I have tested the R4 with commercial ROMs of games I actually own.
There is also a ROM trimming tool that you can download online.
The CD also includes helpful files such as a save converter which lets you convert saves from other flash carts to the format that R4 uses. You may also use the included CD but its best to get the latest files from the official website as the CD may be out of date. If you downloaded the latest OS from their website, all you simply do is download the file, extract is and transfer the files onto the microSD and thats it. The DS cartridge keychain holder lets you hold the R4 cartridge on one side and another DS game on the other. The included USB microSD card reader allows the user to connect it to the computer and be able to transfer files/data easily. I personally went to R4's website to download the latest files. The included installation CD has instructions and all the necessary files to set up the MicroSD card ready for the R4. Included in the latest packages are:ġ x Silicone DS cartridge keychain holder Originally, the R4 included two shells (white and black) but due to production costs, R4 has now included 1 shell (white) instead of two. There are some online sites that sell the R4 with a microSD (usually 1GB) but price will be higher. For this review, I tested it with a US Modular 1GB and PNY 1GB microSD. The R4 (Revolution for DS) uses a MicroSD card to store all the necessary data, from ROMs and music to the operating system files. The only difference is the sticker and packaging. There is no difference when it comes to functionality. The R4 and M3 Simply ( review) are produced by the same manufacturer and have almost identical hardware and firmware (non-interchangable). What each card varies is the operating system and the support provided by the developers. Quality/Usability : There have been alot of SLOT-1 carts being released these days.
Save directly to MicroSD card, not to onboard chip.Supports any MicroSD card speed with no lag in game.2nd generation storage device (no booting tool required).It is just an amazing little device like original DS cart size, it is a complete solution with no need to purchase any additional components or deal with any messy software and truly the easiest media enhancer you have ever done To simply put it, this is a must have peripheral for any regular DS/DS lite owner. Overview : The R4DS is the current top-of-the-line in DS SLOT-1 flash carts. R4DS with microSD: Buy from ConsoleSource (1GB) / Buy from ConsoleSource (2GB) / Buy from DealExtreme (1GB) / Buy from Acekard.ca (2GB) R4DS Only: Buy from Homebrew Dev (R4i) / Buy from ConsoleSource / Buy from DealExtreme / Buy from Acekard.ca Replacement Shell Buy from DealExtreme (white) / Buy from DealExtreme (black)