Comparison For Flashcarts Compatitble with DSi, DSi XL
The following lists down the key functions which can help you pick the right cart.
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iPlayer |
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| 3DS V 4.5.0-10X Firmware Compatible | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| 3DS V 4.4.0-10X Firmware Compatible | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| 3DS V 4.3.0-10 / V4.3.0-10X Firmware Compatible | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| DSi 1.4.5X Firmware Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| DSi 1.4.4X Firmware Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DSi 1.4.3X Firmware Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Firmware Upgrade |
Yes, via console |
Yes, via console |
Yes, via ext USB & console |
Yes, via console |
Yes, via console |
Yes,via console |
| Language Support |
Multi |
Multi |
Multi |
Multi |
Multi |
Multi |
| Real Time Save |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
|
Skin DIY |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rumble Pack Support (DSL only) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Direct Video & Audio Playback |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Prices |
Medium |
High |
High |
Low |
Medium |
Medium |
| Build Quality |
8 |
10 |
10 |
6 |
8 |
9 |
| GUI / Graphics |
9 |
9 |
9 |
6 |
8 |
8 |
| Updates By Manufacturers |
9 |
7 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
| R4i Gold 3DS (r4ids.cn) | R4i Gold 3DS (r4i-gold.eu) | R4i SDHC 3DS |
R4i Gold1.4.1 (r4i-gold.eu) |
R4i Hyper |
R4i RTS |
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| 3DS V 4.5.0-10X Firmware Compatible | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| 3DS V 4.4.0-10X Firmware Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| 3DS V 4.3.0-10 / V4.3.0-10X Firmware Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| DSi 1.4.5X Firmware Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| DSi 1.4.4X Firmware Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| DSi 1.4.3X Firmware Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Firmware Upgrade |
Yes, via console | Yes, via console | Yes, via console |
No |
Yes, via console |
No |
| Language Support | Multi | Multi | Multi |
Multi |
Multi |
Multi |
| Real Time Save | No | No | No |
No |
No |
Yes |
|
Skin DIY |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rumble Pack Support (DSL only) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Direct Video & Audio Playback | No | No | No |
No |
No |
No |
| Prices | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Low |
Medium |
Medium |
| Build Quality | 9 | 8 | 8 |
7 |
6 |
7 |
| GUI / Graphics | 9 | 8 | 8 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
| Updates By Manufacturers | 10 | 8 | 8 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
|
|
M3i Zero | DSTWO | R4i SDHC | |
| 3DS V 4.5.0-10X Firmware Compatible | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| 3DS V 4.4.0-10X Firmware Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| 3DS V 4.3.0-10 / V4.5.0-10X Firmware Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DSi 1.4.5X Firmware Compatible | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| DSi 1.4.4X Firmware Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| DSi 1.4.3X Firmware Compatible |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes | Yes |
|
Firmware Upgrade |
Yes, via ext USB & console |
Yes, via console |
Yes | Yes, via console |
| Language Support |
Multi |
Multi |
Multi | Multi |
| Real Time Save |
Yes |
Yes |
No | No |
|
Skin DIY |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes | Yes |
| Rumble Pack Support (DSL only) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes | Yes |
| Direct Video & Audio Playback |
No |
Yes |
No | No |
| Prices |
high |
High |
Low | Low |
| Build Quality |
7 |
10 |
8 | 7 |
| GUI / Graphics |
9 |
10 |
7 | 7 |
| Updates By Manufacturers |
9 |
10 |
7 | 6 |
FAQs:
What is the DSi Firmware 1.4.5x?
It is the firmware released at the end of Dec 2012 by Nintendo. X stands for a, e, u, & j. The new functions in the firmware 1.4.5x:
- This update provides behind-the-scenes improvements to system performance.
What is firmare upgrade for Flashcarts?
As the DSi can upgrade to new firmware which will block flashcarts, it is important for the flashcarts to be able to upgrade its firmware. Otherise, the flashcart will be rendered useless once the DSi has upgraded to the new firmware.
If you are looking for a long term investment on your flashcart, we strongly recommend you to choose one which can upgrade its firmware.
What is Real Time Save?
Real Time Save allows you to create a save of your game at any point, no need to wait for the games save points
What is Direct Video & Audio Playback ?
The conventional method of playing media files on the DS console is to use the software named moonshell player. That requires installing the software on the slot-1 card and converting the video files to the DPG format. Direct play back bypasses the file conversion and can play media files directly, namely DivX, Xvid, Quicktime, Windows Media video, Realmedia, MPEG, ASF, VOB and Flash.
Build Quality
The higher the score, the better the build quality.
GUI / Graphics
The higher the score, the better the graphics on the flashcart operating interface.
Updates By Manufacturers
The higher the score, the higher the frequency of firmware and kernel updates by the manufacturers.
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