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***M3 USERS: Guide to using homebrew and ROMs on the Nintendo DS and Lite***
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6. January 2007 @ 11:33 |
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The error message is probably a result of the GBA game not loading.
Try loading the GBA game by pressing 'Start' instead of 'A'. 'Start' loads the game using a different method, and is sometimes needed for GBA games on SD cards to work.
I have Minish Cap on my M3CF and it works perfectly, so it shouldn't be a compatibilty problem.
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ziggi_83
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7. January 2007 @ 01:27 |
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Thanks.
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ziggi_83
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7. January 2007 @ 02:18 |
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does anyone know where i can download good emulators of snes, n64 and nes for my m3 lite?
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elasu3
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7. January 2007 @ 04:37 |
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Great guide
Get xbox360 games under 24pounds here :http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-52gn- |
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7. January 2007 @ 08:24 |
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there are no n64 emulators.
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Brewgod23
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9. January 2007 @ 16:50 |
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I got my M3 DS Simply today installed all the firmware and I am playing my backed up NDS games now. The instructions stated as follows:
"Copy all the files at ?system\english\skin-*? on the disk to the root directory of the TF card (including _DS_MENU.DAT ; _DSMSHL.NDS ; skin-*.jpg and Shell folder)"
My question is, after I install all the DS menu.dat and .NDS and the folder and I am playing games, can I remove this folfer and two file from the DS card to save room for more game or do I need to leave them on my card?
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9. January 2007 @ 19:08 |
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Originally posted by Brewgod23:
I got my M3 DS Simply today installed all the firmware and I am playing my backed up NDS games now. The instructions stated as follows:
"Copy all the files at ‘system\english\skin-*’ on the disk to the root directory of the TF card (including _DS_MENU.DAT ; _DSMSHL.NDS ; skin-*.jpg and Shell folder)"
My question is, after I install all the DS menu.dat and .NDS and the folder and I am playing games, can I remove this folfer and two file from the DS card to save room for more game or do I need to leave them on my card?
this guide doesnt cover the M3 DS Simply (yet)
Originally posted by mr_hanky:
*New Disclaimer*
This guide was made for the Slot-2 based versions of the M3. There is now a Slot-1 based M3 that is soon to be released and as such I feel this thread is causing some confusion to newbies, so I would just like to point out that this guide does not (yet) cover the M3 Simply DS.
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Brewgod23
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10. January 2007 @ 07:49 |
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Originally posted by ziggi_83:
okay but in the drop down menu for file system it only says FAT OR FAT32 so probably FAT means FAT16, right?
Why does it matter to set the FAT and not FAT32? If I leave my card set to FAT32 is should still play my games, right? The FAT32 allows you to read long game name, right? That's all it does.
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10. January 2007 @ 07:57 |
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the M3 does support both FAT and FAT32 filesystems, however the SD versions seem to have soem problems with slowdown in games when using FAT32 (the CF version is uneffected)
FAT32 has more benefits than just long filenames, for example it can also store larger files than FAT and support more storage overall than FAT, amongst others things.
Chose FAT32 if you want, just remember to go to FAT again if any of your games are effected.
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caprica13
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10. January 2007 @ 18:10 |
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This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 11. January 2007 @ 07:27
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SHADE187
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10. January 2007 @ 21:02 |
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Hey wuz up yall! yo check this out see, I live in mexico and I wish to purchase an M3 lite with a passcard can anyone help me out and tell me where can I get it? thanks
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11. January 2007 @ 12:55 |
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the first page has links to websites where you can buy them.
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jerseykid
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12. January 2007 @ 14:55 |
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If I buy the m3 simply from divineo.com, what will it come with? At both the divineo.cn (china) and modchipstore they say it comes with
1x M3 Simply DS Cartridge
1x Replacement white shell
1x Micro SD Card Reader
1x Carry case with key chain
Does the divineo.com site ship the m3 simply with this items too?
Thanks
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13. January 2007 @ 03:34 |
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Most likly yes, these items are included by the M3 team, so unless Divineo.com take them out fr some reason they will be included from there too.
Just a word of warning, I have heard many complaints about divineo.com with late deliveries, bad customer service etc. so you might want to consider buying from somewhere else, or from divineo.cn
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13. January 2007 @ 10:13 |
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UPDATE
Have changed the disclaimer to give link to my M3 DS Simply guide - please ask any M3 DS Simply questions there.
Changed latest firmware to V31
Added M3 Lite to the guide - completely forgot to do that months ago ¬_¬
Added microSD to guide as the M3 Lite uses this
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25. January 2007 @ 10:37 |
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not to be a stickler.. but are you allowed those affiliate links to divineo & modchip store?
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3. Providing affilate tagged links to products or services is not allowed.
^ from forum rules. Just double checking. I don't think it would apply since its not directly to a product or service but on the other hand its still an affiliate link :P
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25. January 2007 @ 10:57 |
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I'm honestly not sure, but I don't see how it harms anyone, they get the link to the homepage of both websites regardless of them being affilated or not.
If a mod feels they should not be there feel free to PM me and i'll edit them out, but as I said I don't see what harm they would cause.
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25. January 2007 @ 19:15 |
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i don't think it harms anyone either.. just thought i'd point it out just in case :)
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25. January 2007 @ 20:13 |
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I don't think so.
But as you can see I am not a full mod, just for a part of the forum.
As I see it, affiliate tagged links in this case would be. First Mr_Hanky would need to be repesented as an affiliate of the site in question. Then the links could be construed as affiliate tagged links.
Also I forgot to mention in order for it to be a tagged link. It would need to be in the sig. So it is tagged to be seen with each post of the user.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 25. January 2007 @ 20:17
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15. February 2007 @ 15:58 |
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Ok, I think I have everything firgured out now. What I want to get is actually for my GBA SP, but this M3 product sounds like it will work in a GBA SP http://www.divineo.com/cgi-bin/div-us/dd-ds-m3proms
So if I get that, I will need a MiniSD Card, this one seems great http://meritline.stores.yahoo.net/ritek-150x-1gb-minisd.html . And a card reader to go with it.
So I put the MiniSD card in the card reader, drag and drop files onto either the root directory or another folder, eject the device and put the MiniSD card into the M3, then put that into the GBA SP and power on?
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16. February 2007 @ 05:31 |
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NO NO NO!!! Thats a Pro version, which lacks the only thing you want, GBA support. You need to get a 'Perfect' version of the M3 which includes the 32MB of RAM (needed for GBA support)
-Continue Reading When You Get a Perfect-
Althought the M3 is capable of playing GBA via drag and drop, it can only have one game on the card at a time (unless you don't plan to save), to be able to have more GBA games you need to copy the games to your MiniSD card using the gamemanager software, this patches the GBA games and allows them to save on the SD card.
That MiniSD card you have linked to will work perfectly.
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Madwhack
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21. February 2007 @ 02:20 |
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Thanks Mr_hanky, I found your guide through google!
Two quick question.
1. Using the M3 manager to write classic games (NES) we cannot use the save state feature in pocketnes right?
2. I use TWO miniSD cards. From what I understand saves get backed up when you once you turn back on you're DS/GBA. What happens if I play game X on mini SD card 1, turn the DS off and change to mini SD card 2 to play game Y. Will save for game X be transfered on card 2, will the save be lost?? I tried it and my save for game x ended up being corrupted :/
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huh123
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21. February 2007 @ 02:37 |
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Ok I have my M3DSS (M3 DS Simply) and now I would like to play my GBA games again. I've been reading up on the M3 Lite and I've read a few things on it but I would like to get some answers before I decide to buy the M3Lite.
With the M3DSS I will not need to buy a passcard or any other thing for slot 1 to get the M3lite to work on my nds lite? Just when i get to the simply menu just select "boot slot 2"?
WIll I be able to use this on my GBA SP too? (asking since it has that long part on the cartrage)
Pretty easy to put more than just 1 game on the microSD card (Even when you have to mess with the rom so you can save when you have more than 1 game on the microSD card)?
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21. February 2007 @ 02:40 |
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1: I havn't played NES on my DS for a while, I use my PSP for that, I will test that when I get home.
2: You save will be corrupted as the save file is on the first SD card, your best option is probably to turn on the system again with the first SD card so the save is backed up, then turn it off and switch the cards, if the save still gets corrupted try copying the save file from the first SD card to the second SD card so it has something to back-up to, obviously you will still need to turn the system on with the first SD card so the save is updated on the correct card first.
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topherya
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9. March 2007 @ 19:02 |
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havent got my hardware (r4+kingston1gig) yet, but im downloading some software now. i have to say thanks for all your guys' help, a remarkable site you run here. i have a two requests though.
a) ds roms/old skool emus/moonshell and apps: where do i download all these? ive surfed around, i tried frozen roms but it comes up with german stuff when i try to dl. also what are the steps? just download and drag to the microSD? what about file converting and stuff (i do want to do movies and music) btw i just tried emuparadise and it seems to work nicely. is there no converting or anything after downloading?
b) what about running things that arent made for the ds like nintendo 64 games etc.
i had a few more questions but its so much to know that i forget what i need. though i am good at computers and i think the r4 will be easy to use.
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