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Nintendo DS: Update recommended flashcards, most of the previous ones aren't practical anymore.
==Nintendo DS==
[httphttps://nds-cardimgur.com/ProShow.asp?ProID=135 DSTWO+ FlashcardK5zrSyD Ace3DS Plus clone] <sup>(FC)</sup> (~$53.995-10) Only : Generally the best Nintendo DS flash cart that has decent to good GBA flashcart at the moment, these very common on AliExpress and eBay. They're compatibility isn't perfect, but they run a version of Wood and Super Nintendo emulation depending work on unmodded DSi and 3DS consoles. Be warned that there is a [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/286686210225864725/921177429073092688/s-l225.png timebomb clone] that looks very similar. Use the game due to the DSTWO[https://flashcard-archive.ds-homebrew.com/Ace3DS+_R4iLS/Ace3DS+ having its own processor, but also drains your battery when using them_R4iLS_Wood_R4_1.62.7z Ace3DS Plus kernel]. Works on Supports the DSi's latest firmware and supports MicroSDHC.
[httphttps://www.nds-cardimgur.com/ProShow.asp?ProID=149 R4i GOLDa/3oL1LwK DSONE SDHC clone] <sup>(FC)</sup> (~$17.995-10) One of the various R4 clones, but unlike : Also very common on AliExpress and eBay at the majority of themmoment, these arencards have very good compatibility using Supercard't that bad. Make sure the URL displayed on the flashcart are https [https://r4idsflashcard-archive.ds-homebrew.cncom/ or http:SuperCard/DSONE_SDHC_DSONEi/r4idsnSuperCard_DSONE_SDHC_EOS_sp6_20121206.cn/ zip EOS kernel], however they do not work on unmodded DSi or else you'll be getting a shitty counterfeit card3DS consoles. Supports DSiThey also have an extremely high dead-on-arrival rate so it's latest firmware and support MicroSDHC. Be sure recommended to purchase 2 or 3 cards to update Wood Firmware as soon as ensure you get ita working one. Supports MicroSDHC.
[http://nds-card.com/ProShow.asp?ProID=135 DSTWO+ Flashcard] <sup>(FC)</sup> (no longer sold): Only Nintendo DS flash cart that has decent to good Super Nintendo emulation depending on the game due to the DSTWO+ having its own processor, but also drains your battery when using them. Used to be the only Nintendo DS flashcard with GBA emulation, however now all cards can use [[GBARunner2]]. Works on the DSi's latest firmware and supports MicroSDHC.  [https://nds-card.com/ProShow.asp?ProID=575 R4i Gold 3DS Plus (r4ids.cn)] <sup>(FC)</sup> (no longer sold): One of the various R4 clones, but unlike the majority of them, these weren't that bad. No longer recommended due to the last batch being defective and unable to run DS games and now being out of production. Make sure the URL displayed on the flashcart is http://r4ids.cn/ or http://r4idsn.cn/ or else you'll be getting a timebomb clone. Supports DSi's latest firmware and support MicroSDHC. R4 <sup>(FC)</sup>: If you don't have a Nintendo DSi and are okay with the 2GB MicroSD limit you might as well go with the original R4can be alright, although you're most likely going to get a clone because the original R4 team disbanded shortly after the R4's release. The clone cards (although not the greatest) get the job done, just be sure to get an R4 flashcart and not an R4 SDHC, R4 dual core, etc. Usually found for around $5-$7, does not support DSi or MicroSDHC. The R4s usually come with Wood Firmware but if they do not be sure to install it for a much better-recommended experience. Has recently gotten a new lease on life thanks to Boot9Strap (see below) making it possible to use ancient flashcards like the R4 on the 3DS.
If using an older or clone flashcart, it is still possible to get firmware updates, albeit third-party, to work with newer games. To see the (very) expansive list of supported carts plus download links, go here: [https://gbatemp.net/threads/retrogamefan-updates-releases.267243/ RetroGameFan firmware]
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