Why my 3DS did not recognized the R4i 3DS card?

Some R4i 3DS card users may meet a problem, they installed the software correctly but when insert the R4i 3DS card into 3DS, there is no any game icon appears and can be clicked. By double checking, the software and ROMs have no any problem. This problem happens maybe one of below reasons:
1.The gold finger field of the flashcard is dirty to cause the bad connection      between the R4 3DS card and 3DS console
2.The R4i 3DS was broken by incorrect operation
3.The TF card golden filed is dirty or broken

Normally if the flashcard is under correct operation, it should not be broken. So you can pull the TF memory card out from R4i 3DS card, then just inert the R4 flashcard into Solt-1 of 3DS, restart the 3DS, if there is still no game icon appears, please try to clean the golden finger field of your flashcard, the problem mostly will be solved.

As for the moist air or the accumulation of dust in the air, long time exposed in the air, the problem that the oxidation or the dust accumulation of the golden connection part may occur, it will cause the bad connection and there will be no card can be found when start consoles.

How to clean the R4 golden finger field?
Please prepare a soft clean fabric or you can clean your finger at first, rub the golden finger field, it may need do to twice or three times, and then try it again, the connection will be fine.

Can 3DS flashcard be used to Play 3DS Roms for free with 2DS?

2DS is a new device with the compatible system with 3DS and DS.It can be used to play both 3DS and DS roms without 3DS effect. Per our previous articles, there are kinds of R4 3DS flashcard can be used for 2DS to play DS games. As the new real 3DS flashcard were developed and start selling on the market, more and more users want to know, if they allowed to play 3DS Roms in 2DS?

Gateway 3DS,3SDLink,R4i Gold 3DS Deluxe Edition all come with 2 cards, one for 3DS and another starter for DS, the DS card just exactly as a normal R4i 3DS flashcard for playing DS games, the 3DS card is used to play 3DS ROMs, but all of them have a very important limitation, they just support 3DS V4.1.0 to V4.5.0 version for 3DS Roms.It means any 3DS version lower than V4.1.0 or higher than V4.5.0 will not be allowed to play 3DS Roms with these flashcards now.

2DS was developed base on 3DS V6.0.0 system so it is much higher than V4.5.0 firmware, it will block all above real 3DS flashcards.

The conclusion is: Gateway 3DS,3SDLink,R4i Gold 3DS Deluxe Edition can be used to play DS games in 2DS, but 3DS ROMs can not be played with them on 2DS! Now No flashcard can be used on 2DS for playing 3DS ROMS for free.

Gateway 3DS card

R4i Gold 3DS Deluxe Edition card

3SDLink card

"An erro has occurred..." when set up Gateway 3DS?

Some users met a problem when setting up Gateway 3DS, when they try to setting up, there appears a message" An error has occurred,forcing the software to close.The system will now restart.(Unsaved date maybe lost).", why does this message appears? What's wrong?
It just because users make a confusion for SD card and micro sd card. The microsd card is used for set up with the blue card and also will be used for keeping roms, but when you doing the system setting, it needs a SD card. The SD card is in the right side of your 3DS. Just pull it out, copy "Launcher.dat" file into SD card, then inert the SD card into 3DS to start system setting. Please do not use microsd card to do this step.
An error has occurred message appears when system setting as below picture

An error has occurred,forcing the software to close.The system will now restart.(Unsaved date maybe lost).

You may need a SD card, a micr sd card for setting up Gateway 3DS

Gateway 3DS

What will be gateway 3DS V2.0 vesion?

Gateway 3DS official website announced they are trying best to make the gateway 3DS much stronger, below important improve will be in 2.0 version:

·BOOT GATEWAY
·Back up system NAND
·Back up 3DS gamecards
·Testing for FPGR、SPI、SPI READ、SD

The Menu of gateway 3DS V2.0

Backup for NAND

The testing fuction

Below are some answers from gateway 3DS official team about Gateway 3DS 2.0:

Q:Are you working on multirom support?
A:Yes, we are working on multirom support. We hope to have it ready for the 2.0 release.

Q:Are you working on nand savegame support for pokemon/animal crossing?
A:Yes, we will have pokemon and animal crossing working for the 2.0 release, we will not stop until we have this working!

Q:What can I do with emunand?
A:It will emulate the system’s storage and redirect it to SD, which allows you to update the “emulated NAND” to latest firmware while still keeping your system’s physical NAND storage to 4.5. This means you won’t need to miss out on fun things like eShop and more.

Q: Will you support retail gamecards?
A:Yes, we will add an option to launch the original firmware (with emunand support) so you can play retail gamecards.

Q:Will you support saving without needing to close the application?
A:Yes, we are working on directly updating the savegame file on SD when the savegame chip is being updated. We hope to have it ready for the 2.0 release.

Q:Are you working on supporting online play?
A: We will start working on this after the 2.0 release.

Q:Are you working on supporting 5.x and 6.x 3DS systems?
A: Yes, we have still not given up hope to support these consoles. But please be patient.

R4i SDHC 3DS RTS latest kernel V1.75b download and set up guide

R4i SDHC 3DS RTS is the latest product from R4i-sdhc.com, the upgrade version of R4i SDHC 3DS which support 3DS V6.3.0-12,2DS V6.3.0-12,DSi V1.4.5,DS and DS Lite! Their own kernels are used and always updated timely to support the latest firmware.

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R4i SDHC 3DS RTS kernel download:

R4i 3DS V1.75b (2013-11-6)

How to set up R4i SDHC 3DS V1.75b kernels?

1.Download the latest kernel V1.75b

2.Un-zip the download kernel to be a folder

3.Open the kernel folder,copy  files.

4.Paste the files copied into the Root directory of the microsd card.
5.Put Games in microsd card.
6.Insert the microsd card into R4i SDHC 3DS RTS. Then inert the R4i 3DS card into consoles.

Please kindly note:
1.Before start setting up, please format your microsd card into FAT32 format.(How to reformat microsd card?)
2.Please pay attention the kernel files should be put in the Root directory of microsd card.
3.Roms also should be kept in the microsd card.
4.Please insert the microsd card into R4i SDHC 3DS RTS card in correct direction.

Which flashcard should be the best for your 3DS/2DS/DSi/DS?

It will be a bit confused for new users of flashcards as there are too many kinds of flashcards can be selected, and they are from different developers, with various software and functions, even same cards have different versions, so which one should be the best for your consoles? A guide or a recommend will be needed. Maybe below information will help new users:

1. For 3DS,3DS XL consoles:
   Real 3DS flashcard:
   The Real 3DS flashcards have been available now, they can work with 3DS console to play 3DS Roms in 3DS mode.
   Gateway 3DS is the world first real 3DS card which start selling on the market on end of Aug.2013!! The new 3DS cards make users to enjoy real 3DS roms with their console.

   

   Gateway 3DS Card

   3DSLink and R4i Gold 3DS Deluxe Edition came out on the end of Oct.then. All of them now just can work with 3DS V4.1.0 to V4.5.0, two cards will be packed together, one for set up and another for playing 3DS Roms. Both 3DS and DS games are supported,all Nintendo consoles are workable! It is great news for the 3DS flashcard users, but if your 3DS have been updated to higher firmware than V4.5.0, these cards still not supported.

   

   R4i Gold 3DS Deluxe Edition Card

   

   3DSLink Card

   R4i 3DS:
   R4i 3DS card should be the most popular 3DS cards before the real 3DS flashcard coming out. A lot of different R4i 3DS card are selling on the market, but the most popular items should be as below:
   R4i Gold 3DS RTS

   

   R4i Gold 3DS RTS Card

   
   R4i SDHC 3DS RTS

   

   R4i SDHC 3DS RTS

   
   R4i Gold Plus

   

   R4i Gold Plus Card

   
   R4i-Gold Pro

   

   R4i-Gold Pro Card

   
   R4i Dual core

   

   R4i Dual core Card

   
   All of them work with latest 3DS V6.3.0-12,2DS V6.3.0-12, DSi V1.4.5,DS, DS Lite and any lower versions! Upgrade is available for each of them. They allow users to play 3DS, DS games in DS mode.
   Supercard DSTWO:
   A different card with stronger CUP, support all Nintendo console with latest firmware, GBA games can be played with software install in. This can be used to play DS,GBA games in one console.

   

   Supercard DSTWO Card

2. For DSi,DSi XL consoles:
   Frankly, all above cards which work with 3DS consoles can be used for DSi.But if you just want to choose a card for DSi or DSi XL, no need to use for 3DS, then R4i SDHC should be the best choice. R4i SDHC V1.4.5 is the latest version of R4i SDHC which support DSi, DSi XL V1.4.5 firmware and can be upgrade as well.

   

   R4i SDHC V1.4.5 Card

3. For DS, DS Lite consoles:
   R4 ds is the first flashcard in the world, it is the original one but just can work with DS and DS Lite with max 2GB memory card supported. R4 SDHC is the upgrade version which can work with SDHC microsd card. M3 Real work with DS,DS Lite but also can play GBA games.
   For DS users, above all cards can be used but R4 DS, R4 SDHC,M3 Real will be much cheaper choice.

   

   R4 SDHC Card

   

   R4 DS Card

Please kindly note: The cards which work with latest 3DS V6.3.0-12 firmware also support 2DS V6.3.0-12!

How to buy R4 Game cards with Mastercard credit card

As the infringement issue, PayPal not allow to get payment for flashcards, the account for selling R4 flashcards most have been limited. Someone tried to get the offline payment via PayPal, but the account still was limited easily. Once the PayPal account was limited as copyright problem, the account will be permanent Frozen.

Most sellers tried to use the third party for credit card, but found that Mastercard organization increasingly stringent for infringement items including R4 flashcard. It became a problem for both R4 seller and users because the firmware of 3DS and DSi keep upgraded, users need to buy new version R4 card to support their consoles.

We were tried best to find a solution for the payment, and luckily, Aliexpress will provide us many kinds of payment methods and you can pay via VISA credit/debit card or MasterCard credit/debit card, and your payment is under Escrow (USA) security.

What is Aliexpress and is it trusty and safety?

Aliexpress Don't Pay The Seller
UNTIL YOU CONFIRM THE SATISFACTORY

CONDITION OF YOUR ITEM

Your payment will not be released to the seller before you confirm satisfactory condition of your purchase. You can also track the progress of your delivery at anytime.

So now just buy the R4 card you’d like on our aliexpress store-Joyostore (store No.:1008026).Kindly understand as the copy right reason, the R4 relative words have been removed from the pictures, but below we will guide you which cards they are listed out:

R4i Gold 3DS RTS (R4i Gold 3DS,Wood R4i Gold)
Support latest 2DS,3DS V8.1.0-19E/U/J,DSi V1.4.5 and any lower version console, DS,DS Lite!
Aliexpress link: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Chip-of-wod-Gold-RTS/1008026_1446509889.html

R4i SDHC 3DS RTS (R4i SDHC 3DS)
Work with latest 2DS,3DS V8.1.0-19E/U/J,dsI v1.4.5,ds,ds Lite and any lower version.
Aliexpress link: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/RTS-Revolution-YSMenu-Chip/1008026_1446823561.html

R4i SDHC V1.4.5
Work with latest DSi V1.4.5 and any lower version.
Aliexpress link:http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/SDHC-V1-4-5-Chip/1008026_1446380770.html

Supercard DSTWO
Latest 3DS V8.1.0-19E/U/J,DSi V1.4.5 sup[ported.GBA games workable.
Aliexpress link:http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/SuperCard-3rd-Generation-Flashcart/1008026_1448295330.html

R4i-Gold Pro
Support latest 2DS,3DS V8.1.0-19E/U/J,DSi V1.4.5,DS,DS Lite!
Aliexpress link:http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Gold-Pro-2013-Chip-Compatible-Wood-Homebrew/1008026_1451349994.html

R4i Gold Plus
Support latest 2DS,3DS V8.1.0-19E/U/J,DSi V1.4.5,DS,DS Lite with high speed for loading games.
Aliexpress link:http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Gold-Plus-Enhanced-Chip-Compatible-with-RetroGameFan-Kernel-Deluxe-Edition/1008026_1448273333.html

R4i Dual core
Support latest 2DS,3DS V8.1.0-19E/U/J,DSi V1.4.5,DS,DS Lite!
Aliexpress link:http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Dual-Core-SDHC-Chip-2013-Compatible-Wood-Homebrew/1008026_1451307883.html

R4 SDHC
Work with DS,DS Lite support SDHC memory card.
Aliexpress link:http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Lite-1st-Console-Chip-Compatible-with-YSMenu/1008026_1448415559.html

R4 DS
Original R4 card for DS and DS Lite!
Aliexpress link:http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Revolution-Wood-Software-0815-Slot-1-Chip/1008026_1448328062.html

Which flashcards is the best to support Nintendo 2DS?

Nintendo announce to release a new device on Aug. of this year, this new device was called Nintendo 2DS. 2DS is a starter version of 3DS, the most difference is the plate designs, and it’s the first plate device from Nintendo. 2DS system and software are compatible with 3DS and DS which was designed base on 3DS V6.0 firmware. It was this, 2DS may use the flashcard which support the latest 3DS firmware. The latest 3DS firmware is V6.3.0-12 now, so most of the flashcard can be selected for 2DS. Let’s check out the most popular flashcards which can be used for 2DS in the market now:

1.   R4i SDHC 3DS RTS: The upgrade version of R4i SDHC 3DS which can support latest 2DS,3DS V6.3.0-12,DSi V1.4.5 and any lower version! It is one of most favorites 3DS cards in the market now. This card keeps updated fast and can be upgrade later.

2.   R4i Gold 3DS RTS: The upper version of R4i Gold 3DS which was also called Wood R4i Gold as it use wood R4 kernel and updated timely. Famous by the stable performance and is one of the most popular 3DS card in the market. Latest 2DS,3DS V6.3.0-12 and DSi V1.4.5 was supported.

3.   Supercard DSTWO: A high quality and technology design with stable performance and GBA games are supported, multi-functions in one device. Support latest 2DS,3DS and DSi firmwares.The price of this card is a bit expensive.

4.   R4i Dual core: Support 2DS,3DS V6.3.0-12,DSi V1.4.5 with wood R4 kernel used, much cheaper choice.

5.   R4i RTS Lite: Same developer with R4i Dual core but kernel different. Latest firmwares are supported too.

6.   R4i Gold Plus: Support 2DS,3DS V6.3.0-12,DSi V1.4.5 with speed game loading.

7.   R4i-Gold Pro: Another type Gold R4i 3DS card with latest firmwares supported, all consoles compatible.

Sure for users which would like to enjoy high quality performance and would like to play GBA games in one card, then Supercard dstwo should be a better choice. But for normal 2DS users, R4i Gold 3DS RTS and R4i SDHC 3DS RTS should be the best one as the perfect functions, stable performance with competitive price. But if want a much cheaper one, R4i dual core is the correct one.

Hot News:R4i Gold 3DS Deluxe Edition Firmware 2.0 and Manuals were Released!

R4i Gold 3DS Deluxe Edition Firmware 2.0 and Manuals Released on 4th-Nov,2013!! Its change log as below:

1.Firmware Spoofing;
2.Region Free.

You can download it on the offical website!

R4i Gold 3DS Deluxe Edition

What are the real 3DS flashcard for playing 3DS Roms?

Nintendo 3DS have been released for more than 2 years, users are ranged all the world. As the large market, many flashcard developers tried time for a kind of real 3DS card which can support 3DS consoles and play real 3DS Roms with it.

This should be really a good news for 3DS players, the world first real 3DS flashcard - Gateway 3DS was released to market on the end of Sep.,the package includes two cards-the red one for 3DS and the blue one for DS mode for setting up.it support all 3DS and DSi latest games, real 3DS roms can be played with Region Free, Firmware spoofing. But it now just can support 3DS V4.1 to V4.5 firmware, one Roms can be kept in the micro sd card per time, if you willing to play multi-games, maybe more than one micro sd card should be prepared, or you can set up the new roms again once delete the previous one. As for the world first real 3DS cards, Gateway 3DS is really hot selling in the market even it with a high price than normal flashcards.

Gateway 3DS

With the selling increase of Gateway 3DS, here should be another good news for 3DS players, another new choice – 3DSLink card was released on 29-Oct. Similar with Gateway 3DS, this 3DSLink card also come out with two part cards, one is the red one for 3DS, another blue one in DS mode as starter. The set up steps are mostly like gateway 3DS, users need to prepare a SD card and a micro sd card to set up, if multi-games want to played, then not only one micro sd card should be kept with it. But sad to say, 3DSLink just break 3DSV4.1 to V4.5 too. If 3DS consoles have been upgraded to higher version, then now the real 3DS card still can’t be used. Luckily, this 3DSLink card is a bit cheaper than gateway 3DS, it should be another good news for 3DS users.

3DSLink

Almost all 3DS flashcard users knew about R4i Gold 3DS team,they are impressed by the stable and wood R4 kernel for their product. Now their official website announce that their first real 3DS flashcard-R4i Gold 3DS Deluxe Edition have been finished researched and will be released soon.Similar with above two cards, R4i Gold 3DS Deluxe Edition includes two cards as well, one for 3DS mode and another for DS mode as starter. 3DS V4.1 to V4.5 firmware will be supported.All Nintendo consoles are supported.

R4i Gold 3DS Deluxe Edition

Hope with above 3 real 3DS cards, users can enjoy 3DS Roms much easily!!