So I just got my EZFlash V from dealextreme with a 2 GB microSD card and reader from Newegg about a week ago. It was a fantastic deal and I'd like to thank everyone for the suggestions. Since then I've found some Homebrew that should be worth mentioning:
Colors! - coloring program, somewhat simlar to Phidias. However, it is somehow able to detect pressure on the touchscreen for almost wacom-tablet precision.
HFS - not really a DS program, but I find it essential for downloading files from your computer to your SD card right from the DS. Mainly because DSFTP was acting very unstable. Basically it generates a http file server on your computer and lets you drop files right onto the program. Then you log into it from your DS using dslinux's links browser (may be possible from DSOrganize's web browser as well).
There is also a DS Hexen and DS Heretic in addition to DS Doom and DS Duke3d, but I haven't tried them out yet. So, lets have some more DS Homebrew discussion, this is fabulous!
P.S. Anyone with an EZFlash V should use Cory1941's tool instead of the standard one. It patches the header as well as patching a newer version of the DLDI driver automatically. Just drag the ".nds" file onto the executable and it will patch it.
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Colors! - coloring program, somewhat simlar to Phidias. However, it is somehow able to detect pressure on the touchscreen for almost wacom-tablet precision.
Colors! - coloring program, somewhat simlar to Phidias. However, it is somehow able to detect pressure on the touchscreen for almost wacom-tablet precision.
Sorry, comparing it to wacom was probably stretching a bit too far. Still easily the best app of its kind that Ive seen outside of a computer.
Also, how did I miss the huge post by Silas on the page right before this one? D'oh!
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So after only a couple weeks, my R4 is somewhat broken. The memory does not locks within the R4 cartridge, so I´m left with using duct tape so the memory stays inside the R4 so I can play games with it.
Does anybody else has this issue? I thought about opening the R4 and try to see whats wrong.
Any suggestions?
So I've only had my DS for a few months, but as I near the end of Phoenix Wright, I'm realizing that I just really want to play some classic adventure games on my DS. Being able to use it as an organizer is also desirable. I'm extremely cheap, and so far, this looks like the most reasonable solution for me. I'm only a little worried about the non-expandable memory size, and claims of it corrupting data.
So I've only had my DS for a few months, but as I near the end of Phoenix Wright, I'm realizing that I just really want to play some classic adventure games on my DS. Being able to use it as an organizer is also desirable. I'm extremely cheap, and so far, this looks like the most reasonable solution for me. I'm only a little worried about the non-expandable memory size, and claims of it corrupting data.
Has anybody used one of these, or should I really consider an expandable memory solution? Does homebrew really end up taking all that much space?
I also have two general questions:
Am I breaking my warranty by running any homebrew at all? Even if I don't flash the bios or anything?
Do I run the risk of bricking my DS, even if I don't attempt to flash the bios?
I haven't used the Fire Card (which along with some others is a clone of the N-Card), but I've heard mostly-good things. 1 GB should be fine unless you're crazy about music and movies, and if you're worried, there's a 2 GB version for a little more. I had a lot of trouble filling up a 1 GB CF card myself.
I imagine since you got your DS recently that you have a DS Lite, but just in case, the Slot-2 attachment that is used for transferring files to the card will only fit in a DS Lite. Buy a different model if you have a regular DS.
A DLDI driver is available, and the newest firmware available has auto-patching, so homebrew compatibility should be very high.
Running homebrew does void your warranty, technically, but Nintendo won't ever find out if you don't flash it.
There's no risk of ruining your DS unless you run intentionally malicious software, which is easy to avoid just by reading comments from other users of the software you want to run.
Still looks a bit crippled with bugs but a promising start. (And the author now promises more frequent updates!) Looking forward to giving it a try when I get home from work.
I bought that exact Flash card and reader when I bought the EZFlash V and the 3-in-1. Seems to work fine, havent noticed any slow performance when running anything.
EDIT: Make sure to reformat to FAT32, it comes formatted to FAT16 by default.
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ok so i have a question, i work on a Mac, can you still do all the homebrew stuff on it, i'm just interested in playing some homebrew games and not writing/programming anything.
also what would the best flash cart be given said Mac-age.....
ok so i have a question, i work on a Mac, can you still do all the homebrew stuff on it, i'm just interested in playing some homebrew games and not writing/programming anything.
also what would the best flash cart be given said Mac-age.....
Anything that uses SD/MiniSD/MicroSD cards, I'd say, since you can probably get a reader that Macs support.
ok i seem to have narrowed my choices down to the m3simply , r4DS , g6REAL cards, they all seem like they will work, does anyone have them? and can tell me if they are worth my cash?
ok i seem to have narrowed my choices down to the m3simply , r4DS , g6REAL cards, they all seem like they will work, does anyone have them? and can tell me if they are worth my cash?
From what I gather from this thread, the M3 Simply is identical to an r4DS, but is usually more expensive. It usually gets good reviews, but I do not own one. I've never heard of the G6REAL, so I can't say how good (or bad) it is. I'd also like to suggest the EZFlash V bundle with the 3-in-1 expansion. With DLDI, most homebrew compatibility is on a level playing field. Also, the 3-in-1 adds GBA Homebrew, extra RAM, and Rumble to the package. Since its just a MicroSD device, there should be no problems with Mac compatibility. However, you may want to check for a Mac version of the DLDI/Header Patcher I posted previously.
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Totally unrelated to current topic, but related to thread:
What do I need to start programming DS homebrew?
A summary list of languages, kits, hardware, IDEs, etc.
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Totally unrelated to current topic, but related to thread:
What do I need to start programming DS homebrew?
A summary list of languages, kits, hardware, IDEs, etc.
You need Devkit Pro with devkitARM and libnds. If you're in Windows, it's a relatively quick and easy installer. If you're in Mac/UNIX/Linux it's not as easy but I can step you through it if you'd like.
You also need:
* to know how to program in C/C++
* to know that GCC won't compile C++ code in files that end with ".C" (like all the examples)
* to have a healthy understanding of make files
* lots of patience
so, seeing 'Descent' in the title drew me in here, and reading that it is the Descent i knew and loved has tipped me into considering this as something to do. If only i still knew my original disks worked. Hell, wouldn't even know where they are in the house
Totally unrelated to current topic, but related to thread:
What do I need to start programming DS homebrew?
A summary list of languages, kits, hardware, IDEs, etc.
You need Devkit Pro with devkitARM and libnds. If you're in Windows, it's a relatively quick and easy installer. If you're in Mac/UNIX/Linux it's not as easy but I can step you through it if you'd like.
You also need:
* to know how to program in C/C++
* to know that GCC won't compile C++ code in files that end with ".C" (like all the examples)
* to have a healthy understanding of make files
* lots of patience
I'm too much of a noobie.
Guess I'll learn it one day, I got time :P
But, DevKitPro, I'll keep it in mind for one day whenever.
Danke Schoen.
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So has anyone seen any good deals for any r4 or m3 cards? dealextreme seems to be sold out, and honestly I don't know which other websites I can trust. I saw an r4 on amazon, but its for $69.99 USD, and that plus an sd card is getting a tad too expensive.
So, I was using DSFTP and trying to install AmplituDS on my R4DS, and it kept pooping out after every 10 files, complaining about sockets or something. Eventually I said "screw it" and just popped out the microSD and transferred the files it the old-fashioned way, but now I have an AmplituDS folder with some undeleteable files in it - they have names composed of random ASCII characters, mostly wall characters from Rogue. I can't delete them from Windows, I can't delete from the DS, and I can't do it over FTP. Is there any way for me to get rid of them other than reformatting the thing?
I had to reformat mine to get rid of similar trash that I got from an old build of DSOrganize. Luckily I kept a mirror of the card on my HD for just such an occasion.
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I've had a DS for awhile now and can't believe I've just kind of ignored the whole homebrew scene.
As soon as I get the money, the R4 is mine.
(am I looking at the right thing? It says 35 dollars, which seems very cheap considering people are talking about 50-60 dollars. Just want to be sure before I order.)
yeah but you can get a card as part of a package deal on gameyeeah, thus no waiting around on the day you get it for a microsd to arrive.
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Mr_Rose83 Blue Ridge Protects the HolyRegistered Userregular
edited August 2007
The point was that DX is cheaper. Even with the bundled card.
Also, DX doesn't force you to sign up for one of their accounts/spam generators and lets you pay with PayPal.
So, I'm trying to ask a delicate question without breaking any rules:
Can I use an R4 to carry all of my DS games with me without having to carry the cartridges? Is there a way to create legit rips of the games I already own and carry them all in this one handy package? Or is that only possible through means that can not be mentioned/carry prison terms?
That's kind of what I was asking: is there a legal way to rip my carts and carry everything with me in one, or would it be breaking all kinds of policies/laws/etc?
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mntorankusuI'm not sure how to use this thing....Registered Userregular
edited August 2007
It's against the rules to discuss how to do such things here, regardless of whether it's legal or not.
does anyone know how to backup save game files? i found a program called savsender. but i need it to be 512k in file size and i'm getting 256k files. i need to artificially inflate them to 512k so they work.
So, sorry to do a bit of a necropost but this really isn't worth a new thread. I was just wondering if anyone had any good links for purchasing an M3 simply (or R4, I don't think there's any difference but please correct me if I'm wrong).
I tried the excellent bamboogaming link LewieP posted but they seem to be sold out at the moment with no indication of when they're going to be in stock again, but the price is too good
The best links I've found so far have been €40 (with shipping running around €10) but I'm sure I (or more to the point - YOU) can find better.
Thanks in advance!
Edit: OK I'm a moron for not reading the last page and a half of posts XD But as the DX one is sold out and most of the sites seem to be more for American ones (I have this idea I'll get it cheaper if I buy from somewhere based in Europe, again correct me if I'm wrong) so my question isn't as stupid as it may seem
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So I just got my EZFlash V from dealextreme with a 2 GB microSD card and reader from Newegg about a week ago. It was a fantastic deal and I'd like to thank everyone for the suggestions. Since then I've found some Homebrew that should be worth mentioning:
Colors! - coloring program, somewhat simlar to Phidias. However, it is somehow able to detect pressure on the touchscreen for almost wacom-tablet precision.
NDSmail - check your email on the DS
WormsWarOnline - online worms clone for DS
Tales of Dagur - homebrew RPG game
HFS - not really a DS program, but I find it essential for downloading files from your computer to your SD card right from the DS. Mainly because DSFTP was acting very unstable. Basically it generates a http file server on your computer and lets you drop files right onto the program. Then you log into it from your DS using dslinux's links browser (may be possible from DSOrganize's web browser as well).
There is also a DS Hexen and DS Heretic in addition to DS Doom and DS Duke3d, but I haven't tried them out yet. So, lets have some more DS Homebrew discussion, this is fabulous!
P.S. Anyone with an EZFlash V should use Cory1941's tool instead of the standard one. It patches the header as well as patching a newer version of the DLDI driver automatically. Just drag the ".nds" file onto the executable and it will patch it.
My Backlog
Super Saver Comics!
Sorry, comparing it to wacom was probably stretching a bit too far. Still easily the best app of its kind that Ive seen outside of a computer.
Also, how did I miss the huge post by Silas on the page right before this one? D'oh!
My Backlog
Super Saver Comics!
Does anybody else has this issue? I thought about opening the R4 and try to see whats wrong.
Any suggestions?
Pokemon Pearl: 2577-9731-8070
Contact - 0043 9563 6121
DS Fire Card
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2981
Has anybody used one of these, or should I really consider an expandable memory solution? Does homebrew really end up taking all that much space?
I also have two general questions:
Am I breaking my warranty by running any homebrew at all? Even if I don't flash the bios or anything?
Do I run the risk of bricking my DS, even if I don't attempt to flash the bios?
I imagine since you got your DS recently that you have a DS Lite, but just in case, the Slot-2 attachment that is used for transferring files to the card will only fit in a DS Lite. Buy a different model if you have a regular DS.
A DLDI driver is available, and the newest firmware available has auto-patching, so homebrew compatibility should be very high.
Running homebrew does void your warranty, technically, but Nintendo won't ever find out if you don't flash it.
There's no risk of ruining your DS unless you run intentionally malicious software, which is easy to avoid just by reading comments from other users of the software you want to run.
http://okiwi.blogspot.com/2007/08/la-nueva-alfa-ya-est-aqu.html
Still looks a bit crippled with bugs but a promising start. (And the author now promises more frequent updates!) Looking forward to giving it a try when I get home from work.
Kingston 2GB MicroSD Flash Card + Reader Model FCR-MRR+SDC/2GB - Retail
NintendoID: Nailbunny 3DS: 3909-8796-4685
I bought that exact Flash card and reader when I bought the EZFlash V and the 3-in-1. Seems to work fine, havent noticed any slow performance when running anything.
EDIT: Make sure to reformat to FAT32, it comes formatted to FAT16 by default.
My Backlog
Super Saver Comics!
also what would the best flash cart be given said Mac-age.....
From what I gather from this thread, the M3 Simply is identical to an r4DS, but is usually more expensive. It usually gets good reviews, but I do not own one. I've never heard of the G6REAL, so I can't say how good (or bad) it is. I'd also like to suggest the EZFlash V bundle with the 3-in-1 expansion. With DLDI, most homebrew compatibility is on a level playing field. Also, the 3-in-1 adds GBA Homebrew, extra RAM, and Rumble to the package. Since its just a MicroSD device, there should be no problems with Mac compatibility. However, you may want to check for a Mac version of the DLDI/Header Patcher I posted previously.
My Backlog
Super Saver Comics!
What do I need to start programming DS homebrew?
A summary list of languages, kits, hardware, IDEs, etc.
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You need Devkit Pro with devkitARM and libnds. If you're in Windows, it's a relatively quick and easy installer. If you're in Mac/UNIX/Linux it's not as easy but I can step you through it if you'd like.
You also need:
* to know how to program in C/C++
* to know that GCC won't compile C++ code in files that end with ".C" (like all the examples)
* to have a healthy understanding of make files
* lots of patience
Guess I'll learn it one day, I got time :P
But, DevKitPro, I'll keep it in mind for one day whenever.
Danke Schoen.
I'm Jacob Wilson. | facebook | thegreat2nd | [url="aim:goim?screenname=TheGreatSecond&message=Hello+from+the+Penny+Arcade+Forums!"]aim[/url]
As soon as I get the money, the R4 is mine.
(am I looking at the right thing? It says 35 dollars, which seems very cheap considering people are talking about 50-60 dollars. Just want to be sure before I order.)
Thanks. It actually says M3 or R4 is $40, not including a card, which is a good deal, as you can get a card for $15 on new egg.
Nintendo Network ID: AzraelRose
DropBox invite link - get 500MB extra free.
Also, DX doesn't force you to sign up for one of their accounts/spam generators and lets you pay with PayPal.
Nintendo Network ID: AzraelRose
DropBox invite link - get 500MB extra free.
Can I use an R4 to carry all of my DS games with me without having to carry the cartridges? Is there a way to create legit rips of the games I already own and carry them all in this one handy package? Or is that only possible through means that can not be mentioned/carry prison terms?
I am probably wrong here though.
I tried the excellent bamboogaming link LewieP posted but they seem to be sold out at the moment with no indication of when they're going to be in stock again, but the price is too good
The best links I've found so far have been €40 (with shipping running around €10) but I'm sure I (or more to the point - YOU) can find better.
Thanks in advance!
Edit: OK I'm a moron for not reading the last page and a half of posts XD But as the DX one is sold out and most of the sites seem to be more for American ones (I have this idea I'll get it cheaper if I buy from somewhere based in Europe, again correct me if I'm wrong) so my question isn't as stupid as it may seem