Tips For Choosing A DSi Card That Will Not Become Obsolete Due To New DSi Firmware

In light of the new release of the new DSifirmware 1.4.1, we would like to share with you some useful tips for investing in a DSi card that will last through all the future DSi firmware updates.

Some of the DSi flashcarts do not have the firmware update function and will be blocked when a new DSi firmware is released. DSi firmware is normally updated without the user's awareness whenever the DSi console is connected to the internet via the Wifi wireless.

Fortunately, some DSi cards have the firmware update function and can be unlocked even when the DSi console is updated to the latest firmware. The unlocking process requires the new firmware from the DSi card manufacturers' websites.

The unlocking processes differ from card to card and is one of the important factors to consider when picking the most suitable card for you or your loved ones. The unlocking process has two types. For type one, the unlocking process can be done on a PC or Mac. The type two requires a DS Lite or a DSi with the compatible firmware version to complete.

A DS Lite or a DSi with the compatible firmware may not come handy for some users and the process may prove to be somewhat troublesome or difficult. For instance, as of 26/09/2010, the newest DSi firmware is 1.4.1. If your card only works with DSi firmware 1.4 and you have accidentally updated your DSi console firmware to 1.4.1, you will need another DSi console with firmware 1.4 (or lower) or a DS Lite to update the firmware on the card so that it will work on the DSi console again.

The following is the most popular and reliable DSi cards that have the firmare update function in alphabetical order:

1. Acekard 2i

2. EZ Flash 5i

3. Hyper R4i

4. M3i Zero

5. Supercard DSONEi

6. Supercard DSTWO

Now the question is: which ones' unlocking process can be done on a PC or Mac? They are:

1. M3i Zero

2. Supercard DSONEi

3. Supercard DSTWO

Among the three, the Supercard DSONEi and DSTWO are better than the M3i Zero in build quality and reliability. The Supercard DSTWO is also expected to be able to run emulators with PSP games in the near future.

The following are cards with unlocking process requiring a DS Lite or a DSi with the compatible firmware version to complete:

1. Acekard 2i

2. EZ Flash 5i

3. Hyper R4i

Good Luck & Enjoy!