Wii Downloads – Tips + Tricks

New firmware updates and releases are common place for all of the major video game systems these days, even for the Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi systems. However, almost certainly what end up taking place is that some feature of function is added or removed, and in some cases cards like the Nintendo R4 Card simply stop working until they themselves are updated.

Nintendo has released a new firmware update for the DSi — the first update in over a year. What’s important to note here is that this update offers no new fixes or functions and no features of any kind.  However, several DSi compatible NDS homebrew flash cards are at this time, not working with the new update.

As a result of this, I would urge anyone who does onw an R4 DS Card not to bother updating their NDS or DSi consoles just yet.

If you enjoy playing your homebrew games and applications, there is absolutely no need to update at this time. Howebrew games and homebrew applications are not going anywhere, so worry not. As it has in the past I am certain that a new firmware will be released allowing you to once again start playing your favorite homebrew games, etc… on your Nintendo DS.

With the help of the built in movie player, you’ll also be right back to watching your favorite movies again, as soon as the firmware update is completed.

Just as a refresher, the R4 is an NDS Flash card that allows you to power up your Nintendo DS or DSi console by allowing you to store and load games, homebrew applications, MP3 music, eBooks and Movies, all on tiny little microSD Cards. It works, looks, and does exactly what a normal Nintendo DS game card does, with benefits of course, because it allows you to turn your Nintendo DS into a multi media entertainment system in your pocket.

Keep on checking back here for more news on updated firmware being released for the Nintendo R4 Card, the R4i SDHC, and Acekard 2i cards. I will not update this article, but will write a new article, so as I said, make sure you keep checking back for updates.