subject: To Know More About R4i Card [print this page] R4i is the latest in flash technology for cartridge, mainly for use in Nintendos DSI. It is suppose to be compatible with Nintendos Ds. R4i is actually an adapter for SDHC micro cards for use with a DSI system. It supports the latest adapters which enables us to play those NES games. This is one reason why these cards are sold at such high prices. The Nintendo DSI at present cannot run natively without that. Since the R4i card is an advanced version of R4 DSI, the effort involved with R4i is not much of different when compared to R4 DSI.
The design of R4i card is such that it enables fast loading of programs to present the user with all the advanced and full range of features within a snap. Usually you just have to copy all your firmware files to MicroSD card and start adding your personal things like Music, Game, Movies and other things. You can even port your applications on to it. Above all it supports memories up to a maximum of 32 GB, which gives a huge boost to the feature list of Nintendo DSI. Apart
An R4i card usually is better off for all sorts of user with intense gaming needs. However an R4i card does have a shortcoming. It works with only original models of Ds and those which were launched after that of DSI. It all depends on what you look for in an adapter card. An R4i card would be enough if you just want high level of performance. Well there are cheaper options but again its all about your personal needs.
More information on such cards and particularly R4i is always available at your finger tips online. You can always go for those reviews about various adapter cards from people who are already using them and then decide whats best for your own needs.