Hey you guys, I've been looking at some DS storage devices, I guess you call them, and I'm having a dilemma. When I get my storage device, I'm probably going to end up downloading a few "backups" (Around 4-9?), plus apps as I see fit (A media player for sure, and a good one, a web browser, a good skin [if I don't get the DS-EXTREME], and any other cool apps I find). I'm not really experienced in this stuff (actually, not at all, though I am not computer-tarded). So what do you guys recommend? Thanks! Miles
The problem with the DSX is it only holds 512 MB (4Gbits). Once formatted, its normally around 499MB. With a product like the M3 Lite, you can have potentially unlimited amount of space - it all depends on the microSD card you stick in there. The DSX runs about $124.99 (using prices from http://www.getyourgameshere.com).. while the M3 Lite and passcard3 combo runs $104. This does not include the additional hardware needed (micro SD card) so you would add whatever the cost is for that (my 1 gigabyte cost me $32.99) So it really comes down to personal preference and future expansion. Neither solution sticks out of the DS Lite.. one has fixed memory and one doesn't. If you're looking into a storage device for the regular DS.. I would suggest the M3 miniSD vs. the M3 Lite. M3 Lite is *only* for the Lite. M3 miniSD does not stick out of the GBA slot and you can easily remove the miniSD card.. and miniSD memory is cheaper
Alright, a few questions. 1. Does the DS-Xtreme support Wi-Fi? I know some devices don't. 2. How big is an average DS game? 3. How big is a movie around an hour 30? (estimate?) How about movie clips (maybe 10 minutes)? 4. How big is DS Linux? 5. How big is DSAIM? (http://forum.gbadev.org/viewtopic.php?t=10566) All of these in megabytes. Thanks a lot! BTW, if possible, I'd like to know the individual megabyte values of these programs. I'm not planning to put all of these things on the DS-X.
DSAIM is 400KB roughly, so 0.4 MB Hour long movie would probably fill up your DS Xtreme.. better to get a portable DVD player for those things
Alright cool. I think I'll be set with DSX then. But let's say, hypothetically (heh heh) I just wanted a couple monkey spankers... could I fit those?
OK, I've done a little "Research", I should be fine. Thanks you guys! BTW- Given the miniscule size of files that you would put on a storage card, what's the point of a gig or two gigs of storage? Seriously. Also, would the RAM card from the Opera browser make it a little faster (For DSLinux?)
well.. i have about 7 games on my cart right now along with some music and music videos. it keeps me entertained on long drives
The M3 supports .mp4 files which are the movie files that they use on an Ipod Video. On mine, a 1 hour 30 min. video could be around 300-500 MB. It's all about how good of quality you want to make it. In my own opinion go with the M3 with Passcard 3 combo. You can order one at http://www.consolesource.com for $64.99 plus shipping.
^ just remember that the bundle for $64.99 is only for DS games and homebrew.. you will not be able to run anything related to the GBA
Meh, I don't really need GBA support. So that Passcard thing won't stick out of a DS lite? And how much is a 2 gig card for it? Is it hard to do all that stuff on the computer, like patching and stuff? And does it use a lot of the processor? Because my computer is crap (Mid-90's no-brand white box) and can't handle even small games like on addictinggames.com and stuff.
