Where do I start?

I am so out of my realm here but want to give it a try. I just bought my daughter a DSi xl for Christmas and would like to buy a card to put games on. I have done some reading but I am overwhelmed! Can anyone help a girl out?

I need to know what is the best card to buy and from where..I am in Canada but have no problems shopping online but would like a reliable place. I am confused by the different cards I have heard of R4i, DSTWO, Cyclo, Ackert2 ( i think most of those are right..lol) and I haven't even began to figure out what to do with the card once I even get it.

A couple of friends mentioned that for $50-$60 they know someone who will get me a card with 50-100 games on it but I don't get to pick my own games I would like to try and figure it out but I just need some guidance.

So if you can help please do
TIA!

 

http://forum.romulation.net/index.php?topic=50987.0

In short: They recommend the supercardstwo

I have used an Ackert2 back when, watch out for clone cards.

Hope you find what you need.
best wishes, and happy holidays and all that hoopla.

 

Thanks I guess I will get the Supercard DSTWO.

I have been browsing the forum and found a thread where they list the file then a place to download from there. I downloaded one just to see and it is a 7zp file. What exactly do I do with this file other then unzip it? I have done wii iso's before so have some knowledge but then again this might be a whole different process

ETA: I found this site http://www.mygamingmart.com/supercard-dstwo-p-133.html but I am not sure how legit...anyone know a sure way to tell? How is the price?

 

One thing to add to prec's post. Make sure to keep your directories in check as well.
Or maybe that's just the neat freak in me coming out.


Tip to check a site's credentials:

Google it.

no, jive. That is usally the best and fastest way to check on it.

 

I do have 7zip that I use for wii iso's so yay to that Now when I change the rom file to a .dsi can I just rename it or is there a program I need to run it through to convert?

 

usually changing the files extention the .nds at the end, will do the trick.

Not trying to sound like a prick, but google really does do the trick here.

There are conversion tools for some instances, and there is a list on this site for such a thing, though I forget where it's at, at this moment. :-[

 

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/My_Gaming_Mart_1

http://www.answerdigger.com/41195/Is-mygamingmart-com-reliable-store-to-buy-Supercard-DS-Two


Both links say that the site is in order and safe.

Of course, nothing beats the consumers instinct. If it feels wrong, don't do it.
I.E.- do your homework before you commit, or give sensitive information(Credit card numbers, checks, ect.)

 

Thanks Just shopping for cards now...some are just the SuperCard DS Two and some are the combo. The only thing I worry about just googling is things change so fast with cards to begin with and when it comes to reviewing a store they might have helped their rating along. I appreciate any and all advice. I like the one on one help though

 

Like I said, even when you Google, you Google safe.

Don't base your decisions on one report, see if the site is used by more than one person.
take in all the testimonials you can before you make an informed and researched decision.
In the end if they aren't spoken of by a few people, are they worth your hard earned money?
I think not.

 

Thanks. I don't see the combo cards on that site though so I am still shopping. Would you happen to know how many games (roughly) would fit on a 2GB card?

 

25 to 30 at max.

*Edit*- I've heard of people saying they've gotten 40 games to fit.

DS games are usually 60 to 80 Mb's

one thousand MB's = one GB(Gigabite)

there is your formula, you do the math. My head hurts

 

lol..ok thanks

Go rest your head..I will shop!

 

As always, best wishes, and seasons finest to you.

 

I suggest you use this website if you haven't already bought the card somewhere else.

www.leetmod.com

I recently bought an Acekard 2i there and it arrived at my house 2 days later.

 

Did you ever purchase their screen protectors? I have heard that some and complete junk and there are few out there that work well.


Also from LeetMod.com they will load the firmware for me? Isn't that a great thing? Which do I want?
v1.4 (For DSi 1.4U, 1.3U and lower)
v1.41 (For DSi 1.41U, 1.4U and lower) ( +$1.00 )

And a preloaded system? Do I want/need that?

AND I have to ask do people lose the pens A LOT? I see they sell them in larger quantities and they sell them everywhere! Just curious

 

I've never lost my stylus. And I have one of the original old 'phat' DS models. I don't use screen protectors either. But then again I don't really play games that require exclusive use of the touch screen.