Which card to go for?

**Jelly** · 11-04-2008, 12:57 PM

I want a card for homebrew. I dont want to dump any of my games (I dont mind holding loads of games on me). I may wish to do some emulation and media. So I should ask- which card will be best for me? I want stable, fast and to be as easy as pos (I still have nightmares from a GP2X- that set its self on fire in my hands!)

**Shane R. Monroe** · 11-04-2008, 01:09 PM

You pretty much have your choice if NDS games aren't your issue. R4, CycloDS Evo, AceKard, etc. Pick your price range.

**Jelly** · 11-04-2008, 03:20 PM

Fair enough- I'll start looking and let you know what I go with

**Shane R. Monroe** · 11-04-2008, 03:35 PM

Might take a look at this:

http://www.realhotstuff.com/acekard-...osd-p-285.html

http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=79368

Supposedly decent -- and for $28 too.

**Marcus_T** · 11-04-2008, 04:30 PM

I have a CycloDS and love it. But if you only want it for homebrew, emulation, and media you can save some money and get one of the others.

R4 with a 2 gig card for $24.

http://www.realhotstuff.com/r4ds-microsd-p-184.html

OR

R4, no memory card, free shipping for $20

http://www.realhotstuff.com/r4ds-fre...nly-p-297.html

**Jelly** · 11-05-2008, 01:26 AM

Memorybits UK has some for around the £13 mark (R4 with 1GB)- but the US prices when turned into UKP are cheaper- so I'm gonna have a look this Sat (wifes payday). Im just taking note of the shipping fees and how long it'll take to get here as I live in England.

**TechMaster** · 11-05-2008, 04:44 AM

Personally I would still pick the Cyclo. Even if you don't plan on dumping your games its always nice to know you can. And Playing something like Etrian Odyssey with a Real Time Save available at any time is worth the extra couple bucks.

**phantom_triforce** · 11-05-2008, 06:23 AM

Simply put, if you want constant features being added, and dont mind paying a premium, go with the CycloDS.
If you want a flashcart that'll do what it advertises, and plays your backups and homebrew, the AceKard2, TTDS, iTouchDS are for you.

**Shane R. Monroe** · 11-05-2008, 06:37 AM

Personally, I feel the future-proof nature of the CycloDS Evo card makes it worth the premium. But I'm just that way.

**blitman** · 11-05-2008, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by TechMaster

Personally I would still pick the Cyclo. Even if you don't plan on dumping your games its always nice to know you can. And Playing something like Etrian Odyssey with a Real Time Save available at any time is worth the extra couple bucks.

Yet another painful reminder that I need a CycloDS. Anyone want to buy my R4?