DS multimedia player choices, any suggestions would be nice

[Big-O]

Yes, I'm deciding to scrap my ideas of getting a gp2x, and with that moeny I'm going to get one of those carts that can play movies, music and roms.

But one problem that I've run into is that every time I google for "nds rom cart" it comes up with a cart that allows you to dwonload and play DS roms.

That's not what I want. I already have a huge collection of NES/FDS roms that I would like to use on my ds. So if anyone knows of a multimeda cartridge for the ds (can be inserted into the gba port) besides that ulgy huge red one, or that sd one. Please post your ideas here

Many Thanks,Big-O

[vb_master]

GBA MP hands down, it's not big ugly red thing, it's really nice.
That or SuperCard CF. Also, look into a Passme so you can use Moonshell!

[Lucretius]

Look for the M3. Not red, ugly, or SD exclusive.

[Big-O]

Ok, Lucretius does it run .fds extention games? If so, they've got my money.

[Lucretius]

Yes, but I'd do some more research before you go buying. More than just asking some random person about it. Check some reviews, their site, etc. Be a smart buyer!

[vb_master]

M3 has had bad firmware updates. Steer clear of that and get a SuperCard CF.

[Big-O]

I don't know, a Supercard sd mini is lookin pretty sweet right now, but ok.

[Big-O]

Sorry for the double post, but gotta get this noticed, I really just want something that actally fits inside of the gba slot, like a regular gba cart, but I don't want an mk3,2,1 or a superpass,2 sticking out of the back. So if anyone can find something for the nds that just slips in and is flush like a regular gba cart, post it here with a link please.

[dankicksass]

Flash2Advance and a lot of other GBA romcarts are normal GBA shape. You can get them up to 2GB I believe, but their total cost is much higher than the SD and CF adapter carts.

[Fabre]

How about one of these upcoming flash carts from Neo Flash?



If you use an RS-MMC or mini SD, it will look just like a normal GBA cart. You will then need a passthrough device for the DS slot, or to have someone install the FlashMe replacement firmware on your DS.

Then you can use a DS application called 'MoonShell' that lets you view specially converted videos, and even regular MP3 files!

[gamemaster14]

I highly recommend the M3, which is available in compact flash, sd and mini sd formats. I have never had a problem with bad firmware updates except in the very begining when they first started. The supercard is basically low quality and not nealy as good as the M3.

[Sword_Gun]

If your looking to make your own games, I suggest Magic Key, made by neoflash.com, because You can get one for free if you code your own C++ game up to 50% done.

[Big-O]

Uh, I don't think you guys quite get what i'm going to do with this.
The main purpose is to play .nes and .fds roms.
That's it besides maybe 1 or 2 movies.

Also, with the supercard mini sd,do you have to flash the frimware to use the cart?

[dankicksass]

Uh, I don't think you guys quite get what i'm going to do with this.
The main purpose is to play .nes and .fds roms.
That's it besides maybe 1 or 2 movies.

Also, with the supercard mini sd,do you have to flash the frimware to use the cart?

To play those games, try http://www.pocketnes.org/.