Unzip/rar the file and just dump it all on the microSD card.
#Dsi xl homebrew sd card download#
'I've received my package, what now?' Your package may come with a disc with firmware you need to drop onto the microSD card, but it's best that you go to the manufacturers website and download the latest release. Beware when purchasing microSD cards, make sure to note whether they're SDHC or standard SD, because not all flash carts work with SDHC (4gb+). They seem to have competitive prices for Australia. They all seem to have pretty good rates (usually 99%-100%) for ROM Support and Homebrew Support. I use an R4, pretty much identical to M3 DS Simply, however, it appears the companies are stopping production of these. You should really be buying from an online store. Where do I buy these from? You can buy a Games'n'Music from Datel and some chains in America, but these are not great for Homebrew compatibility. Again, Slot 1 Flash Cards are recommended.
So you need a PassKey, which makes your DS think it's a DS game but really just boots from the GBA Cartridge. But if you boot it from the main DS menu, it will boot as a GBA game. Slot 2 Flash Carts are GBA cartridges that have Removable Storage inputs, such as micro or miniSD (Image 3). If you have other Slot-2 cards, you usually run nds.gba. Note: If you have an R4, M3 or other Slot 1 cards, the executable you want to run is. Most Flash Card/Cart runs off Removable Storage such as micro or miniSD (Image 4), with the exclusion of the G6 which has built in memory. (Image 2 & 3 ) I, and many others recommend Slot 1 Flash Cards because of their compatibility rate. To run Homebrew, you need either: -Slot 1 Flash Card (Image 1) -OR -Slot 2 Flash Cart and a PassKey. Can I PM you? A: Yes only if you've read every section of the FAQ. They also have a forum if you would like to ask more questions. Is it safe to purchase these online? A: I have purchased 4 products on two seperate occasions from BambooGaming.cn, and they have been fast, effective and have a great customer support centre. It is illegal and we do not need to discuss it. If you repeatedly do this, I will email the Instructables Staff. I will not respond to any messages or comments regarding commercial roms, or where to download roms. But I, in no way endorse that act and cannot be held responsible for any wrong doings your par-take in. Can I run commerical roms, such as ones you buy in the store? A: Yes you can. Legal to own in U.S.: Yes, as long as you are using them for homebrew only, they are legal.
So a summary: Legal to buy in U.S.: You won't find them. I have bought four products on two different occasions from and they are very very reliable. They are not! They are completely 100% legal but you can usually only get them off the internet. Go to a store and ask for them and they'll tell you they're illegal. In the US, you'd be lucky if you found them in any stores, companies like Gamestop and others wouldn't want to be seen selling objects that can do something illegal, it could get them into strife. They are illegal to download them and put them on your R4 or play them in any way, regardless of whether you own the game or not.
#Dsi xl homebrew sd card free#
It can play homebrew (free and legal!) or commercial games they are still free on the internet, but they are the ones you buy in the stores. " Answer: " Yes, I'm always happy to answer a question! The R4, like many things in life can do two things, legal things or illegal things. So please forgive me for asking, but is the R4 cartridge legal to buy and own in the U.S? Thank you if you read this. I have looked everywhere regarding it's legal status and still have yet to find a reliable answer. Occasionally I get questions like this: " Hello there, I just read your instructable on "How to run Homebrew on your Nintendo DS!" and had a question about the actual R4 device itself.