NDS: M3 DS simply and R4DS review

**scorpei** · January 5th, 2007, 12:40

I've released my review of the M3 and R4 DS. Read it here.

Heres an excerpt

M3: The M3 packaging is made out of plastic rather then cardboard. This is similar too the packaging of the Neo2-TF. Inside the outer shell there are multiple cardboard and plastic parts holding all things together.

As the packaging of the Neo2-TF this plastic packaging has been made to open easily and to be re-usable (you can close it again), rather then the normal plastic where you need a knife to open it up (rendering it useless). As with the plastic of the Neo2-TF I ask the question “Was this a good choice?”. I'm more of a box fan but this is a fairly properly made container. The fact that you can see the product you've bought is a big plus. A lesser point is box-art as it's very plain and simple. It doesn't really appeal to me very much, even though features are quite clearly stated at the back.

A big plus is that this packaging feels like it will survive rough shipping with great ease. Knowing the M3 team that is probably how they came to the decision to use this packaging.

R4: The R4 wins it for me when it comes to looks; It's simply quite stylish and clear. Because of the square shape it is also easier to store it. What makes it so stylish is the sleeve that is holding the actual box. When you remove the sleeve you are left with a plain white box with the text R4 printed on it (sence and simplicity ;-)).

I'm also hosting the FAT lib for the M3 (just got it from the M3 team). If you have questions or comments; My Blog.

Yours,
Scorpei

***wraggster*** · January 5th, 2007, 13:02

wierd must because you named it (small)

**StealthCP** · January 5th, 2007, 15:03

Excellent review, I was considering the M3 Simply for my brother's DS lite, now I'm sure about buying one

It's great having people review this stuff for you before buying, just so you really know how well it works. Good for you

**steveo117** · January 5th, 2007, 16:55

WWWWAAAAAYYYY better review then the one on Maxconsole.com. I can't wait to get mine but unfortunately I bought mine from Divineo.COM instead of Divineo.CN so I wont be getting it until mid January

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**kcajblue** · January 5th, 2007, 21:30

very nice review.
ill be getting an M3 DS Simply (when the time is right) now that i know how good it is.

**Amethyst** · January 9th, 2007, 13:44

Yep. MaxConsole's review left me clueless. A lack of dancing lights is a negative?

I like this review.

**kongy108** · January 11th, 2007, 13:26

anyone know what's the biggest memory cards these devices can take? Capacity wise?

**toz66** · January 12th, 2007, 04:28

Originally Posted by kongy108

anyone know what's the biggest memory cards these devices can take? Capacity wise?

well guys, iam sat here now with my first ever ds device...
the m3simply, and yes its just superb, for any noobs out there, well what can i say....

if you can plug a usb adapter into a pc, and drag files to it, and then plug a ds style cart into your ds.......then your gonna be very happy.

because yes its THAT simple.

question above, i emailed them before i bought it, they said no max capacity, whatever you can get.

i use a 512 MICRO sd card, and get approx 12 to 15 nds files on it.
not tried anything else yet.

few questions i have myself for any folks out there who do know the ins and outs of all this stuff.....

1. is there a way to reset back to m3 loading menu from in a game or app.??

2. can i use a web browser with the m3?, if so what do you recommend.

3. anybody got beup to work with the m3 simply.?

any answers much appreciated.

**toz66** · January 12th, 2007, 04:43

soz for the double post, but just read your nice review and i have a few more noob questions.

the "boot 2" menu,
what exactly is it?, baring in mind your explaining to a person who has had NO experience of any thing thats for this kind of thing.

also you mention the skinning part,

what can be changed exactly, did you mean the back grounds?? if so how..?

and finally,
m3 support,
were would i go to find out if any of the software has been updated, and would it be just like putting the first files on the sd card,

reason i ask that question is, i have found a "update" file, thats supposedly for the m3 simply, but i didnt quite understand what it meant, and how to do it.

real sorry for the noob questions , we all have to start somewhere,
do appreciate any help guys.

**scorpei** · January 21st, 2007, 09:33

[QUOTE=toz66;326609]soz for the double post, but just read your nice review and i have a few more noob questions.

the "boot 2" menu,
what exactly is it?, baring in mind your explaining to a person who has had NO experience of any thing thats for this kind of thing.
Booting slot-2 adapters (before slot-1 adapters where available only slot-2 could be used to run unsigned code on the Nintendo DS).

also you mention the skinning part,

what can be changed exactly, did you mean the back grounds?? if so how..?

Backgrounds and buttons, by putting .bmp files in either _system or _system_ on your microSD card (not quite sure which one though).
[quote]
and finally,
m3 support,
were would i go to find out if any of the software has been updated, and would it be just like putting the first files on the sd card,

reason i ask that question is, i have found a "update" file, thats supposedly for the m3 simply, but i didnt quite understand what it meant, and how to do it.[.quote]
Not a clue sorry, try to keep an eye on news sites as they tend to get the updates

Originally Posted by toz66

well guys, iam sat here now with my first ever ds device...
the m3simply, and yes its just superb, for any noobs out there, well what can i say....

if you can plug a usb adapter into a pc, and drag files to it, and then plug a ds style cart into your ds.......then your gonna be very happy.

because yes its THAT simple.

question above, i emailed them before i bought it, they said no max capacity, whatever you can get.

i use a 512 MICRO sd card, and get approx 12 to 15 nds files on it.
not tried anything else yet.

few questions i have myself for any folks out there who do know the ins and outs of all this stuff.....

1. is there a way to reset back to m3 loading menu from in a game or app.??

As of now there is I think, if not it will be here in a few days/weeks

2. can i use a web browser with the m3?, if so what do you recommend.

Yes if you have the original RAM expansion pack or an M3 perfect lite / SC non-rumble. You could also try DSlinux but I don't think the .nds build has retawq

3. anybody got beup to work with the m3 simply.?

Works like a charm

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