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I just got a DS lite as a present. After checking the general thread I figured I should check up on the state of DS homebrew as well. I checked the OP but it looks like it hasn't been updated in a while so I was wondering what my best homebrew choices are. Should I get an Acekard 2i? It seems that the goon supplier (Kalibar) doesn't have anymore and doesn't know when he's getting more. The CycloDS is almost twice as much so I don't think I want to go that route. I'd mostly be using it for backups. I just know I'm going to lose those tiny little games so I'd like to keep them in a safe place and keep the flashcart in the DS. How do I load games onto the flashcart anyway? Sorry for my noob-ishness.
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I just got my Acekart 2i for my DSlite (I got the 2i because I wanted the ability to use it on a DSi if I ever get my hands on one). Anyway, is it just me or is finding updated apps for this thing unnecessarily difficult? Nothing seems to have been updated in years and there's dead links galore. What happened to them all? Edit: and what's with everything insisting on being in the root of the SD card? FlyingCheese fucked around with this message at 03:09 on Feb 23, 2010 |
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Feb 23, 2010 03:05
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Has anyone had any problems with putting the DS to sleep and it not recovering using the Acekard? I closed my DS and opened it and it was completely shut off. I wanted to test it so I closed and opened it at various places (Acekard menu, in-game backup, etc). It happened twice more in game but it's been working fine since then. I'm running the latest AKAIO if that has anything to do with it.
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Feb 24, 2010 04:32
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I'm having a problem with homebrew that accesses the internet on my DSlite. It simply wont connect to my router. DS games can access it just fine, but I haven't seen one homebrew app connect. Is there something specific I have to do to get it to work?
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Feb 27, 2010 07:19
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Does anyone else have a problem with the Acekard not staying connected with the DS? Any little jolt in my bag (in it's own pocket) or something unseats the cart and shuts off the DS. The cart is still physically in the DS but it just wont work until I pop it out and put it back in again. Is this a widespread problem with these things? Should I email acekard or the place I bought it from? (leetmod) I just got it a few days ago.
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Feb 28, 2010 08:40
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commander nojj posted:Actually yes, this happens to me all the time. It's weird switching from an R4 to this cart and having this happen. Apparently this happens because of the micro sd slot, the slightest jostle to the system/cart can make the contacts on the micro sd card disconnect from the flash cart, even for a small second, but that's all it needs for the system to freeze up. That really sucks. I wish I knew that before I bought it. I constantly turn it on and off throughout the day and throw it in my bag. Are other carts more durable?
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Feb 28, 2010 20:32
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Dr. Video Games 0031 posted:Even the CycloDS, which has pretty good build quality and is considered a top-end flash cart does this from time to time. Apply a certain amount of pressure to certain spots on the back of the DS, and it's liable to lose connection with the contacts and you're hosed. Not even a lot of pressure, just kind of hold it the wrong way or something and you end up having to pop out the cart, reinsert it, and restart the DS. It doesn't happen all the time either, just seemingly at random. Kind of frustrating to get through a 40 minute puzzle in Picross or something and on completion the game freezes because of this. I wonder of applying a small bit of tape would help keep it connected. I rarely ever remove the flashcart so it wouldn't be a problem. It might help, even if it would look ugly. fishmech posted:This was the first DSi-exclusive game released in North America, by the way, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_Flaw . It came out in October 2009. The other one is this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picture_Perfect_Hair_Salon which came out in November 2009. You'd think Nintendo would make a great first DSi game like they do with all of their other consoles. Instead we get horrible looking shovelware. It sure doesn't make me want to upgrade.
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Feb 28, 2010 23:17
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Keito posted:I liked playing the first DS because of its size, especially the Lite makes my hands cramp up if using it for a more than a short while. I also love big screens, so I'd be all over the LL if it wasn't for me already owning all three previous revisions. Can't justify getting yet another one. Why not sell the old versions since you have 3 of them? I can't even see any reason to own the 3 you have already honestly. Sell them and get the XL. You could definitely break even/get money out of it. Or maybe keep the lite for the GBA slot if you want.
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Mar 10, 2010 04:00
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Crackbone posted:The DSi and XL are both supposed to have nicer speakers - by how much I can't say though. In any event, you can't expect a lot from quarter-sized speakers. I've heard that the headphone output sounds a ton better than the DSphat/lite.
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Mar 12, 2010 14:35
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Sir Unimaginative posted:Is there a guide for transplanting the 3-in-1's guts into the dummy cart? If it's like any other GBA game, there's 2 tiny hex or tri-wing screws on the back of the cart that go through the pcb and into 2 holes on the front of the cart.
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Mar 30, 2010 23:35
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Ineffiable posted:I've gotten two r4's and a friend got an acekard off https://www.leetmod.com They do? I got my acekard from them in 3 days. VVVV That's what I thought. FlyingCheese fucked around with this message at 17:41 on Apr 5, 2010 |
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Apr 5, 2010 17:38
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.Ataraxia. posted:So I just got a shiny new Acekard 2i in the mail, been using the pos DS-Xtreme for years, so I must say I'm quite impressed with it. I'm only having one small issue though and I'm wondering if anyone else has encountered it. When I put Sands of Destruction in sleep mode, it wont wake up! The screen will flash white for a second, then go black with the led blinking as if it was still sleeping. Are you using the standard Acekard firmware or the much better AKAIO firmware? I highly suggest you try it. It fixes a ton of bugs and feels like it's faster and better on battery life.
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Apr 13, 2010 21:07
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After about a week of not playing my DS, my Acekard 2i is suddenly not working. My DSLite just says there's no game. I've taken both the Acekard and the memory card out over a dozen times and it still doesn't recognize it. I looked up counterfeit cards online and it's a real one. I'm also out of the 30 day return policy. 
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Jun 4, 2010 17:24
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Sir Unimaginative posted:Try putting tape or a piece of post-it or something on the label side near the end with the DS interface contacts, and see if it loads. This works pretty well. It still happens but it's rare now. Thanks!
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Jun 18, 2010 18:56
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ghostwritingduck posted:Is there anyway to play Super Mario Crossover on the DS with a flash cart? That answer will go a long way in deciding whether or not to get one. Considering it's a flash game, I doubt it.
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Jul 8, 2010 21:33
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Leovinus posted:DS security measures are apparently enforceable laws now. Well, even here in the US, the DMCA makes it illegal. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Millennium_Copyright_Act
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Jul 29, 2010 01:36
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Magnificent Quiver posted:I'd check that against the new exemptions for the DMCA, since jailbreaking iPhones is now explicitly legal. Yeah, it's an ever-changing grey area. Though for the longest time bypassing a security measure = instant breach of DMCA, especially if you're selling it.
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Jul 29, 2010 01:54
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clamiam posted:Yeah, the fact that you can still buy flash carts from US-based stores seems to indicate that Nintendo haven't found a way to do this, or that they're unsure if they'd win in court. I'm OK with that You have to admit though that buying them does seem a tad sketchy. I've never heard of any of the websites you buy them from before. You'll never see flashcarts at Best Buy, Fry's or Radio Shack. If it were completely legal, they'd be sold in bigger stores. It's definitely a grey area subject.
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Jul 29, 2010 04:39
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Mitsune posted:Just a head's up: AKAIO 1.8.0 was released this morning. Updated after seeing this post. Everything seems MUCH snappier. I hope the new anti-anti piracy setting does something though, I haven't had a chance to try it out.
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Oct 17, 2010 18:19
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schizopol posted:it sounds like you would be satisfied with the R4 + 2gb microsd/sd adapter, which sits around 15-20 bucks before shipping, last i checked. You'll have to get your own SD-USB card reader. No. Get an acekard2i so you're futureproof if you ever want to upgrade to a DSi. Same price, same features. Also, it supports SDHC cards. Use the AKAIO firmware, it's sweetness. FlyingCheese fucked around with this message at 21:35 on Nov 19, 2010 |
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Nov 19, 2010 21:33
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DigitalMocking posted:Not sure how anyone could recommend any card but the supercard DSTWO at this point. Oh wow. That's pretty awesome actually. I thought they were more expensive.
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Nov 21, 2010 01:04
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more than other cards, but for the features you get, its pretty fantastic.
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schizopol posted:is it paranoid of me to take a flashcart out before charging my system? yes
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Nov 24, 2010 22:19
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fishmech posted:The DS screens are each only 256x192 so it's a waste of card space to even use standard def video. Yeah, pretty much this. There's no reason to ever do HD on a DS. Even if you could do it (I doubt it), it would be a huge waste of battery to play such a huge video on a tiny screen.
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Dec 4, 2010 23:59
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There are better projects to put more effort into, such as a web browser that doesn't suck rear end.
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Dec 5, 2010 08:17
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Longanimitas posted:Are there any good homebrew firmwares for the R4 SDHC? I'm using Moonshell right now and it's kind of lovely. I don't use the R4 but the Wood R4 firmware is mentioned a lot here.
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Jan 9, 2011 07:50
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Longanimitas posted:That's only for the original R4, and I have an R4 SDHC. I might be SOL. Some quick googling led me to this which may be of some use, I don't really know. Good luck, wish I could be of more help. http://gbatemp.net/t255513-wood-for-r4sdhc-clone-only-not-r4-original
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Jan 9, 2011 11:03
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You're definitely better off bringing a netbook of some kind if that's what you want to do. Browsing the web on the DS sucks. Edit: unless you just mean playing online.
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Jan 11, 2011 08:31
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Be Depressive posted:If you want to spend the extra 20 bucks or so, DSTwo is pretty awesome. I just got off an 18-hour train ride and if not for watching xvid movies on my DS I would have been bored as hell. How long did the battery last playing video?
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Jan 25, 2011 11:42
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Be Depressive posted:Apparently current-gen DSi flashcarts still work on the 3DS. Yep, obviously DS/DSi mode only. No 3D support and no access to the additional RAM and processor power though. Hopefully that will come soon.
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Mar 2, 2011 20:46
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fishmech posted:And unlike softmods, well, you don't actually mod anything. You take out your flashcart and the device is completely normal. Yeah, homebrew on the Wii is great but if something goes seriously wrong, Nintendo won't fix it. There's no evidence of flashcart use, unlike softmods like that.
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Mar 3, 2011 00:29
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lemonslol posted:I just bought a DSTT, and I was wondering if I were to :files: the new pokemon game, if I could trade and battle with people that bought the game, and play online and stuff? Yes. As far as the DS is concerned, you're playing a normal game.
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Mar 5, 2011 15:40
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Keito posted:The sleep mode on the carts I've owned has been equal in power drain to actually leaving the DS open running whatever I'm playing, haven't tried it on the DSTWO yet though. I've noticed this too with my Acekard 2i. I close the lid for a couple hours to come back to a dead DS. It sucks.
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Mar 6, 2011 01:57
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m2pt5 posted:I want to get a cheap, but still maintained, slot-1 flashcart to use with my old Phat DS. Am I correct in concluding that the best option that fits these criteria is the Acekard 2i with AKAIO? Yep. Just keep in mind that you have to install AKAIO yourself (just copy the files over, overwriting the standard install).
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Mar 7, 2011 07:32
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Quad posted:I trust you guys more than other forums with a bit of engrish on them, and I just wanna make sure I'm not an idiot. All cards by now would have the latest firmware unless they for some reason have really old stock. And if that's the case chances are the card is a knockoff.
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Mar 13, 2011 01:40
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The Blarghonauts posted:Also you get a 3D dog video. Posting it because it's adorable.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHlJODYBLKs Song isn't bad either. 2D version, obviously.
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Mar 29, 2011 03:13
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PaletteSwappedNinja posted:Is the Acekard 2i update for 3DS compatible with AKAIO or will I have to go back to the official firmware? Considering AKAIO has replaced official on the website as the recommended version, I don't see why not. Edit: well, I updated to the latest firmware and now it won't boot up. It just sits there with a white screen. I tried loading the official firmware and it's still no good. Must have been a botched firmware flash. gently caress. FlyingCheese fucked around with this message at 00:54 on Apr 6, 2011 |
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Apr 5, 2011 23:25
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After some googling it seems you can easily unbrick an Acekard, but it requires the use of another flashcart (another Acekard was used in the method I found). All you have to do is run the update program on the DS using a working Acekard. You then take out the working one and insert the bricked one before hitting OK then just reflash. Anyone wanna let me borrow their Acekard for like 5 minutes that lives in the NYC area? I don't want to have to buy another flashcart.
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Apr 7, 2011 05:32
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CaptainPoopsock posted:Whereabout in NYC are you? I have an AK2i you can use if you're near midtown. PM sent.
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Apr 8, 2011 03:30
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FlyingCheese posted:After some googling it seems you can easily unbrick an Acekard, but it requires the use of another flashcart (another Acekard was used in the method I found). All you have to do is run the update program on the DS using a working Acekard. You then take out the working one and insert the bricked one before hitting OK then just reflash. Confirming that this does work. You can reflash a bricked Acekard using another flashcart. Thanks again, CaptainPoopsock, you're the man.
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Saoshyant posted:I just came to this thread to check on this, as I saw a couple of minutes ago web sites for a Cyclo3DS and an Acekard 3DS who claim to run 3DS games. Not even DS games on the 3DS, no, 3DS games. I don't know about the Cyclo's but the Acekard3DS is just a faked clone. It's not even a good clone either. Avoid like the plague. http://www.acekard.com/ http://www.akaio.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=909&f=8&sid=b36dd6985628830ab66b0bdd54f3d71b
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