And my second M3 DS Real bites the dust...

I'm on my second M3 DS Real card now. The first one was purchased from one shop, which turned out a bit iffy, the second from another, which others claim is alright. Now I'm experiencing the same problem as my first M3 DS Real card. Worked like a charm at first, then I felt like putting some more stuff on there, worked okay still, then I felt like trying out some MORE homebrew and then nothing. So, after putting my microSD card in and out a few times, it died. Formatted it and put stuff back on it (the microSD reads fine, by the way). Still nothing. What ticks me off the most is that I don't know where the problem is. The microSD isn't in contact with the cart? The cart isn't in contact with the NDS? Both?
The sole reason I've decided on the M3 DS Real card is of GBA expansion cart, which at least at the time, other cards did not have. Now I simply think the M3 DS Real was a bad idea altogether. Two cards in a row? The same problem? There's definitely a pattern, and I assure you, the card did not see any abuse.
So, what are your thoughts? Did anyone else experience such problems? Should I try some other cart?

 

try SuperCard DS(ONE) for slot 1 and SuperCard Rumble Series/SuperCard Lite (Micro) for slot 2. see here

 

Okay, I'm really confused now. It started working again after I put it back in for the umpteenth time.
MaryD7. thanks for your reply. One question, though. Do my save games from my M3 carry over or not or do I have to convert them?

 

heres a converter for all Save files.

 

I hear it is rare but perhaps your M3 does not like your microSD card. Try another one perhaps?

 

I've already explored that possibility with my previous M3 card. The first microSD card was Sandisk. My current one is Kingston. The way I heard it, these are the most reliable microSD companies, so I don't know what else to try.

 

Okay, I'm really angry and disappointed at the same time. For a while it played fine again, but then I simply took it with me on a walk and out it went. The M3 team won't see any business from me anymore.
@MaryD7: You've mentioned a product called Supercard. Is it reliable? I've also heard mention of something called an Acecard and CycloDS. What are the pros and cons of both? Can I still use M3's GBA expansion with them or should I pick the Supercard expansion like you've said? Also, do you per chance know of a store that delivers it to Slovenia (preferably stationed in Europe. Minimal postage that way)?

 

The DS One and CycloDS are the two most advanced and reliable flashcards to date. While the DS One has less features, it is cheaper. I personally own a CycloDS, but if I had to pick another card, it would be the DS One hands-down. I recommend either, depending on your budget and/or features preference. Check the homepages of either to see what features they have.

 

Can any of the two use M3's GBA expansion pack or do I have to buy a separate one?

 

I'm not certain, as I've used the EZ Flash V 3-in-1 Expansion pack to date. I would think it would work, seeing as it is software dependent, but I could be mistaken. I'm sure some reviews on various DS homebrew sites could help you with this.