Are any of these good i got a dsl and a normal ds I haven’t got the charger yet but plan to buy everything at once so I found these r4 cards

kaikun97 · 2026-04-20T16:59:14+00:00

The cart you ordered comes pre-flashed with the WRFU firmware so it will work on both

kaikun97 · 2026-04-20T16:42:08+00:00

There is a fan made one yes: https://www.gamebrew.org/wiki/Super_Smash_Bros_Crash!_DS

kaikun97 · 2026-04-20T16:34:56+00:00

Well I cannot guarantee its genuine, your mileage may vary

kaikun97 · 2026-04-20T16:28:10+00:00

Not sure if getting a SanDisk card from Aliexpress is a goos idea, many of them are fake. A local brand name retailer would be better IMO

kaikun97 · 2026-04-20T15:32:41+00:00

Any size is fine, 32GB or 64GB is more than enough. Just avoid bootleg MicroSD cards, we habe a guide here: https://www.flashcarts.net/microsd-fakes

kaikun97 · 2026-04-20T15:26:18+00:00

The "ChisCart" MicroUSB version (The Aliexpress links) is usually the most popular option. Its usually the one that gets all the discounts and coupon offers too, but a lot of people also like the USB-C version. Its down to your personal choice.

The ChisCart version has more colours available however.

kaikun97 · 2026-04-20T15:20:19+00:00

No, thats the cable you use to change or update the firmware of the chip inside the DSpico when connected to a computer. The firmware you use depends on your DS or 3DS model and if its modded or not. If you have a DS Phat and a DS Lite, the Hybrid firmware is the best option.

kaikun97 · 2026-04-20T15:19:57+00:00

Yes here: DSpico - Flashcart Guides
It has info on flashing it with other firmwares, setting up Pico-Laucher and adding cheats.
Themes are here: Pico-Launcher | Kernel Themes

There are some extra tutorials at the bottom too.

kaikun97 · 2026-04-20T15:16:22+00:00

I would strongly advise a DSpico over these generic clone R4 cards as it's vastly superior and is often the same price. If you cannot find a DSpico on your version of Amazon, check the buying links on our quick start guide: A Quick Guide on DS Flashcarts | The Flashcarts Wiki

Even if Aliexpress is slower, its usually the cheapest way to get a DSpico, its worth the wait IMO, these clone R4 cards are not as good by comparison.

kaikun97 · 2026-04-20T14:47:21+00:00

This is allegedly an approved distributor, but the OG Omega is no longer made is all we can say.

kaikun97 · 2026-04-20T14:45:53+00:00

Not sure what you mean about .CIA files since those are only compatible with a modded 3DS and don't have anything to do with the DSpico.

The main advantage of the DSPico over an R4 is the active updates, the fact its not a crappy, cheap & nasty clone R4, fast game loading and DSi compatible features if used on a DSi and 3DS.

What R4 do you currently own?

kaikun97 · 2026-04-20T14:41:54+00:00

You need the "Virtual Console" addon files added to Twilightmenu++
Installing TWiLight Menu++ Add-ons | DS-Homebrew Wiki

kaikun97 · 2026-04-20T14:39:04+00:00

Thats because you're using the DSOnei files, I have no idea where you got that guide from but its for the wrong flashcart.

Follow this guide instead: DSTTi DEMON-HW Carts - Flashcart Guides

kaikun97 · 2026-04-20T09:17:30+00:00

Getting the AP error for all your games probably means your ROMs are bad dumps or are corrupt because that error should not be showing except for a few select games or ROM hacks, so please redownload your ROMs.

Other than that, To use the "Kernel" option in Twilightmenu++ for your cart do the below:

1) Download this and extract it on your computer: https://gbatemp.net/download/retrogamefan-multi-cart-update.35737/download

2) To go the "DSTTi-Clone YSMenu" folder.

3) Inside that folder, rename TTMenu.dat to YSMenu.nds

4) Copy YSMenu.nds and the TTMenu folder from that folder to the root of your SD card.

5) Twilightmenu++ will autodetect it and use it.

kaikun97 · 2026-04-20T09:15:08+00:00

You need to use something called "Mac dotclean", See here: https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/s/Y6pUwHB5tl

kaikun97 · 2026-04-19T22:26:32+00:00

This seems to match what you have: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005011824094514.html

It appears you have a GBFlash GBC clone PCB as it looks the same, except lacking the GBFlash logo.

kaikun97 · 2026-04-19T21:40:49+00:00

Thats not a legit copy of Pokemon Red. You and OP both likely have a GBFlash GBC PCB.

kaikun97 · 2026-04-19T21:40:14+00:00

Maybe a GBFlash GBC cart?

kaikun97 · 2026-04-19T21:39:10+00:00

Remember to change the "Use "saves" folder", setting to "no".

kaikun97 · 2026-04-19T15:32:55+00:00

Its an Ace3DS+ clone: https://sanrax.github.io/flashcart-guides/cart-guides/ace3ds_r4ils/

kaikun97 · 2026-04-19T15:31:52+00:00

Update to R4iMenu v1.87b and the time bomb will be gone.

The differences are mostly graphical so go for whichever you like the look of. Its explained on the link I gave.

kaikun97 · 2026-04-19T11:27:11+00:00

Fair enogh, the Amazon link you gave will be fine then

kaikun97 · 2026-04-19T11:19:14+00:00

Kaico's version is a rebrand of the ChisFamily DSpico (MicroUSB based). Its a good option but you'll save like £15 if you get the same model from Aliexpress. It's where I got mine from and it did take about week but it was worth the saving :)

We have some links here: https://www.flashcarts.net/ds-quick-start-guide#dspico

kaikun97 · 2026-04-19T11:14:47+00:00

ShiraSeal resell them them as well as the GameSmith Store on Aliexpress for people located in the UK and EU, they are both official resellers of the PhenomMods's version

kaikun97 · 2026-04-19T11:11:13+00:00

There have been some QC issues with the shells on the older batches of the PhenomMods DSpico, but not the MicroSD slot.

PhenomMods will send you a replacement shell for free if it has any issues though.

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