Sources for this hardware constantly change you will probably need to search the web to find a vendor. For a reasonably current list of DS homebrew hardware, see the Wikipedia article on Nintendo DS storage devices. These differences mean that you need to match the operating system, which will probably need to be downloaded separately, to the cartridge you purchase. They will not work on the newer DSi, as it does not have this slot.) There are a lot of these homebrew cartridges available, and most of them are very similar, but with slight differences.
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(There are also older methods of running homebrew software that use both slots, one for memory, and one for the boot tool, which is located in Slot 2. The easiest way to do this is with a special cartridge that combines the ability to redirect the DS to a new location in memory on boot, and memory for an operating system and applications in the form of a MicroSD card. There is also an announced DSi XL coming with built in eBook capability.įirst, you will need a way to run "homebrew" software on your Nintendo DS.
The DSi provides built in software for images and sound manipulation, but eliminates the "Game Boy Advance" compatible slot (Slot 2) limiting the types of "homebrew" hardware that can be used (see below). An SD card is supported to store the images.
The screen size has been increased to 3.25-inch diagnonal. It also supports WiFi and a local wireless mode (between DSi units). The newest product is the DSi which adds two cameras (one inside and one outside) and a sound system (speakers and mic). Some readers can take advantage of the dual screens to display a book like environment.ĭifferences in the DS Lite over the original DS: Brighter, more durable top and bottom LCD screens, with four levels of brightness. The lowermost display of the Nintendo DS is overlaid with a resistive touchscreen, which registers pressure from one point on the screen at a time, averaging multiple points of contact if necessary. The gap between the screens is approximately 21 mm, equivalent to about 92 "hidden" lines. and 3" diagonally), and a dot pitch of 0.24 mm. Screens: Two separate 3" TFT LCD, resolution of 256 x 192 pixels, dimensions of 62 x 46 mm and 77 mm diagonal (2 7/16" horiz.