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Flashcarts Damaging Your DS?

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by NC200X, Apr 17, 2009.

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  1. NC200X

    NC200X Well-Known Member

    I've been looking around for a really good flashcart to play DS games on and someone referred me to the R4 Ultra. I've been saving up for it and I recently discovered a forum around here that the R4 Ultra can damage your DS. So, what I'm asking is, does it? Are there any other flashcarts that can potentially damage your DS? Which one should I get? Hopefully, this community can help me.

    Much thanks in advance. Even if you can't help much.
     
    NC200X, Apr 17, 2009
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  2. Cahos Rahne Veloza

    Cahos Rahne Veloza The Fart Awakens

    One answer bro!

    CycloDS Evolution, get it & play!
     
    Cahos Rahne Veloza, Apr 17, 2009
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  3. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    The N5 is the only R4 clone that I am aware of causing damage, however the R4 clones have quite variable compatibility rates and so they are not really recommended. The cyclods evolution is the most widely recommended card, along with its cheaper clone edge.
     
    Loonylion, Apr 17, 2009
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  4. NC200X

    NC200X Well-Known Member

    It seems that CycloDS is the best answer. But, what about the Acekard 2 DSi Flash Cart? I've heard it's really good as well.
     
    NC200X, Apr 17, 2009
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  5. pugmalion1

    pugmalion1 Well-Known Member

    It's good if you have a DSi. Do you?
     
    pugmalion1, Apr 17, 2009
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  6. Seph

    Seph Administrator Staff Member

    It's good anyway, although the original Acekard 2 will be cheaper if you have a normal DS Phat or Lite.

    I use a CycloDS but if I wanted to save some money I'd get the Acekard 2.
     
    Seph, Apr 17, 2009
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  7. Aarun M

    Aarun M Member

    R$ clones do not get try n get a real R4 as they r awesome
     
    Aarun M, Apr 17, 2009
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  8. faune

    faune Well-Known Member

    I think I have an R4 clone called the R4DS Ultra, but it's actually very good and doesn't have too many issues. The price ranges between $19-$25 on their site (it changes almost daily o_O). But if you're putting out money for a good flashcart, go with CycloDS- Seph swears by it, so I would listen to him. =p
     
    faune, Apr 17, 2009
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  9. Usoppu

    Usoppu Well-Known Member

    there are a few good cheap ones

    why not check out the gba temp reviews and decide for yourself
     
    Usoppu, Apr 17, 2009
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  10. branraf

    branraf Well-Known Member

    Well don't go for the R4 brand anymore, they're now unsupported (well original ones are) but i would recommend either CycloDS or Acekard. Just go for the cheapest of the 2.
     
    branraf, Apr 17, 2009
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  11. NC200X

    NC200X Well-Known Member

    Whoa, I didn't realize on how much the CycloDS cart costs! I'm gonna have to go with Acekard 2. I apologize for getting off-topic, but I must know. Is the Acekard 2 DSi Flashcart compatiple with the original DS and the DS Lite?
     
    NC200X, Apr 20, 2009
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  12. Naptha

    Naptha Member

    Yes it is.
     
    Naptha, Apr 20, 2009
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  13. adogalog

    adogalog Active Member

    but why would you use a DSi cart with a normal DS anyway?
     
    adogalog, Apr 21, 2009
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  14. 0ld8oy

    0ld8oy Member

    You'd probably use a DSi cart if you plan on upgrading to a DSi at some point in the future.
     
    0ld8oy, Apr 21, 2009
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  15. NC200X

    NC200X Well-Known Member

    adogalog, it is exactly as 0ld8oy says. I don't have any sort of DS myself, but someone I know may be willing to lend me his DS Lite. Then, eventually, I'll get a DSi.

    Okay, then that settle's it! Thank you all so much for helping me out. I truly apprieciate all of your help, guys!
     
    NC200X, Apr 21, 2009
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  16. harjaz

    harjaz Well-Known Member

    What about the DS bricker code? That's a bad ROM but it could still damage your DS.
     
    harjaz, Apr 21, 2009
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  17. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    thats the rom, not the flashcart.
     
    Loonylion, Apr 21, 2009
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  18. jjdsplace

    jjdsplace Member

    the acekard 2i is only £10 so may as well get it then yo are ready for the upgrade
     
    jjdsplace, Apr 22, 2009
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