subject: Nintendo Ds R4 [print this page] The Nintendo DS R4 card is quite elegant looking unlike many other hacks and mods available in the market. A plastic casing covers the whole of the Nintendo DS R4 cards body and there is no chips popping out of the body. The Nintendo DS R4 card feels like a part of the Nintendo DS. Since the games are stored in a Micro SD card in the memory slot of the Nintendo DS R4 card you will eventually get used to keeping the Nintendo DS R4 card plugged in and just use the memory card to transfer games. Not only can you run homebrew games and other games with your Nintendo DS R4 card you can also play songs and movies. The Nintendo DS R4 card also supports software such as opera and Rumblepack.
The things which you can do with your DS using the R4 DS are mentioned below.
1. Turn your DS into a PDA - Using the excellent features of homebrew DSOrganize program; you can turn your DS into a PDA complete, using inputs via the touch screen. Among its many features, it contains a Scheduler, Calendar, Notes, drawing application and reminders, and my personal favorite of all uses of the DS Homebrew, the ability to play streaming Internet radio through the wireless connection of the DS.
2. Run Homebrew Applications - Homebrew software, is a boon for the users. This is a software which is software created by programmers and fans for the sole purpose of testing the system, has exploded since the release of the new, easy to use, R4 DS simply. The games ranges from simple applications to full, and the best thinf is that there is a world of homebrew available for free download from the Internet. Some of the latest software are programmed in such a way that it allows you some wonderful new uses for the DS, which includes using the DS as a VOIP phone (through the microphone), a wifi hotspot finder, and a web browser and mentioned above DSOrganize PDA software. In contrary to this there are programs that allow the emulator to play games of the Sega master system, SNES ,NES AND SEGA GENESIS.
3. Reading ROM backup files There is a popular belief, that the flash memory cards for the DS is not just to play pirated games (although it is possible, and it is a matter of personal ethics or if you do not) and can be used in a variety of legal means. You do not have to carry your game cartridges with you and this is a major advantage. If you have young children they can easily lose the little DS cartridge. So it is a technique which is safe and reliable.
4. Play MP3 and Movies - Utilizing the excellent program Moon shell (Which comes with the R4 DS simply) you can turn your DS into portable media players in no time that can play MP3s and DPG video files. This is great feature for those who, like myself, who previously toured with bulging pockets trying my DS, IPod, phone and PDA. A set of good quality headphones allow sound to rival the iPod for MP3 playback and the DS Lite super bright, high resolution screens are great for watching Simpsons episodes on the train. Moon shell will play MP3s natively, and a small free download application called DPG Converter will quickly and easily convert your movies and shows to Moon shells DPG format.
