wraggster
August 29th, 2006, 11:41
The makers of the upcoming DS-X (DS-Xtreme) DS Flash cart have now posted a FAQ about their Flash Cart, heres the FAQ:
Q: How do saves work? Will I be able to backup my save-games?
A: Saves are done seamlessly, you can backup your saves (without extra software) by simply dragging them
Q: Is the DS-Xtreme Compatible with the Rumble Pack or Opera Ram Expansion?
A: We haven't had the chance to test that yet, there shouldn't be an issue though.
Q: Will you support DS Homebrew Roms ?
A: Yes
Q: What is the Battery Life?
A: The DS-Xtreme core components where chosen specifically to maximize battery life, however there are a few unique features to the DS-Xtreme, which if used optionally, could use up more battery
Q: What about reading Speeds from the DS ? Are they Equal to an original cart?
A: Original carts have various speeds, our hardware is designed to match the speed as close as possible. No problems to this date.
Q: Does Drag and Drop functionality work on a Mac and other Operating systems except Windows?
A: Of course Our device is fully mass storage spec compliant, and should work with any operating system which supports this standard
Q: Do I have to use patches and extra software to load files on the NDS?
A: Nope ;-)
Q: Will I need any other extra software or hardware to manage the DS-Xtreme?
A: Nope, just the supplied USB Mini-B cable and your mouse to drag and drop
Q: What colors are available from the DS-Xtreme Cart?
A: We are currently manufacturing a White cart, we might consider other colors.
Q: Does it only work with on a USB 2.0 port, is USB 1.1 supported?
A: USB 1.1 works fine too.
Q: Do I have to flash my DS firmware in order to operate the DS-Xtreme?
A: NOOO! No firmware hacks or any nasty tricks are required to use the DS-Xtreme. If you change your firmware you lose your warranty!
Q: What languages does the DS-Xtreme OS support?
A: English, but we have designed the OS to accept language packs so you can change the language to what ever you want. (Drag and Drop from your Computer)
Q: How fast is the file transfer from the USB to the DS-Xtreme?
A: Support for up to 480Mb/sec with USB 2.0
Q: Does it work on both DS and DS Lite?
A: Yes, every revision out and to come
Q: Are there any regional issues?
A: No, DS-Xtreme works on every DS and DS Lite from around the world.
Q: Will it work on future revisions of the DS hardware and firmware?
A: Yes it will. Thats why we call it a future-proof Cart.
Q: How many files can I have on the DS-Xtreme?
A: Depending on the size of the file, its up to you what you wish to put on it. The cart is 512 megabytes (4gbit)
Q: Do I need a pass key device for the DS-Xtreme to work or can I just put it in my DS?
A: Nothing is needed! Just place the DS-Xtreme in the NDS port and you are good to go
Q: Does it support DS external HD's that attach to the gba slot for Movie and audio playback?
A: Same question as other GBA based carts, although we haven't tested it yet
Q: What countries will the DS-Xtreme be available to?
A: All major countries have resellers, we will be posting sites as the product is distributed.
Q: Is the DS-Xtreme OS / Firmware upgradable?
A: Yes! And the best part is that its DEAD EASY and SAFE to do it
Q: What are the steps to using the DS-Xtreme?
A: Hook it up to the USB and your computer, copy what you want to use, boot your handheld and select the file(s) you uploaded. Thats it.
Q: Is the Game Play affected speed-wise with the use of DS-Xtreme?
A: Nope.
Q: Is the OS skinnable?
A: Yes.
Preorder the DS-Xtreme at Divineo Spain (http://www.divineo.es/php/affstart.php?affcode=arboretum&prod=nds-dsx), Divineo Germany (http://www.divineo.de/php/affstart.php?affcode=arboretum&prod=nds-dsex), Divineo USA (http://www.divineo.com/php/affstart.php?affcode=arboretum&prod=dd-ds-dsxt4), Divineo China (http://www.divineo.cn/php/affstart.php?affcode=arboretum&prod=nds-dsxt4), Divineo UK (http://www.divineo.co.uk/php/affstart.php?affcode=arboretum&prod=ds-extreme)
Q: How do saves work? Will I be able to backup my save-games?
A: Saves are done seamlessly, you can backup your saves (without extra software) by simply dragging them
Q: Is the DS-Xtreme Compatible with the Rumble Pack or Opera Ram Expansion?
A: We haven't had the chance to test that yet, there shouldn't be an issue though.
Q: Will you support DS Homebrew Roms ?
A: Yes
Q: What is the Battery Life?
A: The DS-Xtreme core components where chosen specifically to maximize battery life, however there are a few unique features to the DS-Xtreme, which if used optionally, could use up more battery
Q: What about reading Speeds from the DS ? Are they Equal to an original cart?
A: Original carts have various speeds, our hardware is designed to match the speed as close as possible. No problems to this date.
Q: Does Drag and Drop functionality work on a Mac and other Operating systems except Windows?
A: Of course Our device is fully mass storage spec compliant, and should work with any operating system which supports this standard
Q: Do I have to use patches and extra software to load files on the NDS?
A: Nope ;-)
Q: Will I need any other extra software or hardware to manage the DS-Xtreme?
A: Nope, just the supplied USB Mini-B cable and your mouse to drag and drop
Q: What colors are available from the DS-Xtreme Cart?
A: We are currently manufacturing a White cart, we might consider other colors.
Q: Does it only work with on a USB 2.0 port, is USB 1.1 supported?
A: USB 1.1 works fine too.
Q: Do I have to flash my DS firmware in order to operate the DS-Xtreme?
A: NOOO! No firmware hacks or any nasty tricks are required to use the DS-Xtreme. If you change your firmware you lose your warranty!
Q: What languages does the DS-Xtreme OS support?
A: English, but we have designed the OS to accept language packs so you can change the language to what ever you want. (Drag and Drop from your Computer)
Q: How fast is the file transfer from the USB to the DS-Xtreme?
A: Support for up to 480Mb/sec with USB 2.0
Q: Does it work on both DS and DS Lite?
A: Yes, every revision out and to come
Q: Are there any regional issues?
A: No, DS-Xtreme works on every DS and DS Lite from around the world.
Q: Will it work on future revisions of the DS hardware and firmware?
A: Yes it will. Thats why we call it a future-proof Cart.
Q: How many files can I have on the DS-Xtreme?
A: Depending on the size of the file, its up to you what you wish to put on it. The cart is 512 megabytes (4gbit)
Q: Do I need a pass key device for the DS-Xtreme to work or can I just put it in my DS?
A: Nothing is needed! Just place the DS-Xtreme in the NDS port and you are good to go
Q: Does it support DS external HD's that attach to the gba slot for Movie and audio playback?
A: Same question as other GBA based carts, although we haven't tested it yet
Q: What countries will the DS-Xtreme be available to?
A: All major countries have resellers, we will be posting sites as the product is distributed.
Q: Is the DS-Xtreme OS / Firmware upgradable?
A: Yes! And the best part is that its DEAD EASY and SAFE to do it
Q: What are the steps to using the DS-Xtreme?
A: Hook it up to the USB and your computer, copy what you want to use, boot your handheld and select the file(s) you uploaded. Thats it.
Q: Is the Game Play affected speed-wise with the use of DS-Xtreme?
A: Nope.
Q: Is the OS skinnable?
A: Yes.
Preorder the DS-Xtreme at Divineo Spain (http://www.divineo.es/php/affstart.php?affcode=arboretum&prod=nds-dsx), Divineo Germany (http://www.divineo.de/php/affstart.php?affcode=arboretum&prod=nds-dsex), Divineo USA (http://www.divineo.com/php/affstart.php?affcode=arboretum&prod=dd-ds-dsxt4), Divineo China (http://www.divineo.cn/php/affstart.php?affcode=arboretum&prod=nds-dsxt4), Divineo UK (http://www.divineo.co.uk/php/affstart.php?affcode=arboretum&prod=ds-extreme)