A Nintendo DS adapter, like the ones sold on R4igoldpro.com, is a simple cartridge that is the same size as a regular Nintendo DS cartridge. However, they tend to have a small slot on the back of them for what is called a Micro-SD card, which is blank memory (much like a floppy/CD/etc.).
It can be used to turn your Nintendo DS console into a lot more than just a games playing machine. Developers have written homebrew (self-programmed) software so that people can use their Nintendo DS consoles to browse the internet, play original games, and much more! You can also use a DS adapter to listen to music, and even play movies (although only in .dpg format)!
Finally, you can also use your DS adapter to back up copies of Nintendo games you already own. Why bring 25 cartridges with you on holiday when you can have them on one card ?
This page now will help you to get detailed idea on which flashcard you will buy for your console.
1. Which Nintendo portable console do you have ?
- Nintendo DS, DS Lite, DSi, DSi XL / LL, 3DS, 3DS XL / LL
2. Which system version is your console in ?
DSi or DSi XL/LL - Ver 1.3, Ver 1.4, Ver 1.4.1, Ver 1.4.2, Ver 1.4.3, Ver 1.4.4, Ver 1.4.5
3DS - Ver 1.0.0-0, 1.0.0-1, 2.0.0-2, 2.1.0-3, 2.1.0-4, 2.2.0-4, 3.0.0-5, 3.0.0-6, 4.0.0-7, 4.1.0-8, 4.2.0-9, 4.3.0-10, 4.4.0-10, 4.5.0-10, 5.0.0-11, 5.1.0-11, 6.0.0-11, 6.0.0-11, 6.1.0-11, 6.1.0-12, 6.2.0-12, 6.3.0-12
3DS XL / LL - Ver 4.1.0-8, 4.2.0-9, 4.3.0-10, 4.4.0-10, 4.5.0-10, 5.0.0-11, 5.1.0-11, 6.0.0-11, 6.1.0-12, 6.2.0-12, 6.3.0-12
Note:
No system version update for DS and DS Lite now.
If flashcard is compatible with higher version, it surely is also compatible with lower system versions. For example, if R4i gold works on DSi Ver 1.4.4, this card can also works fine on Ver 1.3, 1.4, 1.4.1, 1.4.2 and 1.4.3.
3. Is there flashcard compatibility difference for consoles from different zones/region ?
No such difference. For example, if
R4i Gold 3DS card works fine on 3DS Ver 6.3.0-x, it can work on 3DS Ver 6.3.0-11U, 6.3.0-12U, 6.3.0-12E, 6.3.0-12J. (U - American version, E - European, A - Asian, J - Japanese version)
| Flashcart | 3DS XL/LL | 3DS | DSi XL/LL | DSi | DS Lite/ DS | Recordable | Firmware Writer |
| R4i Gold Pro (r4i-gold.com) | 6.3.0-12 | 6.3.0-12 | 1.4.4 | 1.4.4 | Yes | No | No |
| R4i Gold 3DS (r4ids.cn) | 6.3.0-12 | 6.3.0-112 | 1.4.5 | 1.4.5 | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2013 R4iSDHC Dual-Core | 6.3.0-12 | 6.3.0-12 | 1.4.5 | 1.4.5 | Yes | Yes | No |
| R4i SDHC 3DS RTS (r4i-sdhc.com) | 6.3.0-12 | 6.3.0-12 | 1.4.5 | 1.4.5 | Yes | Yes | No |
| R4i SDHC 3DS (r4i-sdhc.com) | 6.3.0-12 | 6.3.0-12 | 1.4.5 | 1.4.5 | Yes | Yes | No |
| R4iSDHC Silver(r4isdhc.com) | 6.3.0-12 | 6.3.0-12 | 1.4.5 | 1.4.5 | Yes | Yes | No |
| R4i SDHC 1.4.5 (r4i-sdhc.com) | 5.1.0-11 | 5.1.0-11 | 1.4.5 | 1.4.5 | Yes | Yes | No |
| R4iDSN 3DS (r4idsn.com) | 6.3.0-12 | 6.3.0-12 | 1.4.5 | 1.4.5 | Yes | Yes | No |
| R4i Gold Plus (r4ids.com) | 6.3.0-12 | 6.3.0-12 | 1.4.5 | 1.4.5 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| M3i Zero (m3adapter.com) | 4.5.0-10 | 4.5.0-10 | 1.4.5 | 1.4.5 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DSTWO (supercard.sc) | 6.3.0-12 | 6.3.0-12 | 1.4.5 | 1.4.5 | Yes | Yes | No |
| DSONEi (supercard.sc) | 4.4.0-10 | 4.4.0-10 | 1.4.5 | 1.4.5 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Acekard 2i (acekard.com) | 4.3.0-10 | 4.3.0-10 | 1.4.4 | 1.4.4 | Yes | Yes | No |
| DSTTi (ndstt.com) | 2.1.0-4 | 2.1.0-4 | 1.4.3 | 1.4.3 | Yes | Yes | No |
| DSTT (ndstt.com) | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| R4i-Gold EU (r4i-gold.eu) | 6.3.0-12 | 6.3.0-12 | 1.4.4 | 1.4.4 | Yes | No | No |
| R4iTT Purple 3DS (r4itt.net) | 6.3.0-12 | 6.3.0-12 | 1.4.5 | 1.4.5 | Yes | Yes | No |
| R4-SDHC (r4i-sdhc.com) | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| R4DS (r4ds.com) | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
4. Why do I need a recordable flashcard with firmware upgrade ?
Nintendo updates console system every other several months, which will block your flashcards, and flashcard manufactures do their own firmware upgrade to get their flashcards unblocked. And firmware upgrade are done to recordable chips. If your card is not recordable, you can not use that card once your console gets system updated. If Nintendo releases a newer firmware, do NOT upgrade to this firmware unless you're 100% sure the card will be compatible.
5. What is benefit of Firmware Writer ?
Once you have your console system updated and it blocks your flashcard, the firmware writer can help you to have your flashcard firmware updated directly on a computer. And firmware update gets free from your console. You do not need to get another console to have your card updated now.
6. Except the compatibility, What is most important to choose flashcard ?
Kernel is leading the first and there list out the most popular below.
YSMenu, AKAIO, Wood R4, SuperCard
7. What advantages would be there if order from R4igoldpro.com ?
R4i gold pro sell several major and classical flashcards, and we can and will guide every users to know on how to use their flashcards. This service is available for all visitors. Spend less money, Enjoy more games.
