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Question Regarding R4 for Nintendo DS

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by tested911, Nov 13, 2007.

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  1. tested911

    tested911 Member

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    Has anybody used it before and if so where is good place to buy from.
     
    #1 tested911, Nov 13, 2007
  2. Shaji

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    i have one. its amazing. i bought it from echostore.com for like 40 bucks, it was the cheapest i could find when i bought mine about 4 or 5 months ago
     
    #2 Shaji, Nov 13, 2007
  3. Angle02

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    Dont have much time to look it up but what exactly is R4 and what is it used for?
     
    #3 Angle02, Nov 13, 2007
  4. tested911

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    R4

    "The R4DS Cartridge is the current top-of-the-line in DS SLOT-1 flash carts. It is just an amazing little device like original DS cart size, it is a complete solution with no need to purchase any additional components or deal with any messy software and truly the easiest media enhancer you have ever done; To simply put it, this is a must have peripheral for any regular DS/DS lite owner."

    R4 Web Link

    Reviews:

    R4 Review Link

    Video of R4
    <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gEHOHT_qRQg&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gEHOHT_qRQg&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>
     
    #4 tested911, Nov 13, 2007
  5. chow_yun_fat

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    Definitely go for it. I have two m3 simply's, two supercards DS 1, and one R4DS. the m3 simply and r4ds is the same cart. The second generation of their carts is released with a better bracket for the memory card. Their VERY easy to use, cheap, and compatible with 99% of the NDS games out there. The only problem you will run into is if you purchase regular/cheap memory cards. Purchase either a Toshiba/Kingston made in Japan or Sandisk Ultra for near flawlesss compatibility and game play.
     
    #5 chow_yun_fat, Nov 13, 2007
  6. tested911

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    How high of a Gig can you go? Can you go 4 or is 2 the Max?
     
    #6 tested911, Nov 13, 2007
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    The new carts (2nd gen) support SDHC. I believe 4 gigs is currently the largest for MicroSD.
     
    #7 chow_yun_fat, Nov 13, 2007
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    I love how the guy struggles with the package. :D
     
    #8 Xerobull, Nov 13, 2007
  9. CJLarson

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    BUMP!

    I'd love to get one of these. Which site is a trusted place to buy one?

    Also, would this work for the ORIGINAL DS. I'm talking the first one that came out.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    #9 CJLarson, Aug 21, 2011
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    Anyone??
     
    #10 CJLarson, Aug 22, 2011
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    i have one i purchased for a cousin of mine which i never got to give him would sell it for 15 bucks
     
    #11 BenVR4, Aug 22, 2011
  12. tested911

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    If you are going to buy a DS having an R4 is the only necessity..
     
    #12 tested911, Aug 22, 2011
  13. CJLarson

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    I got the DS when it was originally released. I got Super Mario 64 DS, beat that then never really played my DS again. I was young when I got it, and didn't look into "modding" it.
     
    #13 CJLarson, Aug 22, 2011
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    Acekard 2i imo.
     
    #14 br0ken_shad0w, Aug 22, 2011
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    What part of Houston are you in?
     
    #15 CJLarson, Aug 22, 2011
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    Try craigslist, make sure the card works on your system before you buy it.
     
    #16 danoman, Aug 22, 2011
  17. ICanDunkOnYao

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    Don't buy an R4!

    Make sure to buy one known as "acekard". It's only a few bucks more expensive (~$20), but it constantly receives firmware updates and it's far superior to any flash carts in the same price range.

    A common problem with flash carts is that there so many fakes! Only buy from a trusted seller like this website: http://www.realhotstuff.com/-c-125_102.html
     
    #17 ICanDunkOnYao, Aug 22, 2011
  18. CJLarson

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    Ordered one from the website you gave me. Assuming it comes in working fine, you've got yourself some rep buster!
     
    #18 CJLarson, Aug 25, 2011
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