Even if there are so many kinds of flash cards on the market, we selected the best kinds based on the following considerations: the structure of market sales volume, general customer feedback, and intensive tests from our technicians.

The following lists down the key functions which can help you pick the right cart. Please double click the card to get more information .

FAQs:

Q1:What is the DSi Firmware 1.4.1x?

A1: It is the firmware released at the end of  Sep 8 2010  by Nintendo. X stands for a, e, u, & j.  The new functions in the firmware 1.4.1x:

• This update provides behind-the-scenes improvements to system performance.

Q2: What is firmare upgrade for Flashcarts?

A2: 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.

O3: What is Real Time Save?

A3: Real Time Save allows you to create a save of your game at any point, no need to wait for the games save points

Q4: What is Direct Video & Audio Playback

A4: 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.

Q5: Build Quality

A5: The higher the score, the better the build quality.  

Q6: GUI / Graphics

A6:The higher the score, the better the graphics on the flashcart operating interface.

Q7: Updates By Manufacturers

A7:The higher the score, the higher the frequency of firmware and kernel updates by the manufacturers.