3 Tips To Tell R4 Clone on Nintendo DSi
June 20th, 2010 Filed Under NDS Tips
Frankly speaking, you can play some basic games by using r4 clone. However it is very easy to get stuck on loading screen or brick your ds By using a R4 clone. Also it is impossible for R4 clone to play the newest games or work with over 4GB cards. Generally speaking, it is better for you to buy an original R4 card instead of a clone one.
Here is a list of some common R4 clones on the current market:
1.R4-II
2.R4 Advance
3.R4DS-HC
4.N5DS
5.E7DS
6.R4 Neo
7.R4i Pro Gold
To tell R4 clones from original ones, here are 3 tips for you to follow:
Step 1: Please notice the banner of the chip which R4 card used. Make sure it is an standard one. You can search in the Google if you do not know much about it.
Step 2: Check your R4’s box. Clone R4 makers always like to list their own particular websites on the box.
Step 3: When you use the firmware of R4 clone to another original R4 card, there will be such a message “This card is fake”. So you can test it by its firmware.
In a word, many people buy R4 clone because its low price. But by comparison with original r4 card, it is not much cheaper. Their prices are similar. So why not buy an original one? R4 clone will bring you many inconvenience when using it.