The Noobs Guide to DS Homebrew

[wrestler500]

So will the Superkey work with the GBA MP?

[MutantMooBunny]

So just a double check before I buy. The Game Boy Advance Movie Player v2 (GBAMPv2) will work with the Max Media Launcher right?

Oh and I'm on a Mac is that gonna cause problems?

the Mac will not cause any problems because you are merely transferring files from the mac to the CF/SD card you use with your GBAMPv2. And yes, that is the right thing to buy. Though the guide is now updated, I now recommend the M3 (though it is more expensive) and the Passcard 3.

[MutantMooBunny]

So will the Superkey work with the GBA MP?

Yes, the SuperKey will work with the GBAMPv2 and the M3 perfect. Remember to buy the Superkey, which is a NoPass method akin to the Passcard 3, the MAX Media Launcher, and NOT the SuperPassKey version 1/2, because that is a method that needs a ds cart to work, and is very bulky. The SuperKey is fine.

[MutantMooBunny]

This guide is handy. But one thing that is a bit unclear is whether additional software is needed to run .gba or .nds files. For example, I am aware that the max media dock requires some additional software that converts .nds files to something else (.pat, I think). Also, do most/all of these flash card solutions work with the emulators and other software created for Nintendo DS?

I'm positive that the M3 perfect comes with built in software that can just play the .gba and .nds files without any trouble. Any other flash cart solutions, there are various fixes/conversions you have to do. (like the one you outlined with the Max Media Dock) (to avoid confusion, the MAX Media Dock is a flash cart solution, not a passthrough method.)

But yes, once you jump through the hoops, all the flash cart solutions will work with all the emulators. There's just a bit of tweaking to do in each case.

[wrestler500]

I'm positive that the M3 perfect comes with built in software that can just play the .gba and .nds files without any trouble. Any other flash cart solutions, there are various fixes/conversions you have to do. (like the one you outlined with the Max Media Dock) (to avoid confusion, the MAX Media Dock is a flash cart solution, not a passthrough method.)

But yes, once you jump through the hoops, all the flash cart solutions will work with all the emulators. There's just a bit of tweaking to do in each case.

I'm planing on buying a SuperCard SD becuase I really do not want to spend more on the M3 and my question is, with me running on a Mac how do I convert the .gba and .nds files to work on the SuperCard?

[MutantMooBunny]

I'm planing on buying a SuperCard SD becuase I really do not want to spend more on the M3 and my question is, with me running on a Mac how do I convert the .gba and .nds files to work on the SuperCard?

Yeah, sorry, these things need a windows machine. Unless you've got Virtual PC (a windows Emulator for Power PC Macs) or an Intel Mac (in which case you can run Boot Camp to dual boot windows on your machine), the conversion program that converts the .gba and .nds files only works on windows. Sorry.

[wrestler500]

Yeah, sorry, these things need a windows machine. Unless you've got Virtual PC (a windows Emulator for Power PC Macs) or an Intel Mac (in which case you can run Boot Camp to dual boot windows on your machine), the conversion program that converts the .gba and .nds files only works on windows. Sorry.

Same thing with the other homebrew programs?

[MutantMooBunny]

What do you mean? I'm not sure what your question is... your first question was whether you could convert .gba and .nds files to files that would run on the supercard. This one is out of context.

[V3N0M]

I would like to know how to get homebrew running on my NDSL. Can someone tell me the best(Runs Fast, easy to use, homebrew,games,Back ups-I don't care about getting music or videos to play. My psp does all that lol.) set up for the cheapest price. I was thinking about getting SuperCard SD and SuperKey or Max media launcher, aloung with a 1 gig SD card that i would buy from Best Buy. Thanx for the help. Oh and i'm in the psp homebrew scene and if anybody needs any help...well just look at my banner LOL. Thanx

[wrestler500]

What do you mean? I'm not sure what your question is... your first question was whether you could convert .gba and .nds files to files that would run on the supercard. This one is out of context.

Sorry I ment will I also have to convert a homebrew app like DS Wolfenstien to get it to play?