R4 Card

Now that you have found our site your probably wondering what is all the fuss about these small R4 cards otherwise known as R4 DS cards? Are these the next big “must have accessory” for the Nintendo DS or have they been overhyped like many other products available to the general public? Let us explain. The R4 device is a extraordinary device that is a slot 1 storage device that is the same size as a conventional Nintendo DS game. When this amazing device is coupled together with external MicroSD memory, the true potential of the R4 is released.

Most users of the R4 card would definitely agree that this single item has revolutionised the experience of all Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi users, hence the term “R4 Revolution” was born. The contraption itself is very small but very powerful also. Without the use of additional cables or software, the gaming and multimedia experience of the end user is opened into new dimensions. The Nintendo DS is not sold with a storage medium; a third-party storage solution is required to store homebrew and all media files required. The R4 DS card device facilitates the usage of homebrew games(games wrote by Nintendo DS enthusiasts who are programmers as opposed to the main stream games programmers for game companies. The software usually used is unofficial development kits hence usage is only possible via third party rewritable games cartridges or on SD cards. Hence the rise of the R4 card).  The ready availability and cheap costs associated with owning a R4 adapter means that anyone can afford this simple but powerful device. When combined with the Nintendo DS the R4 DS card releases the inhibitions of the Nintendo DS so that the console can function is a variety of ways. Media such as movies, music, eBooks and homebrew games can be used via the Nintendo r4 card.  The R4 card when combined with the external Micro SD card allows the R4 device to have external memory and with the higher specification R4 cards such as the SDHC cards, they have a external capacity of a massive 32GB. Now you can save all your files on the SD card directly instead of using the on board memory of your Nintendo DS console which is very limited.

There is no need to add software to the memory, its that simple. Simply insert the memory card into the R4 device and insert the R4 device into the cartridge space of the Nintendo DS / Lite.  Adding files such as homebrew games music etc couldn’t be easier by using your computer or laptop that you have. Simply ‘Drag and drop’ the media files directly onto the Micro SD card via your USB adaptor. Then simply slot in your R4 card into the slot 1 of your Nintendo DS and you are functional! Start up your console as per usual and let the R4 card show you its powers and amaze you. Never can the limitations of the Nintendo DS limit you or your child again. The amazing functionality of this little device together with the small price tag it has makes this item a must for all Nintendo DS owners. Buy your Nintendo DS R4 card now whilst you still can.