Nintendo Ds
The Best Nintendo Ds Lite Case
by webmaster on Feb.09, 2011, under Nintendo Ds
Official Licensed DS Lite Cases put to the test
Nintendo DS Lite Console Cases are everywhere and available to everyone’s budget and taste. At tgrav.com we look for DS Lite Cases that are different and offer the gamer something more.
I have been testing a few cases from A4T, Venom, Big Ben, PDP, MadCatz & Joytech and have the following conclusions;
A4T came from nowhere a few years ago and have grown to be a major player in the gaming accessories market, my concern for them is can they stay innovative and keep the consumer interested?
Venom and Big Ben are really one of the same and have developed a joint range that still impresses me; their range of cases has grown from accessory packs to stand alone, high quality cases targeted at a broad range of consumer.
MadCatz seem to have lost the way slightly and this is a real shame, they have some fabulous products in other ranges, but DS really lets them down.
Joytech is similar, although their Tech Pack XL has always been a great seller at tgrav.com. Since they and Saitek were purchased by MadCatz I guess they are all looking at their range(s) and will be back with vengeance very soon.
PDP is the new kid on the UK block, a very established brand in the USA with their PDP and Pelican labels. PDP have really thought about being innovative and market leading. The range is smaller than their competitors, but changes regularly enough to stay fresh and appealing.
The DS Lite Case Verdict
From Venom / Big Ben I would strongly recommended the Flip Case, available in Black, Blue, White & Pink the case is made from good quality leather and has a classy magnetic fastener. They are also launching a red case for the new DS Lite Colours. We all want to protect our console and the case did a great job. As a 30 something male the case looked great next to my Blackberry and iPod on the train. This case would appeal to people similar to me and to our older generation of DS gamers. The case is Officially Licensed by Nintendo. It is also perfect for, in my opinion, girls as the pink case is the best one I have seen and fantastic seller. I have seen them retail from £9.99 to £14.99, at the high end price point I would more than happy with my purchase. http://www.tgrav.com/ProductCategories.aspx?catid=520
Venom / Big Ben has excelled themselves with cases and they also take the second slot in my verdict with their DS Lite Glitter case. They do everything you want from a DS case and look great. Plus they are only £6.99! http://www.tgrav.com/ProductDetails.aspx?prodid=5847&catid=520
So there you have it, two cases that are available now at tgrav.com and tick all the boxes for two very different DS gamer.
Matt Holland |Gaming Specialist |www.tgrav.com
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Nintendo ds r4
by webmaster on Oct.04, 2010, under Nintendo Ds
The Nintendo DS R4 card is quite elegant looking unlike many other hacks and mods available in the market. A plastic casing covers the whole of the Nintendo DS R4 card’s body and there is no chips popping out of the body. The Nintendo DS R4 card feels like a part of the Nintendo DS. Since the games are stored in a Micro SD card in the memory slot of the Nintendo DS R4 card you will eventually get used to keeping the Nintendo DS R4 card plugged in and just use the memory card to transfer games. Not only can you run homebrew games and other games with your Nintendo DS R4 card you can also play songs and movies.
The Nintendo DS R4 card also supports software such as opera and Rumblepack. The things which you can do with your DS using the R4 DS are mentioned below. 1. Turn your DS into a PDA – Using the excellent features of homebrew DSOrganize program; you can turn your DS into a PDA complete, using inputs via the touch screen. Among its many features, it contains a Scheduler, Calendar, Notes, drawing application and reminders, and my personal favorite of all uses of the DS Homebrew, the ability to play streaming Internet radio through the wireless connection of the DS. 2. Run Homebrew Applications – Homebrew software, is a boon for the users. This is a software which is software created by programmers and fans for the sole purpose of testing the system, has exploded since the release of the new, easy to use, R4 DS simply.
The games ranges from simple applications to full, and the best thinf is that there is a world of homebrew available for free download from the Internet. Some of the latest software are programmed in such a way that it allows you some wonderful new uses for the DS, which includes using the DS as a VOIP phone (through the microphone), a wifi hotspot finder, and a web browser and mentioned above DSOrganize PDA software. In contrary to this there are programs that allow the emulator to play games of the Sega master system, SNES ,NES AND SEGA GENESIS. 3. Reading ROM backup files – There is a popular belief, that the flash memory cards for the DS is not just to play pirated games (although it is possible, and it is a matter of personal ethics or if you do not) and can be used in a variety of legal means.
You do not have to carry your game cartridges with you and this is a major advantage. If you have young children they can easily lose the little DS cartridge. So it is a technique which is safe and reliable. 4. Play MP3 and Movies – Utilizing the excellent program Moon shell (Which comes with the R4 DS simply) you can turn your DS into portable media players in no time that can play MP3s and DPG video files. This is great feature for those who, like myself, who previously toured with bulging pockets trying my DS, IPod, phone and PDA. A set of good quality headphones allow sound to rival the iPod for MP3 playback and the DS Lite super bright, high resolution screens are great for watching Simpson’s episodes on the train. Moon shell will play MP3s natively, and a small free download application called DPG Converter will quickly and easily convert your movies and shows to Moon shell’s DPG format.
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What is a Nintendo DS R4 card?
by webmaster on Aug.04, 2010, under Nintendo Ds
The Nintendo DS R4 card or the R4 card is a revolutionary storage media that is a slot 1 solution for a Nintendo DS. The Nintendo DS R4 card is a hardware hack for the Nintendo DS that can run homebrew games and other media in the Nintendo DS. Being a proud owner of the dual screened gaming console- Nintendo DS myself I ordered the Nintendo DS R4 card as soon as I came across it on a blog. The Nintendo DS R4 card enables you to run games off a Micro SD card which is inserted in the memory slot of the Nintendo DS R4 card.
I thought the features it claimed of were too good to be true until I got the package on my door steps. There it was in a shrink wrapped package with a few goodies along with the Nintendo DS R4 card. There was the installation CD fir the Nintendo DS R4 card that had the application to get the necessary stuff onto the Micro SD card reader. If you don’t have a micro SD card reader it okay because they provide one. Also included in the package is a black plastic shell for the Nintendo DS R4 card that can be useful if you want to match the Nintendo DS R4 card’s color with that of your Nintendo DS. If youre on the road with your Nintendo DS the key chain cartridge holder for the Nintendo DS R4 card provided in the package can be very handy.
The Nintendo DS R4 card completely changed the Nintendo DS experience for me for just about 45$. The Nintendo DS R4 card is a revolutionary (caused what is known as the R4 revolution) media enhancement for the Nintendo DS that has set standards for other mods for gaming consoles yet to come.
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Nintendo DS R4
by webmaster on Jul.07, 2010, under Nintendo Ds
R4 cartridge is the latest top-of-the line in DS SLOT-1 flash carts. R4 ds card is a unique device just like the original ds card . It gives a complete solution. R4 ds has proved itself a true media enhancer. So for any ds owner , it is a must . Today R4 revolution is popular for describing the effects occured due to the launch of R4 device. It also gives large capacity for ds. The main functions of r4 card is obtaining files, copying files, and playing movies or MP3 players.
Ds r4 card helps Nintendo for playing homebrew games very softly with a cheap price . R4 not only helping in enlarging the limitations of Nintendo DS but also converting it into media device for playing songs, movies,and many other multimedia files along with other commercial downloaded and homebrew games. It also gives large capacity for ds. The main functions of r4 card is obtaining files, copying files, and playing movies or MP3 players.
R4 ds version 2 is not made for gaming but it is also used for watching movies, playing music, and browsing pictures , and reading ebooks. R4 ds is a product of branded company’s r4 team. R4 card have the usage of micro sd card at cheaper price. It also gives large capacity for ds. The main functions of r4 card is obtaining files, copying files, and playing movies or MP3 players.
The best features of r4 card includes using micro sd card as storage, supporting action replay cheat, watching movies directly, listening MP3 and reading TXT files, built in passme, supports moons hell & homebrew games, supports changes of the Operation Interface background, user friendly interface, Supports DS Rumble pack, DS Browser & WiFi,Boot clean dump images ,Upgradable Firmware etc.
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Play 'Homerun in BerzerkLand' on Nintendo ds lite r4
by webmaster on Jun.09, 2010, under Nintendo Ds
Gamers and nds player users like to run r4 games all the time. Recently one such game is ‘Home run in BerzerkLand’ which is widely played on Nintendo ds lite r4. While playing the game players have to play ball with the geek and send him flying throughout BerzerkLand. Nintendo ds lite r4 supports all types of micro sd card making the game to run smoothly. Nintendo ds lite r4 backs complete game compatibility. It has user friendly skinnable interface allowing the players to run the game without any hasselness. Nintendo ds lite r4 can work on any OS. Nintendo ds lite r4 supports Skin DIY by setting background and font colors on Main Menu and Game Menu manually and automatically. Also the moon shell and other homebrew have very well support of Nintendo ds lite r4 for running their games. The Skin DIY is having the support of Nintendo ds lite r4 for setting background and font colors on Main Menu and Game Menu manually and automatically .
Now players have to drag and drop all the game files onto the micro sd card, and then can play the game for hours. During the game which is running on Nintendo ds lite r4, players will earn money to buy new gear and gain experience to upgrade their batter’s strength. DS rumble pak and ds browser have well support of Nintendo ds lite r4. User friendly skinnable interface and touchscreen or button operation allows the player to run the game without any diffculty, as supported by Nintendo ds lite r4. It also backs clean rom and drag & drop. While playing the game players have to rack up big scores and show the world what they got. The ‘Homerun in BerzerkLand’ is a very adventurous game mostly played on Nintendo ds lite r4. Players can use the Skin DIY by setting background and font colors on Main Menu and Game Menu manually and automatically as supported by Nintendo ds lite r4. All in all playing ‘Homerun in BerzerkLand’ on nintendo ds lite r4 was an amazing experience.
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