XBuyer's Guide for the Confused and the DS NewcomerZ

Oh well since I already ordered the passcard3 the other solution wont be an option anymore but I have yet to understand why people wanna surf the net on the DS if the experience is even on normal TVs extremely limited.

 

what do you mean extremely limited?
cons:
no java (flash and such)
no uploading/downloading (would've loved those features)
slow-ish, but as good as medium quality dsl. @_@, better than i thought.
needs ram pack or ram hack

pros:
javascript (NOT the same as java)
support for many image formats (.png, .bmp, .gif(animated as well), .jpg, maybe others)
easy to use keyboard (easy when compared to typing on pda or psp >_>, that's right i said it, the psp >sucks< at typing)
you can view a lot at once (on one screen) while still being able to move and read (on the other)
surprising speeds (compared to reviews; i've been swayed otherwise, liars!)
internet for the ds!

the pros, outweigh the cons [for me at least]. and it's damn cool to have!

 

Well I took the plunge and ordered the M3 DS Simply + M3 Lite Perfect, just got those today, now I have to wait for my MicroSD cards. Will update with my experiences later.

 

Lucky! My next purchase will be an M3 Lite Perfect for GBA homebrew and games.

 

This helped somewhat but I'm an absolute absolute newbie.By that I mean I have no idea what homebrew or ds and gba backup is. Any help?

 

homebrew: programs used on the [ds] for things such as...
-see: recommended homebrew.

backups: the rom file of a [ds] game, copied from an original cartridge. they can be downloade from places such as [ds.rom-news.org].
-note: never post links directly to pirated material. you may, however, post links to sites that may [or may not] contain pirated material.

k byeez.

 

Thanks for the info XbusterZ!

 

hey guys, can people recommend good places to purchase from; reputable places that offer good prices and good service, preferrably located in the USA...THANKS!

 

if you look at mr hankys stickied guide, it has trusted sites that you can buy from.

 

just made a small update that covers that. i've been buying from modchipstore because i don't have paypal or a bank account and they accept money orders... i've had a bad experience with them... and... damn, i really need to get paypal!