loves using the powerups. He can catch up to me even if I didnt make any mistakes.

holy crow, I was playing a Japanese guy too!!

He owned me and I am not talking by a small distance, but a HUUGE one.

[x86asm]

x86asm, I added ya!
thanks man, I am going to log in shortly (5 or 10 mins)!

EDIT: It seems like someone screwed around with my sig. I guess it was too long so I did reduce it, but there are many others that are larger than mine. :confused:

[x86asm]

Hey Fatman,

explain to me how this works. I added you but the temp name hasn't changed. I am sure your username isnt "nm".

I guess you are not online now?

[Fatman]

works now! your temp name changed just go to WFC match and choose friends and then it'll search

[BeeBee]

I was wondering if anyone knows SuperKey + EZ4Lite will work for gettin my DS Lite flashme'ed? (Assuming SuperKey works with the EZ4Lite, which it is supposed to :))

According to what I have read, I think any sort of NoPass or PassMe device would be sufficient for flashing since the DS just needs it to boot the GBA flash cart so the flashme rom could be run from there? Sorry if I sound noobish, LOL.

That's what I read too. :D
Just ordered SuperKey and EZ4Lite (microSD) at Winsunx. :D :D
Can't wait!!

[x86asm]

Just played Fatman, played 2 races, 1 I won and 1 he won lol. He had to go, I gotta head to bed now as well haha.

Anyway it was fun, it will be better if we can get 4 people to play. I may also need a sparring partner for Prime Hunters :cheesygri .

[kogepan]

if anyone is interested i have a brand new smart case for the ds lite for sell, check here for more details

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=303280

[irave2002]

That's what I read too. :D
Just ordered SuperKey and EZ4Lite (microSD) at Winsunx. :D :D
Can't wait!!

LOL, I just ordered it too! It better work!! Heh... Good luck to both of us :D

[M.D.]

LOL, I just ordered it too! It better work!! Heh... Good luck to both of us :D
I should get mine by this Tuesday, so I'll put up a report/review by that day unless someone else beats me to it.

[kyo_death]

i will be waitin for your guys report.

I was thinking of getting the EZ4 lite TF but dunno with card to get.
Was going to order the Passcard 3 but it says that it won't boot up EZ

[jlo mein]

I've been playing a little Mario Kart Battle mode and not sure if I am doing it properly. It says to blow into the microphone to inflate your other balloons (you start with one). I blow as hard as I can but I get no more balloons.

Is my mic broken?

[Blunt]

ok.. enough talk about passcards and stuff. Back to the good stuff.


What are some of the best games for the DS?

[munsifn]

lots of good games...im not suiong a flash thingy , so i buy all my games...what i have so far:

Fifa 06, mario kart, New super mario bros, tetris, brainage, super mario 64 DS and trauma centre.

there are a ton of fun games for the DS...if you can get phoenix wright, it is supposed to be amazing, but so hard to find.

[Canadianpsycho]

lots of good games...im not suiong a flash thingy , so i buy all my games...what i have so far:

Fifa 06, mario kart, New super mario bros, tetris, brainage, super mario 64 DS and trauma centre.

there are a ton of fun games for the DS...if you can get phoenix wright, it is supposed to be amazing, but so hard to find.

Phoenix Wright is interesting. I'm near the end of the third case, and its pretty different. A lot of reading, and almost like a PC point and click adventure game, but more fun. After doing the first two trials I thought the game would be too short, now after spending sooo much time on the third trial I'm almost thinking the game is a little too long, heh.

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow is pretty sweet. I'm really enjoying it. Looks like it has decent replay value also.

[mark_in_2k]

Keep in mind the PSP is able to get into WEP and WPA1 encrypted networks, while the DS can only connect to WEP networks. You will be able to see all networks, just not connect to them.I had a hard problem getting my DSL to connect to my Asante router. It found it fine, full signal, etc, but when I went to connect it kept timing out.

Finally, I setup the connection using the manual settings that I got from my PSP and now everything works fine.

I also got whooped at Mario Kart. I can use the power boost while going round corners, but I haven't managed to perfect the snaking technique (don't think I want to either, the cheating b@$tards!). I couldn't find any games under the "Regional" setting which I thought was strange, but I found some under "Worldwide" (or whatever it's called).

[SupsD]

Phoenix Wright is a well written game (or non-game). It draws you in with all the suspense and surprises of a court room drama.... I couldn't put it down until each case was solved and they arn't short either.

Another is Trauma Center .. you'll need to quick and accurate with stylus later on in the game and it can be a pain in the butt.

I am really enjoying Big Brain Academy, it is pretty fun for a $24 game.

I can't wait for some really good RPGs to come out, the last few were just not up there compared to the what GameBoy had.

[AloneInACrowd]

Phoenix Wright is interesting. I'm near the end of the third case, and its pretty different. A lot of reading, and almost like a PC point and click adventure game, but more fun. After doing the first two trials I thought the game would be too short, now after spending sooo much time on the third trial I'm almost thinking the game is a little too long, heh.

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow is pretty sweet. I'm really enjoying it. Looks like it has decent replay value also.

The 4th and 5th cases are the best ones. :P Really amazingly written IMO, the game was super awesome. I can't wait for the next one! I'll be there on launch day to pick it up!

Castlevania was also sweet. When I finished it, it made me want to go back and try out Aria of Sorrow, so currently I'm working my way through that one.

[Tofu Drift Shinji]

if you can get phoenix wright, it is supposed to be amazing, but so hard to find.

Capcom recently reprinted Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. Should be available at local retailers now. I saw it for $44.99 at my local mom and pop game store, so the EB price could potentially be anywhere between $44.99 and $49.99+.

[Canadianpsycho]

Welp the wife just called, my EZ4 Lite just showed up. Just confirming that it does indeed come with white, ice and navy blue shells to match your DSL.

I'll try to post pics in a few hours when I get home.

[BeeBee]

Welp the wife just called, my EZ4 Lite just showed up. Just confirming that it does indeed come with white, ice and navy blue shells to match your DSL.

I'll try to post pics in a few hours when I get home.

Nice!! :D Let us know how it goes.
Btw, which card are you going to use on the EZ4 lite microSD?
Passcard3, Superkey?

Edit:
Oh oh... Winsunx is now OOS for the EZ4 lite microSD...
Will I get mine in the next few days? :confused:

[Canadianpsycho]

Nice!! :D Let us know how it goes.
Btw, which card are you going to use on the EZ4 lite microSD?
Passcard3, Superkey?

Edit:
Oh oh... Winsunx is now OOS for the EZ4 lite microSD...
Will I get mine in the next few days? :confused:


My DSL is flashed, so no passme/nopass for me.

[M.D.]

Welp the wife just called, my EZ4 Lite just showed up. Just confirming that it does indeed come with white, ice and navy blue shells to match your DSL.

I'll try to post pics in a few hours when I get home.
sweet can't wait! write a mini review if possible.

[x86asm]

I've been playing a little Mario Kart Battle mode and not sure if I am doing it properly. It says to blow into the microphone to inflate your other balloons (you start with one). I blow as hard as I can but I get no more balloons.

Is my mic broken?
Ya man, there is a mini game in the New Super Mario Bros that requires you to blow into the mic to blow up ballons to fly Yoshi up in the air, but it doesnt WORK?


I was thinknig if my mic is broken too (DSL)?

Can anyone verify that the DSL's mic works properly?

[Blunt]

Ya man, there is a mini game in the New Super Mario Bros that requires you to blow into the mic to blow up ballons to fly Yoshi up in the air, but it doesnt WORK?


I was thinknig if my mic is broken too (DSL)?

Can anyone verify that the DSL's mic works properly?

I was able to blow it up one time in the Mario game..
has anyone tried screaming into the mic?

[T3rry]

i use my mic on brain age, works fine, but it has to be a very quiet enviroment.

[Chandler]

My DSL is flashed, so no passme/nopass for me.
hey do you know how big the box was?

UPS guy dropped it in front of my home and its nowhere to be found :mad:

[Canadianpsycho]

hey do you know how big the box was?

UPS guy dropped it in front of my home and its nowhere to be found :mad:

Box is small, about the size of a VHS tape. It was in a UPS envelope.

[BeeBee]

Ya man, there is a mini game in the New Super Mario Bros that requires you to blow into the mic to blow up ballons to fly Yoshi up in the air, but it doesnt WORK?


I was thinknig if my mic is broken too (DSL)?

Can anyone verify that the DSL's mic works properly?

I had the same issue. I tried a few times blowing and blowing but couldn't blow up any ballons. >:(

[BeeBee]

Box is small, about the size of a VHS tape. It was in a UPS envelope.

We want review of EZ4 lite!!
Review! Review! Review! Review! Review! Review! Review! Review!
Review! Review! Review! Review! Review! Review! Review! Review!
:D :D :D
Or First impressions!! How's the EZ4 lite microSD??

Edit:
here is a first impression by DarkandLong: I am guessing he is canadianpsycho!!! :eek:
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=33575&st=0

[BeeBee]

hey do you know how big the box was?

UPS guy dropped it in front of my home and its nowhere to be found :mad:

Hope you find it!!
Are they allow to do that? Dropping a delivery in front of ppl's house?

[x86asm]

We want review of EZ4 lite!!
Review! Review! Review! Review! Review! Review! Review! Review!
Review! Review! Review! Review! Review! Review! Review! Review!
:D :D :D
Or First impressions!! How's the EZ4 lite microSD??

Edit:
here is a first impression by DarkandLong: I am guessing he is canadianpsycho!!! :eek:
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=33575&st=0

Hey it does look like it is him!

[Canadianpsycho]

Hey it does look like it is him!

Yeah, it is.

I've added pics on the second page over at gbatemp.

I think the cart isn't as well made as the EZ4, but I think its a good buy, especially considering its the only DSL sized cart with removeable storage.

[x86asm]

Yeah, it is.

I've added pics on the second page over at gbatemp.

I think the cart isn't as well made as the EZ4, but I think its a good buy, especially considering its the only DSL sized cart with removeable storage.
In the thread what do you mean by TF?

Also I just picked up a SuperPass2 from a friend of mine. I tried Super Mario 64 DS with an NDS loader on my EZFlash II Powerstar 128Mb cart.

The system starts but after the warning screen, both screens are blank (fully white). I am thinking I need to update the firmware on the Superpass?

[Canadianpsycho]

In the thread what do you mean by TF?

TF - Trans Flash - Micro SD.

[BeeBee]

Thanks for the impressions Canadianpsycho!! :D
Edit:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
I can see quite a few ppl both login in RFD and GBAtemp forums!!!

[yuwing8]

yah update the firmware on superpass. also, u should figure out if ur cart can play the game

[xwar]

Just got my DS lite .. w00t!

[M.D.]

regarding game saves..where are they saved..inside the ds lite or on the game cartridge?

[munsifn]

i believe they save on the game cartridge...some used games ive bought still have some fsave points on them.

[M.D.]

i believe they save on the game cartridge...some used games ive bought still have some fsave points on them.
ok thanks, so how would i keep those save games if i sell my games?
any way to transfer them somewhere else? like my pc? then to my flash cart :)

[VenomZeus]

I've asked this before but never got a response, can you play online with these flash cards or play against someone else who has a nds with the real game or also the game in a flash cart?

*Edit* I just found the info in previous posts I can :)

The other question I have is if I got a mini sd or sd for the supercard... which one is best, is there a particular company that's better, would make games run faster? Is the 256MB good enough? I read people say it's not because games are bigger but Mario Ds is only 14 MB so how is 256MB not enough?

[D-Sisive]

ok thanks, so how would i keep those save games if i sell my games?
any way to transfer them somewhere else? like my pc? then to my flash cart :)

you run this homebrew

http://www.pat.hi-ho.ne.jp/sata68/nds.shtml#rain

google rain / rien for more info

[D-Sisive]

The other question I have is if I got a mini sd or sd for the supercard... which one is best, is there a particular company that's better, would make games run faster? Is the 256MB good enough? I read people say it's not because games are bigger but Mario Ds is only 14 MB so how is 256MB not enough?


there are a few 128mb roms, avg is 32-64mb

256mb is enough if you like to swap alot

http://m3wiki.emuparadise.org/index.php/Media_Card

this is for the m3 but should tell u what cards are good

[M.D.]

you run this homebrew

http://www.pat.hi-ho.ne.jp/sata68/nds.shtml#rain

google rain / rien for more info
arigatou gozaimus :)

[VenomZeus]

wow i'm surprised at how big some games are when even mario64 is only about 17 megs... I thought that would be one of the bigger games since it's similar to the n64.

Thanks for the info

[yan84]

you run this homebrew

http://www.pat.hi-ho.ne.jp/sata68/nds.shtml#rain

google rain / rien for more info

I also got a similar question. Can I transfer save files among sd cards? Like transfer a save file of a particular game from my current sd card, then to my computer, then to another sd card - will the saved information be lost?

[D-Sisive]

I also got a similar question. Can I transfer save files among sd cards? Like transfer a save file of a particular game from my current sd card, then to my computer, then to another sd card - will the saved information be lost?

if you are giving the .sav to another supercard user thats fine, just straight copy from sd card to sd card, my sister and cousin traded sav files that way

but if you are giving it to a m3/g6/ez4 user, technically you should use the rain/rien program, have a retail nds cart in the top, dump the .sav file from your supercard to your nds cart...then run the homebrew on the other persons flash cart and dump the sav from the nds cart back onto the flash cart....hope that wasnt confusing

only limitiation i can see is you might been a nds cart capable of 2mbit sav files (like nintendogs, u can google around for answers here) because if you had say the metroid prime demo cart which is 64kbit and you tried to dump a different game sav that uses more than that, it'd corrupt

[M.D.]

I got my EZ4 Lite + Superkey this morning. so far so good! :D i love it! :lol:

[Canadianpsycho]

if you are giving the .sav to another supercard user thats fine, just straight copy from sd card to sd card, my sister and cousin traded sav files that way

but if you are giving it to a m3/g6/ez4 user, technically you should use the rain/rien program, have a retail nds cart in the top, dump the .sav file from your supercard to your nds cart...then run the homebrew on the other persons flash cart and dump the sav from the nds cart back onto the flash cart....hope that wasnt confusing

only limitiation i can see is you might been a nds cart capable of 2mbit sav files (like nintendogs, u can google around for answers here) because if you had say the metroid prime demo cart which is 64kbit and you tried to dump a different game sav that uses more than that, it'd corrupt

I'm not 100% on this, but I think the .sav files can be used on both the EZ4 and Supercard (they use the same format). M3 has their own save file, which can be converted to .sav using a program floating around. Sorry, but I don't know the name of it.

[BeeBee]

I got my EZ4 Lite + Superkey this morning. so far so good! :D i love it! :lol:

Lucky you!!
Still waiting for mine to get shipped. :(

[jonkaho]

i get this message when i boot it up.

Warning NDS Save game already exists on this card, but autosave cannot be found, backup failed . press a to continue.


what is wrong?

what do i have to do??

please help thanks!

[T3rry]

i get this message when i boot it up.

Warning NDS Save game already exists on this card, but autosave cannot be found, backup failed . press a to continue.


what is wrong?

what do i have to do??

please help thanks!
you need to load the games on to the card with the game loader, it creates a save file on the card for the game.

[jonkaho]

you need to load the games on to the card with the game loader, it creates a save file on the card for the game.


is it the M3 game manager?

[x86asm]

k I got the SuperPass2 to boot off my GBA flash cart. But whenever I try and run flashme in the NDS loader (EZ FlashII Powerstar) I get the same blank white screens.

I will have to wait till tomorrow for me to try out the firmwares at the original site. I did get the firmwares from a trusted site though (monroeworld I believe).

[amit632]

Anyone here with a copy of MPH? Wanna trade friend codes?

[xwar]

Lucky you!!
Still waiting for mine to get shipped. :(

Can you get the EZ4lite and superpass from anywhere in Toronto?

[munsifn]

Hooray! My DS Lite case and some screen protectors came today!
Lol..i ordered two different sets of screen protectors, a set of Hori ones from playasia and a different set from eBay...which set should i use?

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8299/pict03735yx.th.jpg (http://img137.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict03735yx.jpg)

[bang]

Hooray! My DS Lite case and some screen protectors came today!
Lol..i ordered two different sets of screen protectors, a set of Hori ones from playasia and a different set from eBay...which set should i use?

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8299/pict03735yx.th.jpg (http://img137.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict03735yx.jpg)

use the hori ones! i've heard good things about them.
and if you don't decide to use them, sell 'em to me! :D

Edit: I got this in the mail today!!
http://www.decalgirl.com/prodimg/dslite/dsl-nisshoki-500.jpg
Now I just need to get the DSLite... :o

[x86asm]

Anyone here with a copy of MPH? Wanna trade friend codes?
I have it, but I have not acquired a friend code for it. I posted my MKDS friend code about 2 or 3 pages ago if you want it.

[Geologic]

Hooray! My DS Lite case and some screen protectors came today!
Lol..i ordered two different sets of screen protectors, a set of Hori ones from playasia and a different set from eBay...which set should i use?


gah!.. when did your order from play asia ship? Mine still hasn't arrived >:(

[munsifn]

gah!.. when did your order from play asia ship? Mine still hasn't arrived >:(

my order from playasia shipped on the 12th...today is the 20th, so about 1 week.

i ordered the other set of screen protectors and the case a day or two after...they all arrived today.

[munsifn]

use the hori ones! i've heard good things about them.
and if you don't decide to use them, sell 'em to me! :D

Edit: I got this in the mail today!!
http://www.decalgirl.com/prodimg/dslite/dsl-nisshoki-500.jpg
Now I just need to get the DSLite... :o


is that a skin for the DSL? Looks cool...what is the design..i've never seen it before.

[Aero]

is that a skin for the DSL? Looks cool...what is the design..i've never seen it before.

Thats a Japanese Millitary Flag or something.

[Geologic]

my order from playasia shipped on the 12th...today is the 20th, so about 1 week.

i ordered the other set of screen protectors and the case a day or two after...they all arrived today.

mine shipped on the 12th too. Did you use their cheapest delivery method? I think it was air economy bubble.

[Fatman]

@munsifn, post so more pics of that case plz! Might get one of those...but the keys factory ones do look good as well! :|

[ijustwannasearch]

I just ordered an ez4 lite and superkey throught winsunx but now, will i have to pay customs fees :confused:

[VenomZeus]

Any hot deals for either the sd or mini-sd cards? or the cf cards? Anything that's good for the ds :)
I see that none of you post the deals for these cards so I'm guessing they're already cheap enough?

[wbastien]

hmm.. i dont know if i should get the DS lite, the price is right, but i cant think of when i would play it. although the super mario game looks awesome, and brain age looks fun..

[Rosico]

hmm.. i dont know if i should get the DS lite, the price is right, but i cant think of when i would play it. although the super mario game looks awesome, and brain age looks fun..

Oh get it - you know you need it!

[M.D.]

I just ordered an ez4 lite and superkey throught winsunx but now, will i have to pay customs fees :confused:
I doubt you will, but I did have to pay $4 for custom fees, probably because I ordered 2 EZ4 Lites and a superkey.

[jlo mein]

Just got my Supercard miniSD and Passcard3 today. Does it take a long time to boot a game with all flashcarts? It will take about 60 seconds to load a 32MB game. This wasn't discussed in the forum before so I was surprised to see such a long load time and no one complain about it yet.

Is this normal?

[GateGuardian]

For those of you who don't have the bandwidth to download the "homebrew", apprently, they sell fake games at pacific, as long as you flashed you DS. I asked how much they flash it for and they said $100... yeah $100, I was like WTF :evil: :evil: :evil:

[Gdog]

My question is...who else's hands sweat when they are playing NSMB? Some of those levels are pretty tricky....

[yan84]

For those of you who don't have the bandwidth to download the "homebrew", apprently, they sell fake games at pacific, as long as you flashed you DS. I asked how much they flash it for and they said $100... yeah $100, I was like WTF :evil: :evil: :evil:

Yeah vdo game stores at pmall are such a rip off. A set of Supercard (the SD one, not the mini) + a Superpass device costed $200 several months ago when I checked.

But I never knew they sell the roms as well. Do they have the roms burned onto a CD? How much are they?

[pennywize]

I asked a week ago at pacific mall and every store says flashing service is $20

[trueno92]

I asked a week ago at pacific mall and every store says flashing service is $20

maybe its how ur asking ur questions guys: flashing is $20, supercard + flash (no superpass) = $100 (store near the glass side) and for all other places m3miniSD + passkey = $150, one other store has the SupercardSD + superpass = $150..

[munsifn]

mine shipped on the 12th too. Did you use their cheapest delivery method? I think it was air economy bubble.

yea i used the cheapo shipping. if yours shipped on the 12th as well, you should get it today or tomorrow.

@fatman..pics are on their way :)

[munsifn]

here are some pics...sorry for the blurryness, im still a digicam noob :lol: .

pic of closing thingy (its magnetic)
http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/2638/pict03773xb.th.jpg (http://img474.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict03773xb.jpg)

pic of right side of case (has a holder for extra stylus) -- you can also see that there is a belt loop on the back, so that you can look supercool on the bus.
http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/9568/pict03800xc.th.jpg (http://img474.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict03800xc.jpg)

pic of DSL halfway in case
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/8156/pict03761ns.th.jpg (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict03761ns.jpg)

Its a good case, recommended by me. Good value @ ~$15CAD (eBay)

[thedon]

Just got my Supercard miniSD and Passcard3 today. Does it take a long time to boot a game with all flashcarts? It will take about 60 seconds to load a 32MB game. This wasn't discussed in the forum before so I was surprised to see such a long load time and no one complain about it yet.

Is this normal?

patch it so the game runs off the sd card instead of the sram or whatever its called... it should load in a couple of seconds

[macinfo]

Has anyone experienced warping or indentation on the sides of their touch screen on the ds lites?

Thx.

[x86asm]

k I finally flashed my DS Lite. I knew the procedure would be simple. But there seems to be some issues with my Flash cart and running homebrew on the NDS and I had to get over that. Now all I need is a better (read: larger) flash cart :cheesygri .

[Fatman]

Finally got my EZ4 lite TF!!!! woohoo....only got a 256mb card for the time being until FS puts the 1gb micro on sale again...now, to get rid of my EZ4 Mini sd that I never got around to using :| ...anyone looking?

[x86asm]

Finally got my EZ4 lite TF!!!! woohoo....only got a 256mb card for the time being until FS puts the 1gb micro on sale again...now, to get rid of my EZ4 Mini sd that I never got around to using :| ...anyone looking?
I'd buy, but I am looking for something flush now. I am going to put in an order shortly, I need to do some research first since I will be blowing quite a bit of money.

[Fatman]

The G6 lite looks really nice...nothing sticking out at all.


The EZ4 TF sticks out more than .8mm...those liars! :twisted:

[Canadianpsycho]

G6 Lite comes to about 100 US Shipped to Canada. Winsunx is taking preorders.

If you don't want GBA support, wait a little longer and they should be releasing a cheaper version without GBA support.

Personally, I couldn't stand having only 512 MB of storage. EZ4 Lite is just fine for me.

[AloneInACrowd]

I can flash around downtown Toronto (DS and DS Lite, experienced in flashing both) if anyone is looking to get it done.

You can PM me if your interested.

[xwar]

Can the EZ4 lite run all GB, GBC, GBA, DS games?

[ChinpokoMon]

Can the EZ4 lite run all GB, GBC, GBA, DS games?

No. But it can run most GBA and DS games.

[D-Sisive]

oh no

2006-06-22 00:27 Depart Facility TORONTO, CA
2006-06-21 23:37 Arrived at DHL Facility TORONTO, CA
2006-06-21 23:37 Held for Payment TORONTO, CA
2006-06-21 23:37 Broker COD TORONTO, CA
2006-06-21 15:45 Arrived at DHL Facility HONG KONG, HK
2006-06-21 02:43 Depart Facility HONG KONG, HK

how come you all got UPS but I got DHL and stuck with COD lol

man i hope i dont get hurt with the customs COD...

i ordered four ez4lite micro versions.....told them to label it as sample pcb too....we shall see what happens when DHL drops it off

[xwar]

No. But it can run most GBA and DS games.

Sweet, is there another brand that's better for running more games?

Also, which passkey do you recommend? or is flashing even better?

[AloneInACrowd]

Sweet, is there another brand that's better for running more games?

Also, which passkey do you recommend? or is flashing even better?

I'd say compatability wise, M3 takes the cake. There's like 3 or 4 DS games out of all the 500ish out now that it has problems with.

[sfu_lifer]

G6Lite it is for me :cheesygri
I don't care for the GBA stuff at the moment.

[Canadianpsycho]

EZ4 users, check the latest updates. As of today, compatibility has impoved with a couple titles (TH most importantly)

[mark_in_2k]

Opera browser is due to hit Japan July 24th! Hopefully the English version won't be too far behind.

From Joystiq: (http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/21/fat-lady-will-sing-for-ds-opera-hits-japan-july-24/)

As if there weren't enough reasons to own a DS or DS Lite, an official announcement today by Opera Software proclaims that the anticipated DS add-on will see its first light of day with a Japanese release on July 24. The browser will be sold exclusively online at the price of 3,800 yen (about $33 U.S.) and come with an additional memory expansion pack. No date for a U.S. or European launch has been set, but with a Japan release just a month away, surely this thing will come stateside well before the Holiday shopping season. Opera assures us that more details will be known once the browser drops in July. Most of what we know is from early E3 impressions where it featured hand writing recognition for writing things like Web addresses -- something that will most definitely be a hell of a lot easier than the agonizing PSP input method. If you don't own a DS already, will this push you over the edge?

[Blunt]

I can't wait for the browser...

Are they gonna a mini-spreadsheet for the DS?
That would be handy for me.
Maybe a homebrew...

[Tofu Drift Shinji]

If I weren't too lazy to figure out how the wifi connection dealy works, I'd be all over this browser :D

[etherboy]

I can't wait for the browser...

Are they gonna a mini-spreadsheet for the DS?
That would be handy for me.
Maybe a homebrew...

Check out LinuxDS... maybe something for you there...

[veejam]

i just saw a bunch of phoenix wright: ace attorney games today downtown toronto so i guess it isn't so rare anymore.

[yuwing8]

i just saw a bunch of phoenix wright: ace attorney games today downtown toronto so i guess it isn't so rare anymore.

yup, they're reprinting them :).

Just wanted to note that i'm selling or renting out my superkey2 if anyone wants it. to rent, it's $5 (TTC costs me $4.20 back and forth :O) Good deal [duration? done when u finish flashing ur DS :)]!

[VenomZeus]

Should I buy the SANDISK 1GB COMPACT FLASH CARD at $64.99CAD, first is this a good price, second is it the best price for its playback?

Henrys sells it at this price and it seems cheaper than futureshop and bestbuy. Let me know :)

[yan84]

i just saw a bunch of phoenix wright: ace attorney games today downtown toronto so i guess it isn't so rare anymore.

:eek: Where in downtown?

[yuwing8]

Should I buy the SANDISK 1GB COMPACT FLASH CARD at $64.99CAD, first is this a good price, second is it the best price for its playback?

Henrys sells it at this price and it seems cheaper than futureshop and bestbuy. Let me know :)

compact flash will stick out of the DS lite by 2 inches at least

The DS lite is like 3 inches... so u're talking about 5 inch in total....

besides, u can get kingmax mini SD for $40 at canadacomputers. and miniSD catridges are the size of real GBA. so it'll only stick out by 1 cm.

[jlo mein]

I currently own the DS Lite with the Supercard miniSD. I think this is the maximum I would tolerate sticking out (~1cm). Anymore would be rediculous looking.

I plan to upgrade to a flush fitting one later as most cases out there for the DS Lite do no accomodate things sticking out of the GBA cart slot.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/IMGP1743.jpg

Is that what official japanese Hori DS Lite screen protectors look like? I received them today after I bought it off ebay from a chinese seller. The two screen protectors look different than what is in the diagram behind (diagram shows that the filter should have a rectangular sticker in the centre of the applicator). I just want to be sure I didn't get some bootleg crud from some chinese scam.

[munsifn]

I currently own the DS Lite with the Supercard miniSD. I think this is the maximum I would tolerate sticking out (~1cm). Anymore would be rediculous looking.

I plan to upgrade to a flush fitting one later as most cases out there for the DS Lite do no accomodate things sticking out of the GBA cart slot.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/IMGP1743.jpg

Is that what official japanese Hori DS Lite screen protectors look like? I received them today after I bought it off ebay from a chinese seller. The two screen protectors look different than what is in the diagram behind (diagram shows that the filter should have a rectangular sticker in the centre of the applicator). I just want to be sure I didn't get some bootleg crud from some chinese scam.

mine didnt look like that...mine had the little rectangle sticker on them (one was yellow the other was red)
(I ordered mine from playasia)

[VenomZeus]

What is the performance of the kingmax mini SD 1GB it's not listed on the m3wiki website, only 512 one is:
KingMax 512mb
DOES NOT WORK with E15(Version that comes with M3 Mini) in GBA mode
WORKS with 1x/4x DMA, E18
GBA mode: WORKS
Castlevania Test: 5 (4xDMA)

[Fatman]

Did the seal look like it was broken? Maybe the seller replaced the Hori with some cheaper brand... :|

[D-Sisive]

I bought them for others, looks pretty neat, all of them came with loader v1.20, time to upgrade all of them before I send them out

all the units slide into/out a DSlite pretty easily

I can see what some ppl said about the MicroSD slot being a big of a problem taking the card out but definately a quick nail filer will fix it, once its in the DSlite, you cant even see the filed down part anyway

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/3144/dscf00505xn.th.jpg (http://img62.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf00505xn.jpg)

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7082/dscf00539nl.th.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf00539nl.jpg)

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/1916/dscf00519kf.th.jpg (http://img62.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf00519kf.jpg)

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/5100/dscf00520el.th.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf00520el.jpg)

oh yea winsunx valued each box at 7USD so it came up to 31~CDN and I got taxed on that + processing fee for a total of 12.21CDN customs

no way to avoid that apparently whether it was sent UPS or DHL

[M.D.]

the smart case keys factory owners..does the right side of it cover the earphone hole? i know on the left side they made the side material to be short enough for the lanyard (does it come with a lanyard?)
i want to be able to listen to mp3s while its inside the case.

[x86asm]

Hi guys, I plan on picking from GamerSection.ca (they take EMT so it makes it very easy transaction for me):


EZ4 Lite : $69.95 USD
Sandisk 1GB micro SD: $59.00 USD

I am wondering, is it worth it to buy the Sandisk microSD? Is there a store that sells them cheaper than this?

EDIT: Please tell me fast, I will be putting in the order hopefully this weekend!!

[Canadianpsycho]

Hi guys, I plan on picking from GamerSection.ca (they take EMT so it makes it very easy transaction for me):


EZ4 Lite : $69.95 USD
Sandisk 1GB micro SD: $59.00 USD

I am wondering, is it worth it to buy the Sandisk microSD? Is there a store that sells them cheaper than this?

EDIT: Please tell me fast, I will be putting in the order hopefully this weekend!!

Well, winsunx will be cheaper, but if you need to pay EMT that isn't bad. I'd see if they pricematch winsunx's shipped price (about 63 US). As far as the Sandisk Micro SD card is concerned, I'll be selling my 1GB next week for probably 60 bucks + shipping... I have an Ultra II on the way.

[x86asm]

Well, winsunx will be cheaper, but if you need to pay EMT that isn't bad. I'd see if they pricematch winsunx's shipped price (about 63 US). As far as the Sandisk Micro SD card is concerned, I'll be selling my 1GB next week for probably 60 bucks + shipping... I have an Ultra II on the way.

You do EMT? :)

[Canadianpsycho]

You do EMT? :)

Yep. PM me if you're interested, and we can work it out... I'm not going to be on the PC much this weekend though.

[yuwing8]

should we make a multiplayer game thread or something?
How about a mario kart tourney?

my friend code is 519764-031434. PM me if u wanna race :lol:

[M.D.]

^ ^ Great idea!
Count me in @_@

[Fatman]

isn't there slowdowns with some of the micro sd cards?

[x86asm]

isn't there slowdowns with some of the micro sd cards?
dude, don't scare me!!! :(

[Fatman]

it's true. However it isn't proven that the Ultra II cards (sandisk) are any better. I think a new loader update should fix the problem up :)

[jlo mein]

Did the seal look like it was broken? Maybe the seller replaced the Hori with some cheaper brand... :|

The package actually wasn't completely sealed. It came in one of those celephane bags that has resealable tape/glue on it so you can open and close it many times without wearing off...

I also notice these protectors scratch very easily. What does the proctector feel like? Mine are rigid thin pieces of plastic. I thought it would have been a flexible film...

I'm now doubting I got an authentic product. I will have to wait til my play-asia order comes next week, as I ordered the EXACT same looking package of Hori's from there, so I can see if the ones I got from eBay are fake or not.

[Canadianpsycho]

it's true. However it isn't proven that the Ultra II cards (sandisk) are any better. I think a new loader update should fix the problem up :)

Yeah, I didn't get into it last night...

I wouldn't call them "slowdowns" Madden hiccups slightly after you select a play presnap, and Metroid hitches slightly when you open a door. THey both play fine other then that.

The games don't slowdown though. Trauma Center, Phoenix Wright, Castlevania, Mario Kart, New Super Mario Bros, Tetris DS, Advance Wars DS all play without any noticeable skip/slowdown in gameplay.

My Ultra II may or may not be faster - I won't know until I get it. A loader change may help also. The reason most folks say this is because the EZ4 cannot play the Castlevania intro movie without skipping. I personally have tried a 60x miniSD, 150x miniSD and my Sandisk microSD and all three do not play it smoothly. The M3 does, however. It could be the way the cart patches or the way it reads/transfer the roms.

If this scares you off, I can always sell it to a cellphone user ;)

[xwar]

Does flashing your DS affect your ability to play online with your DS?

[x86asm]

Yeah, I didn't get into it last night...

I wouldn't call them "slowdowns" Madden hiccups slightly after you select a play presnap, and Metroid hitches slightly when you open a door. THey both play fine other then that.

The games don't slowdown though. Trauma Center, Phoenix Wright, Castlevania, Mario Kart, New Super Mario Bros, Tetris DS, Advance Wars DS all play without any noticeable skip/slowdown in gameplay.

My Ultra II may or may not be faster - I won't know until I get it. A loader change may help also. The reason most folks say this is because the EZ4 cannot play the Castlevania intro movie without skipping. I personally have tried a 60x miniSD, 150x miniSD and my Sandisk microSD and all three do not play it smoothly. The M3 does, however. It could be the way the cart patches or the way it reads/transfer the roms.

If this scares you off, I can always sell it to a cellphone user ;)

nonononono, I still take it!

[x86asm]

Does flashing your DS affect your ability to play online with your DS?

I don't think so, I was still able to play MPH and MKDS online. But I have original cartridges for those two games though.

[Fatman]

I think the slowdowns are to do with how the EZ4 reads the card. Should be fixed soon though with a firmware update or something. A little jerk here and there in MPH but not major and a little bit slower loading.

I compared the loading time to a G6 normal and they are about 1-2 seconds apart.

[irave2002]

I don't think so, I was still able to play MPH and MKDS online. But I have original cartridges for those two games though.

Have you tried goin on WFC with rom versions? I heard they should work. Heh :)

[ledorky]

Does flashing your DS affect your ability to play online with your DS?
Nope, not at all.

[masterhapposai]

anyone manage to play online, no cartridge? I read there's tunnel progs out now

[yan84]

Nope, not at all.

I haven't been able to connect to wifi since I got mine flashed :| Been getting error code 52100. I'm sure my setting is fine tho coz I haven't changed it.

[pfdude]

I haven't been able to connect to wifi since I got mine flashed :| Been getting error code 52100. I'm sure my setting is fine tho coz I haven't changed it.

What version of Flashme? The older versions weren't compatible with wifi.

[yan84]

What version of Flashme? The older versions weren't compatible with wifi.

Don't know which version but I'm sure it's one of the newer ones coz it supports the brightness control.

But it might be my Lite. It's weird, back when I was using my original DS, wifi worked 90% of the time. Then I got this Lite in March, and I couldn't connect half of the time. I'm using the same router and the same setting. But now after flashing it, I can't connect at all.

[x86asm]

Don't know which version but I'm sure it's one of the newer ones coz it supports the brightness control.

But it might be my Lite. It's weird, back when I was using my original DS, wifi worked 90% of the time. Then I got this Lite in March, and I couldn't connect half of the time. I'm using the same router and the same setting. But now after flashing it, I can't connect at all.

Where did you get the newer Flashme version? I lost my brightness control on my Lite :( . It's only on and off now haha.

[GuiltySpark]

So..I've been reading this entire thread and am getting confused as to what to pick up for the best results.
So far its: SuperKey and EZ4Lite (microSD) at Winsunx.
Is this everything I need? What Super key works with lite? Superkey 2?
Is the EZ4Lite a flush mount unit?

Sorry to be the guy that asks the possbily obvious questions, but the help is appreciated.

[Skidz]

So far its: SuperKey and EZ4Lite (microSD) at Winsunx.
Is this everything I need? What Super key works with lite? Superkey 2?
Is the EZ4Lite a flush mount unit?

SuperKey and EZ4Lite (microSD) and a micro sd card
it sticks out a little bit (few mm) This page helped me out, take a look (http://trimex.us/fyl/ndstut.html) I just got mine working yesterday and its been great so far :D

[Skidz]

What does the proctector feel like? Mine are rigid thin pieces of plastic. I thought it would have been a flexible film...
One had a red tab and the other had a yellow tab ,one was also slightly bigger than the other one ,the smaller one being a little thicker.

[etherboy]

Anyone know of a way to play non-NintendoWiFi games over the 'net via VPN, WAN?

I would love to play some multiplayer with my buddies, but the only game we can agree on is Mario Kart... and there's only so much MK one can play!

[xwar]

I don't think so, I was still able to play MPH and MKDS online. But I have original cartridges for those two games though.

Awesome good to hear ... i think i'll get that done instead of paying for a passkey

[bang]

I just saw the new Superstore flyer, and they're saying they have Harvest Moon DS for $40.
I was under the impression it came out in August; that's what it says on the nintendo website, anyway.

http://static.flickr.com/78/174336636_baa778c4a1.jpg

I'm gonna call in tomorrow to see if they have any in stock.
OMG SO EXCITED

[Aero]

I just saw the new Superstore flyer, and they're saying they have Harvest Moon DS for $40.
I was under the impression it came out in August; that's what it says on the nintendo website, anyway.

http://static.flickr.com/78/174336636_baa778c4a1.jpg

I'm gonna call in tomorrow to see if they have any in stock.
OMG SO EXCITED

Nice, I might pass by my local superstore :cheesygri

I think its 98% misprint lol

[kyo_death]

i'm sorry, that game is pure evil :twisted:

loved the original snes vers...

[bang]

i'm sorry, that game is pure evil
loved the original snes vers...
I THINK IT IS YOU THAT IS PURE EVIL!!!!

[coriolis]

Wow, I love Harvest Moon! I even bought the N64 just to play it LOL! I sold it a month later after beating it a dozen times or more :p

And yea, HM:DS should release mid August..... :lol:

[mark_in_2k]

I haven't been able to connect to wifi since I got mine flashed :| Been getting error code 52100. I'm sure my setting is fine tho coz I haven't changed it.I was getting the same 52100 error code to when I first tried to hook up my DSL to my wifi router. The DS found my router fine, but when it tried to connect I kept getting the 52100 error.

To solve it, it edited the settings manually and now everything works fine. I don't have any more connection troubles. So I say give that a shot.

[pfdude]

I was getting the same 52100 error code to when I first tried to hook up my DSL to my wifi router. The DS found my router fine, but when it tried to connect I kept getting the 52100 error.

To solve it, it edited the settings manually and now everything works fine. I don't have any more connection troubles. So I say give that a shot.

I have a USR router which I can't get to work with my NDS.. no prob for me tho, cuz I can use a neighbors router who doesn't know how to turn on encryption ;)

[Aero]

I know its a Slim chance yet I tried looking at the superstore ajax and they don't have harvestmoon ds. :(

[M.D.]

why is futureshop selling the ds lite for $159.99 now?

[yan84]

I was getting the same 52100 error code to when I first tried to hook up my DSL to my wifi router. The DS found my router fine, but when it tried to connect I kept getting the 52100 error.

To solve it, it edited the settings manually and now everything works fine. I don't have any more connection troubles. So I say give that a shot.


So do you mean you actually input your IP address and all the other information instead of choosing the 'obtain automatically' method? Is it the WAN setting info that I should use? Also for the DNS setting, from my router, mine is a string of 8 numbers. Should I divide the first 4 numbers as primary DNS and the last 4 as secondary? I'm confused :(

[mark_in_2k]

So do you mean you actually input your IP address and all the other information instead of choosing the 'obtain automatically' method? Is it the WAN setting info that I should use? Also for the DNS setting, from my router, mine is a string of 8 numbers. Should I divide the first 4 numbers as primary DNS and the last 4 as secondary? I'm confused :(Yeah, I added my IP address manually. I got my DNS settings from my PSP's wifi connection, but you can also get them from Command Prompt in WinXP ( type in inconfig /all) and that will also get your DNS settings.

[Aero]

I got a question for the ez4lite or any of those device. Can I copy my save game to the microsd? Lets say I have the original game I just want to put the save file form the ds cart into the ez4lite microsd is that possible?

[ledorky]

I got a question for the ez4lite or any of those device. Can I copy my save game to the microsd? Lets say I have the original game I just want to put the save file form the ds cart into the ez4lite microsd is that possible?
Yes it is possible. You can transfer save files. I forget the utility's name now but it's best to ask around gbatemp forums.

[M.D.]

I got a question for the ez4lite or any of those device. Can I copy my save game to the microsd? Lets say I have the original game I just want to put the save file form the ds cart into the ez4lite microsd is that possible?
http://nds.cmamod.com/download.html

[input]

LF: cheapest place to buy ELECTROPLANKTON. This game is costly in Canada. Located in Mississauga.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

what are the chances of a dead pixel(s)?

[yuwing8]

what are the chances of a dead pixel(s)?

How are we supposed to know that? We don't open boxes of DS lites just to check the statistics. :rolleyes:

just go to your local walmart, take out one, check for deadpixel, return if it does. simple.

[(Bean)]

what are the chances of a dead pixel(s)?

Well I know 4 people with the DS including me. Of the 4 no one had a dead pixel or any pixel problems.

So based on my advanced study and my available data - I would say you have a Zero percent 0% chance of getting a dead pixel. lol

Seriously, probably only Nintendo knows those figures based on returns. I would say obviously from what I have seen chances are low. But as has been said buy it check it out if it has a problem return it. Nintendo has clearly said if it has even 1 dead pixel and you aren't satisfied they will fix.

[M.D.]

Well I know 4 people with the DS including me. Of the 4 no one had a dead pixel or any pixel problems.

So based on my advanced study and my available data - I would say you have a Zero percent 0% chance of getting a dead pixel. lol

Seriously, probably only Nintendo knows those figures based on returns. I would say obviously from what I have seen chances are low. But as has been said buy it check it out if it has a problem return it. Nintendo has clearly said if it has even 1 dead pixel and you aren't satisfied they will fix.
between me and my 2 other friends who got it, we each had to go through 2 DS Lites before getting one w/o any dead pixels.
So based on my advanced study and available data - I would say you have a 50/50 chance of getting one with dead pixel(s). lol

[ledorky]

Me and 6 friends have no dead pixels.

[SupsD]

you can check out this thread it will give you a good idea on the percentage.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=300773

[trueno92]

DOWNLOAD PLAY and M3???

has anyone tried downloading to another DS that isn't flashed?

is there a way to get this working? I am trying to download from my m3 DS to a vanilla DS and it never works....

btw, what kind of batt life are those with m3's getting?

[monkmar]

DOWNLOAD PLAY and M3???

has anyone tried downloading to another DS that isn't flashed?

is there a way to get this working? I am trying to download from my m3 DS to a vanilla DS and it never works....

btw, what kind of batt life are those with m3's getting?

yup, for single cart play it doesnt work unless you have flashme on your ds
it has to do with RSA signature checking and stuff, by using flashme you remove the necessary check

as for batt life, umm maybe 8-10 hours? without wifi on that is..

[irave2002]

Woot! finally got my EZ4 Lite and Superkey today. Thankfully, everything's workin very smoothly :)

However, I have had a problem come up that is not related to homebrewing though, I was hoping someone could help me out. My friend recently bought a new DS Lite and the Nintendo wifi usb connector to play Tetris online against me (I also have a lite with the Nintendo wifi usb connector). We added each other's friend codes and proceeded to tryin to play together. However, he wasn't able to see any games I host. Yet, I can see the games he hosts, but after I attempt to join it, nothing happens. Both our desktops are not wired through a router and we both tried turning our firewalls off but it still doesn't work. Was wondering if anyone might have any possible solutions? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

EDIT: Thought this extra bit of information may help. I'm not quite sure which side the problem is on as well, since this is the first time we both added a friend to our list.

[x86asm]

I put in my order only to find out that gamersection.ca is out of EZ4 Lite's, crap. I have to wait till next week to put in my order.

[etherboy]

Woot! finally got my EZ4 Lite and Superkey today. Thankfully, everything's workin very smoothly :)

However, I have had a problem come up that is not related to homebrewing though, I was hoping someone could help me out. My friend recently bought a new DS Lite and the Nintendo wifi usb connector to play Tetris online against me (I also have a lite with the Nintendo wifi usb connector). We added each other's friend codes and proceeded to tryin to play together. However, he wasn't able to see any games I host. Yet, I can see the games he hosts, but after I attempt to join it, nothing happens. Both our desktops are not wired through a router and we both tried turning our firewalls off but it still doesn't work. Was wondering if anyone might have any possible solutions? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

EDIT: Thought this extra bit of information may help. I'm not quite sure which side the problem is on as well, since this is the first time we both added a friend to our list.

If you're using a wireless router it may be the router blocking the DS's ports? I'm not sure if that can actually happen, but I'd doublecheck your router's settings...

[jlo mein]

For everyone's knowledge:

I received my Hori DS Lite screen protectors from www.play-asia.com today, and am now fairly sure the ones I got from eBay are fake. Below are picture comparisons of both I have received.

Be warned!!! The ones from the chinese eBay seller are an inferior product.

The first image shows the two packages side by side. Note they have a slight colour difference.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1745.jpg

The second pic is a closeup of the front of the package. Note that the image on the left is much more blurry. That is actually how it looks, it is not a camera error.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1746.jpg

Below are the bags the packages came in (the package is just a paper sleeve). The eBay one came in a resealable that can be open and closed many times. The Play-Asia.com one came in a bag that can only be opened once (it looks tampered with after you open it).

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1748.jpg

Below are the cleaning cloths that come with each. The eBay one feels like the cheap lense cloths you get with any chinese sunglasses case, but it does have "HORI" imprinted in it. The one that came with the Play-Asia.com one feels like a softer material, and has no writing on it.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1749.jpg

Finally, here is a pic of the two different screen protectors. Note that the eBay ones have english writing on the tabs. The Play-Asia.com one only has japanese writing, and has yellow stickers on the centre.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/compare.jpg

Judging from this evidence I believe the eBay one to be a fake. I find this rather frustrating, as the seller can get away with it. Not many people out there are going to buy two screen protectors from different sellers just to compare. I only happened to do so because I bought one for myself two weeks ago, and one for my gf last week.

I am now bringing this to the attention of the eBay seller, and then possibly report it to eBay and attempt to file a Paypal refund.

[irave2002]

If you're using a wireless router it may be the router blocking the DS's ports? I'm not sure if that can actually happen, but I'd doublecheck your router's settings...

Nop, no routers in between :). It previously was connected through a router, but now it's a direct connection from the modem to the desktops, (wanted to see if the router was the problem) that's why I'm confused as to why it's still not working properly.

[seatiger778]

I got a question. Once you are flashed the DS Lite by flashme V7, can you adjust the bright screen level anymore?

[mark_in_2k]

I got a question. Once you are flashed the DS Lite by flashme V7, can you adjust the bright screen level anymore?Yup, as long as you get the V7, you can still adjust the brightness controls.

[etherboy]

Nop, no routers in between :). It previously was connected through a router, but now it's a direct connection from the modem to the desktops, (wanted to see if the router was the problem) that's why I'm confused as to why it's still not working properly.

Wait do you both have the DS USB WiFi connector? This is what I was asking...

If you both have the connector, then I would e-mail Nintendo with your problem!

[irave2002]

Wait do you both have the DS USB WiFi connector? This is what I was asking...

If you both have the connector, then I would e-mail Nintendo with your problem!

LOL yea! If I am still stuck after askin around, I'll probably call in tech support for them to check it out (don't really wanna do that since they always make you go through all the basic steps again, lol).

[Canadianpsycho]

LOL yea! If I am still stuck after askin around, I'll probably call in tech support for them to check it out (don't really wanna do that since they always make you go through all the basic steps again, lol).

How exactly do you have the DSes setup? Who is using what in their DS, is either flashed, etc.

[Leshita]

Is there a way to use Wifi on the DS (Lite) with a wireless connection with security settings from a wireless router?

I tried playing Tetris on Wifi last night but it says the DS does not support wireless connections with passwords protection. :S
I currently have resorted into leeching off of my neighbour's unsecured connection. :p

[M.D.]

Is there a way to use Wifi on the DS (Lite) with a wireless connection with security settings from a wireless router?

I tried playing Tetris on Wifi last night but it says the DS does not support wireless connections with passwords protection. :S
I currently have resorted into leeching off of my neighbour's unsecured connection. :p
yes you can, but it has to be WEP security in order to play.

[yuwing8]

Is there a way to use Wifi on the DS (Lite) with a wireless connection with security settings from a wireless router?

I tried playing Tetris on Wifi last night but it says the DS does not support wireless connections with passwords protection. :S
I currently have resorted into leeching off of my neighbour's unsecured connection. :p

change to WEP

[j3tang]

as i had mentioned earlier in another thread (and as promised by the prez of BSE), the DS Lite full body skin that so many have been waiting for is shipping!

check out this link for more info:
http://www.bestskinsever.com/servlet/the-27/Nintendo-DS-Lite-Total/Detail

and before anyone says anything about the red skin, read the details page .. because it's shown this way to indicate where the skin is protecting .. the skin itself is not red ... it's clear ..

I've already placed an order for mine

[irave2002]

How exactly do you have the DSes setup? Who is using what in their DS, is either flashed, etc.

Both of us have original Tetris DS carts with DS Lites (both DSes are not flashed). We're both using the Nintendo usb wifi connector through desktops connected directly to the modem.

[yuwing8]

as i had mentioned earlier in another thread (and as promised by the prez of BSE), the DS Lite full body skin that so many have been waiting for is shipping!

check out this link for more info:
http://www.bestskinsever.com/servlet/the-27/Nintendo-DS-Lite-Total/Detail

and before anyone says anything about the red skin, read the details page .. because it's shown this way to indicate where the skin is protecting .. the skin itself is not red ... it's clear ..

I've already placed an order for mine

I don't see a purpose in it. when u get it post some pictures.

Someone in GBAtemp says that G6 lite pro is not even made and non-existant. those who pre-ordered from winsunx will have to get their money back :(

[x86asm]

Yup, as long as you get the V7, you can still adjust the brightness controls.
What? I flashed mine with that version and I can't do that. If I press that icon the screens blank.

Got my binary from: http://mirrors.kicks-ass.net/mirrors/ds.gcdev.com/dsfirmware/ (Since the dspassme site doesnt seem to be working...)

[M.D.]

I don't see a purpose in it. when u get it post some pictures.

Someone in GBAtemp says that G6 lite pro is not even made and non-existant. those who pre-ordered from winsunx will have to get their money back :(
it's transparent, so you can't really see it :razz:

yah, danny boy from G6 team said the G6 Pro was just a rumour. But winsunx seems to be taking preorder for them :confused:

[Retrocactus]

What? I flashed mine with that version and I can't do that. If I press that icon the screens blank.

Got my binary from: http://mirrors.kicks-ass.net/mirrors/ds.gcdev.com/dsfirmware/ (Since the dspassme site doesnt seem to be working...)

Then you got the beta version. The latest version (google exists for a reason) has four levels of brightness on the DSL.

[x86asm]

Then you got the beta version. The latest version (google exists for a reason) has four levels of brightness on the DSL.
OK I fixed it, I guess the mirror had an old version of v7. Also there was no mentioning of a beta version (I had done a google search long before I even purchased my DSL...).

[Retrocactus]

Yeah...I did the same thing and had an old version on hand....I guess this is a good example of why we should update our files right before we use them.

There never was a beta flag on the file and the flashme site has always been 'lite' on change details.

[rockthecasbah]

jlo mein
I bought the exact same item from the same seller as you (as seen mentioned on your post at gbatemp).

Do you think it's possible to open up a dispute with ebay/paypal over this counterfit product? I've already contacted the guy, waiting to hear back. I haven't received the product though, I bought it last week.

I'd hate to spend another ~ $8usd for ANOTHER legit hori protector.

[jlo mein]

jlo mein
I bought the exact same item from the same seller as you (as seen mentioned on your post at gbatemp).

Do you think it's possible to open up a dispute with ebay/paypal over this counterfit product? I've already contacted the guy, waiting to hear back. I haven't received the product though, I bought it last week.


The best you can do is file a complaint with eBay, and then try for a Paypal chargeback due to "goods received not as described".

[D-Sisive]

if anyone wants to do what this guy did

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZuF-feRIXg&search=ez4l

(he put the ez4l into the original gba dust cover)

heres what you gotta do, its my work in progress

the most important part is the sprayed part where you have to shave it down almost to the clear plastic of the original GBA dust cover

then you have to make holes for A and B to correspond to the original design, rest of the red boxes is where you obviously have to shave with a dremel or some other tool

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/1498/dscf00637vs.th.jpg (http://img520.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf00637vs.jpg)

and i used a sharp tweezer to unscrew the triwing, its pretty easy and requires no strength so you dont bend your tweezer tips

also you will have to glue it for sure cause i dont see any way to screw it together again....but i see a potential if you have the right tools, a very small drill bit for plastic (so it wont crack it) can make a self screw hole

if you are worried about what if your microsd card gets stuck in there and you'd have to break it open to take it out, either use a tweezer again or put some tape to make a flap on your microsd card so it pulls out like a tape tab on the end

[x86asm]

NSMB Level 8-8 is seriously messing with my head. I can't take it anymore!

[Yo-Q]

Hi all.. new ds lite owner I wasnt much of a portable gamer since the first GB.

I love the new mario it is fun, but my hands keep getting cramped and I can only play for 20 minutes max before i have to put it down cause it like hurts.. Does this go away after a while? liek if u keep playing and then u dont feel cramped or get use to it?

probaly been asked a few times but so many pages to go through.

[x86asm]

Hi all.. new ds lite owner I wasnt much of a portable gamer since the first GB.

I love the new mario it is fun, but my hands keep getting cramped and I can only play for 20 minutes max before i have to put it down cause it like hurts.. Does this go away after a while? liek if u keep playing and then u dont feel cramped or get use to it?

probaly been asked a few times but so many pages to go through.
I think you can adjust your playing position every now and then. For example, I use the stylus plus D-pad mode of control in Metroid Prime Hunters (stylus = aim, D-pad = move) and I get cramps quite quickly, especially when facing the bosses. I usually just take rests for a couple of minutes before gonig back.

I still haven't found an alternative way to hold it and still play the game comfortably. I guess the original DS is better in one way...ergonomics.

[yuwing8]

u gotta let ur DS breathe. hold it with ur finger tips and mid-section of ur fingers.

[Yo-Q]

I think you can adjust your playing position every now and then. For example, I use the stylus plus D-pad mode of control in Metroid Prime Hunters (stylus = aim, D-pad = move) and I get cramps quite quickly, especially when facing the bosses. I usually just take rests for a couple of minutes before gonig back.

I still haven't found an alternative way to hold it and still play the game comfortably. I guess the original DS is better in one way...ergonomics.

Oh tell me about it. regardin MetroidPrime I played that on my friends ds and within 2 minutes my hans hurt I was like GG haha, a shame thought , nsmb is really neat, But I don't know about these hand cramps.

when I played the PSP that was one reason I didnt buy it I played for a few mins and hands crapmed and felt ackward playing on it

[input]

For everyone's knowledge:

I received my Hori DS Lite screen protectors from www.play-asia.com today, and am now fairly sure the ones I got from eBay are fake. Below are picture comparisons of both I have received.

Be warned!!! The ones from the chinese eBay seller are an inferior product.

The first image shows the two packages side by side. Note they have a slight colour difference.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1745.jpg

The second pic is a closeup of the front of the package. Note that the image on the left is much more blurry. That is actually how it looks, it is not a camera error.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1746.jpg

Below are the bags the packages came in (the package is just a paper sleeve). The eBay one came in a resealable that can be open and closed many times. The Play-Asia.com one came in a bag that can only be opened once (it looks tampered with after you open it).

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1748.jpg

Below are the cleaning cloths that come with each. The eBay one feels like the cheap lense cloths you get with any chinese sunglasses case, but it does have "HORI" imprinted in it. The one that came with the Play-Asia.com one feels like a softer material, and has no writing on it.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1749.jpg

Finally, here is a pic of the two different screen protectors. Note that the eBay ones have english writing on the tabs. The Play-Asia.com one only has japanese writing, and has yellow stickers on the centre.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/compare.jpg

Judging from this evidence I believe the eBay one to be a fake. I find this rather frustrating, as the seller can get away with it. Not many people out there are going to buy two screen protectors from different sellers just to compare. I only happened to do so because I bought one for myself two weeks ago, and one for my gf last week.

I am now bringing this to the attention of the eBay seller, and then possibly report it to eBay and attempt to file a Paypal refund.

Just got mine aswell. Pissed off that I messed up the top screen protector and now its hard to reapplying theres dust on the screen proctector and the air bubbles are hard to get out. Hey, if you happen to have an extra top proctector could you send me it? :D

[input]

P.S. does anybody know how to save in NSMB? Im too lzy to read a manual.

[SupsD]

P.S. does anybody know how to save in NSMB? Im too lzy to read a manual.

You can save only at certain points. Like the towers, mushroom houses, unlocked paths or clearing the world.

[x86asm]

P.S. does anybody know how to save in NSMB? Im too lzy to read a manual.

Wait till you get to World 8 man, some of the later levels are a B****.

[tinlunlau]

just got my DS Lite and that flash card thingy....tried loading a couple of GBA games and it's not working. i see the GBA thing go up but then it's all white.

how do i get this thing started?

[Canadianpsycho]

just got my DS Lite and that flash card thingy....tried loading a couple of GBA games and it's not working. i see the GBA thing go up but then it's all white.

how do i get this thing started?

I'd suggest reading at the homepage/support forum for the flashcart you've purchased.

I'd also suggest using the client software provided for the cart. I wouldn't suggest asking for more help regarding backup games, as that's piracy.

[input]

I don't wannna play NSMB right now. Where's the cheapest place to buy TETRIS DS in Mississauga?

[yuwing8]

I don't wannna play NSMB right now. Where's the cheapest place to buy TETRIS DS in Mississauga?

off RFD.

[yan84]

For those who are using screen protectors on your touch screens... do they get scratched easily?

I just got my screen protector from ebay today and I was playing Ouendan. For those who don't know, in the game you need to draw circles to spin a wheel really fast at some point. After spinning several wheels, i find some really noticeable marks on the screen protector. I tried wiping the screen protector but the marks are still there.

edit: this is the one im using

http://i11.ebayimg.com/02/i/07/2e/b1/e2_1.JPG

[yuwing8]

u guys should stop importing fake screen protectors. I'm pretty sure you guys spent at least $10 CND on them with shipping on ebay.

My $9.99+tax madcatz screen protectors from EBgames is awesome! No air bubbles (after 1-2 hours of playing with stylus). It has absolutely NO scatches whatsoever. My girlfriend uses her nails playing the DS, i use led pencils (longer and more comfortable for some games) and the included stylus.

I've only used the screen protector on the bottom screen. I don't see a need for one on top screen becuase it's a flip design.. once closed, nothing gets rubbed agains tthe screens unless u have a small rock or something in there that you put purposely.

Stop buying online for accessories other than cases. They're cheap in stores as well. and at least they're real if u buy from a big chain like EBgames

[Corizzle]

I bought an Invisible Shield, if your going to buy online I like these the best, it's the iPod protector I have also

Not that expensive($15 for screens, $30 for full system protector)
Extremely strong(You can stratch them with keys with virtually no marks)
Lifetime warrentee, if something goes wrong with them then you can send them back and they will ship you new ones

[munsifn]

For those who are using screen protectors on your touch screens... do they get scratched easily?

I just got my screen protector from ebay today and I was playing Ouendan. For those who don't know, in the game you need to draw circles to spin a wheel really fast at some point. After spinning several wheels, i find some really noticeable marks on the screen protector. I tried wiping the screen protector but the marks are still there.

edit: this is the one im using

http://i11.ebayimg.com/02/i/07/2e/b1/e2_1.JPG

i bought those screen protectors as well as a set of Hori ones from playasia.

Im using the Hori ones, and gave those ones to a friend...so far none of them have scratches..

i had the intec ones (from FutureShop) on my old DS phat and they scratched after a while...thats why i went ebay/online this time to purchase screen protectors/

[input]

It is only me or is the New Super Mario Bros not naturally feeling? Ive played Super Mario Bros and SMB3 and it doesn't have the same feeling.

[Aero]

It is only me or is the New Super Mario Bros not naturally feeling? Ive played Super Mario Bros and SMB3 and it doesn't have the same feeling.

Yep, the controls are similar to the 3d mario. SUper Mario 64/DS. Its slippery lol. But you'll get used to it.

[input]

I won't like it because Im offensive to 3D Gaming still. It won't ever be as great as the NES.

[Aero]

I won't like it because Im offensive to 3D Gaming still. It won't ever be as great as the NES.


??? its not 3d. I meant to say the controls are similar to the 3D mario games. Its a 2D side scrolling game but its slippry. I agree that you wont get used to the control because "I won't like it...". Which generally means you don't want to :cheesygri

[yuwing8]

Well i got my money back from winsunx (g6 lite pro). I dont' know if i'll be dealing with them again. Them and their damn pre-orders for non-existant products!

[D-Sisive]

Well i got my money back from winsunx (g6 lite pro). I dont' know if i'll be dealing with them again. Them and their damn pre-orders for non-existant products!


you know its not their fault right?

ez4lite micro was pre-order a week before it came out, they were told about the product, shipped right when it actually came in

[yuwing8]

yah i know i'm just venting anger cuz i won't be getting it :cheesygri .

How's ur EZ mod comign along?

Edit: actually it is kinda of their fault for not asking the G6 team about the product. I don't even know how they got the news that the PRO will be out. Obviously, they didn't do their homework with the actual manufacturers!

[input]

For everyone's knowledge:

I received my Hori DS Lite screen protectors from www.play-asia.com today, and am now fairly sure the ones I got from eBay are fake. Below are picture comparisons of both I have received.

Be warned!!! The ones from the chinese eBay seller are an inferior product.

The first image shows the two packages side by side. Note they have a slight colour difference.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1745.jpg

The second pic is a closeup of the front of the package. Note that the image on the left is much more blurry. That is actually how it looks, it is not a camera error.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1746.jpg

Below are the bags the packages came in (the package is just a paper sleeve). The eBay one came in a resealable that can be open and closed many times. The Play-Asia.com one came in a bag that can only be opened once (it looks tampered with after you open it).

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1748.jpg

Below are the cleaning cloths that come with each. The eBay one feels like the cheap lense cloths you get with any chinese sunglasses case, but it does have "HORI" imprinted in it. The one that came with the Play-Asia.com one feels like a softer material, and has no writing on it.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1749.jpg

Finally, here is a pic of the two different screen protectors. Note that the eBay ones have english writing on the tabs. The Play-Asia.com one only has japanese writing, and has yellow stickers on the centre.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/compare.jpg

Judging from this evidence I believe the eBay one to be a fake. I find this rather frustrating, as the seller can get away with it. Not many people out there are going to buy two screen protectors from different sellers just to compare. I only happened to do so because I bought one for myself two weeks ago, and one for my gf last week.

I am now bringing this to the attention of the eBay seller, and then possibly report it to eBay and attempt to file a Paypal refund.

http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2006/06/28/counterfeit-hori-screen-protectors-on-ebay/#more-3503 (http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2006/06/28/counterfeit-hori-screen-protectors-on-ebay/#more-3503)

I THINK SOMEONE JUST STOLE YOUR PICTURES AND SENT THEM IN AS THEIR OWN.

[DVST8]

I got the Hori brand Screen protector and I love it, But the cleaning cloth seems to be cheap quality regardless it has the brand name stamped right on it.

[input]

I got the Hori brand Screen protector and I love it, But the cleaning cloth seems to be cheap quality regardless it has the brand name stamped right on it.

brand name stamped on it? The official ones don't have anything stamped on them. Yours may be fake.

[DVST8]

brand name stamped on it? The official ones don't have anything stamped on them. Yours may be fake.

Stamped...embossed I should've said like the picture above? But not stamped as in ink or anything. :)

[input]

Stamped...embossed I should've said like the picture above? But not stamped as in ink or anything. :)

Yeah, the ebay one? That's one is fake.

[VenomZeus]

I just bought the kingston 1gb mini-sd from canadacomputers on special for 34,99 + shipping since the http://m3wiki.emuparadise.org/index.php/Media_Card website gives it a good score. Now all I need is everything else. :-0
Still not sure if I will go with the M3 Perfect mini-SD & Passcard 3 combo


I still don't understand why someone said the Kingston sd cards do not perform as well... if that site says it's good. Unless they were talking about normal sd not mini sd?

[yuwing8]

I think you should get the supercard miniSD if u don't plan to use the M3's own PDA functions or GBA games. The supercard miniSD sucks same amount of electricity and has same DS compatibility + cheaper than M3 perfect.

[D-Sisive]

yah i know i'm just venting anger cuz i won't be getting it :cheesygri .

How's ur EZ mod comign along?

Edit: actually it is kinda of their fault for not asking the G6 team about the product. I don't even know how they got the news that the PRO will be out. Obviously, they didn't do their homework with the actual manufacturers!

its coming along slowly, need to get a soldering iron with a fine point

a few ppl are having the same trouble, mainly the battery needs to be relocated

need to cut off the metal battery connectors, solder on 2 wires to extend it to the left of the pcb where there is room since the battery is sitting on a raised chip now and its a very tight fit and so not flush

the ghetto way would be to drill a hole in the case for the battery to pop up and out but thats very ghetto, i rather re-solder the battery position

my sister doesnt really care how it looks but i mod everything that i can

i might just get a G6 for myself with a black dslite from europe, that way i wont have to mod another ez4lite, unless they remake it in a nicer case...still worth the money spent on it i guess

[Jump]

http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2006/06/28/counterfeit-hori-screen-protectors-on-ebay/#more-3503 (http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2006/06/28/counterfeit-hori-screen-protectors-on-ebay/#more-3503)

I THINK SOMEONE JUST STOLE YOUR PICTURES AND SENT THEM IN AS THEIR OWN.


Much thanks to jlo mein from the GBATemp forums for his photos and notes.

Nope, they gave him credit :cheesygri I thought the same thing too though til I read that.

[B0000rt]

From another thread:

Using the M3 Movie player. I have trouble using their POS software to convert video files to be viewed on my NDS. The converter supplied, version 1.22 is CRAP! It keeps freezing after the first few seconds, and jsut stalls the conversion..

Is there an alternative?

Unrelated topic:

Has anyone purchased this:
http://www.bestskinsever.com/servlet/the-Portable-Gaming-cln-Nintendo/Categories
It's like the invisible shield but ALOT cheaper. Ordered 3 already for friends and myself.

[Canadianpsycho]

From another thread:

Using the M3 Movie player. I have trouble using their POS software to convert video files to be viewed on my NDS. The converter supplied, version 1.22 is CRAP! It keeps freezing after the first few seconds, and jsut stalls the conversion..

Is there an alternative?

Have you tried Moonshell(newest version)/dpg?

http://forum.gbadev.org/viewtopic.php?t=9643&sid=6d8577e82a0137e68701af454ac67679

[input]

Nope, they gave him credit :cheesygri I thought the same thing too though til I read that.

Im still confused. :confused:

[Gdog]

I received my Hori DS Lite screen protectors today that I bought off eBay. Damn, are these protectors awesome! You can't even tell the screens have protectors on them. Highly recommended. :)

[kyo_death]

got mine too, but totally ****** up the top screen protector

got the bottom one on with very few dust particles, but its nice.

Its liek the one a few pages back with the yellow hori cleaning cloth
Backs are adhesive

[Gdog]

got mine too, but totally ****** up the top screen protector

got the bottom one on with very few dust particles, but its nice.

Its liek the one a few pages back with the yellow hori cleaning cloth
Backs are adhesive

Yup, got the same ones...definately worth it! I found the easiest way to avoid dust particles is to put the protectors on as SOON as you peel back the first layer.

[kyo_death]

yeah i tried that but it some how got in as i was sealing it at the end.. gr...

ohwell, u dont' notice it when your playing ^^

[Gdog]

For everyone's knowledge:

I received my Hori DS Lite screen protectors from www.play-asia.com today, and am now fairly sure the ones I got from eBay are fake. Below are picture comparisons of both I have received.

Be warned!!! The ones from the chinese eBay seller are an inferior product.

The first image shows the two packages side by side. Note they have a slight colour difference.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1745.jpg

The second pic is a closeup of the front of the package. Note that the image on the left is much more blurry. That is actually how it looks, it is not a camera error.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1746.jpg

Below are the bags the packages came in (the package is just a paper sleeve). The eBay one came in a resealable that can be open and closed many times. The Play-Asia.com one came in a bag that can only be opened once (it looks tampered with after you open it).

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1748.jpg

Below are the cleaning cloths that come with each. The eBay one feels like the cheap lense cloths you get with any chinese sunglasses case, but it does have "HORI" imprinted in it. The one that came with the Play-Asia.com one feels like a softer material, and has no writing on it.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1749.jpg

Finally, here is a pic of the two different screen protectors. Note that the eBay ones have english writing on the tabs. The Play-Asia.com one only has japanese writing, and has yellow stickers on the centre.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/compare.jpg

Judging from this evidence I believe the eBay one to be a fake. I find this rather frustrating, as the seller can get away with it. Not many people out there are going to buy two screen protectors from different sellers just to compare. I only happened to do so because I bought one for myself two weeks ago, and one for my gf last week.

I am now bringing this to the attention of the eBay seller, and then possibly report it to eBay and attempt to file a Paypal refund.

Interesting post..thanks. I just found out from your post that I did indeed receive the eBay Hori screen protectors. How the heck do I start the eBay chargeback process?? On a side note, the "knockoff" protector is actually not bad...very clear.

[input]

got mine too, but totally ****** up the top screen protector

got the bottom one on with very few dust particles, but its nice.

Its liek the one a few pages back with the yellow hori cleaning cloth
Backs are adhesive

I messed up on the top one aswell, can't put it back on due to it has to many dust particles on the screen protector now.

[Canadianpsycho]

Uh, can we PLEASE stop quoting the monstrous fake Hori screen protector pictures already?

[kyo_death]

i feel your pain input,

that top one was a pain since it was my first one haha.
Though, ic an put on theinvisibleshield on my ipod nano and psp good tho ^^

[VenomZeus]

yuwing8 where is the compability list for the supercard miniSD?
The thing that is most important to me is running as many DS games at perfect speeds, and also playing them online.

The gba and other features don't matter much.

[D-Sisive]

yuwing8 where is the compability list for the supercard miniSD?
The thing that is most important to me is running as many DS games at perfect speeds, and also playing them online.

The gba and other features don't matter much.


you asked for "compatibility list for supercard"

googling the quoted part would have gotten you

users.skynet.be/DuNe/NDS/supercard.html which redirects to

http://www.dualscene.net/viewpage.php?page_id=28

:|

google, its there for everything

[Tsukagi]

hmm...would it hurt the DS to use the ebay versions???
or....is it that it doesnt' last as long as the real versions??

[B0000rt]

Have you tried Moonshell(newest version)/dpg?

http://forum.gbadev.org/viewtopic.php?t=9643&sid=6d8577e82a0137e68701af454ac67679
Thanks a bunch, that Moonshell is utterly AMAZING! Packaged encoder is pretty decent too!

[sfu_lifer]

Thanks a bunch, that Moonshell is utterly AMAZING! Packaged encoder is pretty decent too!
Yeah, that packaged M3 movie player is a HUGE POS.
Software almost never works (even when it was just designed for the GBA) and the resulting video quality is awful.

[VenomZeus]

Just to give you guys the link, Kingston 1GB mini sd for 34,99 and free shipping today. It rated perfect on : http://m3wiki.emuparadise.org/index.php/Media_Card

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306310&page=1&pp=15

[masterhapposai]

isnt there a deal going on where trade in your GBA for a DS Lite? anyone know how much $ they give you?

@EB

[ieatkittens]

Just to give you guys the link, Kingston 1GB mini sd for 34,99 and free shipping today. It rated perfect on : http://m3wiki.emuparadise.org/index.php/Media_Card

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306310&page=1&pp=15


The perfect rating is false...the card is good but it's definitely not a 5 on the castlevania test (I have the same card)...i'd give it a 4 at best

[VenomZeus]

ieatkittens, are you using the m3 or supercard? I don't know if it would make a difference.

[coreanbbq]

Anyone bored right now and want to hang out in Animal Crossing? I want to visit other towns :lol:

http://turnips.kaaosa.com/info/user/Cordie/Cordie/town.png

let me know if you've added me!

[Canadianpsycho]

Thanks a bunch, that Moonshell is utterly AMAZING! Packaged encoder is pretty decent too!

Glad it worked, I've never tried it.

[x86asm]

Anyone bored right now and want to hang out in Animal Crossing? I want to visit other towns :lol:

http://turnips.kaaosa.com/info/user/Cordie/Cordie/town.png

let me know if you've added me!

Man I gotta get that game. My friend says it is a lot of fun to play!

[etherboy]

I have it, and was wondering if you can invite someone to your town and show them around, or is it 1 player at a time (this is how I understood it)...

Also my town sucks... only played like 2-3 hours!

[yan84]

I have it, and was wondering if you can invite someone to your town and show them around, or is it 1 player at a time (this is how I understood it)...

Also my town sucks... only played like 2-3 hours!


you can invite 3 people in at the same time. Wasn't there a thread where people exchange friendcodes? maybe we should start a new one..

[tinlunlau]

whoo-hoo~!
flash card works perfectly now. i finally figured it out.

[yuwing8]

omg DS MICRO!

http://img342.imageshack.us/img342/5184/dsmicrodesign8fy.png

[B0000rt]

Lol, I wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo did release another DS system!

[coriolis]

The hinge illuminted power button reminds me of a laptop :p

http://www.geared2play.com/store/products/laptops/ensemble/resample/W3%20power%20button1_small.jpg

[etherboy]

As someone in retail I can tell you that Nintendo makes some very good and very bad handhelds...

GBA SP = GOOD
DS = GOOD
DS lite = BETTER
GBA Micro = BAD BAD BAD!

Just my opinion, but judging by sales I'd say most people agree...

[T3rry]

Anyone bored right now and want to hang out in Animal Crossing? I want to visit other towns :lol:

http://turnips.kaaosa.com/info/user/Cordie/Cordie/town.png

let me know if you've added me!


i added you... mine is 3050-1633-7827
Name: Terry
Town: anywhere

[hyper]

The hinge illuminted power button reminds me of a laptop :p

http://www.geared2play.com/store/products/laptops/ensemble/resample/W3%20power%20button1_small.jpg

yep it is from that laptop XD

to: etherboy
but u gotta consider that GBAmicro was released like really close to the original DS. Who wants to buy an old series of handhelds when the new series just arrived.

[yuwing8]

yep it is from that laptop XD

to: etherboy
but u gotta consider that GBAmicro was released like really close to the original DS. Who wants to buy an old series of handhelds when the new series just arrived.

blah. I got caught wtih copyright infringement :D

[ledorky]

As someone in retail I can tell you that Nintendo makes some very good and very bad handhelds...

GBA SP = GOOD
DS = GOOD
DS lite = BETTER
GBA Micro = BAD BAD BAD!

Just my opinion, but judging by sales I'd say most people agree...
Nothing wrong with the Micro. I like it. I bought it at $89 and I'm pretty satisfied. Really small thing to carry around when I want to travel as light as possible. Plus the screen is gorgeous.
As Nintendo mentioned, they wanted to target the "iPod" people who cared about looks as well as functionality. It's an obvious blatant cash grab but they failed to market it properly (plus the pricepoint was horrible).

[Aero]

As someone in retail I can tell you that Nintendo makes some very good and very bad handhelds...

GBA SP = GOOD
DS = GOOD
DS lite = BETTER
GBA Micro = BAD BAD BAD!

Just my opinion, but judging by sales I'd say most people agree...

If you consider that the Micro came out after the DS, it wouldnt be a fair assumption that it sucks because few people buy it.

GBA Micro - Oct 2 2005
Nintento DS - Nov 21 2004

You also have to consider that a lot of people already has a GBA SP some have the original GBA.

Another reason is that DS can play GBA games as well.

[etherboy]

From my experience though, GBA SP still beats DS in sales... at least in my store...

I think the Micro's price was too high... plus the market they were aiming at (hip, trendy etc) was not really interested in a portable gaming system... if it had had MP3 capability like we were being told before launch, then it might've stood a chance...

Just posting my thoughts, didn't mean to derail the DS chat!

[convoluted]

Nothing wrong with the Micro. I like it. I bought it at $89 and I'm pretty satisfied. Really small thing to carry around when I want to travel as light as possible. Plus the screen is gorgeous.
As Nintendo mentioned, they wanted to target the "iPod" people who cared about looks as well as functionality. It's an obvious blatant cash grab but they failed to market it properly (plus the pricepoint was horrible).

I agree. My main problem with the micro is that while it is nice to look at, it adds almost NO additional functions to make it more appealing to more hardcore gamers.

The DS can play DS AND GBA games.
The GBA/GBA SP can play GB/GBC/GBA games AND do the gamecube link.

The micro, well, can ONLY play GBA games. It's a system that functionally, far inferior to the others. The one redeeming bonus was it's screen and the ability to change the backlight, but they released a new GBA SP at the same time that could do that.

[x86asm]

If you consider that the Micro came out after the DS, it wouldnt be a fair assumption that it sucks because few people buy it.

GBA Micro - Oct 2 2005
Nintento DS - Nov 21 2004

You also have to consider that a lot of people already has a GBA SP some have the original GBA.

Another reason is that DS can play GBA games as well.

Not all games, there are some incompatibilies (very small number, a couple of games) and it is not compatible with some of the peripherals required for some games. So it is still nice to have an original GBA (GBA SP, micro, etc.) left.

I have 3 Nintendo handhelds now:
1. Green gameboy pocket (still powers up!!)
2. The original GBA (with a backlight kit)
3. DS Lite

Also have a Sega Gamegear and a PSP.

IMHO the GBA micro was WAYY too expensive.

[tmpz]

Anyone know what the difference is between M3 Perfect Slim SD and the M3 Perfect MiniSD other than SD and MiniSD? I mean, is the cartridge the same size?

I just ordered a DS Lite skin from BSE. Going to get my Lite when it arrives and maybe the M3 after.

[yuwing8]

Anyone know what the difference is between M3 Perfect Slim SD and the M3 Perfect MiniSD other than SD and MiniSD? I mean, is the cartridge the same size?

I just ordered a DS Lite skin from BSE. Going to get my Lite when it arrives and maybe the M3 after.

I think the miniSD is smaller but by very little (could be the same). It doesn't matter cuz they both stick out of the DS lite.

[B0000rt]

Anyone know what the difference is between M3 Perfect Slim SD and the M3 Perfect MiniSD other than SD and MiniSD? I mean, is the cartridge the same size?

I just ordered a DS Lite skin from BSE. Going to get my Lite when it arrives and maybe the M3 after.
I think the MiniSD is ABIT smaller, but still sticks out.

[GuiltySpark]

IMHO the GBA micro was WAYY too expensive.

I saw it today at Walmart for $67..I was tempted :)

[kogepan]

Anyone bored right now and want to hang out in Animal Crossing? I want to visit other towns :lol:

let me know if you've added me!
i followed ur link and created a profile as well

http://turnips.kaaosa.com/info/user/kogepan/Kogepan/town.png
feel free to add me as a friend! :lol:

[yuwing8]

I saw it today at Walmart for $67..I was tempted :)

IMO, DS games >>> GBA games.

[Kirilenko47]

Man, I still can't seem to pull the trigger on ordering an EZ4 Lite (microsd) package yet. I keep thinking that there will be an announcement for something even better (and possibly causing a price cut for existing flashcarts) from the M3 and Supercard teams.

I've beaten New Mario Bros too many times already and I can't seem to get past 88 moles in whack-a-mole (the mario minigame, not the standalone one).

[Arange]

does anyone have the flashme and unflashme for the dslite? i used the beta by accident and now i cant get the brightness adjustment -_-;; pm me if you can send it to me. thanks


anyone play Tetris online? i need more friends, the crazy 74XX ranking players wont let me get back 7200 -_-;;

[Kurosaki-Ichigo]

Man, I still can't seem to pull the trigger on ordering an EZ4 Lite (microsd) package yet. I keep thinking that there will be an announcement for something even better (and possibly causing a price cut for existing flashcarts) from the M3 and Supercard teams.

I've beaten New Mario Bros too many times already and I can't seem to get past 88 moles in whack-a-mole (the mario minigame, not the standalone one).

The G6 just came out but its a more expensive than the EZ4 Lite.

[tmpz]

But the G6 Lite doesn't seem to have a lot of space, 512MB. For movies and music, you're probably going to need a bit more...

I'm hoping the M3 Lite will come out soon.

[Canadianpsycho]

does anyone have the flashme and unflashme for the dslite? i used the beta by accident and now i cant get the brightness adjustment -_-;; pm me if you can send it to me. thanks


anyone play Tetris online? i need more friends, the crazy 74XX ranking players wont let me get back 7200 -_-;;

You can't unflashme yet. The DSL firmware isn't recognized by Flashme, and therefore they don't have a way of undoing the flashing process until Flashme is updated. You can reflash with the proper version though.

[yuwing8]

The G6 just came out but its a more expensive than the EZ4 Lite.

but if u include the memory card cost, the EZ4 lite and the G6 pro breaks about even.

[Kirilenko47]

512MB is a bit too small for me. I'd want a minimum of at least 1GB which is why I want to go with the EZ4 Lite or whatever comes out from the M3 and Supercard teams. Basically I'd like the flashcart to fit (near) perfectly into the DSL.

I've also been trying to research some news on the 2GB versions of the microsd cards but I've only been able to find the release date as being "sometime in 2006".

Isn't the announced m3 lite not able to play gba roms? Or is that the m3 pro which is a totally different flashcart? Bleh...confusion. Either way, although I may not use the gba features that often, I'd prefer just to have the option available.

[Atheral]

Is it okay to run Flashme after playing WFC Mario Kart DS (retail Cart) because i heard that MK DS will write your network information onto the DS Firmware?
Would that cause any problems with the Flashme Firmware?

[Arange]

just got the flashme7 full and unflashme. works fine with MKDS didnt do anything to the gameplay or online play.

just gotta try to get hello ds working. i want my voice chat.

[mark_in_2k]

Isn't the announced m3 lite not able to play gba roms? Or is that the m3 pro which is a totally different flashcart? Bleh...confusion. Either way, although I may not use the gba features that often, I'd prefer just to have the option available.Yeah, I believe the soon to be released M3 Lite won't be able to play GBA games as the M3 Lite won't have enough room in the cart for a real-time clock that the GBA games need. It's a trade off for size over functionality. I personally have never played a GBA game from my M3 Slim, so I wouldn't mind not having GBA support if the cart fit exactly in the GBA slot.

[chocobill]

For those of you who got your flash cart in HK, can someone tell me where i can buy them and the approx. price for them. Oh, and I'm trying to find a g6lite a passcard 3 if they're available. My friend's in HK right now and he's lost... :)

[kogepan]

For those of you who got your flash cart in HK, can someone tell me where i can buy them and the approx. price for them. Oh, and I'm trying to find a g6lite a passcard 3 if they're available. My friend's in HK right now and he's lost... :)
try going to this mall call Hong Kong Golden. they have a gaming section there, and make sure that ur friend tell the seller they r lookin for real product nth fake. coz we know how crazy hk is :cheesygri

[Canadianpsycho]

Yeah, I believe the soon to be released M3 Lite won't be able to play GBA games as the M3 Lite won't have enough room in the cart for a real-time clock that the GBA games need. It's a trade off for size over functionality. I personally have never played a GBA game from my M3 Slim, so I wouldn't mind not having GBA support if the cart fit exactly in the GBA slot.

Only the Pokemon games need a real time clock, and those games can be patched to run without a RTC if neeeded.

[ledorky]

Only the Pokemon games need a real time clock, and those games can be patched to run without a RTC if neeeded.
But the game is no longer the same when that happens and the only way to get the night pokemon is to keep the game on.
Still I don't know anyone who plays GBA games on their DSLites.

[felix]

For everyone's knowledge:

I received my Hori DS Lite screen protectors from www.play-asia.com today, and am now fairly sure the ones I got from eBay are fake. Below are picture comparisons of both I have received.

Be warned!!! The ones from the chinese eBay seller are an inferior product.

The first image shows the two packages side by side. Note they have a slight colour difference.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1745.jpg

The second pic is a closeup of the front of the package. Note that the image on the left is much more blurry. That is actually how it looks, it is not a camera error.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1746.jpg

Below are the bags the packages came in (the package is just a paper sleeve). The eBay one came in a resealable that can be open and closed many times. The Play-Asia.com one came in a bag that can only be opened once (it looks tampered with after you open it).

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1748.jpg

Below are the cleaning cloths that come with each. The eBay one feels like the cheap lense cloths you get with any chinese sunglasses case, but it does have "HORI" imprinted in it. The one that came with the Play-Asia.com one feels like a softer material, and has no writing on it.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/IMGP1749.jpg

Finally, here is a pic of the two different screen protectors. Note that the eBay ones have english writing on the tabs. The Play-Asia.com one only has japanese writing, and has yellow stickers on the centre.

http://www.sfu.ca/~jtlow/screen/compare.jpg

Judging from this evidence I believe the eBay one to be a fake. I find this rather frustrating, as the seller can get away with it. Not many people out there are going to buy two screen protectors from different sellers just to compare. I only happened to do so because I bought one for myself two weeks ago, and one for my gf last week.

I am now bringing this to the attention of the eBay seller, and then possibly report it to eBay and attempt to file a Paypal refund.
Thanks for the heads up. The resealable bag looks exactly like the type used for pirate media. What's the seller's eBay id and does he have any negs which indicate similar fake items sold?

[Canadianpsycho]

But the game is no longer the same when that happens and the only way to get the night pokemon is to keep the game on.
Still I don't know anyone who plays GBA games on their DSLites.

Oh darn, so no Pokemon if you don't have a RTC. I personally plan on playing through the GBA RPGs and Metroid, Mario, Zelda.

Oh, and Felix, thanks for quoting those huge pics again :rolleyes: I was hoping somebody would manage to get it in before we started a new page.

[Tsukagi]

i just got my Hori's from the eBay...but fake, real??..i dunno.
-seller says it's authentic.
-the packaging print isn't faded.
-the cloth looks like the fake version w/o Hori printed on it.
-the bags are NOT the resealable ones.
-the text is english on the screen plastics.

eee...seems to be a mix of fake and authentic qualitites.
hmm..thinking about it again..seems like a modified fake.
eh, either way, i'm just gonna use it anyways.

[Geologic]

i just got my Hori's from the eBay...but fake, real??..i dunno.
-seller says it's authentic.
-the packaging print isn't faded.
-the cloth looks like the fake version w/o Hori printed on it.
-the bags are NOT the resealable ones.
-the text is english on the screen plastics.

eee...seems to be a mix of fake and authentic qualitites.
hmm..thinking about it again..seems like a modified fake.
eh, either way, i'm just gonna use it anyways.

sounds pretty fake to me.

[B0000rt]

I got my full body skin (http://www.bestskinsever.com/servlet/the-27/Nintendo-DS-Lite-Total/Detail) from Bestskinsever.com (I have one FS in the BST too)


Here's my minireview

The exterior protection is AMAZING. It's CRYSTAL CLEAR! It adds a little rubbery feel to the DS, not rubbery like your Motorola V300 or V551, but just a slight hint of rubberyness feel.

Keeping this in mind, this is great for all around the case, the top screen, and even underneath the buttons, in the d-pad area and under the xybastartselect button area. What isn't that great is the rubberyness translated onto the bottom touchscreen. I didn't really see any touch sensitivity decreasing, but with the rubberyness mentioned previously, it makes it abit difficult to drag and drop on the touchscreen (I can't properly play the "Sort or 'Splode" Variety Minigame in New Super Mario Bros. anymore)

So I'd recommend using all the skin provided, except for the bottom touchscreen one. Other than the gripe about the bottom touchscreen, the BestSkinsEver Nintendo DS Lite fullbody skin is just amazing! For the price they're asking, it's a steal! $11USD from the website (+ shipping), sure as hell beats the $30USD that Invisible Shield is asking for theirs!

I think I'm going to remove the bottom touchscreen skin, and replace it with one that is less rubbery.

[M.D.]

sweet! does it cover the places where its not glossy, like the hinge and the top part of the back where the nds cartridge goes and the L and R buttons?
i ask this because the ds lite can gets dirty on the non glossy parts.
I got my full body skin (http://www.bestskinsever.com/servlet/the-27/Nintendo-DS-Lite-Total/Detail) from Bestskinsever.com (I have one FS in the BST too)


Here's my minireview

The exterior protection is AMAZING. It's CRYSTAL CLEAR! It adds a little rubbery feel to the DS, not rubbery like your Motorola V300 or V551, but just a slight hint of rubberyness feel.

Keeping this in mind, this is great for all around the case, the top screen, and even underneath the buttons, in the d-pad area and under the xybastartselect button area. What isn't that great is the rubberyness translated onto the bottom touchscreen. I didn't really see any touch sensitivity decreasing, but with the rubberyness mentioned previously, it makes it abit difficult to drag and drop on the touchscreen (I can't properly play the "Sort or 'Splode" Variety Minigame in New Super Mario Bros. anymore)

So I'd recommend using all the skin provided, except for the bottom touchscreen one. Other than the gripe about the bottom touchscreen, the BestSkinsEver Nintendo DS Lite fullbody skin is just amazing! For the price they're asking, it's a steal! $11USD from the website (+ shipping), sure as hell beats the $30USD that Invisible Shield is asking for theirs!

I think I'm going to remove the bottom touchscreen skin, and replace it with one that is less rubbery.

[B0000rt]

sweet! does it cover the places where its not glossy, like the hinge and the top part of the back where the nds cartridge goes and the L and R buttons?
i ask this because the ds lite can gets dirty on the non glossy parts.

Unfortunately no, the skin only protects the glossy surfaces from scratches, that's it's main, and possibly only purpose.

Back to Advance Wars - Dual Strike :D Hah they got some cocky comments in the game!

[x86asm]

OK, It would be criminal if Nintendo DID NOT release a Smash Brothers for the NDS.

[yuwing8]

OK, It would be criminal if Nintendo DID NOT release a Smash Brothers for the NDS.

I agree. at least port the 64 version and add some new characters...

[felix]

i just got my Hori's from the eBay...but fake, real??..i dunno.
-seller says it's authentic.
-the packaging print isn't faded.
-the cloth looks like the fake version w/o Hori printed on it.
-the bags are NOT the resealable ones.
-the text is english on the screen plastics.

eee...seems to be a mix of fake and authentic qualitites.
hmm..thinking about it again..seems like a modified fake.
eh, either way, i'm just gonna use it anyways.
what's the seller's username and link to feedback profile?

[DVST8]

Man, I still can't seem to pull the trigger on ordering an EZ4 Lite (microsd) package yet. I keep thinking that there will be an announcement for something even better (and possibly causing a price cut for existing flashcarts) from the M3 and Supercard teams.

I've beaten New Mario Bros too many times already and I can't seem to get past 88 moles in whack-a-mole (the mario minigame, not the standalone one).

My personal best is 93 :cheesygri , don't know how I pulled it off but I guess I was in the zone. I enjoy the NSMB Mole game over the standalone Whac-a-mole ds game.

[M.D.]

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/3493/img21494cw.th.jpg (http://img102.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img21494cw.jpg)

I just found this on my DS...yes, its a crack >:(

[mark_in_2k]

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/3493/img21494cw.th.jpg (http://img102.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img21494cw.jpg)

I just found this on my DS...yes, its a crack >:(Would that be replaceable under warranty?

[M.D.]

Would that be replaceable under warranty?
that's what i'd like to know.

i bought it from futureshop, 30 days is ending this tuesday so maybe i'll give it a shot there.

[Spare-Flair]

That's the 5th time I've heard of the exact same hinge cracking on somebody's DS.

Seems to be a chronic problem.

[yuwing8]

that's weird never heard of such a thing from other forums.

[yuwing8]

well i got my ezflash4 lite now. funny that i'm not playing with it. STill enjoying tetris DS.

This game is the bomb!

[yuwing8]

well i got my ezflash4 lite now. funny that i'm not playing with it. STill enjoying tetris DS.

This game is the bomb! so competitive, it's addicting.

[pennywize]

That's the 5th time I've heard of the exact same hinge cracking on somebody's DS.

Seems to be a chronic problem.

After reading about the crack on this thread, I decided to check my DS lite and what do you know....THERE IS A CRACK ON THE SAME HINGE. Never realized it until now....and don't know when/how it happened.

[M.D.]

After reading about the crack on this thread, I decided to check my DS lite and what do you know....THERE IS A CRACK ON THE SAME HINGE. Never realized it until now....and don't know when/how it happened.
hmm..what should we do?? :confused:

[masterhapposai]

well i got my ezflash4 lite now. funny that i'm not playing with it. STill enjoying tetris DS.

This game is the bomb! so competitive, it's addicting.

i'd like to hear a possible review on your ezflash4! :D

[M.D.]

i'd like to hear a possible review on your ezflash4! :D
he made one on gbatemp

[masterhapposai]

he made one on gbatemp

awesome thanks

those reviews are very detailed

[MK-com]

Has anyone compared the M3 Perfect to the EZFlash IV? I have the EZF3 for my GBA, but I was told that it wouldn't work for DS roms (even with the Passcard3), so I was thinking of upgrading. the EZF3 gave me a little bit of trouble in the beginning, but after ironing out the kinks, has worked quite well. I'd expect much the same with the IV.

Also, do you guys recommend the Passcard 3 or the Superkey?

[sfu_lifer]

Has anyone compared the M3 Perfect to the EZFlash IV? I have the EZF3 for my GBA, but I was told that it wouldn't work for DS roms (even with the Passcard3), so I was thinking of upgrading. the EZF3 gave me a little bit of trouble in the beginning, but after ironing out the kinks, has worked quite well. I'd expect much the same with the IV.

Also, do you guys recommend the Passcard 3 or the Superpass?
Passcard 3 is better. I own a Superpass 2 and it's a little bulky. If anyone wants mine for flashing purposes, PM me and I'll send it to you for a good price.

As for EZ Flash IV, I've heard some bad things regarding GBA compat. If you don't care for that function, then the EZ Flash IV lite is currently the only one that can fit the DS Lite that has removable memory that is nearly flush.

[MK-com]

^sorry, i mean superkey, not superpass.

and about the ezf4lite, do you know if it has a cap on what capacity microSD it can take? or hte ezf iv (reg), do you know if it has a cap on what capacity miniSD it can take?

[Canadianpsycho]

Passcard 3 is better. I own a Superpass 2 and it's a little bulky. If anyone wants mine for flashing purposes, PM me and I'll send it to you for a good price.

As for EZ Flash IV, I've heard some bad things regarding GBA compat. If you don't care for that function, then the EZ Flash IV lite is currently the only one that can fit the DS Lite that has removable memory that is nearly flush.

Where exactly is everyone hearing this "problem" with EZIV and GBA compatibility? Its been mentioned before and isn't the case.

The EZIV is great with GBA games. The only thing is DOESN'T have is a real time clock. This only affects some Pokemon games. Everything else works just fine. If you have to have GBA Pokemon, then yes, the EZIV isn't for you. Everything else is fine.

Its been argued that the EZIV has better GBA compatibility then the M3.

[Arange]

just wondering has anyone sucessfully unflashed their ds? (noflashme)

cuz i just did my DSL and it's saying that it doesnt know the original, so if i try to noflashme, will it be able to?

[sfu_lifer]

Where exactly is everyone hearing this "problem" with EZIV and GBA compatibility? Its been mentioned before and isn't the case.

The EZIV is great with GBA games. The only thing is DOESN'T have is a real time clock. This only affects some Pokemon games. Everything else works just fine. If you have to have GBA Pokemon, then yes, the EZIV isn't for you. Everything else is fine.

Its been argued that the EZIV has better GBA compatibility then the M3.
The lack of a realtime clock renders the argument moot, doesn't it?
I've never used it so I don't know firsthand but I have read postings in maxconsole, gbatemp and the supercard forum. Maybe haters but I've had zero problems with my M3 and lots of slowdown with the Supercard.
I just ordered an G6Lite so hopefully that'll last me for the next little while :)

[Canadianpsycho]

just wondering has anyone sucessfully unflashed their ds? (noflashme)

cuz i just did my DSL and it's saying that it doesnt know the original, so if i try to noflashme, will it be able to?

No, you will not be able to revert back to a stock firmware yet. If you flash, its permanent for now.

The lack of a realtime clock renders the argument moot, doesn't it?

If you've got a hard-on for Pokemon, I guess it does. From my personal reading there are still a couple GBA titles that don't work with the M3 (I recall a GBAtemp mod mentioning one of the Lord of the Rings games).

But just because EZIV doesn't have a RTC that means its GBA compatibility is poor. I suppose if you wanted to use the argument then any flashcart that doesn't support some of Nintendos gimmick games (one cart has a sensor to detect day/night, another allows the user to tilit the handheld to control the game) has poor compatibility.

[atb1o1]

anyone know where i can find a DS lite with good return policy (in case of dead pixels or any defects) in the GTA area? its sold out everywhere!!! FS, BB, Toys r us, Walmart.... >:(

[yuwing8]

I have heard of some patches you can add to pokemon games so u can play without RTC. But i'm not too knowledgable about it becuase i don't play any pokemon games, unfortunately. EZflash4 is ****ing great. i've owned M3 and software-wise, I think EZ4 > M3.

If u can live without homebrew, EZ4 is for you.

It has great GBA compatibility. It can play GTA (M3 can't). [but can't really justify with 1 game but I trust in the EZ4 brand name]. I think EZ has been in the GBA buisness since GBAflash carts started and they have great GBA products. So i think it's a pretty reputable company in GBA games (and also DS).

I just made a skin for my EZ4 and it's easy. Who knows how to do the same for M3. It's a bit complicated to me.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9WY7209T

Preview:
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/7466/mainbg3pk.jpg

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6459/subbgtest4vy.jpg

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/253/window7dt.jpg

comments/suggestions welcome. i'll change it up.

White border at the bottom of mainBG covers the version numbers (cuz i think they look ugly)

[B0000rt]

After reading about the crack on this thread, I decided to check my DS lite and what do you know....THERE IS A CRACK ON THE SAME HINGE. Never realized it until now....and don't know when/how it happened.


Shoooooooooooooooot
I just checked mine and it's starting to crack too
Noooooooooooooooo

EVERYONE, DON'T LOOK AT YOUR HINGE OR IT'LL START TO CRACK LIKE OURS

:(

[M.D.]

Shoooooooooooooooot
I just checked mine and it's starting to crack too
Noooooooooooooooo

EVERYONE, DON'T LOOK AT YOUR HINGE OR IT'LL START TO CRACK LIKE OURS

:(
this seems to be a defect in the ds lites. a lot more people have reported the crack on the left shoulder. http://forums.nintendo.com/nintendo/board/message?board.id=ds&message.id=2471802

[x86asm]

Mine is crack free (butt pun intended).

[blackice168]

so no homebrew if i get the ez4? what about the ez4lite?

would the g6 lite be a better choice for homebrew?

I have heard of some patches you can add to pokemon games so u can play without RTC. But i'm not too knowledgable about it becuase i don't play any pokemon games, unfortunately. EZflash4 is ****ing great. i've owned M3 and software-wise, I think EZ4 > M3.

If u can live without homebrew, EZ4 is for you.

It has great GBA compatibility. It can play GTA (M3 can't). [but can't really justify with 1 game but I trust in the EZ4 brand name]. I think EZ has been in the GBA buisness since GBAflash carts started and they have great GBA products. So i think it's a pretty reputable company in GBA games (and also DS).

I just made a skin for my EZ4 and it's easy. Who knows how to do the same for M3. It's a bit complicated to me. [i'll add it later]

[yuwing8]

there are homebrew apps/games that support it. but some do not. They just came into the market so not many apps support them just yet.

Don't know if G6 lite is any better because G6 is a small market niche as well. not many people have it so not many apps support them. Most support M3 and supercard.

[sfu_lifer]

Are folks sure that split isn't normal?
I have the split in both sides now. Not that it bothers me since I don't look there anyways and it doesn't seem to be affecting anything.

[tonychau]

FYI

http://i2.tinypic.com/1zyvjpf.jpg

Are folks sure that split isn't normal?
I have the split in both sides now. Not that it bothers me since I don't look there anyways and it doesn't seem to be affecting anything.

[tonychau]

Mario 3-0n-3 basketball game for the DS

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/ab3j/mario3on3/index.html


New cameo appearances from Final Fastasy :D :D :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/Seraph830/FFMario.jpg

[TenzoR]

i want that 3 on 3 basketball

when will it get released?

[kcjchan]

Would that be replaceable under warranty?

According to this thread: http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?t=24439

No, Nintendo will not repair physical damages for free. Also, you guys are not alone, seems like all North American releases of the DS Lite is plagued by it. My friend has a navy blue DS lite and it has no cracks, he's had it for 4 months now. Under the discussion thread link above, other users of imported DS lite also report no cracks on their DS lite.

[input]

Mario 3-0n-3 basketball game for the DS

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/ab3j/mario3on3/index.html


New cameo appearances from Final Fastasy :D :D :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/Seraph830/FFMario.jpg

Who's the last dude?

[yuwing8]

mario3x3 is gonna be sick but i heard there's no wifi.

[ledorky]

For the ultimate in stealth, I think the Ninjapass is the ultimate (once they get it in 8Gbit memory size inside). Basically everything is in the DS slot. Leaves the GBA slot free for another "dev kit" device if you wish.

[ChinpokoMon]

Who's the last dude?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabotender

[input]

For the ultimate in stealth, I think the Ninjapass is the ultimate (once they get it in 8Gbit memory size inside). Basically everything is in the DS slot. Leaves the GBA slot free for another "dev kit" device if you wish.

Can you backup games? I don't want to be carrying around 3 carts around with me. Is homebrew the solution?

[B0000rt]

For the ultimate in stealth, I think the Ninjapass is the ultimate (once they get it in 8Gbit memory size inside). Basically everything is in the DS slot. Leaves the GBA slot free for another "dev kit" device if you wish.
Does standby work with it? If do that's pretty good, 1gig of space !

[sfu_lifer]

Can you backup games? I don't want to be carrying around 3 carts around with me. Is homebrew the solution?
I just saw this on dsupdates too. That's what the Ninjapass is for, cough* homebrew *cough. You shove your roms in there, fire up your DS and off you go. Now I'm not sure about compatibility and whether the rumble pack will work in the GBA slot if done this way (likely not) but hey, at least nothing is sticking out. Unfort. the max space I've seen so far at winsunx is 512Mbiit which is damn tiny. I did read they'll have a 4Mbit version out soon.

[Arange]

you can back up your games if you have an M3 or supercard.

right now ninjapass and the g6 lite look the most appealing. I just dont know how good the compatibility is for the ninjapass and u need at least 4Gbit since all the new games are getting bigger and bigger. ninja pass goes for like 60bux or smth and the g6Lite is 95 for 4Gbit so unless the ninjapass 4GB is hella well priced i think i'm prolly going for the G6Lite.

how good is homebrew compatibility for the ninjapass tho? I hear the G6 isnt that great since most homebrews are made for supercard etc. I want to be able to use MSN and a few other programs.

group buy anyone? :razz:

[Kirilenko47]

Hey guys, I have a question about memory card compatiblity. I'm afraid to ask this question at gbatemp cause it's probably been asked enough before.

My question is: is there a list or some page where I can check which memory cards (specifically microsd) and brands are compatible with each dev kits? I've ordered an EZ4 Lite but don't know which microsd card to get. Thanks.

I actually plan on just picking up a 256MB card for now and just wait for a 2GB one to be released later on.

[Canadianpsycho]

Hey guys, I have a question about memory card compatiblity. I'm afraid to ask this question at gbatemp cause it's probably been asked enough before.

My question is: is there a list or some page where I can check which memory cards (specifically microsd) and brands are compatible with each dev kits? I've ordered an EZ4 Lite but don't know which microsd card to get. Thanks.

I actually plan on just picking up a 256MB card for now and just wait for a 2GB one to be released later on.

Any micro SD should be fine. I've used a Sandisk and a Sandisk Ultra II and they both work pretty much the same. The Ultra II seems to load a little bit faster, but I don't think its an earthshaking difference.

[B0000rt]

Found an image from GBATemp that explains the cracking problem

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/7412/dsmd9cl4.th.jpg (http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsmd9cl4.jpg)

[yuwing8]

{EZFLASH SKin}

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/6608/mainbgcopyzw6.jpg
------------------------||------------------------
http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/2011/subbgsamplenw9.jpg

enjoy. comments/questions reply here.

note: you can edit the names and stuff. you can download the photoshop file at the very bottom of the post.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EKE253NX





UPDATE~~~~~~~~~~~

here u have it folks! The photoshop file. I did it from scatch to help y'all personalize the icons and stuff.

photoshop file (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X84LXREQ)

[input]

Let's say I get a Ninjapass. How will I dump the ROMS from the original cartridges into the Ninjapass?

[Arange]

maybe with the ninjapass loaded that u stick in the USB?


in other news...

was playing tetris today and now my arms are sore since i was lying on my bed playing...

ended up doing 963 on marathon but only 2449344 score :/

has anyone hit 1000 lines ? does the little circle witht he # of lines expand? or what? gonna try again in a few days..time to go eat.. :D

[yuwing8]

you gotta download the backups urself... if u wanna get original cart into ninja pass u gotta buy another hardware i believe. u can extract the save file from a game using some homebrew tho. not sure if ninjapass can work homebrew. i think ninja pass is crap. it only has 512mBIT which is 64mbytes (that means u can't play games like FF3, children of mana, resident evil etc)

i think u can't play castlevania or metroid prime hunteres either but i forgot their size (pretty close to 64mb+).

anyways buyer beware XD.

[[another good thing about ezflash is that the skin goes on both screens. M3 only goes on bottom screen and doesn't even allow touch. Supercard doesn't have any skin at all...i believe]

[sfu_lifer]

you gotta download the backups urself... if u wanna get original cart into ninja pass u gotta buy another hardware i believe. u can extract the save file from a game using some homebrew tho. not sure if ninjapass can work homebrew. i think ninja pass is crap. it only has 512mBIT which is 64mbytes (that means u can't play games like FF3, children of mana, resident evil etc)

i think u can't play castlevania or metroid prime hunteres either but i forgot their size (pretty close to 64mb+).

anyways buyer beware XD.

[[another good thing about ezflash is that the skin goes on both screens. M3 only goes on bottom screen and doesn't even allow touch. Supercard doesn't have any skin at all...i believe]
The ninjapass will have that USB stick hardware included (how else are you gonna upload your "homebrew"). Yes, 512Mbit is very limiting but they are aiming for larger sizes soon. I hope it's affordable :).

[M.D.]

The ninjapass will have that USB stick hardware included (how else are you gonna upload your "homebrew"). Yes, 512Mbit is very limiting but they are aiming for larger sizes soon. I hope it's affordable :).
yuwing was answering to a post about extracting saves from an original game and transferring it into the ninjapass, since the ninjapass goes into the ds slot and not the gba slot, how are we suppose to extract the saves like using the homebrew rein when you need the flash cart + original cart in at the same time to do so.

[sfu_lifer]

yuwing was answering to a post about extracting saves from an original game and transferring it into the ninjapass, since the ninjapass goes into the ds slot and not the gba slot, how are we suppose to extract the saves like using the homebrew rein when you need the flash cart + original cart in at the same time to do so.
You'll need the GBA flash cart for stuff like that, that's for sure. I'm hoping to do a combo G6Lite and Ninjapass in the future once they get the memory up.

[x86asm]

k guys, my EZ4 Lite came to my house today and it works very well. The only problem is that the micro SD card is a bit difficult to remove to change the roms on it. I have to use a mini screwdriver since my nails arent very long.

Very neat device, it is not 100% flush but it is much better than a regular sized GBA cart.

[input]

Im just guessing but since the Ninjapass is the same size of a DS cart, wouldn't it be possible to extract the ROM from the original cartridge using the USB provided and DUMP it back into the Ninjapass?

[x86asm]

k guys, my EZ4 Lite came to my house today and it works very well. The only problem is that the micro SD card is a bit difficult to remove to change the roms on it. I have to use a mini screwdriver since my nails arent very long.

Very neat device, it is not 100% flush but it is much better than a regular sized GBA cart.
Hey cool, with moonshell I was able to play MP3's. Knew the DS was powerful enough to do so just didnt know any apps existed.

[M.D.]

maybe with the ninjapass loaded that u stick in the USB?


in other news...

was playing tetris today and now my arms are sore since i was lying on my bed playing...

ended up doing 963 on marathon but only 2449344 score :/

has anyone hit 1000 lines ? does the little circle witht he # of lines expand? or what? gonna try again in a few days..time to go eat.. :D
wow thats amazing. i only got to 200 lines so far >:(

[MK-com]

wow I have a tough time getting to 200.

oh, and great sig btw M.D.

[Arange]

okay, played a bit more and hit around 1240 lines or so.. the lines stops counting at 999 but the level still goes up.. so lvl 124 x 10 lines per level i assume is around 1240-1249 lines.. O_o;; kinda wierd...

[blackice168]

k guys, my EZ4 Lite came to my house today and it works very well. The only problem is that the micro SD card is a bit difficult to remove to change the roms on it. I have to use a mini screwdriver since my nails arent very long.

Very neat device, it is not 100% flush but it is much better than a regular sized GBA cart.

where'd you get the ez4 lite? how much was it?

[B0000rt]

wow I have a tough time getting to 200.

oh, and great sig btw M.D.
Do you press up to make the block fall down immediately?

And do you use the triggers to hold a block?

I didn't know about these until I played my buddy WFC(and got whooped)...

[T3rry]

anybody know if there is any companies that make a full metal stylus for the DSL? i have had mine since release date (just over a month) and the little bump that holds the stylus in the DSL is already worn to the point that the stylus just loosely falls out, i don't want to have to spend $100 a year on replacement stylus' off ebay or whatever... i'd like one that has the back end metal end with that little bump also being metal also.

I have seen some "metal" ones on ebay, but they just have a metal shaft, the little bump part is just plastic like the original.

[yuwing8]

what's the point of doing marathons. the real game is on WFC! what's ur rating? Mine's 6200 average. everyone at 6700 is a completely different level... not the same as 6000 vs. 5500

[x86asm]

where'd you get the ez4 lite? how much was it?
I got it from GamerSection.ca

With shipping in CDN currency it came to $89.20 .

[input]

anybody know if there is any companies that make a full metal stylus for the DSL? i have had mine since release date (just over a month) and the little bump that holds the stylus in the DSL is already worn to the point that the stylus just loosely falls out, i don't want to have to spend $100 a year on replacement stylus' off ebay or whatever... i'd like one that has the back end metal end with that little bump also being metal also.

I have seen some "metal" ones on ebay, but they just have a metal shaft, the little bump part is just plastic like the original.

http://www.pdapanache.com/products.asp?PID=NINDS&S=3

Too bad this one hasn't sold the DS lite one yet.

[T3rry]

http://www.pdapanache.com/products.asp?PID=NINDS&S=3

Too bad this one hasn't sold the DS lite one yet.
yeah, i saw that they say they'll have one for the DSL in a few weeks, by then i'll have gone through 4 stylus'

[ferkel]

ok, I just ordered the M3 Perfect SD and Passkey3 from Gamersection. Do I have to go buy a SD card reader or is there one included with the M3?

[input]

:D Just beat NSMB. Too bad it was really easy but it's so frustrating! I don't think its for the old school gamer due to the lack of its difficulty but it's perfect for new gamers. Now for me to collect all the star coins and do challenge mode at the same time. :D

[ledorky]

ok, I just ordered the M3 Perfect SD and Passkey3 from Gamersection. Do I have to go buy a SD card reader or is there one included with the M3?
You'll need an SD reader unless gamersection mentioned it's packing in one.
I've never seen it included in any bundle and my M3 never came with one.
They're cheap nowadays anyway ...

[Arange]

what's the point of doing marathons. the real game is on WFC! what's ur rating? Mine's 6200 average. everyone at 6700 is a completely different level... not the same as 6000 vs. 5500

i was always playing WFC till i lent it to my friend and she ruined my rating.. went from 7128 down to 6700 -_-;; but then again u at 7k+ when u play against a person who's less than 6k u gain like 3 ranks but if u lose against a 6500 or 6800 u lose 100 ranks....

tried marathon because i never played anything except online and multiplayer.. puzzle mode is kinda fun, so is the mission one..

[sfu_lifer]

DS Opera Browser in Action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbSq-tCHXmI&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ejoystiq%2Ecom%2F2006%2F07% 2F19%2Fds%2Dopera%2Dbrowser%2Din%2Daction%2F

Looks faster and more elegant than the PSP browser. Too bad the lack of flash kinda mutes it.

[Canadianpsycho]

DS Opera Browser in Action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbSq-tCHXmI&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ejoystiq%2Ecom%2F2006%2F07% 2F19%2Fds%2Dopera%2Dbrowser%2Din%2Daction%2F

Looks faster and more elegant than the PSP browser. Too bad the lack of flash kinda mutes it.

Its been rumoured they'll eventually upgrade the browser. Not sure how true that is.

I'm going to end up taking my DSL with me lots of places if I can surf RFD. I could use it this weekend to check out the Dell Deals, since I'll be in the middle of nowhere (probably no wifi anyways, but sounds good in theory :) )

[Fatman]

Is there a release date for the browser in US/Canada? :|

[equanimity]

Hey everybody, I am on the promotional team for Nintendo. We're sampling Nintendo DS lite Touch Generation Games:

Tetris
Brain Age
Big Brain Academy
Nintendogs

If you are interested, PM me and I will send you details of where we will be. We also have a Download Station.

Take care.

[MK-com]

Is there a release date for the browser in US/Canada? :|

not yet, but europe received their date: October 6
http://mobilemag.com/content/100/345/C8719/

[mark_in_2k]

Looks like Nintendo are going to fix the cracked hinges...

Source (http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/21/nintendo-fesses-up-to-ds-lite-hinge-defect-will-fix-for-free/)

Nintendo fesses up to DS Lite hinge defect, will fix for free

Posted Jul 21st 2006 3:05PM by Paul Miller
Filed under: Gaming

We suppose it's a bit of a stretch to call Nintendo's DS Lite hinge problem -- which according to Nintendo affects 0.02 percent of shipped units -- much of a defect, but the big N has heard the cries of its users, and will now fix the problem for free. Multiple Lite-o-holics have reported a small crack on the left side of the hinge that holds the two screens together, and even our pals over at Joystiq have encountered the problem. Up until now Nintendo was charging $50 to repair the incidental damage, as it was considered outside of warranty, but now they're changing their tune with free repairs for all. This keeps up with their track record of consumer love, which they established with the "single dead pixel" policy on the original DS. Thanks Nintendo, we love you too.

[MMMMMike]

My 11 year old daughter came to me last night very upset. She dropped her DS and the top screen cracked. It's still getting light, but it's FUBAR.
So can I replace the screen economically myself?
Do you have a link?
I'd like to fix ASAP. Schools off and Animal Crossing pals are being missed.

Mike

[pfdude]

My 11 year old daughter came to me last night very upset. She dropped her DS and the top screen cracked. It's still getting light, but it's FUBAR.
So can I replace the screen economically myself?
Do you have a link?
I'd like to fix ASAP. Schools off and Animal Crossing pals are being missed.

Mike

Maybe if you can find a scrapped DS to swap parts with. I think you are going to be SOL with doing this quick and cheaply. :(

[convoluted]

My 11 year old daughter came to me last night very upset. She dropped her DS and the top screen cracked. It's still getting light, but it's FUBAR.
So can I replace the screen economically myself?
Do you have a link?
I'd like to fix ASAP. Schools off and Animal Crossing pals are being missed.

Mike

You could try calling Nintendo first at 1-800-255-3700 for their customer service dept. Is the DS still under warranty?

If it is not, the total cost would be $108.30 after taxes in Ontario.

You can mail it in in Markham
(National Electronic Service Association (NESA)
480 Hood Road, Unit 1
Markham, ON L3R 9Z3)

But quick service sounds like it would be easier through this:
(Walk in service is also available in Scarborough for your convenience:
24 Progress Ave
Scarborough, ON M1P2Y4
M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
This location is for walk in service only)

Mind you for that price, you may want to buy a DS lite. Or a used DS...

[x86asm]

You could try calling Nintendo first at 1-800-255-3700 for their customer service dept. Is the DS still under warranty?

If it is not, the total cost would be $108.30 after taxes in Ontario.

You can mail it in in Markham
(National Electronic Service Association (NESA)
480 Hood Road, Unit 1
Markham, ON L3R 9Z3)

But quick service sounds like it would be easier through this:
(Walk in service is also available in Scarborough for your convenience:
24 Progress Ave
Scarborough, ON M1P2Y4
M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
This location is for walk in service only)

Mind you for that price, you may want to buy a DS lite. Or a used DS...


He should just get a DS Lite for her. It just wont be worth it. The DS Lite has a number of improvements over the original.

[Crotchety Old Man]

Anybody know about the Animal Crossing free download event (http://ds.ign.com/articles/720/720009p1.html) this week?

Is it available anywhere in Canada/GTA? I called up the local ToysRUs's and they haven't heard of it...

Animal Crossing Goodies from Toys 'r Us
Bring your DS system with you this weekend to grab virtual swag for your in-game abode.
by Craig Harris

July 20, 2006 - Is your Animal Crossing: Wild World house looking a little sparse? This weekend, Toys 'r Us stores will be beaming out exclusive items to wireless-ready Nintendo DS systems sitting in Tag Mode.

During what Toys 'r Us is declaring July 23 through July 29 "Free Download Week." During this time, Nintendo DS Download Stations at all Toys "R" Us stores nationwide will let fans download exclusive Mario-themed items.

By setting your system in "Tag Mode," you'll be able to score items such as the 1-up mushroom, star, fire bar, goal flag, question box and pipe. These items can then be displayed in any Animal Crossing. They also can be given away or sold at Tom Nook's, but keep in mind that these items can't be purchased in-game. So if you dispose of the items, good luck trying to get them back.

[GuiltySpark]

Anyone purchased from www.kicktrading.ca? I noticed they have the EZ IV lite in stock and was making my purchase, but their payment options had me damn confused, so I cancelled the order.
I want to pay via CC and my option is either Paypal, or Secure internet CC, I have neither, but it says you don't have to be a PP member to pay via that method? So I went along with it and all of a sudden I'm at a Paypal website re-entering my billing and shipping info (which is different, which I also already worked out on the kicktrading webpage) Overall it felt wrong so I cancelled the order.
Any experience with this?

[MonkeyMe]

hi
i just purchased a ds lite and some games, but was wondering what case everybody was using?
i wanted something slim and simple like the psp pouch that comes with the psp

and also, does anybody know of game holder cases?
i know they are almost the size of flash cards, like SD, are there small cases like that for ds games?

thanks for the help

[jb22]

hi
i just purchased a ds lite and some games, but was wondering what case everybody was using?
i wanted something slim and simple like the psp pouch that comes with the psp



I'm actually using the PSP pouch that came with the PSP for my DS Lite. I haven't seen any nices cases in local storesand I don't know if I really want to bother ordering something online. For now the PSP case is serving me fine.

[(Bean)]

I have my actual ds light in a very good sunglass case. It is great because I always have something non-abrasive to wipe the screen with. I have that inside the best original DS case which would hold the DS, 8 DS games, and the charger (or 4 GBA games) and yet is only slightly larger than the DS. Sooo depending on what I am doing - throwing DS in my pocket for a short trip (1 game) or going away and want it all - I either just grab the ds in sunglass case or grab the whole package - works good for me - best of both worlds.

This is the DS case I got at Walmart for $14.99

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B0006VC3SA.01-A1NDBS7YGOPBD6._AA250_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006VC3SA/qid=1153696886/sr=8-4/ref=pd_bbs_4/102-0947472-5816122?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=468642

Sunglass bag similar to this:

http://akamai.backcountrystore.com.edgesuite.net/images/items/large/OAK0037.jpg

[yuwing8]

mario basket 3on3 is out if anyone didn't notice. why is the last stage so hard... it's like 3x as good as 2nd last stage

[MrWizard]

mario basket 3on3 is out if anyone didn't notice. why is the last stage so hard... it's like 3x as good as 2nd last stage

Mario Basketball? Can't find anything about it on the Nintendo website...

[M.D.]

Mario Basketball? Can't find anything about it on the Nintendo website...
its the japanese release, but still playable w/o knowing nihongo.

the game is not that fun anyways.

[Arange]

i thought it's really good. the touch screen controls are functional as well as the keypad ones (although for dribbling u still need the touch) i hope they come out with a thumbstrap for this game since i have a DSL and I dont want a black one.

the supermoves are a bit of a dissapointment tho, thought there'd be something more. No internet play, only 1 v 1 and tourney with 4 ppl for multiplayer, no 6 player 3 on 3 and no download play for basketball kinda turned me off a bit.

aside from that its kinda addictive, i love trying to outdribble ppl, still in the process of unlocking all the balls and characters tho.. might take a while @_@

[pennywize]

The M3 team as released a new update today that makes it compatible with playing the full version of Mario 3on3 Basketball (no big sound file ripped out).

So far the game is very fun but it seems really easy. I'm getting scores like 800-0...there is probably a setting for hard mode but I just can't seem to figure that part out yet.

[M.D.]

The M3 team as released a new update today that makes it compatible with playing the full version of Mario 3on3 Basketball (no big sound file ripped out).

So far the game is very fun but it seems really easy. I'm getting scores like 800-0...there is probably a setting for hard mode but I just can't seem to figure that part out yet.
try playing the competition mode where you try to win cups.
the last cup of normal mode is hard. then after that you'll unlock hard mode and new characters from final fantasy. ;)

[pennywize]

try playing the competition mode where you try to win cups.
the last cup of normal mode is hard. then after that you'll unlock hard mode and new characters from final fantasy. ;)

haha thanks man. And here I thought I was just too good :)

[nightwalker]

are there any updates on the m3 taht uses microsd?

i'm debating if i should jsut get the M3 mini-sd version instead of waiting so painfully

[yuwing8]

are there any updates on the m3 taht uses microsd?

i'm debating if i should jsut get the M3 mini-sd version instead of waiting so painfully
just get the Ezflash IV (micro) or the supercard micro (coming out on friday from rumors)

[x86asm]

just get the Ezflash IV (micro) or the supercard micro (coming out on friday from rumors)
I second that, I got my EZ4 Lite last week and cant be anymore happy with it. It is not exactly flush but it doesnt stick out too much! Videos play slowly though in Castlevania, but that is the only problem I encountered.

[nightwalker]

does the supercard micro have just as good support as the M3 does on compatible NDS and GBA games?

Ezflash IV ones just 512mb, isn't it? I want something that's at least 2gigs

[ledorky]

does the supercard micro have just as good support as the M3 does on compatible NDS and GBA games?

Ezflash IV ones just 512mb, isn't it? I want something that's at least 2gigs
No. The Supercard is notoriously using very cheap parts. So YMMV with regards to card compatibility. Not to mention Supercards are only good with DS games (and even then not the level of the M3) and the GBA stuff exeperience lots of slowdown plus you have to manually save to the card before you shut off the handheld. It IS decent value for your money if all you are after are DS games.

[tinlunlau]

i can't seem to play online with my supercard installed.
i don't use that flash card thingy either.

[nightwalker]

No. The Supercard is notoriously using very cheap parts. So YMMV with regards to card compatibility. Not to mention Supercards are only good with DS games (and even then not the level of the M3) and the GBA stuff exeperience lots of slowdown plus you have to manually save to the card before you shut off the handheld. It IS decent value for your money if all you are after are DS games.

thanks! i guess i'll wait for M3 then cause there's a bunch of GBA games i wanna play

[MMMMMike]

i can't seem to play online with my supercard installed.
i don't use that flash card thingy either.
No problem playing games online when using Supercard. They all work fine.

Mike

[tinlunlau]

No problem playing games online when using Supercard. They all work fine.

Mike

i can't seem to use the microphone properly either.

[nightwalker]

http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/8883/supercardlitepicue6.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i28/ahtin/20060726213.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i28/ahtin/20060726215.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i28/ahtin/20060726214.jpg

pictures of the new supercard lite!

[x86asm]

http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/8883/supercardlitepicue6.jpg

pictures of the new supercard lite!
pfft... rip off of EZ4 Lite.

[kcjchan]

Isn't EZ4lite and the Supercard Lite made by the same company?

[M.D.]

pfft... rip off of EZ4 Lite.
its more of a combination of the EZ4 and G6 Lite.
Looks like an awesome product imo, no need to take out the flash cart to have access to the micro-sd and it looks like it'll be completely flushed like the G6 Lite.

Isn't EZ4lite and the Supercard Lite made by the same company?
no, they are separate entities.

[vilator]

hey just a quick question. Can you play movies and music with the supercard? It could be a nice benefit being able to play music.

[M.D.]

hey just a quick question. Can you play movies and music with the supercard? It could be a nice benefit being able to play music.
yes of course, it is a "super"card afterall.

[vilator]

sorry last question,
Have any of you heard of the Sandisk gaming sd 1gb? Is it any good? Its really cheap and I have found absolutely 0 specs on it?

[ferkel]

i got my M3 SD card, but how can I tell if its the M3 SD Slim version or not? It doesn't say slim on the packaging?

[M.D.]

sorry last question,
Have any of you heard of the Sandisk gaming sd 1gb? Is it any good? Its really cheap and I have found absolutely 0 specs on it?
any SD card really is sufficient enough for flash carts. But be warned, its gonna be sticking out a lot in a DS Lite.

i got my M3 SD card, but how can I tell if its the M3 SD Slim version or not? It doesn't say slim on the packaging?
Compare with pictures on online sites.

[rockthecasbah]

ANYONE have experience with realhotstuff.com (US seller) before?

There's a bundle deal on the Supercard Lite and Superkey and with shipping via air mail and a 5% off coupon code, it is just $74.10 USD.

I, as a newbie, believe it's a pretty good price (thoughts?) but haven't heard much about realhotstuff as a seller who caters to Canadian buyers who don't want to get dinged at customs... but from U.S. people at gbatemp, they say it's a reputable seller.

(EDIT: actually I just went to their forum and they said they can mark it as a gift and a value of $9. Great!)

BTW, I read over some of these posts and from a friend who said m3 is just better than Super Card... I haven't heard m3 releasing anything flush for the DS Lite... maybe I should wait for that to come around? I suppose I am in no rush.

[AloneInACrowd]

So I finally caved went out and got a DS Lite, wow is the difference ever huge. Playing games is so incredibly colourful and fun now. It's also much lighter and much tinier.

Hope my hinge doesn't crack! Either or it's pretty frigin sweet, and I think my GF will enjoy the regular DS so she can play brain age and super princess peach whenever she wants :D

[nightwalker]

ANYONE have experience with realhotstuff.com (US seller) before?

There's a bundle deal on the Supercard Lite and Superkey and with shipping via air mail and a 5% off coupon code, it is just $74.10 USD.

I, as a newbie, believe it's a pretty good price (thoughts?) but haven't heard much about realhotstuff as a seller who caters to Canadian buyers who don't want to get dinged at customs... but from U.S. people at gbatemp, they say it's a reputable seller.

BTW, I read over some of these posts and from a friend who said m3 is just better than Super Card... I haven't heard m3 releasing anything flush for the DS Lite... maybe I should wait for that to come around? I suppose I am in no rush.
i've been waiting for taht too...forever :(

[yuwing8]

i got my M3 SD card, but how can I tell if its the M3 SD Slim version or not? It doesn't say slim on the packaging?

outdated version is front loading
slim version is side loading

[tmpz]

ANYONE have experience with realhotstuff.com (US seller) before?

There's a bundle deal on the Supercard Lite and Superkey and with shipping via air mail and a 5% off coupon code, it is just $74.10 USD.

I, as a newbie, believe it's a pretty good price (thoughts?) but haven't heard much about realhotstuff as a seller who caters to Canadian buyers who don't want to get dinged at customs... but from U.S. people at gbatemp, they say it's a reputable seller.

(EDIT: actually I just went to their forum and they said they can mark it as a gift and a value of $9. Great!)

BTW, I read over some of these posts and from a friend who said m3 is just better than Super Card... I haven't heard m3 releasing anything flush for the DS Lite... maybe I should wait for that to come around? I suppose I am in no rush.

I read somewhere on another forum that M3 microsd will come out before Aug.15. Not sure how accurate it is but possible.

[nightwalker]

how much is realhotstuff's shipping fee?

[yuwing8]

Thanks for the info. Although that date isn't too far away, I think I have more or less decided that I will just get the g6 Lite... I'm not big on gaming, so as a casual gamer, I think this is good enough for me.

At Divineo, the price came to about $127 USD w/shipping and tax. But at that realhotstuff site, it's just $113 USD w/shipping after using the coupon (SCDEV06) so I'll preorder it there.

Update: a good walkthrough vid of g6 lite
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r92BQ2wahfQ
and accompanying review: http://gbatmw.net/index.php?page=5

I would not get the G6 lite. Supercard already came up with the flush micro-SD cart. one of the bad things abut the G6 is that when one component fails, u gotta buy another one... whereas for external storage ones, if one fails, the other survives. also the prices are almost the same when buy 1gig microSD compared to g6lite 512mb. and u can't ugprade 512mb either.

[VenomZeus]

How do you use the Passcard 3, so I don't need to use it again?

[D-Sisive]

How do you use the Passcard 3, so I don't need to use it again?


go grab flashme.nds and run that (just like how you boot up with the passcard3 to run .nds roms)

go find a flashing tutorial and flash your ds then you never need to use a passcard3 in your ds slot to boot up anymore

[VenomZeus]

Thanks I will try that later today :)
I bought 1 passcard but I have to use it to flash my ds, my brother's and my gf's.

[input]

Got $30 in my amazon from doing surveys, what DS game should I buy? Trauma Center was re-released yesterday. Should I get it?

[(Bean)]

Got $30 in my amazon from doing surveys, what DS game should I buy? Trauma Center was re-released yesterday. Should I get it?

really what surveys? I would love to do a few surveys.

[input]

really what surveys? I would love to do a few surveys.

It really is a bumber though. I accumulated $5 from every survey. I don't think it was worth it. It was TNS. http://www.tns-cf.com/

[vilator]

alright ordered a supercard sd + 1gb sd card + superkey for a total of $116 cad from winsunx. Good deal?

[sfu_lifer]

alright ordered a supercard sd + 1gb sd card + superkey for a total of $116 cad from winsunx. Good deal?
That sounds like a RIP just because it's the SD version. The Supercard is well-known to be a battery sucker. Great for DS and it seems to be the most compatible for homebrew since it's usually the cheapest priced out of all of 'em.

[joe2k1]

Hey folks,

I just got a Nintendo DS Lite.. they seem to be out of stock everywhere! Anyhow, I finally lucked out and found one in stock at my local futureshop. I have 2 questions, I am curious about a usb charger option and I wonder if it possible ot break a stlyus. I have looked on ebay and found a few "DS Lite chargers" but I also noticed GBA SP has the same type of usb recharger. Can I use the GBA SP usb charger on the DS Lite or is the connector/interface different? Lastly, I see replacement stylus being sold everywhere, I noticed my DS Lite comes with 2! I'm pretty gentle, but I wonder if its possible for them to break?

[nightwalker]

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/1701/610124c08ade969008058ms4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/3691/61012424b4e29cccec4c6ci3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[vilator]

That sounds like a RIP just because it's the SD version. The Supercard is well-known to be a battery sucker. Great for DS and it seems to be the most compatible for homebrew since it's usually the cheapest priced out of all of 'em.

I dont get what you just said. First you say its a rip then you say the supercard is the best? I was going to a get a mini sd but it would have been like $30 more. And I dont mind the sd sticking out since I'll mostly be playing it at home.

[tonychau]

any more info? Price? Performance?

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/1701/610124c08ade969008058ms4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/3691/61012424b4e29cccec4c6ci3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[GateGuardian]

Does anyone also have a problem where there are many games M3 claims will play but just freezes up when you load them? I have problem with Mario Kart, Battle for Prince of Persia, and among others

[pennywize]

Does anyone also have a problem where there are many games M3 claims will play but just freezes up when you load them? I have problem with Mario Kart, Battle for Prince of Persia, and among others

You are probably not using the right boot speed. When loading the .nds rom to your SD card with the Game Manager, trim at Normal Boot, 1x.

[Soulcatcher]

Does anyone also have a problem where there are many games M3 claims will play but just freezes up when you load them? I have problem with Mario Kart, Battle for Prince of Persia, and among others

Or you are using wrong/corrupted dumps. You can check which dumps work on m3 wiki website.

[yuwing8]

Does anyone also have a problem where there are many games M3 claims will play but just freezes up when you load them? I have problem with Mario Kart, Battle for Prince of Persia, and among others

U could probrably try NOT trimming the roms. I used to get my trimmed roms not work either on the M3. now i have EZflash, it does trimming automatically and every game works like a charm.

[sfu_lifer]

I dont get what you just said. First you say its a rip then you say the supercard is the best? I was going to a get a mini sd but it would have been like $30 more. And I dont mind the sd sticking out since I'll mostly be playing it at home.
The price you paid seems exorbitant to me. It's the most value, definitely not the best (unless you count homebrew apps).

[vilator]

so does anybody know of any good "homebrew" sites they can pm me?

[Arange]

has anyone sent in their ds for the hinge crack repair? I just got it a few days ago and i'm wondering if they'll charge me...

[yuwing8]

congratulations, Starfox has been dumped
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/asfj/top/main04.jpg

[springroll]

U could probrably try NOT trimming the roms. I used to get my trimmed roms not work either on the M3. now i have EZflash, it does trimming automatically and every game works like a charm.
What does that mean? :confused:

[ledorky]

What does that mean? :confused:
Exactly what he posted. With M3/Supercard it's a hit or miss when you choose the "trim roms" option. From my experience, most games don't work properly when trimmed so I don't bother. But if EZFlash does it properly, all the better.
Trimming just means you're cutting off parts of the rom that the software sees as "useless" (i.e. trimming off the fat). Means you can fit more "homebrew" in your DS flash cart.

[Leshita]

What is the best cart that fits perfectly with the DS Lite right now?
I was going to get the English version of the G6 Lite when it is released (is it yet?); is that still the best one that is perfectly form fitting? :confused:

[The_One]

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/1701/610124c08ade969008058ms4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/3691/61012424b4e29cccec4c6ci3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


When is that gonna be released? I was going to buy the SuperCard Lite. I guess I should wait till this one comes out.

[ledorky]

When is that gonna be released? I was going to buy the SuperCard Lite. I guess I should wait till this one comes out.
Supposedly sometime in August.
For me it's gonna be a toss-up between G6 and the Ninjapass once they get their capacities up to 1GB.

[lordg]

Anyone know which walmart in toronto has the ds lite in stock? It's sold out in alot of places...

[blackice168]

if i flash my dslite, is it true that i wont be able to play/host download play games with my non-flashed ds friends?

if my non-flashed ds friends host a game, will i be able to play it?

[sandman804]

Hi Guys,
I know this is a DS thread, but Im hoping you can help me. I bought a Game boy micro at the recent zellers sale. I would like to get one of the "flashcart" cards so that I can load games onto it. Im looking for information on which card is best for this purpose. From what I have seen the only Canadian retailer that has cards in stock is http://www.gamersection.ca/ (I dont want to buy out of the country).

So can anyone help a newbie out, because in all honesty this area is totally new for me. Can you tell me:

For the Game Boy Micro:
1) Which card is best?
2) How does it work?
3) Do I need to buy anything else besides the card to make it work? (sd card? how big of a sd card should I get? usb cable? does it come with this stuff or seperate?)
4) Who is a reputable vendor?
5) Do the come with insructions?
6) Is the game boy micro card forward-compatible with a DS? (Hence why I am posting this in the DS thread)
7) What files can be put onto the card? *.NDS, *.GBA, etc....

I have heard the M3 perfect is the best, but from what I have seen there seems to be a whole bunch of different flavours. Its very confusing.

Thanks in advance.

[Canadianpsycho]

Anyone know which walmart in toronto has the ds lite in stock? It's sold out in alot of places...

My local Zellers had a couple when I checked last week - but I'm not in the GTA.

[Canadianpsycho]

Hi Guys,
I know this is a DS thread, but Im hoping you can help me. I bought a Game boy micro at the recent zellers sale. I would like to get one of the "flashcart" cards so that I can load games onto it. Im looking for information on which card is best for this purpose. From what I have seen the only Canadian retailer that has cards in stock is http://www.gamersection.ca/ (I dont want to buy out of the country).

So can anyone help a newbie out, because in all honesty this area is totally new for me. Can you tell me:

For the Game Boy Micro:
1) Which card is best?
2) How does it work?
3) Do I need to buy anything else besides the card to make it work? (sd card? how big of a sd card should I get? usb cable? does it come with this stuff or seperate?)
4) Who is a reputable vendor?
5) Do the come with insructions?
6) Is the game boy micro card forward-compatible with a DS? (Hence why I am posting this in the DS thread)
7) What files can be put onto the card? *.NDS, *.GBA, etc....

I have heard the M3 perfect is the best, but from what I have seen there seems to be a whole bunch of different flavours. Its very confusing.

Thanks in advance.

Anything that is the size of a GBA cart will fit in both a GBM and DS/DSL. It will stick out of a DSL though.

As far as GBA games go, if you're looking for 100% GBA compatibility, the "big three" DS flashcarts aren't great candidates. Supercard has slowdowns, M3 doesn't have every ROM working, and neither does EZIV. They all require removeable storage.

That being said, if you do plan on moving to the DS/DSL soon, I'd go with either a M3 or EZIV. The EZIV does not have a real time clock - this is only required for some Pokemon games however.

If you want to just pick up a GBA flashcart, there are a ton out there, and I'm not sure what's the best. I'm pretty sure most, if not all, have built-in storage. The G6 carts are supposed to be awesome, but they're pretty expensive. EZFlash, EFA Linker, X-ROM are all apparently really good GBA flashcarts.

As far as dealers - Winsunx.com, Jandaman.com, Gamersection.ca, Kicktrading.ca are all good dealers. Find the cart you want, then find the cheapest deal (after shipping) at one of these places.

[tmpz]

Hi Guys,
I know this is a DS thread, but Im hoping you can help me. I bought a Game boy micro at the recent zellers sale. I would like to get one of the "flashcart" cards so that I can load games onto it. Im looking for information on which card is best for this purpose. From what I have seen the only Canadian retailer that has cards in stock is http://www.gamersection.ca/ (I dont want to buy out of the country).

So can anyone help a newbie out, because in all honesty this area is totally new for me. Can you tell me:

For the Game Boy Micro:
1) Which card is best?
2) How does it work?
3) Do I need to buy anything else besides the card to make it work? (sd card? how big of a sd card should I get? usb cable? does it come with this stuff or seperate?)
4) Who is a reputable vendor?
5) Do the come with insructions?
6) Is the game boy micro card forward-compatible with a DS? (Hence why I am posting this in the DS thread)
7) What files can be put onto the card? *.NDS, *.GBA, etc....

I have heard the M3 perfect is the best, but from what I have seen there seems to be a whole bunch of different flavours. Its very confusing.

Thanks in advance.

1. Pretty much M3(sd/minisd) or EZFlash(fixed memory or sd/minisd) is what you need.
2. If you get the one with minisd/sd, you need a reader to read/write files. If you get the fixed memory, I believe it comes with a USB adapter to plug your cart into.
3. A reader for minisd/sd. 512MB sd or (4GBit) is more than enough for GBA. It depends how much space you want. You can put a lot of games on that.
4. www.gamersection.ca www.kicktrading.ca
5. Not sure, kinda self explanitory.
6. Only GBA games.
7. *.GBA

I'm not sure but some carts may stick out the micro. You should find some pics if you care about the sticking out so you can plan to buy which one.

[Ch28]

Been playing Trauma Center for the past little while and this game is great :D

[ledorky]

I've seen the future, and it's this:
http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/top/look-at-what-yummy-my-ds-taught-me-to-cook-189869.php

Now imagine a Food Network version of that. The DS is gonna sell in droves to the ladies and to wannabe cooks like me.

I've tried the Japanese one (impossible to follow for someone who can't read kanji) and it's easily the next generation in cookbooks. You can yell at your DS to stop, go, repeat, etc and even plan for meals using the scheduler and a laundry list of ingredients to customize how many, or which dishes you can do given the ingredients you have on hand. Step by step instructions with pics and videos of how to do certain things. I'm sold on the English version.

C'mon Nintendo, hurry up and bring this over. It's a no-brainer and distinguish yourself from the PSP in a hurry.

I can just hear the Moms now: "Hey kids! Give me back that DS or you literally ain't having any dinner!" :lol:

[Brownbear]

so, guys
im looking to buy a nintendo ds lite sometime next week.
im thinking of buying gift certificates to a store that would MOST LIKELY have them in stock.

what GC should i get? best buy, fs, toys r us etc..

let me know guys, i want to get this badboy asap.

[i-o_o-i]

where can I get the DS lite modded for the cheapest? Looking for places in the markham area.
And how much would I expect to pay to mod the ds and buy one of those sd card adapters?

[ferkel]

everytime I try to play wireless games with 2 DS, the one without the M3 freezes up at the Nintendo boot up screen.
Is it possible to play wireless enabled games with a M3 and PassCard 3 on just the sending DS?
Does the other DS need to be flashed?

[felix]

so, guys
im looking to buy a nintendo ds lite sometime next week.
im thinking of buying gift certificates to a store that would MOST LIKELY have them in stock.

what GC should i get? best buy, fs, toys r us etc..

let me know guys, i want to get this badboy asap.
You should find out which store has them in stock first, then think about which gift card to buy :lol:

[sfu_lifer]

You should find out which store has them in stock first, then think about which gift card to buy :lol:
Yea but by the time your GC comes it may be out of stock :razz:
At least that's my experience out in the West. Takes about a week for the smaller sized GC orders.

[Brownbear]

hmm.
well, i ordered the G6 Lite 4G (512 MB), Passcard 3 Bundle just now, what do you guys think of this one?
it came out to about $154.40 CDN. was that a good price? could i of gotten a better deal somewhere else? >:( i hope not
http://www.realhotstuff.com/lite-passcard-bundle-p-101.html

[yuwing8]

hmm.
well, i ordered the G6 Lite 4G (512 MB), Passcard 3 Bundle just now, what do you guys think of this one?
it came out to about $154.40 CDN. was that a good price? could i of gotten a better deal somewhere else? >:( i hope not
http://www.realhotstuff.com/lite-passcard-bundle-p-101.html

I think u should have bought the supercard lite.. 512mb isn't very good for media if u choose to go down that road. but for roms alone, it's pretty good.

[Brownbear]

well, i do plan on using it for media.
i guess i'll just have to have only a few games on it at once >:(

what resolution does the ds play video at?

[rockthecasbah]

hmm.
well, i ordered the G6 Lite 4G (512 MB), Passcard 3 Bundle just now, what do you guys think of this one?
it came out to about $154.40 CDN. was that a good price? could i of gotten a better deal somewhere else? >:( i hope not
http://www.realhotstuff.com/lite-passcard-bundle-p-101.html

Did you order today? Or day before with the 5% off coupon code? I guess depending on how far away from New Jersey you are, your shipping fee was more expensive. But for me, when I tried checking out with the g6 lite bundle, it was $112 USD shipped. So $154 CAD seems a bit off... =\

[Brownbear]

I ordered it yesterdaywell actually, im not the one who ordered it, my cousin did... And he also ordered one for himself too..
He said that the shipping was $40, Ive no idea if thats cad funds or usd...
im gonna ask again, cuz shipping from new jersey to toronto should NOT be $40!

...Right? :|

[Kirilenko47]

so, guys
im looking to buy a nintendo ds lite sometime next week.
im thinking of buying gift certificates to a store that would MOST LIKELY have them in stock.

what GC should i get? best buy, fs, toys r us etc..

let me know guys, i want to get this badboy asap.

I don't have a specific store to recommend but one strategy to ensure the store will have stock when you pick it up is to order one online from say Future Shop or Best Buy, and designate it for in-store pickup. That way, it's like having your local electronics store placing one on hold for you and your credit card doesn't get charged until you go pick it up. At that point, you can pay with GCs.

Obviously by ordering online, you'd have to check whether a specific location has the item in stock first.

So it's easy...
order online -> buy GCs -> pick up in-store -> BAM! DS Lite in hand
hahahaa

[kcjchan]

The G6 Lite is known for memory corruption problems. I even had one die on me once in which I can't write to the card anymore, keeps saying no space left. Got it replaced and had no problems so far.

[Brownbear]

hmm, okay i think i figured it out.
damn my impatient cuzn.

heres the shipping costs
'Global Express Guaranteed Document Service $38.25
Global Express Guaranteed Non-Document Service $41.50
Global Express Mail (EMS) $20.65
Global Priority Mail - Flat-rate Envelope (Large) $11.00
Global Priority Mail - Flat-rate Envelope (Small) $7.75
Global Priority Mail - Variable Weight (Single) $12.00
Airmail Letter Post $6.75
Economy (Surface) Letter Post $6.35'


Knowing my cousin... He got express. hence the cost. FACK.
oh well, im paying him in 40 dollar installments anyway.

[Brownbear]

The G6 Lite is known for memory corruption problems. I even had one die on me once in which I can't write to the card anymore, keeps saying no space left. Got it replaced and had no problems so far.

...'known'???
can you please provide something to back that statement up, cuz if what you claim is true.. i might reconsider this purchase before its too late.


and. how exactly did you get it replaced?

[rockthecasbah]

Oh faster shipping. That makes sense.

And there's a thread on the corruption problem here: http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=34941

I don't know if it's widespread, but I suppose it's a possibility.

[kcjchan]

...'known'???
can you please provide something to back that statement up, cuz if what you claim is true.. i might reconsider this purchase before its too late.


and. how exactly did you get it replaced?


Well, here in Asia the card is pretty common and the forums (chinese ones) all have users popping up here and there about memory corruption, even one English review online states this although I can't find it. I just brought it back to the shop where I got it and they replaced it with a new one. Don't get me wrong, this card's built quality is very nice and now that its working its pretty good, but you might just get a lemon here and there.

[vilator]

damn typhoon in china delayed my shipping from winsunx.

[kcjchan]

damn typhoon in china delayed my shipping from winsunx.

Yeah it was crazy here, I almost got blown away with my DS lite in the storm. :(

[ledorky]

well, i do plan on using it for media.
i guess i'll just have to have only a few games on it at once >:(

what resolution does the ds play video at?
Quite low. 240x176 I believe.

[kcjchan]

Quite low. 240x176 I believe.

But the quality is pretty good for a screen of that size. Does Moonshell play avi/divx/xvid or what?

[yuwing8]

But the quality is pretty good for a screen of that size. Does Moonshell play avi/divx/xvid or what?

it has its own format.


Say, how did you guys find The New Mario bros.?

I think it was boring lol... only play it to pass time

On the contrary, castlevania is superb. I like the graphics and the variety of spell souls and upgrade weapons. I like hunting souls to upgrade my weapons :)
I didn't really get to play through it until 2-3 days ago and now i can't drop the game :D

[vilator]

I guess my package wasnt affected, says its in mississauga now.


whats the latest ups delivers? Its 4:30 now and their tracking says I should have it today. I dont want to wait until tuesday to get it.

[kcjchan]

it has its own format.


Say, how did you guys find The New Mario bros.?

I think it was boring lol... only play it to pass time

On the contrary, castlevania is superb. I like the graphics and the variety of spell souls and upgrade weapons. I like hunting souls to upgrade my weapons :)
I didn't really get to play through it until 2-3 days ago and now i can't drop the game :D

I didn't like the NSMB or Mario 64. I loved the original Super Mario games from the SNES days though and I play em on my PSP. Trauma Hospital isn't a very well known game but the story and gameplay is awesome!

[MK-com]

^um, you mean trauma CENTER right?

[vilator]

damn it. My order got shipped on the 3rd, and the tracking says it arrived on saturday, but ups still hasnt delivered my package. In transit just means its in the process right? Cant wait anymore.

[kcjchan]

^um, you mean trauma CENTER right?

Yeah, I think I got the name wrong.

[DVST8]

Arghhh...after much thought, I still trying to justify the urge to purchase one of these DSL devices (M3 perfect or Super card).

My question goes to all you M3 and M3 perfect users. Are you happy with it's overall performance? M3 seems to be the most favored device to date. But with the release of SC Lite, I wonder how it will compare. The makers of the SC Lite were even saying even though it fits flush, it'll be super tight and be kinda hard to remove. Knowing myself, I may end up breaking the damn thing if I give it a try lol. I think the M3 Perfect is the way to go but would like to hear some of your thoughts about the Pro's and Con's about it. :cheesygri

- for the M3 users, have you experienced uncomfortable slow downs with games larger than 256mb?

- Will online play still work even if you have an M3?

- Does the M3 have a real time clock? (for future use with Pokemon ;) )

[Canadianpsycho]

Arghhh...after much thought, I still trying to justify the urge to purchase one of these DSL devices (M3 perfect or Super card).

My question goes to all you M3 and M3 perfect users. Are you happy with it's overall performance? M3 seems to be the most favored device to date. But with the release of SC Lite, I wonder how it will compare. The makers of the SC Lite were even saying even though it fits flush, it'll be super tight and be kinda hard to remove. Knowing myself, I may end up breaking the damn thing if I give it a try lol. I think the M3 Perfect is the way to go but would like to hear some of your thoughts about the Pro's and Con's about it. :cheesygri

- for the M3 users, have you experienced uncomfortable slow downs with games larger than 256mb?

- Will online play still work even if you have an M3?

- Does the M3 have a real time clock? (for future use with Pokemon ;) )

No disrespect intended, but these questions have been asked and answered a bunch of times, and can be researched at any flashcart review site (like gbatemp.net).

AFAIK

-Only flashcart with slowdowns is SC with some GBA games.
-Online play works with all DS flashcarts.
-M3 does have a RTC.

[mark_in_2k]

Arghhh...after much thought, I still trying to justify the urge to purchase one of these DSL devices (M3 perfect or Super card).

My question goes to all you M3 and M3 perfect users. Are you happy with it's overall performance? M3 seems to be the most favored device to date. But with the release of SC Lite, I wonder how it will compare. The makers of the SC Lite were even saying even though it fits flush, it'll be super tight and be kinda hard to remove. Knowing myself, I may end up breaking the damn thing if I give it a try lol. I think the M3 Perfect is the way to go but would like to hear some of your thoughts about the Pro's and Con's about it. :cheesygri

- for the M3 users, have you experienced uncomfortable slow downs with games larger than 256mb?

- Will online play still work even if you have an M3?

- Does the M3 have a real time clock? (for future use with Pokemon ;) )I've had the M3 for a few months now and I've had no problems in getting any (and I mean every single DS game available) game to run. I've never experienced any slow downs during gameplay, and that inlcudes playing Resident Evil (currently the largest ROM available).

The software / firmware updates are very regular from M3 so no problems there either.

[pennywize]

- for the M3 users, have you experienced uncomfortable slow downs with games larger than 256mb?

Never had any problems with the M3 so far. The only minor issues that came up were some games wouldn't work properly...Rockman ZX couldn't save, Mario Hoops 3on3 had a sound rip problem, but then the M3 team fixed these problems the next day.

[ringdingbing]

Where to buy NDS LITE for cheap
and also where to pick up a g6 lite? CHeap? 4GBit

what's the difference between the M3 and G6. cards.

besides M3 is micro sd cards and g6 is internal.

allso where to get the M3 cards cheap ..


144 pages. man. it's too much to read.

[AloneInACrowd]

Hey guys just a word of warning about Gamersection.ca, while my MiniSD card did work fine, I've now figured out just from looking around that the card they sold me was a fake.

It only fully formats at 1 gig, and need to quick format to make it 2 gigs.

When I first emailed them they seemed generally concerned and asked for a copy of the guide I used to determine that my card was a fake, but now I havn't heard from them since last thursday. I understand it's a long weekend but I got no response yesterday and nothing today so far. Their phone numbers for both toronto and montreal also aren't being answered.

Be careful when ordering with these guys.

[kcjchan]

Hey guys just a word of warning about Gamersection.ca, while my MiniSD card did work fine, I've now figured out just from looking around that the card they sold me was a fake.

It only fully formats at 1 gig, and need to quick format to make it 2 gigs.

When I first emailed them they seemed generally concerned and asked for a copy of the guide I used to determine that my card was a fake, but now I havn't heard from them since last thursday. I understand it's a long weekend but I got no response yesterday and nothing today so far. Their phone numbers for both toronto and montreal also aren't being answered.

Be careful when ordering with these guys.

They probably imported from China just like their flashcarts and so I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't know they were fake as well. However, I believe they won't sell fake flashcarts as they are the official distributor in Canada. Wouldn't trust their memory cards though.

[spawn582]

If you go to www.maxconsole.com, their top story right now is about a DS flash cart that is 512MB, no passme and it all fits in a regular DS size cart.

Go to maxconsole for the story or go to www.ds-x.com for the official site of the flash cart.

Check it out and this thing sounds amazing.

[kcjchan]

If you go to www.maxconsole.com, their top story right now is about a DS flash cart that is 512MB, no passme and it all fits in a regular DS size cart.

Go to maxconsole for the story or go to www.ds-x.com for the official site of the flash cart.

Check it out and this thing sounds amazing.

There is another product called DS Link that also fits the DS Slot as a flashcart.

However, differences between DS Link and DS-Xtreme are:

DS Link requires you to flash your DS.
DS Link takes MicroSD, DS-Xtreme uses built-in memory.
DS-Extreme has a mini USB connector.
DS-Extreme does not require you to patch games, has a nice menu, and works by drag and dropping clean ROMS.

[input]

There is another product called DS Link that also fits the DS Slot as a flashcart.

However, differences between DS Link and DS-Xtreme are:

DS Link requires you to flash your DS.
DS Link takes MicroSD, DS-Xtreme uses built-in memory.
DS-Extreme has a mini USB connector.
DS-Extreme does not require you to patch games, has a nice menu, and works by drag and dropping clean ROMS.

I find it really odd of this because how is it possible to have a Full Size EEPRom. And looking at the pictures VERY closely, its not even the size of a DS cart (its wider). I find it very suspescious. And how is it able to reach 4Gbit when the Ninjapass can't even get to 1Gbit. Really odd.

[ledorky]

If you go to www.maxconsole.com, their top story right now is about a DS flash cart that is 512MB, no passme and it all fits in a regular DS size cart.

Go to maxconsole for the story or go to www.ds-x.com for the official site of the flash cart.

Check it out and this thing sounds amazing.
I hope it's the price of the G6Lite.

[kcjchan]

I find it really odd of this because how is it possible to have a Full Size EEPRom. And looking at the pictures VERY closely, its not even the size of a DS cart (its wider). I find it very suspescious. And how is it able to reach 4Gbit when the Ninjapass can't even get to 1Gbit. Really odd.

We'll have to wait and see, and from the specs, I can only speculate it to be very expensive to have that type and amount of memory.

[input]

We'll have to wait and see, and from the specs, I can only speculate it to be very expensive to have that type and amount of memory.

I really think its a hoax. who agrees with me? im alone on this one i guess...

[kcjchan]

I really think its a hoax. who agrees with me? im alone on this one i guess...

I believe the card might exist, but not up to those specs.

[xwar]

Never had any problems with the M3 so far. The only minor issues that came up were some games wouldn't work properly...Rockman ZX couldn't save, Mario Hoops 3on3 had a sound rip problem, but then the M3 team fixed these problems the next day.

I have an M3 and I've never had any compatibility problems, if they did, there's fix immediately.

Most people know that the M3 Lite is coming out on August 15th. It'll fit perfectly into the DS lite.

[kcjchan]

I have an M3 and I've never had any compatibility problems, if they did, there's fix immediately.

Most people know that the M3 Lite is coming out on August 15th. It'll fit perfectly into the DS lite.

Is the M3 designed by Japanese or is it another Chinese brand? I've heard that for DS games compatibility, the Supercard team actually releases updates faster than M3. Is that true? I don't give a * about GBA games so it wouldn't make a diff b/w the M3 and Supercard apart from pricing.... or, correct me if I'm wrong.

[x86asm]

Hey guys just a word of warning about Gamersection.ca, while my MiniSD card did work fine, I've now figured out just from looking around that the card they sold me was a fake.

It only fully formats at 1 gig, and need to quick format to make it 2 gigs.

When I first emailed them they seemed generally concerned and asked for a copy of the guide I used to determine that my card was a fake, but now I havn't heard from them since last thursday. I understand it's a long weekend but I got no response yesterday and nothing today so far. Their phone numbers for both toronto and montreal also aren't being answered.

Be careful when ordering with these guys.

That is truly unfortunate but I ordered my EZ4 Lite from them and have been happy with their service!

[AloneInACrowd]

Well they RMA'd the memory card now, and it's in the mail on the way back to them. Hopfully come next week I'll have a proper legit 2 gig MiniSD card.

[lordg]

Anyone know any Wal-Mart in the GTA area selling the DS Lite?

[munsifn]

last time i checked, the agincourt walmart (kennedy/sheppard) had about 6 or 7 DS Lites in stock...that was sometime last week...

[masterhapposai]

3 more days till M3 Lite?

:D

[DVST8]

I couldn't find the posting but, Just curious to know if " kicktrading.ca " is a trustworth site to purchase items from? OR is it a site to avoid?

[mark_in_2k]

I couldn't find the posting but, Just curious to know if " kicktrading.ca " is a trustworth site to purchase items from? OR is it a site to avoid?Kicktrading is where I got my M3 and Superkey from. Didn't have any problems at all with shipping / payment.

[DVST8]

Kicktrading is where I got my M3 and Superkey from. Didn't have any problems at all with shipping / payment.

Cool! thanks for the reassurance! I just ordered my Supercard =)
shipping was 8.95 and takes 2-3 days since it's shipping from Canada?

How long was your actual arrival time of your item?




To those with the new Supercard lite, does it support Multiple saved data from the games it has stored in the sd card?

[Brownbear]

woo cant wait, i'll be getting my dslite this friday, and should be getting my G6 LITE before the friday!
:D :D :D :D

fyi, i ordered it from realhotstuff.com

[mark_in_2k]

Cool! thanks for the reassurance! I just ordered my Supercard =)
shipping was 8.95 and takes 2-3 days since it's shipping from Canada?

How long was your actual arrival time of your item?The M3 was on back order when I placed my order, so I don't really have an accurate shipping time as I had to wait a couple of weeks for the item to come into stock. But it shouldn't take too long. IIRC, it's mailed from somewhere in Ont.

[kcjchan]

Cool! thanks for the reassurance! I just ordered my Supercard =)
shipping was 8.95 and takes 2-3 days since it's shipping from Canada?

How long was your actual arrival time of your item?




To those with the new Supercard lite, does it support Multiple saved data from the games it has stored in the sd card?

^ How do I test if it does or not? I have the SC Lite.

[DVST8]

^ How do I test if it does or not? I have the SC Lite.


errr, ummm since I don't have mine yet im just guessing that if you have multiple ds games on your sd card, and if those games require a save file, ie: New Super Mario Bros, create a save file and save it... Now load up a different DS game like resident evil and make a save file....Now go back to New Super Mario bros and choose the file you just saved and see if it works. :)

[Canadianpsycho]

errr, ummm since I don't have mine yet im just guessing that if you have multiple ds games on your sd card, and if those games require a save file, ie: New Super Mario Bros, create a save file and save it... Now load up a different DS game like resident evil and make a save file....Now go back to New Super Mario bros and choose the file you just saved and see if it works. :)

They all support multiple saves. Anymore redundant questions?

[kcjchan]

errr, ummm since I don't have mine yet im just guessing that if you have multiple ds games on your sd card, and if those games require a save file, ie: New Super Mario Bros, create a save file and save it... Now load up a different DS game like resident evil and make a save file....Now go back to New Super Mario bros and choose the file you just saved and see if it works. :)

My old Supercard SD also supported this. As a matter of fact, I believe they all do and the save file is saved onto the media you are using as well. If you say multiple saves for the same game, I believe only M3 has that, i.e. one ROM, multiple user saves.

Seems like there are no speed problems with DS roms using a Sandisk 1GB non-ultra MicroSD card. Some users have reported sound issues with some MicroSD cards on the SC Lite, but I have never experienced them. The best MicroSD card to use is Kingmax, but I can only find a 512MB at the moment. They will also shortly release a adapter with the MicroSD that will convert the card to a MS pro duo.

[jj984jj]

So what games is everyone getting this fall? My list:

ELITE BEAT AGENTS
Final Fantasy III
Dragon Quest: Rocket Slime
Contact
Yoshi's Island 2
Mega Man ZX
Magical Starsign
Castlevania Portrait of Ruin
Phoenix Wright: Justice For All

Maybe:
Harvest Moon Sprite Station
Children of Mana
Mario Hoops 3 on 3
Touch Detective

[x86asm]

Man I'm loving my EZ4 Lite, man. I haven't tried any GBA backups on it. I'm stuck in Castlevania help me.

Also I tried to get the secret worlds in the New Super Mario Bros (I have since beat the game). The method that was posted didnt work for me :( .

[input]

Man I'm loving my EZ4 Lite, man. I haven't tried any GBA backups on it. I'm stuck in Castlevania help me.

Also I tried to get the secret worlds in the New Super Mario Bros (I have since beat the game). The method that was posted didnt work for me :( .

You have to beat the world before the secret world (Beat 3 to get to 4) ONLY USING THE DAMN TINY MARIO. The only way to hurt the boss is by pounding him or unless you will be bouncing off him. It hard because the eneny is 1000x bigger than you and the pixels off the screen make it hard to avoid them.

[input]

So what games is everyone getting this fall? My list:

ELITE BEAT AGENTS
Final Fantasy III
Dragon Quest: Rocket Slime
Contact
Yoshi's Island 2
Mega Man ZX
Magical Starsign
Castlevania Portrait of Ruin
Phoenix Wright: Justice For All

Maybe:
Harvest Moon Sprite Station
Children of Mana
Mario Hoops 3 on 3
Touch Detective

You're going to download them aren't you?

[DVST8]

My old Supercard SD also supported this. As a matter of fact, I believe they all do and the save file is saved onto the media you are using as well. If you say multiple saves for the same game, I believe only M3 has that, i.e. one ROM, multiple user saves.

Seems like there are no speed problems with DS roms using a Sandisk 1GB non-ultra MicroSD card. Some users have reported sound issues with some MicroSD cards on the SC Lite, but I have never experienced them. The best MicroSD card to use is Kingmax, but I can only find a 512MB at the moment. They will also shortly release a adapter with the MicroSD that will convert the card to a MS pro duo.

Thanks for the heads up on this! looking forward to that adapter as well for the MicroSD.

[Brownbear]

giggity giggity ARRRYYYTE

look what i just received :cheesygri
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9576/dsc00971mn7.jpg

ahaha, now to buy the ds on friday.

[babaji]

err... anyone know where to get their DS flashed?

[huthut]

Just got a DS Lite and everything is perfect except for one thing, the volume slider is loose and wiggles in and out, but it works. Is anyone else's like this? I dunno if I want to go through the hassle of exchanging it and getting one with dead pixels and such. What do you think I should do?

[Canadianpsycho]

Just got a DS Lite and everything is perfect except for one thing, the volume slider is loose and wiggles in and out, but it works. Is anyone else's like this? I dunno if I want to go through the hassle of exchanging it and getting one with dead pixels and such. What do you think I should do?


I'd have to check, but I'm pretty sure mine is also a little loose.

Only reason I'd take it back is if you're going to resell it, or you're worried it might get worse.

I've seen a few DSLs and I'm not really convinced they're built with the highest quality parts or terribly skilled workforce.

[luked]

Just got a DS Lite and everything is perfect except for one thing, the volume slider is loose and wiggles in and out, but it works. Is anyone else's like this? I dunno if I want to go through the hassle of exchanging it and getting one with dead pixels and such. What do you think I should do?


I've had my DS Lite since launch and I noticed that mines a little loose too. It works fine and has never fallen off or anything. I think its fine, I would keep it, as I have with mine.

[Kirilenko47]

When you guys talk about the volume slider being loose do you mean that the volume level will jump around? I have a problem with the slider but I'm not sure if it's the same as what you guys have.

The slider on my DSL seems very sensitive meaning when I move the slider to increase the volume, it'll suddenly jump to a high volume. I.e. it'll go mute -> high volume...when it should go mute -> soft volume -> high volume. BUT when it's at a loud volume, I can lower the volume by sliding it down. Hmmm, do you guys understand what I'm trying to say?

[yuwing8]

When you guys talk about the volume slider being loose do you mean that the volume level will jump around? I have a problem with the slider but I'm not sure if it's the same as what you guys have.

The slider on my DSL seems very sensitive meaning when I move the slider to increase the volume, it'll suddenly jump to a high volume. I.e. it'll go mute -> high volume...when it should go mute -> soft volume -> high volume. BUT when it's at a loud volume, I can lower the volume by sliding it down. Hmmm, do you guys understand what I'm trying to say?

Yep. i think it's the same with every DSL. It's kinda stupid but I can live wtih it. It's not loose. there are 2 parts to it and the outside part is fully attached to inside but it has room to move..

[Brownbear]

Soo. i just copped a GBMicro, and im wondering [sincei dont have my dslite yet]
Would the G6 Lite work on my GBMicro?

[M.D.]

Soo. i just copped a GBMicro, and im wondering [sincei dont have my dslite yet]
Would the G6 Lite work on my GBMicro?
it sure would! they come with a gba cartridge.

[Brownbear]

ahh, sounds good to me.
thanks.

[Brownbear]

okay, so i googled up G6 lite GBA compatability.. and i got brought to kicktrading.ca
on here - http://www.kicktrading.ca/product_info.php?products_id=106
it says 'The G6-Flash LITE is innovative & powerful. Featuring a 5-in-1 setup you can use the G6 on any NDS system to watch movies, play music, browse pictures, read E-Books, and play games! Now the G6 Lite fits into the GBA cartridge slot of the DS Lite without any sticking out. Compatible with DS and DS Lite systems.'

...? heh, im a bit bored, and i just want to confirm this before i hassle my stubborn cousin to give me my damn g6 card. [he wants me to wait till next friday just because he cant buy the ds yet. its ridiculous]

[jj984jj]

You're going to download them aren't you?
No, but that's why there are so many maybies.

[DVST8]

Anyone know where I can purchase the Sandisk Ultra II Micro Sd card from? I went on futureshops website and Bestbuy and they just have the regular ones...not the Ultra II. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thx.

[AloneInACrowd]

Well I ended up RMAing my SD card with GamerSection after they realised they had gotten a bunch of fake cards, it goes all the way back to the distributor being ignorant about them too. They had no idea they were fake either so they're working away at that now. Either or they took my card back and are shipping me out a legit one.

Now does SanDisk make adapters that are both all plastic and one's that have the metal top? I requested with them that they send me one with the metal top just cause it'd make me feel alot better about it not being a fake.

Anyway, gamersection has been really helpful with the whole thing, they've kept me up to date on what's happening via MSN.

[GateGuardian]

My friend has a Supercard SD, and the Kingston 256mB SD card works fine with it, but it can't read my 1gig or 2 gig cards. Does anyone have the same problem? Is there a specific format that I'm suppose to format the cards to?

[DVST8]

Mmmm I ended up buying this brand called GXT, it's an Ultra High speed Micro SD card..but only 256 mb. We'll see how it goes.

Hey everyone, I just received my SC lite today and passcard. I followed all the instructions and this is what happens.

- DL the latest Kernel for the SC Lite,
- format my Micro Sd to FAT
- opened up the S.C. program and began to choose the games I needed to patch.
- I have the patched games already transfered to the drive in which the Micro sd is in.
- pop the micro sd card into my dsl and everything loads fine
- Of the games I have installed, half of the games load up 2 white blank screens. The other time the top screen is black and the touch screen is on. Lastly Both screens turn black and nothing loads.
What the heck am i Doing wrong here? I followed the directions to a tee. Thanks in advance.

[Fatman]

reprogram your passcard or flashme your ds.

[DVST8]

reprogram your passcard or flashme your ds.

does it make a difference that my DSL came from Japan? and not purchased from North America? Thanks for replying back :)

[Brownbear]

honestly, i suggest going to the afterdawn forums.
http://forums.afterdawn.com/forum_view.cfm/176
They'll give you better answers, and quickly too. [no offence to anyone here]

[yuwing8]

Final fantasy III rom out.

[GuiltySpark]

I just purchased the EZIV lite with pass me 3 and 1 gig card. I'm quite happy with it and it seems to have very good compatibility....

[x86asm]

I just purchased the EZIV lite with pass me 3 and 1 gig card. I'm quite happy with it and it seems to have very good compatibility....
Excellent, I have the same combo (minus the pass me 3). I am very happy with the card. I suggest you flash your DS Lite!

[Headhunter]

Can't wait for Star Fox Command! *hums main themes from the SNES original*

[etherboy]

Can't wait for Star Fox Command! *hums main themes from the SNES original*

Have you seen the Gamespot Import Hands-On... sounds a little disappointing...

[rockthecasbah]

Mmmm I ended up buying this brand called GXT, it's an Ultra High speed Micro SD card..but only 256 mb. We'll see how it goes.

Hey everyone, I just received my SC lite today and passcard. I followed all the instructions and this is what happens.

- DL the latest Kernel for the SC Lite,
- format my Micro Sd to FAT
- opened up the S.C. program and began to choose the games I needed to patch.
- I have the patched games already transfered to the drive in which the Micro sd is in.
- pop the micro sd card into my dsl and everything loads fine
- Of the games I have installed, half of the games load up 2 white blank screens. The other time the top screen is black and the touch screen is on. Lastly Both screens turn black and nothing loads.
What the heck am i Doing wrong here? I followed the directions to a tee. Thanks in advance.

DId you patch them with the right options as the game required? ->
http://www.dualscene.net/viewpage.php?page_id=28

Also there's a new review out on the Supercard Lite if anyone's interested:
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=35982

[DVST8]

DId you patch them with the right options as the game required? ->
http://www.dualscene.net/viewpage.php?page_id=28

Also there's a new review out on the Supercard Lite if anyone's interested:
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=35982


Problem solved, after following all the instructions, no where did I see you had to copy the update.scu file onto the SD card, after I did that, all was well! Im enjoying my DSL 100X's more :)

[kcjchan]

Anyone know where I can purchase the Sandisk Ultra II Micro Sd card from? I went on futureshops website and Bestbuy and they just have the regular ones...not the Ultra II. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thx.

You don't need an ultra II card to use with the Supercard Lite if that's what you are using. I believe the normal card is already at Ultra speed. It's pretty rare in Canada but easily found in Asia, so you might have to import one. The Ultra II is about $30-40 more expensive compared to the non-ultra one (or maybe the normal one is an Ultra already?

[GuiltySpark]

I actually picked up a GBM on a whim as it was mispriced at Zellers for $49.99 from $129.99 :) After using that screen I'm in love. Anyone have any ideas for a good flash cart that sits flush available in Canada?
Other than the EFA linkers that are frankly too small for me (128/256mbit) or the EZ 4's that use Mini SD (expensive). I've half heartedly decided on the M3 Perfect SD. I own a 1gb SD card not in use, but my question is this:
Is it larger than a regular GBA cart? I want it flush with my Micro.
How about the SuperCard CF? is it flush?

Thanks.

[AcuraEL]

I actually picked up a GBM on a whim as it was mispriced at Zellers for $49.99 from $129.99 :) After using that screen I'm in love. Anyone have any ideas for a good flash cart that sits flush available in Canada?
Other than the EFA linkers that are frankly too small for me (128/256mbit) or the EZ 4's that use Mini SD (expensive). I've half heartedly decided on the M3 Perfect SD. I own a 1gb SD card not in use, but my question is this:
Is it larger than a regular GBA cart? I want it flush with my Micro.
How about the SuperCard CF? is it flush?

Thanks.

Good deal on the GBM for $49.99. Got mine in the Zellers weekend deal a short while ago for the same price as well.

The M3 Perfect SD won't be flush, since even the M3 Mini-SD sticks out 1 or 2mm from the GBM. Perfectly happy with my M3 Perfect Mini-SD, I recommend it. Bonus is it works in the NDS/NDSL should you upgrade.

Good luck in your search.

[GuiltySpark]

Thanks for the info...but just to clarify before I pull the trigger:
How far does it stick out? is there a size difference between the Mini and SD M3 Perfect?
I'm now leaning toward this:EZ Flash (http://www.kicktrading.ca/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=105) but Mini-SD is so much more expensive than Micro. But if the SD M3 stick out a ton, it won't matter. Plus the above link will give me the option of using it for my other DS (my G/F snagged my EZ lite )

[Brownbear]

sooo, does anyone want to flash 2 dsl's for me on saturday? [from 11am-3pm]
With a flash that is compatible with a G6 lite?

PM ME.

ty.

[Newt]

sooo, does anyone want to flash 2 dsl's for me on saturday? [from 11am-3pm]
With a flash that is compatible with a G6 lite?

PM ME.

ty.

I am also interested in having my DSL flashed. Send PM.

[Brownbear]

newt, message d-sisive
thats who i messaged, and im getting it flashed on saturday.
:)

[sfu_lifer]

Good deal on the GBM for $49.99. Got mine in the Zellers weekend deal a short while ago for the same price as well.

The M3 Perfect SD won't be flush, since even the M3 Mini-SD sticks out 1 or 2mm from the GBM. Perfectly happy with my M3 Perfect Mini-SD, I recommend it. Bonus is it works in the NDS/NDSL should you upgrade.

Good luck in your search.
Actually there is a V2 of the M3 Mini-SD which I happen to have.
It fits flush into a GBM and also a normal GBASP. Nothing sticking out at all and I'm a stickler for these things.

[shoppingmama]

My son's top DS screen cracked all the way down...I'm not sure how but can it be repaired? Do I need to buy a new one? It's only 6 months old >:(

[yuwing8]

My son's top DS screen cracked all the way down...I'm not sure how but can it be repaired? Do I need to buy a new one? It's only 6 months old >:(

I heard the repair is like $100... might as well get a DS lite from someone for ~$140-150

[Brownbear]

maybe this'll help

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/repair/repair_charts_ds.jsp

[shoppingmama]

Thanks guys! Looks like its a $100 to repair which we'll probably do since the unit is only 6 months old.

[sfu_lifer]

My son's top DS screen cracked all the way down...I'm not sure how but can it be repaired? Do I need to buy a new one? It's only 6 months old >:(
The DSLite is miles above in terms of quality over the original DS.
I suggest spending a little extra and buying a DS Lite. You may still be able to sell the cracked DS on eBay or craigslist.

[TenzoR]

The DSLite is miles above in terms of quality over the original DS.
I suggest spending a little extra and buying a DS Lite. You may still be able to sell the cracked DS on eBay or craigslist.

so the broken hinges, loose volume slider on the DSL is what?

I've never heard of DS having these problems.

[kcjchan]

The DSLite is miles above in terms of quality over the original DS.
I suggest spending a little extra and buying a DS Lite. You may still be able to sell the cracked DS on eBay or craigslist.

I gotta say from personal experience that's not true. The DS feels a lot more sturdier with way more responsive buttons.


Anyhow, the Kingmax 512MB microsd with MS pro duo adapter has been released in Hong Kong, so you might find it in some Chinese computer stores in Canada. It's $10 more expensive than the Kingmax card without the adapter and this version is high speed with 10MB/s read/write.

[Canadianpsycho]

Does anyone have any idea how to kick the ball in Madden 07? I can't figure it out at all.

[Fatman]

I think in madden, try using the stylus to slide from top of the screen to bottom, and see if that does anything. If something happens, then I think you just slide the stylus from the top to bottom and then up again.

Sounds confusing...sorry

[yan84]

Has anyone tried Star Fox Jap version? The game file is 0 byte, how do I get it to work?

[input]

I LOVE NINTENDO! I sent my Nintendo DS Lite for repair service and they gave me A EXTREMELY NEW NINTENDO DS LITE with a new barcode! They did not although include was the stylus but that's alright and the box it came in with nevertheless I AM overjoyed. I will just sell my Nintendo DS Lite now until the black one comes out. It will be sold on the the forums.

[huthut]

so the broken hinges, loose volume slider on the DSL is what?

I've never heard of DS having these problems.

I ended up returning the DSL, unfortunately. I loved the bright screens and meatier stylus but the d-pad sucks IMO. The diagonals were really bad. Too much effort was needed to make it work and it started getting on my nerves. The DS phat has it beat, control wise.

[kcjchan]

Has anyone tried Star Fox Jap version? The game file is 0 byte, how do I get it to work?

Use the newest version of the patching program, right click on the ROM, select Allow Catridge Access and it will not be 0 bytes anymore.

[kcjchan]

I ended up returning the DSL, unfortunately. I loved the bright screens and meatier stylus but the d-pad sucks IMO. The diagonals were really bad. Too much effort was needed to make it work and it started getting on my nerves. The DS phat has it beat, control wise.

The bad diagonals aren't present on all NDSL as I've tried the Pink one and blue one and they are fine. Seems like an issue with the d-pad's rubber pad being off from where it should be. However, the controls feel a lot better on the DS phat, a lot more sturdier, clickier and ergonomic.

[ledorky]

so the broken hinges, loose volume slider on the DSL is what?

I've never heard of DS having these problems.
My DS Lite is perfect :). I do agree the DS Phat is more sturdy but I'll give up some sturdiness for a smaller and much brighter unit.
As for Star Fox, I've tried it and it works on my M3. Couldn't get it to work on my Supercard.

[kcjchan]

My DS Lite is perfect :). I do agree the DS Phat is more sturdy but I'll give up some sturdiness for a smaller and much brighter unit.
As for Star Fox, I've tried it and it works on my M3. Couldn't get it to work on my Supercard.

I can play Starfox perfectly on my Supercard Lite and my Supercard SD. They can both connect via wifi, but adhoc seems to be broken.

[huthut]

Onyx & pink DSL coming to NA:

Link (http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=10115)

[Canadianpsycho]

Sweet. Ice blue is officially still the coolest colour.

[D-Sisive]

Onyx & pink DSL coming to NA:

Link (http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=10115)

rejoice

time to wait for the black one instead of importing

time to sell off the sisters white one and get her a pink haha

[masterhapposai]

looks like the supercard combo is the best and there's no point in the G6 at all

[kcjchan]

looks like the supercard combo is the best and there's no point in the G6 at all

Supercard Lite is now available in black.
DS link is released for $296RMB or around CAD$43.

However, it requires you to flash your DS. The info on the card is a bit hard to decipher but it seems that they say the card can act as a passme device before you flash your DS.

[VenomZeus]

While playing Tetris online, why is it that my opponents seem to drop their blocks at lightning speed while my blocks just drop normally? It seems like their blocks drop with a special effect mine doesn't lol.

[input]

While playing Tetris online, why is it that my opponents seem to drop their blocks at lightning speed while my blocks just drop normally? It seems like their blocks drop with a special effect mine doesn't lol.

they use "up" on the D-PAD to make it fall to the bottom immediately than to keep on waiting on the block going down

[sfu_lifer]

While playing Tetris online, why is it that my opponents seem to drop their blocks at lightning speed while my blocks just drop normally? It seems like their blocks drop with a special effect mine doesn't lol.
LOL. That's how I got trashed in the beginning too. I'm surprised I managed to win 5 games w/o knowing that's how to drop the boxes instantly :)

[yuwing8]

hey guys, I'm selling my EzFlash 4 lite.

Check it out at:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3797652

[VenomZeus]

lol same here I won my first game and then lost like 10 straight lol

Thanks so much for the info on how to speed up the blocks :)

[rockthecasbah]

DOES ANYONE HERE HAVE A TRENDNET Wireless Router? You know, the el-cheapo one Futureshop always sells for around $3 after rebates and the one that came in the bundle last boxing day? Someone on RFD has to have one of these routers and a DS!

And if so, has anyone been able to get it working with Nintendo DS? I have searched all over nintendowifi.com and only read threads re: trendnet that are asking the same question, but no one answering. Though, there was one person saying they "recommend Trendnet routers" for nintendo wifi... I searched the trendnet website and nothing!

I can't get the damn wifi to connect although I see it in the configuration page. I used WEP and then no security at all, but same deal. :( I don't know what else to change in the router's settings because the stuff nintendowifi.com suggested isn't on my router's configuration page (at least, I don't think).

EDIT: seems like someone got theirs working with the router:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3608058&highlight=nintendo#post3608058

and here http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10067076&catid=19994

[kcjchan]

DOES ANYONE HERE HAVE A TRENDNET Wireless Router? You know, the el-cheapo one Futureshop always sells for around $3 after rebates and the one that came in the bundle last boxing day? Someone on RFD has to have one of these routers and a DS!

And if so, has anyone been able to get it working with Nintendo DS? I have searched all over nintendowifi.com and only read threads re: trendnet that are asking the same question, but no one answering. Though, there was one person saying they "recommend Trendnet routers" for nintendo wifi... I searched the trendnet website and nothing!

I can't get the damn wifi to connect although I see it in the configuration page. I used WEP and then no security at all, but same deal. :( I don't know what else to change in the router's settings because the stuff nintendowifi.com suggested isn't on my router's configuration page (at least, I don't think).

EDIT: seems like someone got theirs working with the router:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3608058&highlight=nintendo#post3608058

and here http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10067076&catid=19994

Na na na la la~ I got mine working!!! :D Now I'm gonna tell you how I got mine working since just like you, I spent a whole night browsing everywhere for an answer only to find it to be something very stupid that I missed.


Here are my settings:

WEP 128bit

Critical setting!!!
Under wireless> Advanced:
TX Rates: 2 (no, not auto or 54, the first would give you an error about not being able to connect to WFC, the later would disconnect your NDS if there is another wireless G computer using the same router)

Voila~ Enjoy online play!

[Brownbear]

Soooo
I found out that my neighbours have a wireless router that im able to connect to :D

Who wants to play mario kart ds?
add me - 012962193968

If you add me, please pm me.

[rockthecasbah]

Thanks kcjchan! :D Works like a charm now!

Here are my friend codes in case anyone wants to add some people:

AC:WW
1546-9610-2715
Town: bobland
Name: bobsaget

Mario Kart:
017257-045502

I need to find some folks to add for AC:WW because I want to try visiting a town. Too bad the list from this thread (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218438&highlight=friend+codes) is dead now but I'll still add some random people.

[Kirilenko47]

So what do you guys think about the EZ-4 Lite redesign to look like the DSL dust cover? Anybody thinking of selling off their Ez4 lites and picking up the redesign?

[D-Sisive]

So what do you guys think about the EZ-4 Lite redesign to look like the DSL dust cover? Anybody thinking of selling off their Ez4 lites and picking up the redesign?


if only they did it in the beginning eh

http://shaunj66.gbatemp.net/news/ez4lnew.jpg

i might pick up the new one in pink for my sister and just keep her old style ez4lite for myself

[DVST8]

Hey everyone, quick question. Will the Supercard lite work with a 1gig Micro SD thats Not highspeed? Just curious as to know if they've fixed that problem. Will the ds games be laggy if it's not a highspeed Micro Sd card? thanks. :)

[DVST8]

I have a regular speed micro sd with my supercard lite and it's fine. I read on svdev.org that there's very little, if any, slowdown. but obviously an ultra would be better but being in Canada, it seems a bit hard to find high speed micro sds (unless, I guess, in 512 mb).

COOL! Thanks for the heads up on that...my friend and went along and bought it anyway lol.

[Brownbear]

Soo
What is everyones favorite homebrew? i cant find many that work on my g6, but i enjoy Beup and moonshell..
Anyone get that 'tr909' to work? if so, how?

[kcjchan]

Soo
What is everyones favorite homebrew? i cant find many that work on my g6, but i enjoy Beup and moonshell..
Anyone get that 'tr909' to work? if so, how?

If you want PDA functions and don't have a M3, DSOrgainze is a good homebrew for that.

[Rocketo]

is the Naruto games ever coming to the US DS?

[sfu_lifer]

Soo
What is everyones favorite homebrew? i cant find many that work on my g6, but i enjoy Beup and moonshell..
Anyone get that 'tr909' to work? if so, how?
Moonshell and DSSOrganize are very worthwhile projects. Too bad Nintendo's done nothing with their PalmOS license.

[kcjchan]

Moonshell and DSSOrganize are very worthwhile projects. Too bad Nintendo's done nothing with their PalmOS license.

Didn't know they had a PalmOS license. They will probably release PDA functions via a catridge that would cost a lot of $$$. Heck their Opera browser costs a fortune while PSP bundles a browser for free. I also don't like the way their power adapters aren't universal voltage. But then I guess we all save a bit on games. ;)

[yuwing8]

http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=010218&cid=990.218

pretty good deal for MicroSD 512mb I'd say

$19.99 for 512mb MicroSD Kingmax

[The_One]

M3 lite came out a few days ago. Anyone put an order through? Waiting for mine to come in. :D

[kcjchan]

M3 lite came out a few days ago. Anyone put an order through? Waiting for mine to come in. :D

Nah, after reading the problems people are having, the supercard Lite seems a better choice if you only play DS games. M3 lite seems to be slower than the SCL.

[TenzoR]

My DS Lite is perfect :). I do agree the DS Phat is more sturdy but I'll give up some sturdiness for a smaller and much brighter unit.
As for Star Fox, I've tried it and it works on my M3. Couldn't get it to work on my Supercard.

I'm holding out buying the DSL until all the little issues have been resolved and also maybe Nintendo will release an FF3 version of the DSL here as well ..one can only hope

[Canadianpsycho]

New loader/client released for the EZIV... Apparently now supports faster speed memory cards to reduce loading times. Haven't tested it myself yet.

[nightwalker]

Nah, after reading the problems people are having, the supercard Lite seems a better choice if you only play DS games. M3 lite seems to be slower than the SCL.
i was planning on getting one
what kind of problems are there?

[kcjchan]

i was planning on getting one
what kind of problems are there?

Broken PDA functions (due to file corruptions) that require you to reflash the M3 Lite.
Castlevania intro slowdowns
Download play does not work on some games (supercard Lite doesn't seem to have this problem)
Slowdowns when using non ultra microSD cards.
Multiplayer compatibility issues if one user using M3L the other not using flashcarts.

[DaiLo23]

anyone know of any places getting the onyx DS lites in stock now? i know its a week early...but the original ds lites were put on shelf early

[aReX876]

Hey guys,

I'm planning to go to pacific mall to flash my nintendo ds lite. Should I also buy the device (m3 / supercard/ g6 etc) from them or buy it online?

Which device works best with a flashed ndsl ?

Which flashme version will they use to flash my ndsl?

[D-Sisive]

ur better off buying the flashcarts online as its cheaper, just have to wait from couple of days or so for shipping

all devices will work with a flashed ndsl

they will use v7 of flashme with lite compatibility (for screen brightness settings)

[aReX876]

When you say "flashcarts", is that mean Super Card SD, EZ-Flash 4 LITE (microSD) etc (Not passkey) ?

Can someone please give me some good deals online for those devices please :lol: ?

[Brownbear]

Go on Realhotstuff.com
thats where i ordered mine.

[ferkel]

Broken PDA functions (due to file corruptions) that require you to reflash the M3 Lite.
Castlevania intro slowdowns
Download play does not work on some games (supercard Lite doesn't seem to have this problem)
Slowdowns when using non ultra microSD cards.
Multiplayer compatibility issues if one user using M3L the other not using flashcarts.

must be your setup.. i'm a-ok over here :)

[nightwalker]

its because he didn't upgrade to the latest game manager
V27 fixed game slowing down issues

i'm thinking of getting it from divideo.cn but i don't really trust that site with my credit card and they dont offer paypal...have anyone ordered from them before? are they trustworthy :P

also there's a site hopebuy.com which is also china based but a bit pricier than divideo.cn by $10(US) bucks after you take shipping in account

also for those who have gotten one already, is the m3 lite glossy like the gba slot cover?

[yan84]

I've been having some problems with my supercard lately.

I uploaded some new roms onto the card, then as usual, I chose what game I wanted and it started to load. After the game has loaded, both of my screens went white. The old roms on my card load fine though. But every new game that I've added to the card gives me the same white screen after loading.

Has anyone experienced the same problem?

[mark_in_2k]

I've been having some problems with my supercard lately.

I uploaded some new roms onto the card, then as usual, I chose what game I wanted and it started to load. After the game has loaded, both of my screens went white. The old roms on my card load fine though. But every new game that I've added to the card gives me the same white screen after loading.

Has anyone experienced the same problem?Maybe there's a new version of the supercard software that you need. This is common for a lot of rom loaders when the new games come out.

[sfu_lifer]

its because he didn't upgrade to the latest game manager
V27 fixed game slowing down issues

i'm thinking of getting it from divideo.cn but i don't really trust that site with my credit card and they dont offer paypal...have anyone ordered from them before? are they trustworthy :P

also there's a site hopebuy.com which is also china based but a bit pricier than divideo.cn by $10(US) bucks after you take shipping in account

also for those who have gotten one already, is the m3 lite glossy like the gba slot cover?
Divineo.cn i can vouch for based on my experiences with them.

[The_One]

its because he didn't upgrade to the latest game manager
V27 fixed game slowing down issues

i'm thinking of getting it from divideo.cn but i don't really trust that site with my credit card and they dont offer paypal...have anyone ordered from them before? are they trustworthy :P

also there's a site hopebuy.com which is also china based but a bit pricier than divideo.cn by $10(US) bucks after you take shipping in account

also for those who have gotten one already, is the m3 lite glossy like the gba slot cover?

GBA slot cover seems to be a bit more glossy than the m3 lite. I got mine from gamersection where paypal is the only option. Kicktrading also has paypal payment option as well. Both sites are in Quebec and Ontario respectively.

[yuwing8]

hey guys, i'm selling my supercard lite since the one i ordered came out to be black instead of white... (stupid me didn't specify).

so i'm selling it for $70. can also sell with superkey (add $$ of course :D)

[reason why i didn't just return it was because it'll cost $$$ to ship and be a week or two before they send me another...whereas i can just order a new one and sell the old]

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337910

[input]

i saw both onyx and pink in stock today at walmart

[bokchoy]

Picked up the onyx at Futureshop today..but they had no more brain age :(

[kcjchan]

i saw both onyx and pink in stock today at walmart

My Onyx ds lite still suffers from weak d-pad diagonals, yellowish lower screen, and 2 dead pixels. I'm gonna go do an exchange tommorrow. :(

[bisk]

Any deals on the Onyx Lite? I picked one up at EB for $150 last night.

[yuwing8]

friend of mine picked up one at zellers. (Onyx)

any pictures? still a fingerprint magnet? lol

[Xon]

whoa jet black DS is available now? somehow I totally missed that. Wasn't it just 2 months ago Nintendo was denying bringing in other colours?

EDIT: DS lite for 139.99 if you use MAPJUNNCSAVE new customer code (If you're not in a rush, amazon sez ships 1 -2 weeks)

Onyx (Jet Black, Why does Nintendo always change cool sounding names?):
http://www.amazon.ca/USGSKB-Console-Onyx-Ds-Lite/dp/B000I10PY2/sr=8-10/qid=1158181807/ref=sr_1_10/702-6332329-4684038?ie=UTF8&s=gateway

Pink:
http://www.amazon.ca/Console-Coral-Pink-Ds-Lite/dp/B000I10PYC/sr=8-11/qid=1158181807/ref=sr_1_11/702-6332329-4684038?ie=UTF8&s=gateway

[i-o_o-i]

I've been having some problems with my supercard lately.

I uploaded some new roms onto the card, then as usual, I chose what game I wanted and it started to load. After the game has loaded, both of my screens went white. The old roms on my card load fine though. But every new game that I've added to the card gives me the same white screen after loading.

Has anyone experienced the same problem?

for the newer roms you need to select "Enable Patch Cartridge Access" when you are loading it on the supercard, have you tried that? and if you have and it still doesn't work try asking here: http://www.scdev.org/forum

Hey guys,
I'm planning to go to pacific mall to flash my nintendo ds lite. Should I also buy the device (m3 / supercard/ g6 etc) from them or buy it online?
Which device works best with a flashed ndsl ?
Which flashme version will they use to flash my ndsl?

I got my ndsl flashed at pmall but don't know which flashme version they used but I haven't had any problems using it with the supercard lite, and I recommend the supercard lite because it fits perfectly into slot-2 of the ndsl and has expandable memory whereas the g6 lite only has 512mb of bulit in memory and is more expensive. I would recommend ordering from kicktrading.ca (thats where I got my first one and their shipping is really fast), I also ordered a second supercard lite for my brother last wednesday from realhotstuff.com but still haven't receved it yet, but they are cheaper than kicktrading by $10-$15 because they don't have to charge tax, so if you don't mind waiting order from them...

[x86asm]

Damn it, y did I buy the white one? I wanted Onyx :(. Ahh well at least the white matches with my EZ4 Lite lol (I couldnt find any black covers in the case, I did find a dark bluish one though).

[kcjchan]

The new Pink and black DS Lites can't be flashed. It uses a new firmware version not recognized by Flashme :| .

[convoluted]

The new Pink and black DS Lites can't be flashed. It uses a new firmware version not recognized by Flashme :| .

Yet? :D

[tmpz]

The new Pink and black DS Lites can't be flashed. It uses a new firmware version not recognized by Flashme :| .

I think it also shows this message with the regular white DS Lite, yet flashing still works.

[yuwing8]

if you guys didn't know about it yet, a few cool games came out

- Lego Star wars II
- Cooking Mama (english)
- Mario Hoops 3on3 (english)
- megaman zx
- Harvest moon (english)
- MechAssault: Phantom War

[yan84]

if you guys didn't know about it yet, a few cool games came out

- Lego Star wars II
- Cooking Mama (english)
- Mario Hoops 3on3 (english)
- megaman zx
- Harvest moon (english)
- MechAssault: Phantom War

Harvest Moon and Lego Star Wars II don't work with Supercard :| . Yes I do have the latest firmware and the latest patch cartridge enabled software.

[kcjchan]

I think it also shows this message with the regular white DS Lite, yet flashing still works.

I'm just afraid of bricking my DS lite as my original ds lite didn't show that message when I used flashme. Also, I've heard of new versions of DS Lite that can't be flashed.

[Kirilenko47]

if you guys didn't know about it yet, a few cool games came out

- Lego Star wars II
- Cooking Mama (english)
- Mario Hoops 3on3 (english)
- megaman zx
- Harvest moon (english)
- MechAssault: Phantom War

Yeah wow. I was just thinking to myself what a great week for DS releases it is. Looking forward to playing Harvest Moon and Cooking Mama cause I like mindless games like that to kill time.

Don't forget about Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime next week. In the few weeks following that, you've got titles like Contact, Touch Detective, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis. I'm getting this off of Gamespot's new releases section. There's even a Nacho Libre game scheduled for Oct. 24th...hahahah.

[D-Sisive]

I'm just afraid of bricking my DS lite as my original ds lite didn't show that message when I used flashme. Also, I've heard of new versions of DS Lite that can't be flashed.


nab both pink and onyx is flashable, dont worry about the msg

its been confirmed at supercard unofficial forums

[othy]

Anyone get a ds-x? (http://www.ds-x.com)

Very curious about how they perform. Might get one and an onyx lite..

[kcjchan]

Anyone get a ds-x? (http://www.ds-x.com)

Very curious about how they perform. Might get one and an onyx lite..

IMO, it's way too expensive.

[othy]

IMO, it's way too expensive.

This is true, I guess a passkey and supercard lite + sd card would still be less.. Plus you can get larger sizes on the sd card than 512Meg..

[input]

Anyone get a ds-x? (http://www.ds-x.com)

Very curious about how they perform. Might get one and an onyx lite..

http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?t=29916
They got a review build at maxconsole.com No review yet. I want it so bad, although I am waiting for at least a 1GB version.

[convoluted]

I just got a new DS lite, and was wondering what people think about invisible shield or bestskinsever one? They appear to just look like sheets of vinyl cut to the right size, since it sounds like they don't use any glue or adhesives?

I'm also thinking about what case to use for it... What are you other guys using, if anything?

[ledorky]

I ordered a DS-Link.
Fully compatible with the Opera browser and rumble pak.

[bokchoy]

I got the supercard lite + superkey from winsunx, should get it next week. Still awaiting my microSD though

[kcjchan]

I ordered a DS-Link.
Fully compatible with the Opera browser and rumble pak.

How do you get the opera browser to work with the DSLink? I have it already and have only tested it with the rumble pack.

[ledorky]

How do you get the opera browser to work with the DSLink? I have it already and have only tested it with the rumble pack.
Do you have the RAM pack? I read if you don't have that, it won't get past the warning message.

[kcjchan]

Do you have the RAM pack? I read if you don't have that, it won't get past the warning message.

Well if I did have the RAM package then i would have opera, and that doesn't help does it? :twisted:

I'm still waiting for the rumoured supercard patch that would allow it to become a RAM pack for opera.

So where and for how much did you pickup the DS Link for?

[ledorky]

Well if I did have the RAM package then i would have opera, and that doesn't help does it? :twisted:

I'm still waiting for the rumoured supercard patch that would allow it to become a RAM pack for opera.

So where and for how much did you pickup the DS Link for?
Then go import it then. Might as well give Opera and Nintendo their blood money :)
That Opera patch is pipedream (hey I've been wrong before). I'm just reporting (based on others who have the unit) that Opera itself works with it (you can't expect miracles and have Opera work without the RAM cartridge).
$44.99 US shipped for the DS-Link. I bought a 1GB microSD for $30US shipped on eBay so I'm good to go.

[e0gdi]

has anyone heard of this website? http://sky2k.com/shop/
thinking of ordering a sc sd from there.

[kcjchan]

has anyone heard of this website? http://sky2k.com/shop/
thinking of ordering a sc sd from there.

They can't even spell currencies correctly on their main page. :lol:
Also, they lie in their product descriptions:
http://sky2k.com/shop/dslink-p-108.html

The DS Link DOES NOT have builtin pass-me functions. You must have a passme device like MK4 mini or a flashed DS to work with the DS Link.

DRAG and DROP transfers with no patching? BS! Not on the DS Link!

Maybe in store I'd buy from them, but definitely not online.

[Jeff146]

Anyone know where I can get any Carts or passkeys in the GTA?

I would prefer to buy it locally instead of buying it online especially when kicktrading is still on back order on most items.

[Illuminatus Proteus]

Where can I get a good deal on a Micro SD. Also, what external readers support that type of flash memory.

[kcjchan]

Where can I get a good deal on a Micro SD. Also, what external readers support that type of flash memory.

I believe all microSD cards come with a microSD to SD adapter so you only need a memory card reader that supports SD.

[Illuminatus Proteus]

This card should work just fine? (http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=010218&cid=990.218)

[Kirilenko47]

^ I have the 256mb version and it works fine. Unless there's something different between 256 and 512 (except for the memory size) then I'd say go for it.

[Ghetto_Dad]

Anyone tested the Ewin 2? Its the cheapest of the bunch in gamersection.ca

Btw, is there any consensus for the best "backup" (well im only looking into that) devices :cheesygri between the M3, supercard, G6 , etc.

Or one that goes aesthetically well with the Onyx color.

[sfu_lifer]

Anyone tested the Ewin 2? Its the cheapest of the bunch in gamersection.ca

Btw, is there any consensus for the best "backup" (well im only looking into that) devices :cheesygri between the M3, supercard, G6 , etc.

Or one that goes aesthetically well with the Onyx color.

It depends on what you're after.
If you want best homebrew capability, you go with the Supercard series. If you want maximum compatibility with pirated games (both GBA and DS), the G6/M3 series wins out since they're from the same manufacturer.
I own a Supercard, and two M3 units (the mini-SD and the CF versions). I keep homebrew to the Supercard since they suck up battery life, and play games on the M3.

[Tsukagi]

well as it seems, my left clicker is now broken. it makes the clicking sound fine, but the actual use of it is broken....unless i push super super hard.

anybody else get this?
fyi: i've had this DS since late July.

[B0000rt]

well as it seems, my left clicker is now broken. it makes the clicking sound fine, but the actual use of it is broken....unless i push super super hard.

anybody else get this?
fyi: i've had this DS since late July.

Friend had this problem. Nintendo of Canada fixed it for him no charge.

[Brownbear]

well as it seems, my left clicker is now broken. it makes the clicking sound fine, but the actual use of it is broken....unless i push super super hard.

anybody else get this?
fyi: i've had this DS since late July.

Happened to me about a month ago.. on the right shoulder button, it was like that all night, wouldnt budge
but then for some reason it started working later on.

its working fine now... i guess try sending it to nintendo, or may opening it and cleaning any contacts that may be blocked? i dunno

[kcjchan]

Happened to me about a month ago.. on the right shoulder button, it was like that all night, wouldnt budge
but then for some reason it started working later on.

its working fine now... i guess try sending it to nintendo, or may opening it and cleaning any contacts that may be blocked? i dunno

There's only 2 parts to the shoulder buttons, a spring and a clicky button (same ones on a computer mouse click button) that is soldered onto the motherboard. If its stuck, its probably the clicky button on the motherboard that is screwed. It might come loose but best thing is to send it to nintendo.

[AlexElder]

if you guys didn't know about it yet, a few cool games came out

- Lego Star wars II
- Cooking Mama (english)
- Mario Hoops 3on3 (english)
- megaman zx
- Harvest moon (english)
- MechAssault: Phantom War

I can't find Cooking Mama ANYWHERE!!!! All the EB's ive gone to are sold out and Futureshop/Bestbuy dont even sell it.

[Tsukagi]

maybe if u ask the manager to order it for u, they might.

[bokchoy]

cooking mama is horrible.. i made some japanese dishes but I fail to see the novelty or fun.

[Iron Chef Ajax]

When playing a game I want to Return to Main Menu to select another game without turning my DS off and on.

The manual says: 02.d Press LEFT+RIGHT+STAR+SELECT to return to main menu.

But it does not work. Anyone have any suggestions?

[bang]

cooking mama is horrible.. i made some japanese dishes but I fail to see the novelty or fun.

i'll buy it off you!

[quikkid]

When playing a game I want to Return to Main Menu to select another game without turning my DS off and on.

The manual says: 02.d Press LEFT+RIGHT+STAR+SELECT to return to main menu.

But it does not work. Anyone have any suggestions?

They probably mean L+R+START+SELECT as you cannot press left and right on the dpad at the same time.

[kcjchan]

When playing a game I want to Return to Main Menu to select another game without turning my DS off and on.

The manual says: 02.d Press LEFT+RIGHT+STAR+SELECT to return to main menu.

But it does not work. Anyone have any suggestions?

I don't press that to do back. In fact, its press both shoulder buttons + ALL keypad buttons to go back.

[masterhapposai]

why is the supercard rumble cheaper??

http://www.kicktrading.ca/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=126

seems way better. and almost half the price. also a battery saving feature?

[kcjchan]

why is the supercard rumble cheaper??

http://www.kicktrading.ca/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=126

seems way better. and almost half the price. also a battery saving feature?

IT doesn't support GBA roms as well therefore it is actually lacking a fair bit of hardware.

[Iron Chef Ajax]

I don't press that to do back. In fact, its press both shoulder buttons + ALL keypad buttons to go back.

Any special order or do you mean press all buttons at once?

[kcjchan]

Any special order or do you mean press all buttons at once?

Press em all at once, but then it doesn't have to be at the same time, you can hold L + R and then press all the other buttons and it will reset once it detects all required buttons are held down.

[tmpz]

Press em all at once, but then it doesn't have to be at the same time, you can hold L + R and then press all the other buttons and it will reset once it detects all required buttons are held down.

Of course, you have to enable it via GameManager ;)

[sfu_lifer]

i'll buy it off you!
Oh you wanna buy his flashcart off him or just the memory card :lol: ?

[e-man]

Hi all,

Noobie question: I'm planning on getting a DSL this Christmas. From what I gather, I should get a M3 or G6.

Regarding a pass card: I only need to use this once, right? I just flash the ROM and then I'm done with it? Seems like kind of a waste.

Is there any reason to get PassMe3 vs PassMe2 or Super?

Also, if I flash it, it is possible to revert back to the factory firmware?

Thanks.

[D-Sisive]

Hi all,

Noobie question: I'm planning on getting a DSL this Christmas. From what I gather, I should get a M3 or G6.

Regarding a pass card: I only need to use this once, right? I just flash the ROM and then I'm done with it? Seems like kind of a waste.

Is there any reason to get PassMe3 vs PassMe2 or Super?

Also, if I flash it, it is possible to revert back to the factory firmware?

Thanks.


m3/g6 if you have $

ez4/supercard if you have no $

you can keep the passcard in there forever to bypass the official firmware, they all work the same, just that it takes more batteries to use it..kinda expensive too at 35cdn+tax

if you flash it, its the same thing as using a passcard but you save battery life and no need to have the passcard in there all the time

there is no converting back to the factory firmware for now but it doesnt matter

[kcjchan]

Hi all,

Noobie question: I'm planning on getting a DSL this Christmas. From what I gather, I should get a M3 or G6.

Regarding a pass card: I only need to use this once, right? I just flash the ROM and then I'm done with it? Seems like kind of a waste.

Is there any reason to get PassMe3 vs PassMe2 or Super?

Also, if I flash it, it is possible to revert back to the factory firmware?

Thanks.

It depends on whether you want more GBA compatibility or NDS games on your card. The G6 has internal memory and runs GBA roms perfectly, not the slightest lag in the games. The M3 still has a few issues with some GBA games but it supports expandable memory which would allow you to hold more stuff. If you like homebrew, the Supercard is the way to go.

For the BEST passcard it would be the MK4-mini as it allows DS card swap and allows you to use Slot-1 solutions without flashing your DS. It also has the best compatibility with flashcarts.

[Mike71]

I jsut got a Supercard SDmini and have a couple quick questions. Will the Supercard play GBA games or just DS games? I figured out to load some DS roms but I haven't found any info on how to do GBA games? Do they use the same supercard loader? Also it says to press L+R+Start+Select to return to main menu so I can play another game but that doesn't work. Does anyone know what the correct buttons to do this are? Thanks.

[e-man]

So all of you guys end up buying PassMe cards for a single usage? I guess that would mean there are a lot of used ones for sale! Just want to make sure I fully understand how this works.

Thanks.

[D-Sisive]

So all of you guys end up buying PassMe cards for a single usage? I guess that would mean there are a lot of used ones for sale! Just want to make sure I fully understand how this works.

Thanks.

no some ppl just dont want to flash their DS lite so they keep using the cards...

the new cards that dont stick out cost 35+tax online
the old ones that stick out (hardly sold anymore) is much cheaper

cant wait for ff3 and mana to come out for ds...this month/next month

[kcjchan]

I jsut got a Supercard SDmini and have a couple quick questions. Will the Supercard play GBA games or just DS games? I figured out to load some DS roms but I haven't found any info on how to do GBA games? Do they use the same supercard loader? Also it says to press L+R+Start+Select to return to main menu so I can play another game but that doesn't work. Does anyone know what the correct buttons to do this are? Thanks.

The new Supercard rumble will ONLY play NDS games but the non-rumble version plays both GBA and NDS games. To play GBA games, you just need to run the GBA rom through the same patcher program. Yes, it does use the same loader and not all games support restart. To restart, you are supposed to press L+R+A+B+X+Y. You don't have to press them in any order or sequence but it will restart once you have held all of these buttons down.

[Iron Chef Ajax]

I jsut got a Supercard SDmini and have a couple quick questions. Will the Supercard play GBA games or just DS games? I figured out to load some DS roms but I haven't found any info on how to do GBA games? Do they use the same supercard loader? Also it says to press L+R+Start+Select to return to main menu so I can play another game but that doesn't work. Does anyone know what the correct buttons to do this are? Thanks.

That works only for DS GAMES - Do L+R+hold all other buttons and the menu comes right up while playing DS GAMES ONLY.

If you are playing GBA games - not sure the sequence.

[Iron Chef Ajax]

Press em all at once, but then it doesn't have to be at the same time, you can hold L + R and then press all the other buttons and it will reset once it detects all required buttons are held down.

That only works for DS GAMES - What about GBA game sequence?

[AlexElder]

no some ppl just dont want to flash their DS lite so they keep using the cards...


This is exactly why im going to be keeping my passcard3 in my system at all times. I just dont like the thought of flashing anything. Just incase it messes something up down the line. Or stop wifi functionality over their network.

And i know its very unlikely but you never know, they could somehow find a way to block flashed systems from playing roms or even make games that brick flashed systems... but nintendo has usually been nice to the homebrew scene so i guess thats not a really big concern.

[kcjchan]

This is exactly why im going to be keeping my passcard3 in my system at all times. I just dont like the thought of flashing anything. Just incase it messes something up down the line. Or stop wifi functionality over their network.

And i know its very unlikely but you never know, they could somehow find a way to block flashed systems from playing roms or even make games that brick flashed systems... but nintendo has usually been nice to the homebrew scene so i guess thats not a really big concern.

Nintendo does returns on flashed DS Lites. Just make sure you use Flashme Stealth. I've flashed more than 20 DSes and never had a problem. Sure, nintendo might upgrade their security to block ROMS but I highly doubt it as they have never done this on any consoles. The only time they did was for Mario Kart on the DS but a new Flashme came out and fixed the problem. The performance difference is well worth the flash as I've noticed lag in video from using a passcard and the battery drain is way higher too.

Flashing WON'T affect wifi anymore as they keep the hardware ID from your DS wifi card (known as a MAC address) whereas the old version gave every flashed DS the same code. The Friend code is game catridge+nintendo DS based and it seems that Nintendo would know someone using a backup rom as the ID on the catridge would be the same, however, it does not seem they want to block this as it would be extremely simple on Nintendo's end to do so.

[Fatman]

Got a new Black US lite, but the right shoulder button ain't clicky...anyone else have this problem? Are all of them like this????


Also if anyone wants an EZ4 Lite selling for $40

gamersection still sells them for 58 + 10 shipping US.

[kcjchan]

Got a new Black US lite, but the right shoulder button ain't clicky...anyone else have this problem? Are all of them like this????


Also if anyone wants an EZ4 Lite selling for $40

gamersection still sells them for 58 + 10 shipping US.

Nope, mine is pefectly clicky it seems you have a jammed motherboard button so I'd suggest an exchange.

[Fatman]

ok! It's going back!!

[kcjchan]

ok! It's going back!!

I had to exchange mine 4-5 times to get one that works.

here are some problems I've encountered:

- fubar d-pad
- really yellowish screen, some on the top, some bottom
- weird blue tint at the sides
- weird red tint at the sides
- white glue at the edge of the casing
- top not aligned with bottom and would make a distinct "pak" sound when I closed the lid

Also, the serial numbers starting with 4 for the black DS seems to have a different hinge and improved d-pad. The d-pad diagonals work perfectly and the whole pad feels more sturdy. The hinge is also different and no longer makes a loud "click" sound when opened.

[Iron Chef Ajax]

Nope, mine is pefectly clicky it seems you have a jammed motherboard button so I'd suggest an exchange.

I 2nd that!

[Fatman]

I had to exchange mine 4-5 times to get one that works.

here are some problems I've encountered:

- fubar d-pad
- really yellowish screen, some on the top, some bottom
- weird blue tint at the sides
- weird red tint at the sides
- white glue at the edge of the casing
- top not aligned with bottom and would make a distinct "pak" sound when I closed the lid

Also, the serial numbers starting with 4 for the black DS seems to have a different hinge and improved d-pad. The d-pad diagonals work perfectly and the whole pad feels more sturdy. The hinge is also different and no longer makes a loud "click" sound when opened.


Start with a 4? Mine is like UG.........

[kcjchan]

Start with a 4? Mine is like UG.........

Yeah, after all the letters, the first number is 4.

[Rogue_77]

I found a copy of DS Organize but have no idea on how to load it into my DS. Do I just copy the nds file onto my memory card or do I have to load it up like a normal ds game? I'm still learning on how to use my m3

[Iron Chef Ajax]

Looking for some ENGLISH PDA software for my DS Lite. Can anyone point me in the right direction.

[Fatman]

This is lame!

So got one at FS, loose right shoulder, took it back, loose, non clicky left shoulder, took it back got another one and this one has the same problem as the first one!

The ones I got had a 1, 7, and 8 in the little square. Mine were all UG1........

So need to find one that is like UG4.........right? Are these the good, fixed batches?

Thanks

@Iron Chef

DSorganize? Althought I don't know how to run it on my m3 lite...

[kcjchan]

I found a copy of DS Organize but have no idea on how to load it into my DS. Do I just copy the nds file onto my memory card or do I have to load it up like a normal ds game? I'm still learning on how to use my m3

I don't think its supported on the M3 Lite as the author discontinued the support on M3 products. You need to get the correct version (there are different color ones) and you DO NOT need to patch homebrew, put the files on the card directly and its done.

[kcjchan]

Looking for some ENGLISH PDA software for my DS Lite. Can anyone point me in the right direction.

DS Organize is probably the best one.

[kcjchan]

This is lame!

So got one at FS, loose right shoulder, took it back, loose, non clicky left shoulder, took it back got another one and this one has the same problem as the first one!

The ones I got had a 1, 7, and 8 in the little square. Mine were all UG1........

So need to find one that is like UG4.........right? Are these the good, fixed batches?

Thanks

@Iron Chef

DSorganize? Althought I don't know how to run it on my m3 lite...


That is correct, most issues have been resolved in those black DS Lites but you need to take a closer look at the screens as instead of yellow tinting, the sides of the screen tend to have a blue tint while the middle is reddish on some of them, it probably won't bother you in most games though but is very noticeable in games like Brain Age. Also, there seems to be a bit of problem in the mold for the plastic casing (or these may be refurbished DS lites!) as they seem to be drops of dried glue or scratched casings (white streaks) on the top cover. Apart from cosmetic issues, the newer DS Lite seems to have fixed most problems (the L/R buttons feel sturdier).

However, the R button feeling looser than the L is normal, it may give a little before actually clicking and this is due to the fact that this was by design to accomodate the wire connecting the upper monitor and wifi antenna to the motherboard on the lower portion of the DS Lite.

[Fatman]

However, the R button feeling looser than the L is normal, it may give a little before actually clicking and this is due to the fact that this was by design to accomodate the wire connecting the upper monitor and wifi antenna to the motherboard on the lower portion of the DS Lite.

I don't think it is normal because my first DS lite white on launch had the problem so I waited a few weeks and got another one that didn't have the problem. My friend's also didn't have a problem with his which was bought about 2 weeks after launch. Also, on my 2nd exchange, that DS had a looser L button but a perfect R button...:|

Where do we get these UG4........ DSs anyway? BB?

Thanks

[Rogue_77]

I don't think its supported on the M3 Lite as the author discontinued the support on M3 products. You need to get the correct version (there are different color ones) and you DO NOT need to patch homebrew, put the files on the card directly and its done.

How do I do that? Is all I need is just the NDS file on my card? How could I find out which version I need?

[kcjchan]

I don't think it is normal because my first DS lite white on launch had the problem so I waited a few weeks and got another one that didn't have the problem. My friend's also didn't have a problem with his which was bought about 2 weeks after launch. Also, on my 2nd exchange, that DS had a looser L button but a perfect R button...:|

Where do we get these UG4........ DSs anyway? BB?

Thanks

I got mine from Futureshop and they told me they arrived a week ago.

How do I do that? Is all I need is just the NDS file on my card? How could I find out which version I need?

I forgot what version you need as the author discontinued all further developments of the project and removed the webpage related to DSOrganize. You can always find out over at maxconsole.com though.

[Paranoidandroid]

Never thought I'd step in here but.. *deep breath*

Well I am a PSP owner and lately i've been playing my friend's NDS Lite and I'm having a blast with all these neat and original games! I'm considering buying one, but I would like to know about more unique games that rely mostly on the stylus. Any recommendations?

Games i've enjoyed so far:
Trauma Center
Big Brain Academy
Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan (reminds me of Gitaroo-Man; but with a stylus!)
Cooking Mama
Phoenix Wright

oh and which is better? M3 or Supercard?

[kcjchan]

Never thought I'd step in here but.. *deep breath*

Well I am a PSP owner and lately i've been playing my friend's NDS Lite and I'm having a blast with all these neat and original games! I'm considering buying one, but I would like to know about more unique games that rely mostly on the stylus. Any recommendations?

Games i've enjoyed so far:
Trauma Center
Big Brain Academy
Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan (reminds me of Gitaroo-Man; but with a stylus!)
Cooking Mama
Phoenix Wright

oh and which is better? M3 or Supercard?


If you want better GBA support go for the M3.

The supercard is WAY better with homebrew and only 10-20% of GBA games have problems running on it. It's also a lot cheaper.

Other games you may enjoy:
Starfox
Mario 3 on 3
Mario vs Donkey Kong March of the Minis
Mario 64
Warioware Touched

[Paranoidandroid]

If you want better GBA support go for the M3.

The supercard is WAY better with homebrew and only 10-20% of GBA games have problems running on it. It's also a lot cheaper.

Other games you may enjoy:
Starfox
Mario 3 on 3
Mario vs Donkey Kong March of the Minis
Mario 64
Warioware Touched

XD you again! i thought you were only in the PSP homebrew scene. :lol:
Can the M3/Supercard play all DS games?

[kcjchan]

XD you again! i thought you were only in the PSP homebrew scene. :lol:
Can the M3/Supercard play all DS games?

Actually, I'm into every portable electronics scene lol~ Even the PDA/Pocket PC scene if there is one here. Yeah, they can both play all DS games but the M3 depends on the manufacturers to come up with new patchers to fix new games that don't work whereas the Supercard has homebrewers making patches for non-working games before the Supercard team releases the new patcher program. However, the M3 team releases their patchers more often. It all goes down to whether you are into your DS or not, if you like reading/browsing DS news (abt homebrew and custom patches for games) than the Supercard is more suited. If all you care is play DS games then the M3 might be a batter choice. However, the supercard does run stuff faster off the microSD medium compared with the M3 lite.

[AloneInACrowd]

Actually, I'm into every portable electronics scene lol~ Even the PDA/Pocket PC scene if there is one here. Yeah, they can both play all DS games but the M3 depends on the manufacturers to come up with new patchers to fix new games that don't work whereas the Supercard has homebrewers making patches for non-working games before the Supercard team releases the new patcher program. However, the M3 team releases their patchers more often. It all goes down to whether you are into your DS or not, if you like reading/browsing DS news (abt homebrew and custom patches for games) than the Supercard is more suited. If all you care is play DS games then the M3 might be a batter choice. However, the supercard does run stuff faster off the microSD medium compared with the M3 lite.

There's also the ever continuing debate that the M3 has a lower power consumption than the supercard, personally I don't care (I have an M3 myself, but really have no bias) but I definately see the appeal of the supercard, much much cheaper than the M3.

[kcjchan]

There's also the ever continuing debate that the M3 has a lower power consumption than the supercard, personally I don't care (I have an M3 myself, but really have no bias) but I definately see the appeal of the supercard, much much cheaper than the M3.

Yeah, but I heard the power consumption difference is about 5% which is negligible.

[Supershyguy]

Never thought I'd step in here but.. *deep breath*

Well I am a PSP owner and lately i've been playing my friend's NDS Lite and I'm having a blast with all these neat and original games! I'm considering buying one, but I would like to know about more unique games that rely mostly on the stylus. Any recommendations?

Games i've enjoyed so far:
Trauma Center
Big Brain Academy
Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan (reminds me of Gitaroo-Man; but with a stylus!)
Cooking Mama
Phoenix Wright

oh and which is better? M3 or Supercard?

Phoenix Wright is actually pretty cool. never played a game like that before. very very interesting :lol:

[Paranoidandroid]

Phoenix Wright is actually pretty cool. never played a game like that before. very very interesting :lol:

Yeah, the only reason I even decided to try it was because of that hilarious OBJECTION! site :lol:

[sfu_lifer]

Yeah, but I heard the power consumption difference is about 5% which is negligible.

Hell no. That figure is way off for the SD, CF and mini-SD versions of the Supercard. I know cos I owned them at one point or another and can compare with the M3 version of them (don't ask me why but I also owned those versions of the M3). More like 15-20% greater drain on the Supercard. 3.3V vs 5V when reading the card is a pretty big deal. Now they may have improved that with the microSD versions, that one I have not used but I highly doubt it. Supercard is known for cutting corners. Pricing is very attractive that's for sure.
I also kept my SD version of the Supercard just because I have a lot of SD cards lying around. The CF version was so cheap, it broke. The mini-SD I sold off and kept the M3 mini-SD. Sad to say I have 3 versions (M3-CF, SD Supercard and M3 Mini-SD) plus a DS-Link on the way since I got a good deal on a microSD card.

[sfu_lifer]

Oh and for those interested in Elite Beat Agents (westernized version of Ouendan), here's the track list (every single one has the full voice and instrumentation):
1. Walkie Talkie Man - Steriogram
2. ABC - Jackson Five
3. Sk8er Boi - Avril Lavigne
4. I Was Born to Love You - Queen
5. Rock This Town - Stray Cats
6. Highway Star - Deep Purple
7. Y.M.C.A. - Village People
8. September - Earth, Wind and Fire
9. Canned Heat - Jamiroquai
10. Material Girl - Madonna
11. La La - Ashlee Simpson
12. You're the Inspiration - Chicago
13. Survivor - Destiny's Child
14. Without a Fight - Hoobastank
15. Believe - Cher
16. Let's Dance - David Bowie
17. Jumpin Jack Flash - Rolling Stones
18. Makes No Difference - Sum 41
19. The Anthem - Good Charlotte

[MK-com]

my review of the DS-X, uh, "homebrew" solution is up on mobilemag.com
http://mobilemag.com/content/100/335/C10069/

[kcjchan]

Hell no. That figure is way off for the SD, CF and mini-SD versions of the Supercard. I know cos I owned them at one point or another and can compare with the M3 version of them (don't ask me why but I also owned those versions of the M3). More like 15-20% greater drain on the Supercard. 3.3V vs 5V when reading the card is a pretty big deal. Now they may have improved that with the microSD versions, that one I have not used but I highly doubt it. Supercard is known for cutting corners. Pricing is very attractive that's for sure.
I also kept my SD version of the Supercard just because I have a lot of SD cards lying around. The CF version was so cheap, it broke. The mini-SD I sold off and kept the M3 mini-SD. Sad to say I have 3 versions (M3-CF, SD Supercard and M3 Mini-SD) plus a DS-Link on the way since I got a good deal on a microSD card.


I was indeed speculating the Supercard Lite vs M3 Lite. This battery life discussion came up over at Maxconsole and it was indeed a negligible difference. I can get about 16 hours playtime on my Supercard Lite.

[kcjchan]

my review of the DS-X, uh, "homebrew" solution is up on mobilemag.com
http://mobilemag.com/content/100/335/C10069/

Nice review, but the DS-X is really too ambitious in terms of pricing.

[sfu_lifer]

Good to know they've fixed up that shortcoming. Supercard lite ain't that cheap, that's for sure, compared to their previous releases.
As for DS-X, way way too pricey despite the early promising reviews.

[MK-com]

As for DS-X, way way too pricey despite the early promising reviews.

I thought it was a little too expensive too, but if you start to add up what another "full" solution would cost you, it's not that far off. For example, I paid:

$85 for EZ Flash IV Lite and EZ-Pass 3 (this was maybe 3 or 4 months ago)
$65 for a 1GB Sandisk microSD
----
$150

Granted, the DS-X is only 512MB, so you can knock off some money (as well as some money for using generic NAND flash instead of Sandisk), but it's not *that* far off, considering the price of say something like the G6lite

[Supershyguy]

Yeah, the only reason I even decided to try it was because of that hilarious OBJECTION! site :lol:

wheres the site? :)

[Paranoidandroid]

http://objection.mrdictionary.net/index.php

[AlphaTrion]

I had to exchange mine 4-5 times to get one that works.

here are some problems I've encountered:

- fubar d-pad
- really yellowish screen, some on the top, some bottom
- weird blue tint at the sides
- weird red tint at the sides
- white glue at the edge of the casing
- top not aligned with bottom and would make a distinct "pak" sound when I closed the lid

Also, the serial numbers starting with 4 for the black DS seems to have a different hinge and improved d-pad. The d-pad diagonals work perfectly and the whole pad feels more sturdy. The hinge is also different and no longer makes a loud "click" sound when opened.I've got a black DS with a serial starting with 4, and my "click" seems to be loud... ah well...

anyways, I know there are some multi-player games you can run off 1 copy of the game... or are all of them like that? I've been trying to link and multiplay games off my supercard with other DS'es... is there a list of games which require 1 copy for multi-player, and each player requires a copy of the game for multi? thanks...

[kcjchan]

I've got a black DS with a serial starting with 4, and my "click" seems to be loud... ah well...

anyways, I know there are some multi-player games you can run off 1 copy of the game... or are all of them like that? I've been trying to link and multiplay games off my supercard with other DS'es... is there a list of games which require 1 copy for multi-player, and each player requires a copy of the game for multi? thanks...

The feature you are talking about is called Download Play. Only one player (the host) needs an actual copy of the game in the DS slots. You press download play host and other players go into the DS menu (the menu you see when you don't have flashcarts in the DS) and then press Download Play on the menu. They will see your game hosted and will be able to download off of you. However, some people say that a flashed DS hosting a game will not connect with unflashed DS trying to download the game.

[Headhunter]

The feature you are talking about is called Download Play. Only one player (the host) needs an actual copy of the game in the DS slots. You press download play host and other players go into the DS menu (the menu you see when you don't have flashcarts in the DS) and then press Download Play on the menu. They will see your game hosted and will be able to download off of you. However, some people say that a flashed DS hosting a game will not connect with unflashed DS trying to download the game.
Note that you don't get the whole game, for example in Mario Kart you're limited to a few courses.

[kcjchan]

Note that you don't get the whole game, for example in Mario Kart you're limited to a few courses.

Yep, its only limited to the multiplayer game. Once a player disconnects or you switch off your DS, its all gone. I believe only a handful of games actually have demo Download play in which you can send a few single player stages off to other DSes. This is what the EB Games use to distribute demos in their stores.

[Paranoidandroid]

Check out these DS Lite shells! I am so ordering Magnum Chrome :|
http://www.nds-central.com/