GAMETAG GAMETAG GAMETAG GAMETAG is the most important accessory watch the you tube especially if you travel or have kids the best ever invention GAMETAG - Nintendo DS - No More Loose & Lost DS Games - Loyalty Card Organise
I got my Rumble Pack with my Nintendo DS Lite. Maybe its because my Nintendo DS Lite is a Special Editon "Pokemon: Explorers of Time/ Explorers of Darkness" DS Lite. But I am not realy sure.
Even legit R4s are bad now(If you can find one that's not a clone). There are no more updates so there will be less compatibility with games. Get an EDGE(cheaper Cyclo clone), Cyclo(lots of features), or AceKard 2
i'm thinking of getting an R4DS, but i'm not sure which one! i don't trust any seller! there are a few different ones from R4. i know that i have to be aware that there are non-english versions, so that's sorted.
there's one that says only "R4" on it and it's the 3rd version, is it even the real thing? how do i spot if it's exactly original or not?
which one should i get?
can anyone help me please?
hope this is not too much to ask, i'm new and lost!
cyclods is beter in every way, it can hold enything up to 8gb micro sd cards as the R4 can only hold up to 2gb. the cyclo has an ingame menu withe rts, in game text reader, slow motion, lcd britness levles, cheat codes, return to menu, and return to game. in the settings it has alternet save mode, battery saver, lcd brightness, language, skin, rumble and boot from slot 2. the cyclo is moonshl compatible witch is a media program. the cyclo also has hombrew and emulator compatibility. its awsom
For anyone who's interested, dealextreme sell the R4 Pro which supports SDHC, and is only $9.90 US or approx. $15 Australian. They also stock genuine Hori screen protectors. This is a great video, I'm looking at buying a DS so will definately invest in the accessories you mentioned :D
To Bec246...those are fake. The R4 company does not make R4's anymore since so many other companys made ripoffs and bad flashcarts and put R4's name on it, so R4 stopped making them. You cant find them anymore anymore..if its called R4 pro then its fake if its called R4 anything (beside plain R4) then it is fake. Also check the price, if it seems amazingly cheap, then its fake.
Hey Arshak, mmm i realise that now after doing a lot of research. There are also no longer any firmware updates for the R4, because as you mentioned R4 do not actually make flashcarts anymore. I invested in an Acekard 2.1 instead from ozmodchips. Just need to get the ds now...
I did purchase an R4 from modchipstore that claim they still have authentic R4's. I bought this about 2 weeks ago and i hoping that their claim was true. If not i suppose ill get a cyclo DS.
i have an R4 and the loading times are fast. it takes around 3-4 seconds max. and yes it auto-patches... i don't know what you mean by download play but it works great for me.
The R4 can't handle download play properly and doesn't support SDHC. The loading times are looong and I've read that the power consumption is slightly longer(no real proof there).
It doesn't auto-patch homebrew either. So yeah, Get another slot-1 card.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE A R4...GET ONE...MICRO SD HC CARD IS NOT COMPATIBLE. MUST JUST SAY EX: SCAN DISK MICRO SD. GOT 46 GAMES ON MY R4 w/2GB CHIP. NINJA GAIDEN, MADDEN NFL 08, IRONMAN, ZOO KEEPER, MARIOKART, BRAINAGE 2, ETC...BUT, THATS' JUST HOW I ROLL. HA!HA!HA!
Nice rewiev, and nice you just said "a flashkart" - Cyclo DS can be used with controls as well, By the way, only thing is you don´t see no one in youtube using them, i use it.
There is wriststraps with some DS lites, like mine.
If you are not gonna buy pair of sunglasses you get quality cleaning cloth and pouch from Play-asia, hori branded, if you want.
Thank you, bit long, not so boring and informative video (i replace the rumble pack with EZ flash 3in1)
Hi, i have a question aabout the R4 ds (or cycleDS) Do the roms have specific regions? as in if i download a rom from the usa, would it still work in my english DS with english R4?
The games are region free, so it doesn't matter where your DS was bought, it will play games from any region.
Also, your save game is "slaved" to the game's region (so if you play a game from EU, it will only "find" your EU savegame - not a problem as you end up sticking with what you downloaded anyway).
In short, you can play pretty much ANY game.
Also, wrt the R4 I have yet to come across even a single game that doesn't work with the current firmware (v1.18) - even Castlevania runs properly.
I've been reading **tons** of forum threads about trans-flash cards like the R4 and I've read that the R4 is a 2nd generation one,but the M3 Real and the Cyclo DS are 3rd generation ones,which means that they are better.
The transflash that comes with the cyclo ds sucks ass....I just got it today. It worked ONE TIME. After that it stopped working and I can't use the SD adapter because this gay laptop doesn't have an SD card slot...I'm so mad right now...
Well, the CycloDS can use either the D-pad or stylus to navigate through the menu; which ever you prefer. Also, the CycloDS has a built-in Action Replay preloaded with codes for over 300 games. I believe it's compatible with code junkies. And videos and music don't need to be converted to play it on the CycloDS. Last but not least, CycloDS can play ROMs such as NSMB or MKDS that the R4 has problems playing. Oh and CycloDS can store micro SD cards with higher memory capacity than the R4.
Just because it's more popular doesn't mean it's better...
CycloDS is superior because it is at a 99%+ compatibility rate while the R4 is at around 70%; also, the Cyclo allows for higher-end microSD cards, such as 4GB up to a projected 32GB.
realhotstuff,com i ordered the 18th they shipped the 19th and it arrived at my post office the 21st now im waiting for them to check it off and the mailman should bring it the 26th
R4 rox i have one a year and you can play games,internet(supports youtube) you can set a snes emulator on it and a gbc emulator and a sega emulator YOU CAN EVEN REMOTLY CONROL YOUR PC. phew that took some breath!
Hey men .... just two questions... is r4 illegal?...and if its not... can i buy it in a place like "bestbuy" or something like that? or only online or what?... please answer me i need the r4 tnks! :)
Cyclo isn't a rip-off, it's more a different companies take on "how to do it". As mentioned, they all do pretty much the same thing and you won't be disappointed with wahtever you buy ;)
Re:R4, yes, it does reduce battery life a bit, as do all the other flash carts.
For me I used to have about 15hrs gameplay, and with the R4 it's now about 12hrs gameplay....so that's 20% less.....but even then, it's still 4x more than my old PSP could manage (of course, if you don't use the wifi then it will be even longer).
I haven't tried video as I only use my DS for games, but of the vids I've seen here on YouTube it looks OK.
GAMETAG GAMETAG GAMETAG GAMETAG is the most important accessory watch the you tube especially if you travel or have kids the best ever invention GAMETAG - Nintendo DS - No More Loose & Lost DS Games - Loyalty Card Organise
gametagcomau 7 months ago
omg dis guys on about some next shit lol
3d101 2 years ago
Can one play DS games in the DSi and does anyone know of they will come out w/ a Barbie or Hellow Kitty DSi ????
ImportedBarbie 2 years ago
so can you put memory cards in there like photos
corawhothat12 2 years ago
lol i got the same r4 as u
xecution63 2 years ago
R4 is awesome, wish it didn't drain the batteries twice as fast as normal though :(
beccacosmo 2 years ago
my ds lite is making a clicking sound when I shake it is that normal?
ComradePepper 2 years ago
i saw ur comment about ur ds making a clicking sound
ya its normal its the stylis moving back and forth
devinwalker47 2 years ago
i had the same problem but i realised it was the stylus movin
boratpoophead 2 years ago
no. It isn't normal
PreciousJoe 2 years ago
hey can u tell me were u got ur R4 card
dinomanj 2 years ago
DSTT is better value. £4.00 for card and p&p. Then its just the microSD you need to buy.
ssbbfan95 2 years ago
i have M3simply and my uncle has cyclone DS
amcheung10 2 years ago
hey how did you change the skin,and how do you put homebrew?
kirogane 2 years ago
I got my Rumble Pack with my Nintendo DS Lite. Maybe its because my Nintendo DS Lite is a Special Editon "Pokemon: Explorers of Time/ Explorers of Darkness" DS Lite. But I am not realy sure.
2ClockPro 2 years ago
whered ya get that r4 skin from i relly like it
plz reply
ultimatebestusername 2 years ago
0ff amazon my 2gb card cost £3 including postage
coolmonkeymax 2 years ago
Without thinkng, Action replay.
BTW, where do you get an R4?
SADXhacker 2 years ago
i c u ppppppp i c u p
jojorocks2797 3 years ago
CRYSTAL CASE FOR DS LITE SUXXX!!!It cause scratches instead of protecting the ds=( I would prefer silicon cover...at least there are no sharp edges=)
BIYAO3 3 years ago
If you buy a DS Lite Does it come with a rumble pack or do yo have to buy it yourself?
moaggaim1 3 years ago
When i bought my DS Lite i didnt get a Rumble Pack but my guess is yes you have to buy it yourself
DSGames15 3 years ago
i bought my micro sd 2gb kingston for lyk £2 off amazon.. u bought it for £17 :S:S
vadmas3 3 years ago
finally, a reply! :D which seller did u get yours from? thank u!
windyvd 3 years ago
Even legit R4s are bad now(If you can find one that's not a clone). There are no more updates so there will be less compatibility with games. Get an EDGE(cheaper Cyclo clone), Cyclo(lots of features), or AceKard 2
reap00004 3 years ago
nds r4 cards sy they support up to a 32 gig micro sd card i can only get a 4 gig to work with out freezing on the nds r4.
wildcard1966 3 years ago
hi zchal66,
i'm thinking of getting an R4DS, but i'm not sure which one! i don't trust any seller! there are a few different ones from R4. i know that i have to be aware that there are non-english versions, so that's sorted.
there's one that says only "R4" on it and it's the 3rd version, is it even the real thing? how do i spot if it's exactly original or not?
which one should i get?
can anyone help me please?
hope this is not too much to ask, i'm new and lost!
thank u in advance! : )
windyvd 3 years ago 2
My cousin will be thrilled that you can play Doom on it.
SweetHeart4563 3 years ago
CycloDS is the SHIT!
qwerty3623 3 years ago
dud CycloDS is awesome u just gotta get the expensive one then your good i no because I OWN ONE and it has BUILT ON ACTION REPLAY NOOB
vampirefish1 3 years ago
When i say the shit that means its GOOD! Dumbass... i have a CycloDS myself
qwerty3623 3 years ago
cyclods is beter in every way, it can hold enything up to 8gb micro sd cards as the R4 can only hold up to 2gb. the cyclo has an ingame menu withe rts, in game text reader, slow motion, lcd britness levles, cheat codes, return to menu, and return to game. in the settings it has alternet save mode, battery saver, lcd brightness, language, skin, rumble and boot from slot 2. the cyclo is moonshl compatible witch is a media program. the cyclo also has hombrew and emulator compatibility. its awsom
jazkat1 3 years ago
For anyone who's interested, dealextreme sell the R4 Pro which supports SDHC, and is only $9.90 US or approx. $15 Australian. They also stock genuine Hori screen protectors. This is a great video, I'm looking at buying a DS so will definately invest in the accessories you mentioned :D
Bec246 3 years ago
now,my only problem is,where do they sell R4`s?
roller6902 3 years ago
To Bec246...those are fake. The R4 company does not make R4's anymore since so many other companys made ripoffs and bad flashcarts and put R4's name on it, so R4 stopped making them. You cant find them anymore anymore..if its called R4 pro then its fake if its called R4 anything (beside plain R4) then it is fake. Also check the price, if it seems amazingly cheap, then its fake.
Arshak 3 years ago
Hey Arshak, mmm i realise that now after doing a lot of research. There are also no longer any firmware updates for the R4, because as you mentioned R4 do not actually make flashcarts anymore. I invested in an Acekard 2.1 instead from ozmodchips. Just need to get the ds now...
Bec246 3 years ago
I did purchase an R4 from modchipstore that claim they still have authentic R4's. I bought this about 2 weeks ago and i hoping that their claim was true. If not i suppose ill get a cyclo DS.
Arshak 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Dam I was listening to him talk for 3 min. and I thought he was talking about the DSi
FullmetalDude1324 3 years ago
hey i just commented on the first 1 how come theres no flash card =D
MrNiceGuy2k8 3 years ago
ripleysdude said -
r4 is illegal.
OMFG! i'm so sick of hearing ohhh the r4 is illegal, ohhhhh you can get arrested with one of those.
the r4 is NOT illegal, it is illegal if you have ROMs on your r4 that you do not own.
darkspear65 3 years ago 3
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE REPLY!
how do i take off my hard crystal ds case????
tuzzkhara 3 years ago
you have to turn it over to the bottom side of the ds take out the gba cartigae push the r and l buttons down the push the rest of it out from there
slowjoe789 3 years ago
these are great vids, just bought a clear case from ebay as u mentioned.... now looking for the screen protector... where did u buy yours from??
markanddana 3 years ago
error2k2:
i have an R4 and the loading times are fast. it takes around 3-4 seconds max. and yes it auto-patches... i don't know what you mean by download play but it works great for me.
filipinofryrice 3 years ago 2
Do you need to patch the DS roms you download? Or do anything special? I'm thinking about buying a DS.
pandaman0529 3 years ago
The R4 can't handle download play properly and doesn't support SDHC. The loading times are looong and I've read that the power consumption is slightly longer(no real proof there).
It doesn't auto-patch homebrew either. So yeah, Get another slot-1 card.
error2k2 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
r4 illegal
ripleysdude 3 years ago
really ? i didn't know that o_o ( good thing i haven't ever found it LOL )
japaneseshark 3 years ago
No. The devices themselves are NOT illegal.
zchal66 3 years ago 2
how many gig do u have??=)
xMonokuroxx 3 years ago
I have that memory card reader it's great
hardcoregamingman 3 years ago
I've got the M3 DS Real
hardcoregamingman 3 years ago
R4 is OUT DATED, get the CycloDS its way better than when he reviewed it, if you dont have 50$ get the Acekard 2, the Edge, or the Supercard.
miketh2005 3 years ago
i dnt have a r4 but i got an acekard2
kiddo553 3 years ago
EZ-Flash 3 in 1 Expansion Pack is definitely better than that rumble pack.
AeonRider 3 years ago
what does the r4 do?
boygenius12 3 years ago
it allows you to dowwnload games on to your ds its really cool
animefreak86 3 years ago
While I already knew to get a flash cart,I wasn't sure how much protective stuff the DS had,very helpful video.
Exion75 3 years ago
IF YOU DON'T HAVE A R4...GET ONE...MICRO SD HC CARD IS NOT COMPATIBLE. MUST JUST SAY EX: SCAN DISK MICRO SD. GOT 46 GAMES ON MY R4 w/2GB CHIP. NINJA GAIDEN, MADDEN NFL 08, IRONMAN, ZOO KEEPER, MARIOKART, BRAINAGE 2, ETC...BUT, THATS' JUST HOW I ROLL. HA!HA!HA!
HELLZZARMY 3 years ago
you really like ebay dont you but yeah its cool
zogbia12 3 years ago
Nice rewiev, and nice you just said "a flashkart" - Cyclo DS can be used with controls as well, By the way, only thing is you don´t see no one in youtube using them, i use it.
There is wriststraps with some DS lites, like mine.
If you are not gonna buy pair of sunglasses you get quality cleaning cloth and pouch from Play-asia, hori branded, if you want.
Thank you, bit long, not so boring and informative video (i replace the rumble pack with EZ flash 3in1)
Jeretheend 3 years ago
well i hope the r4 is okay cause i just ordered one and the reason why i got a ds lol.
times9 3 years ago
i wana know more about the r4 can u play any kind of game on it as well as save ds games on it....
tahadag 3 years ago
Hi, i have a question aabout the R4 ds (or cycleDS) Do the roms have specific regions? as in if i download a rom from the usa, would it still work in my english DS with english R4?
NicIsNotANinja 3 years ago
The games are region free, so it doesn't matter where your DS was bought, it will play games from any region.
Also, your save game is "slaved" to the game's region (so if you play a game from EU, it will only "find" your EU savegame - not a problem as you end up sticking with what you downloaded anyway).
In short, you can play pretty much ANY game.
Also, wrt the R4 I have yet to come across even a single game that doesn't work with the current firmware (v1.18) - even Castlevania runs properly.
zchal66 3 years ago
It should say next to to the download look for 'E' which is 'English'.
callan666 3 years ago
^^ Yes, good point Callan :-)
The English version is usually marked as such.
zchal66 3 years ago
Do you mind me asking where you purchased you R4 card, thanks mate. :-)
callan666 3 years ago
it actually means europe, you should look for (U)
CaptainPoopface 3 years ago 2
Comment removed
ninjafox900 3 months ago
Comment removed
NicIsNotANinja 3 months ago
Supercard owns everything.
xaznwi3rd0 3 years ago
i disagree because to run something for supercard u have to actually have a sc.nds
ray02946 3 years ago
I have M3 Real DS
kenni164 3 years ago
I've been reading **tons** of forum threads about trans-flash cards like the R4 and I've read that the R4 is a 2nd generation one,but the M3 Real and the Cyclo DS are 3rd generation ones,which means that they are better.
apk1215 3 years ago
The transflash that comes with the cyclo ds sucks ass....I just got it today. It worked ONE TIME. After that it stopped working and I can't use the SD adapter because this gay laptop doesn't have an SD card slot...I'm so mad right now...
PrinceMush 3 years ago
correction: the cyclods does not require you to use the touch screen. d-pad works just as well.
fsjiva 4 years ago
r4 us better. to get r4's i prefer websites like ebay or yesasia or play-asia
XxSacred 4 years ago
whats homebrew?
mangie222 4 years ago
i got the m3 its better
mangie222 4 years ago
i wnat r4ds!!!!!!
azn789456 4 years ago
Well, the CycloDS can use either the D-pad or stylus to navigate through the menu; which ever you prefer. Also, the CycloDS has a built-in Action Replay preloaded with codes for over 300 games. I believe it's compatible with code junkies. And videos and music don't need to be converted to play it on the CycloDS. Last but not least, CycloDS can play ROMs such as NSMB or MKDS that the R4 has problems playing. Oh and CycloDS can store micro SD cards with higher memory capacity than the R4.
PrinceMush 4 years ago
Right again. But R4 is the most popular.
XxSacred 4 years ago
Yea, I've never even heard of the CycloDS until it was mentioned in one of the many R4DS videos I watched.
PrinceMush 4 years ago
Just because it's more popular doesn't mean it's better...
CycloDS is superior because it is at a 99%+ compatibility rate while the R4 is at around 70%; also, the Cyclo allows for higher-end microSD cards, such as 4GB up to a projected 32GB.
PoopyMcPoopPoop55 3 years ago
You talk like Stewie =)
PrinceMush 4 years ago 3
wow where can you buy those accessories?
ejtop1 4 years ago
hes got the perfect ds now
LEEPAYNEUK 4 years ago 5
where do you get the R4 card
LEEPAYNEUK 4 years ago
i brought one a week ago from amazon, it costs £30-£40 but is well worth it, i have 33 games on a 2GB card.
If you can't find the R4 I suggest the M3 which does the same thing.
If you can't find it on Amazon, google it or go on eBay.
EDiTstudios 4 years ago
where do you get the R4 card
LEEPAYNEUK 4 years ago
I like your voice very calming
ringrosehouse07 4 years ago 5
sweet guide!
AndyMac661 4 years ago 7
Whats the brand name of that Clear case covering for your DS lite?
hypermetalsonic 4 years ago 2
hori
PLAYGTA4 4 years ago
thnx
hypermetalsonic 4 years ago 2
This comment has received too many negative votes show
In Response To PLAYGTA4
LIAR
Meltelika 4 years ago
how did you get that
masterfox2000 4 years ago
This run through sounds like it's from Spinal Tap lol
kbrinks 4 years ago
would yo please tell me where u bought ur r4 from??
kss4u 4 years ago
Ebay usely for $50-$100 i guess i dont know i gave a way my ds lite for a psp slim got asesories like him too
get it on ebay
ARASHI5210 4 years ago
where did u get your r4ds
bendy0 4 years ago
realhotstuff,com i ordered the 18th they shipped the 19th and it arrived at my post office the 21st now im waiting for them to check it off and the mailman should bring it the 26th
Icegoten 4 years ago
R4 rox i have one a year and you can play games,internet(supports youtube) you can set a snes emulator on it and a gbc emulator and a sega emulator YOU CAN EVEN REMOTLY CONROL YOUR PC. phew that took some breath!
DUDEitsHANANE 4 years ago
answer the telephone!
blacktiger818 4 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
your english is soo bad
malynet2 4 years ago
lmao, this coming from a guy who said the word "soo"
zerxan 4 years ago 5
what is R4????
ilovekellyslawnmower 4 years ago
dont worry i watched the video... der!!
ilovekellyslawnmower 4 years ago
hey did u know r4 is eligle yep u can download games about 50 u can honesty is the best polacy
miguelproduction1996 4 years ago
I'm getting a DSL, and I'm happy to hear that that I can make the console even more useful. :-)
ochagirl 4 years ago
I was just wondering..... Where can I buy an R4 on the Internet, for good price?
deccas29 4 years ago
R4 is completely legal.
Homebrew games are legal.
Homebrew apps are legal
Running game roms that you OWN original copies of is legal.
Only running roms that you DON'T own the original cart of is piracy.
In the same way that owning a car is egal, sitting in one is legal, driving one is legal.....but running people over isn't ;-)
Even Amazon sell these now, so they're getting easier to find (I got mine from DealExtreme)
zchal66 4 years ago
Hey men .... just two questions... is r4 illegal?...and if its not... can i buy it in a place like "bestbuy" or something like that? or only online or what?... please answer me i need the r4 tnks! :)
tapondesidra 4 years ago
hey great vid love it i gettin r4 shortly and i hope it rox like in the vids i ahve been watchin! ^^
zedjabug 4 years ago
I got a DS-X which served me well but I wish I got a an R4 now. Is the Cyclo a rip-off the supercard?
aribenzane 4 years ago
Cyclo isn't a rip-off, it's more a different companies take on "how to do it". As mentioned, they all do pretty much the same thing and you won't be disappointed with wahtever you buy ;)
zchal66 4 years ago
Thanx everyone :D
(I was worried my voice wouldn't be clear).
Re:R4, yes, it does reduce battery life a bit, as do all the other flash carts.
For me I used to have about 15hrs gameplay, and with the R4 it's now about 12hrs gameplay....so that's 20% less.....but even then, it's still 4x more than my old PSP could manage (of course, if you don't use the wifi then it will be even longer).
I haven't tried video as I only use my DS for games, but of the vids I've seen here on YouTube it looks OK.
zchal66 4 years ago
thanks zchal66 its a helpful video part 1 and 2. i like your British accent.
southviet890 4 years ago
nice job on the video, it was very informative
flectz 4 years ago
hows the video quality? btw hav u ever run out of power when u are plyinwit da ds?
blueRhythm92 4 years ago
As far as I know yes. It's simply a case of drag and drop the few files you need from the R4 website download onto your microSD card.
Same with M3Simply and CycloDS.
zchal66 4 years ago