Modding The DS

WarZoneBrother

Well im getting a nintendo ds lite how do i mod it where will i get the cards and stuff.

aidan_walsh

I'm sure they do, and I'm also sure they can't tell you here (at least regarding the downloading).

patch

maxconsole.com have all the info you need.

Basically you'll need to spend about 100euro on the few bits of gear you need.

WarZoneBrother

ye well cheers..
will a 14yr old be able to do it all lol..???
could you post what stuff i need to get or gimme a link for what i need to order cheers...

patch

it's the simplest mod you'll ever do. All your doing is basically plugging in 2 fake game card, one of which containg a memory card.

The main thing for me was to make sure the thing fitted flush with rthe bconsole slot and didn't stick out. The older and/or cheaper ones might.

Here's one... http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=content&itemid=209

Check the forums on that site for more.

validis_

Hi , I have modded a few of them , (flashed the ds instead of using the passcard in the back.)
basically you need a few things , and the problem is that there is loads of options.

If you have a ds lite then I would recommed you get a supercard lite.
get someone to flash your DS , and then get a mini sd card 512mb upwards.

one you have the ds modded then you have to put the homebrew on the memory card. some homebrew etc will have to be patched before you play it on the supercard.

let me know if you have any other questions

validis_

The supercard lite seems to be sold out everywhere at the moment , I was trying to get some in there for a few friends.

If you have the normal ds or if you dont mind your cartridge sticking out a little bit in your ds lite, then the supercard mini sd is the best value and easier to get.

WarZoneBrother

just found the best ds mod chip...it has a 4gb harddrive and only 120euro..you dont need to buy all the other cards

eth0_

WarZoneBrother wrote:

just found the best ds mod chip...it has a 4gb harddrive and only 120euro..you dont need to buy all the other cards

And are you going to tell us the name of this thing? :rolleyes:

validis_

Just to let you know the DS-Xtreme (DS-X) 4Gb All-In-One Flash Storage Solution

is 4 gigabit , which is really 512 mb.
Personally I would flash , and use a card that supports multiple memory cards.

brianon

Well I have one on pre-order. Ships tomorrow I think. I'll let you all know how it goes once it arrives.

branners69

brianon wrote:

Well I have one on pre-order. Ships tomorrow I think. I'll let you all know how it goes once it arrives.

Brianon,

is it the DS-Xtreme you have ordered??

How much did you pay for it and where did you buy it from??

Could you also update on how you got on with it??

Cheers

Branners

brianon

DS-Xtreme? Yeah.

Still not arrived. Once it does I'll post some thoughts.

branners69

brianon wrote:

Once it does I'll post some thoughts.

Would appreciate that, cheers!!

Where did you order from, if you dont mind me asking!! And did it cost the €120 as suggested above??

brianon

branners69 wrote:

Would appreciate that, cheers!!

Where did you order from, if you dont mind me asking!! And did it cost the €120 as suggested above??

http://www.modchip-store.co.uk/

Think it cost me about €110. There was a delay with gettingit in stock and mine will be sent with the second batch (end of this week they say).

Placebo

whats alternative to ds extreme that doesnt has **** sticking out like the 4gb harddrive on ur psp

brianon

afaik thats one of the dsxtreme selling points. Its the only one that doesn't stick out of the DS slot.

validis_

the supercard ds lite does not stick out at all.

brianon

well yeah of course I knew that

validis_

I am looking to get the modding equipment for the Nintendo DS for two friends , was wondering if anyone else would be interested, We might be able to get a better price?

branners69

validis_ wrote:

I am looking to get the modding equipment for the Nintendo DS for two friends , was wondering if anyone else would be interested, We might be able to get a better price?

Count me in, am interested in modding my ds but dont really know what I need!!

Was thinking of the DS-Xtreme, which one you interested in??

Brianon did your DS-Xtreme arrive yet??

Mr E

If I was getting a flash card for my DS, I'd sit back for a few weeks. The NinjaDS crowd announced the Ninja X9 Micro SD, M3 are due to come out with their own slot 1 offering soon. Be patient, let the dust settle, and get the best one.

Just my 2c.

validis_

I have been looking at them for a while , what I want is:
A device thats:
not ugly:
Easy to use:
Uses external memory (so you can always upgrade it)
Will run GBA as well as DS software.

For the DS the supercard mini sd does the trick, for the DS lite the supercard mini sd or the supercard lite meet my needs. The new ninja solutions do not seem to run game boy advance games. The super card is tried and tested and they are releasing regular firmwares.

What I am thinking is
Supercard Mini sd,
512 or 1gb mini sd card,
then I can flash your DS or DS lite (flashed 5 to date for various friends) that means you do not need a second card in the DS and saves you money.
and then a mini sd card reader to load your content onto the card?

validis_

Looked into it more , and can have the following by next week:
This will work with any nintendo DS and is all that you need to run ds homebrew etc , gba software and snes , nes emulators etc.

Supercard mini SD with a 1gb card, and Flash mod of DS for 85
Supercard mini SD with a 512gb card, and Flash mod of DS for 70

anyone takers ?

branners69

Would the ds-extreme not be better seeing as it slots in without jutting out??

And its only €30 more at €110.

validis_

Well the supercard lite does not jut out, would have twice the storage capacity , and play gameboy advance games and still cost less, think they are back in stock next week. supercard lite only works on the ds lite , but the supercard mini sd works on both

maybe we could get a few of each depending on what you guys had?

branners69

validis_ wrote:

Well the supercard lite does not jut out, would have twice the storage capacity , and play gameboy advance games and still cost less, think they are back in stock next week. supercard lite only works on the ds lite , but the supercard mini sd works on both

maybe we could get a few of each depending on what you guys had?

I have the normal ds, does the supercard lite do anything extra over the supercard mini sd?? As I'd have no problems getting a ds lite if it was worth my while upgrading.

validis_

no the only difference is : it uses micro sd instead of mini sd, also the supercard mini sd is designed to fit in the gba slot at the front of the normal DS, it also fits in the DS lite (but sticks out slightly)

brianon

my ds xtreme has arrived...except I'm at work

validis_

I hate when that happens ,
at least you have the weekend to play , sure let us know how you get on

Placebo

brianon wrote:

my ds xtreme has arrived...except I'm at work

hey can u please let us know how the battery gets along too

validis_

Have everything you need to mod the ds / ds lite kit for sale in adverts.ie , twice as much memory as the ds extreme , plays GBA software and is between 25- 40 euro less then the ds extreme. Two people have posted their own feedback on it to date , anyway wanted to say there are 2 left if anyone is interested?



Brianon : How is the ds-extreme going? can you give us some info on it?

brianon

ds-xtreme going really well. haven't tried any homebrew yet. just some...other stuff.

Good quick startup time. Love it.

Placebo

hows battery life, how much it cost delivered?

xtal191

Just out of interest how many ds roms do ya reckon ud fit on the ds xtreme and the supercard minisd?

validis_ does the supercard mini connect to a pc via a usb?

validis_

The supercard mini sd uses a minisd card , I have a sd card adaptor for it , so I normally use the memory card reader to load software onto it.
you would fit 10 -15 on the ds xetreme, (512mb) and then twice as much on the supercard 1024mb

xtal191

Wheres the best websites to buy them?
Thanks for ur help anyway!

validis_

I have one supercard for sale, need to confirm this evening, its for sale on adverts.ie €85 for a 1gb one , and everything you need.

xtal191

I seen ur add on adverts although id rather get one that doesnt stick out from the gba slot!

If i change my mind il give ya ashout though!

Anybody else have info on the ds xtreme or m3 lite?

Placebo

m3 lite best solution for ds+gba backups. doesnt stick out , uses mini sd. DIFFERENCE B/W PRO AND PERFECT, i think pros the real one, perfects cut down one.


NINJ x9 pass , new **** , already out, takes micro sd.

ACEKARD new **** - comming out soon, allegedly 100% compatibilioty rate. micr/mini sd.


WAIT FOR IT.

validis_

ACEKARD looks nice , but neither of them play gameboy advance games, the mini sd supercard does not stick out of the DS , it does stick out slightly on the ds lite , I have inc pics of it.

The supercard lite for the ds lite does not stick out at all, and is lower priced then those cards above , and plays gba games.

xtal191

Yeah that ACEKARD looks pretty good alright, il probly wait for that one.
Unless i come across an m3 lite or supercard lite before its released!

Placebo

lads just sent bamboogaming.com a msg, they wrote back saying ace.kard is in stock and they will start shipping on monday, takes 14-20 days to deliver to us and delivery is only 7 euros i checked, card it self is 40 i think.
does anyone know any other sites?
keep this off maxconsole for now btw, or else theyll be sold out !

xtal191

Havnt heard many good things about the acekard! So i think im gonna go ahead and get a supercard lite anyone here know the best website to get them?

Placebo

well all slot 2 solutions last 4 hours,
so does acekard, seems to have pretty much 100% compatibility , only down side is AFKS system and they way it stores games.

might buy DSX if batterys better.

all dont support downloaded play to normal ds [unflashed], acekard is 50/50,
DSX does support download play so would be good to get if i wanna play with friends etc

xtal191

Well i decided to get the supercard lite i really wasnt arsed waiting for the ds xtreme to come back in stock. I would recommend it to anyone intersted in getting a mod for the ds. I got a 1gb micro sd, twice the amount of space as the ds xtreme and the added bonus of playing nes and gba games.

For anyone interesed i got it from supercardstore.com, placed the order sunday evening and it arrived this morning (friday). Highly recommended!

Placebo

amazing, fact download play doesnt work with sc lite [or so i thought] i wanted to get dsx despite size restrictions or maybe wait a bit for more acekard reviews,.

might jump boat with sc card with u, apparently battery is 4.5 hours on all cards and here i though dsx would save more battery [HUMBUG !!!]

how much it cost u all together? delivered. did u get card from there too ?

xtal191

I got a black supercard lite, superpass, 1gb micro sd and a memory card reader for €130 including delivery and vat and everything. You could get a 2gb micro sd for an extra 35 if ya really want. Best thing is if you order now you will have it by next week and they are very helpful!

b0bsquish

just got my m3lite and passcard, have tried out a few ROMs, works perfecto. Just wondering if anyone knows of a homebrew internet browser for the lite, just read on game that the one to buy doesnt work on the light which sounds odd?

Placebo

m3lite and theres m3perfect one of them has less gba support cause of restricted ram so cant run brower id say.


m3 and supercard now have slot 1 solutions, check them out in maxconsole and gbatemp forums, they look similar to new R4 aswell.

hopefully theyre as good as the slot2.

WarZoneBrother

Placebo wrote:

m3lite and theres m3perfect one of them has less gba support cause of restricted ram so cant run brower id say.


m3 and supercard now have slot 1 solutions, check them out in maxconsole and gbatemp forums, they look similar to new R4 aswell.

hopefully theyre as good as the slot2.

lol forgot all about this thread anyways i got my supercard on boards and got loadsa games on it now hehe...but since this is still here can i put mp3s/mp4s on my ds can anyone help me with that?