If you’re one of the lucky people that have their hands on a new Nintendo DSi and an R4i SDHC card, then we have the latest r4i sdhc firmware for you.  The latest version of the R4i SDHC firmware fixes and corrects some bugs that were present in the earlier r4i firmwares.  It fixes several games to work properly as well as adds support for even more homebrew files.

It has also been updated to now allow the R4i SDHC to work on the newest v1.4 revision of the Nintendo DSi.  Prior to this firmware release everyone was urging their customers NOT to update to the latest 1.4 revision of the NDSi firmware itself.   With this release, you don’t have to worry any more because the R4i SDHC firmware now fully support the newest 1.4 version.

Download the R4i English V1.12b Firmware file

With the latest V1.4 update for the Nintendo DSi system, many of the ndsi flash cards stopped working suddenly.  They were no longer recognized if you updated your NDSi version to 1.4

What this meant is that even if you accidentally updated your system to 1.4, without realizing it, your R4i SDHC would be rendered useless, as it would not even show up in the menu system of the NDSi when you plugged it in and turned it on.

With the newest R4i SDHC firmware update, you can now use your R4i SDHC Card in your NDSi and not have to worry about which firmware you have.

Okay, so I am touching a lot on the use of the R4i card with a Nintendo DSi that has to be updated.  But I guess the bigger point, and bigger picture is that fact that if you went to any store today, and bought an NDSi system, the chances of it being a v1.4 are VERY high.  So prior to this, customers had to search around in hopes of being able to find an NDSi with the older firmware.  That is no longer something anyone has to worry about!

The newest R4i SDHC CARD will work just fine!

Find out more about the R4i SDHC by clicking here

The R4 DS has long been sought after.  Being one of the most popular NDS Flash Cards – it’s no wonder most gamers ask for this one card by name.  While there are many other NDS Flash Cards on the market, the R4 DS remains the choice of homebrew gamers world wide.

So it’s safe to say that it then came as a shock that  the R4 DS would simply not would on the Nintendo DSi console.  A large number of DS / DS Lite owners were looking to upgrade their current handheld to the DSi once it was released.  What stopped most of them?  Loss of support / compatibility for their favorite NDS Flash Card.

The R4i-SHC Simply package to the rescue…  The R4i-SDHC was developer specifically for the Nintendo DSi console.  Where the R4 DS left off in terms of working with the new DSi and the limited 2Gig maximum on the size of the memory card you could use – the R4i-SDHC picks up the slack.

The Nintendo DSi – while very much anticipated, meant homebrew gamers and developers had to wait to find out if they could use their flash cards.  The R4i-SDHC Simply package has done away with the wait – so if you’re debating on whether or not to upgrade your DS / DS Lite to the new DSi – wait no more.

The R4i-SDHC Simply package is the newest version of the R4 DS.  With full support for the Nintendo DSi and SDHC memory cards, you can enjoy your favorite homebrew games and applications on your DSi console.  Right out of the box compatibility – that’s what it’s all about   With the R4i-SDHC you’re no longer limited to a maximum of a 2gig microSD Card either.  With full support for SDHC – you can now use memory cards up to 32Gigs in size – a huge leap from the 2 gig limit imposed by the original R4 DS.

Find out more about the R4i-SDHC by clicking on the image below.  Ready to Buy R4 DS ?  Just Click the link.

R4i-SDHC Simply Package

People often email and ask what exactly they gain when they Buy and R4 DS Card.  While the answers, in our eyes, is rather easy, the truth it we all use our favorite game console in different ways.   When you Buy R4 DS cards, you’re not just buying an ordinary accessory for your Nintendo DS.  In fact, along with your R4 DS Card you’re getting about 500 FREE games…  in the form of Homebrew Games for the Nintendo DS and DSi.

What are homebrew games?  Wikipedia sums it up best, so we’ll just quote it…  “Homebrew is a term frequently applied to video games or other software produced by consumers to target proprietary hardware platforms not typically user-programmable or that use proprietary storage methods. This might include games developed with official development kits, such as Net Yaroze or Linux for PlayStation 2. Some more frequently used labels, such as freeware, are often applied as well. A popular type of homebrew game is the fangame. In Japan, these games are usually called “D?jin soft” ”

The fact is that the R4 DS really “busts” your Nintendo DS or DSi wide open… Allowing you to download and play hundreds and hundreds of FREE hombrew games.   And when we say 500 homebrew games, we’re reall UNDER exaggerating it.

While we’d love to list every single homebrew game you can use with the R4 DS Cards we simply can’t do it in one post.  But we DO have 3 favorite games you’ve probably NEVER even heard of – and you CAN have them absolutely FREE!  All you have to do is Buy an R4 DS card and you’ll be gaming in no time.

1. FlashBack DS

We’ve been gaming for a long time.  Right back to the days of the old TRS-80 and our favorite – The Commodore 64.  After our precious C64 bit the dust, we upgraded to the Commodore Amiga computers.  One our of the BEST games (if not THE best game) on the Amiga was a sci-fi inspired game called FLASHBACK. A truly unique and engaging Sci-Fi Adventure / Sytrategy game that withstood the test of time, and is now available (officially from the original creator) as a Nintendo DS Homebrew game.  The R4 DS is a purchase you can’t miss just for this game alone.  Strategy and action packed.

2. Video Games Hero

If we weren’t such huge fans of Flashback, we would have picked this game as our number one – considering that guitar and music games are all the rage.  And we’re okay with confirming – we love guitar hero and other music games.  Video Games Hero is an open source / homebrew take on Guitar Freax (original Japanese game – one of our best sellers for the PS2) and Guitar Hero.

VideoGamesHero brings you homebrew action at it’s best – offering lasting fun and challenging action with over 65 Songs, 5 Game modes, Motion Card and Guitar Grip support, there is something for everyone!  And we don’t mean to repeat ourselves – but you can only play this game if you have an R4 DS for your Nintendo DS or DSi

3. MARBLE

And finally… Our Third pick for the homebrew game we’re checking out is a game that is still in development, called MARBLE – While it is a work in progress, memories of Marble Madness come flooding in and we’re truly drooling at the graphics and the quality of what we’ve seen so far.  And did we mention that you CAN have this game absolutely FREE when it is completed?

Homebrew gaming is truly the only reason to buy an R4 DS Card.  While not EVERY SINGLE game is commercial quality, we dare say that at least 50% of the games we play on a regular basis are just as good as, if not better than, commercial quality Nintendo DS games.

And in closing, the only thing YOU have to watch out for – if you’re going to buy an r4 ds is which model of the Nintendo DS console you have.  If you have a check out our quick chart below to know which version of the R4 DS is right for you!

If you have a Nintendo DS (and it looks like the picture to the right – without the camera lens – then you need to buy R4 DS instead of the R4i SDHC (though the R4i SDHC can and DOES work in the Nintendo DS because it is 100% backwards compatible)

Buy R4 DS

If you have a Nintendo DSi console – this console has the Camera Lens showing on the bottom right side of the top of the console – when closed – you need the R4i SDHC version.  The R4 DS simply will not work in this unit at all, because it is not upgradeable for DSi use and will not be recognized.

R4i SDHC

Introducing the EZflash V NDSi from one of the older manufacturers in the flash cart business.  The EZFlash team has been responsible for such products as the EZLinker, the EZ Flash ii for GBA / GBA SP and even an EZ Flash for the Game Boy Color systems.  They have been supporting homebrew and game developers with top of the line flash cards.

The EZflash V NDSi is the next generation / update to the very famous EZ Flash linker systems.  It was one of the first units to have full support for the Nintendo DSi console, and it has proven itself yet again by being upgradeable with full support for the newest v1.4 NDSi consoles.  Unlike other cards for the NDSi (mostly clone cards which sadly are very much penetrating the market) the EZFlash Vi unit makes us remember that getting an original card backed by a good manufacturer is the only way to go – and we can’t say this enough to our customers.

Sure, we could sell clone / copy cards for lower prices, but you would be getting a product that just doesn’t work as advertised, and in some cases, even destroys your NDS orNDSi console.  Sticking with trusted and long time manufacturers is the ONLY way to go!

EZ-Flash Vi (SDHC) features an advanced PDA like interface and easy to use software. The EZVi works on all DS systems from the Fat NDS to the new DSi. To this day, across the world, EZ-Flash cards are being chosen over the competition for their reliability, performance, and ease of use.

Some of the features of the EZFlash V NDSi :

• Works on NDS, NDS Lite, and DSi
• NOPASS technology, no need to modify DS console, no harm to the console, keeps console warranty.
• Side plugin, prevent the MicroSD/SDHC suddenly drop, looks like original card
• Support official Slot2 expansion device
• Softreset reduces the damage to the power switch
• RAM expansion, support offcial web browser
• Rumble support, strength adjustable
• Light control adjustable
• Homebrew support, autoDLDI supported
• Support MicroSD/SDHC, high capacity, high speed, no speed drop.
• Direct save to MicroSD/SDHC, no more save loss.

Find out more about the EZFlash V NDSi

We often get asked which of all of the flash cards is the best NDS Supercard .   With so many NDS Flash Cards on the market today, it’s not easy to know exactly which one will meet your needs, and which one you should buy.  There are a lot of brands for the Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Lite and the new Nintendo DSi console.  Deciding which one YOU should buy depends largely on… well… YOU.

We do have some favorites here at PS2Cover, though we’re quick to point out that all of the cards essentially offer the same features and functions.  The list of cards is long, but some of the more popular cards today are the R4 DS Card , The NDS TTDS , and of course the actual NDS Supercards itself.   Here, we’ll do a quick run down of some of the basic features of each card.  To find out more about the different / best NDS Supercard simply visit the actual product page for each card for a full list of features and functions.

Best NDS Supercard

NDS Supercards

The NDS Supercards was one of the first cards on the market for the Nintendo DS and DS Lite that allowed you to use both NDS and GBA files. With the NDS Supercards and the Superkey users were able to use the NDS Supercard for both GBA and NDS files on their Nintendo DS.  You use just 1 card, and have access to both GBA and NDS games, homebrew and applications.  With the SuperCard SD Version you can load and store all of your favorite GBA or NDS Files on regular (and very cheap) SD Cards.  Remember, you’ll need both the NDS Supercard and SuperKey in order to use both NDS and GBA files.

Some of the features of this product:

• Play both GBA games (.gba) and NES, GB, PCE, SMS/GG with out additional software!
• See movies (.gbs .gbm), read E-books, play music, see pictures and more.
• Super Game Cheat system.
• Real Time Save – save your games instantly when ever you like it.
• Four button reset to main menu.
• Supports compression.
• Supports semi-multitasking – switch between running game and other software without quitting the game.

Click the link to Find out more about the Best NDS Supercards

R4 DS Card For DS / DS Lite

The R4 DS is, without a doubt, the most popular and most well known nds cards on the market.  And not just because of the name.  Most people buy R4 DS because of the committed support and firmware upgrades from the manufacturer.  One thing to look out for, and this is VERY imporant, and that is the clone / fake R4 DS Cards on the market.  Steer clear of anyone trying to sell you an R4 DS for a ridiculously low price.  There’s absolutely no doubt that it is a fake (the R4 Team actually have ways of identifying these fake cards, and if you’ve bought one and have been duped – contact the seller immediately and demand your money back!)  The Clone R4 DS cards can do permanent damage to your Nintendo DS system.

Some of the features of this card are as follows:

• Works in all original Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite consoles world wide
• solid firmware updates (If you have a fake R4 DS, the real firmware won’t work!)
• Excellent support from the manufacturer.
• Plays Homebrew games and applications
• Drag and Drop all your files to your microSD card – no need to patch any files.

Buy R4 DS

The NDS TTDS Card

The NDS TTDS Card

Feature packed and offering more support than many of the nds supercards on the market today.  The NDS TTDS was one of the first cards that allowed you to use microSD cards greater than 2GB in size.  It actually support microSD cards up to 32GB in total – so you’ll have a hard time running out of space when loading up your NDS TTDS.

Some of the features of this card are as follows:

• Works in all original Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite consoles world wide
• solid firmware updates
• Full DLDI patching built in.  Load and run files out of the box like the R4 DS
• Excellent support from the manufacturer.
• Plays Homebrew games and applications
• Drag and Drop all your files to your microSD card – no need to patch any files.

Click the link to find out more about the NDS TTDS