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The all new iTouchDS NDS Lite Backup Unit is now available at ConsoleSource.com for only $34.95. We are also offering the iTouchDS in bundles with 1GB ($44.95), 2GB ($54.95), 4GB ($84.95), 6GB ($99.95) and 8GB ($124.95) MicroSD cards. This is our lowest priced and most featured packed NDS Slot 1 backup unit to date. Order now while quantities last.

The iTouchDS is a Slot 1 all-in-one backup unit for the Nintendo DS and DS Lite. The iTouchDS does not require any additional Passcard or Passme devices to operate. Fully compatible with MicroSD and MicroSDHC cards up to 32GB. Simply copy your ROMs or multimedia files onto a low cost, high capacity MicroSD or MicroSDHC card, insert the card into the the iTouchDS and now insert the iTouchDS into your DS or DS Lite and enjoy!

You can play MP3’s, read TXT books, and run your homebrew applications with ease. The iTouchDS team has made functionality their number one priority with this new generation of DS development. This simply is the best product currently available for the Nintendo DS.

iTouchds features a system which will allow you to create custom shortcuts pointing to any homebrews or games. These shortcuts will appear in the iFav menu from here you will be able to access, run and manage your shortcuts.

• Plug and play feature for it is easy to use.
• 100% Game compatibility.
• Automatically detect and generate game save file.
• Built in cheat engine.
• Fully customizable skin interface.
• Supports both the Micro SDHC and MicroSD. (Capacity over 4GB)
• Supports homebrew applications.
• Supports software reset function.
• Supports Multi-Language.
• Supports Download Play.
• Single-chip solution, highest level of stability & lowest power consumption.
• Support Multi-Language: English, French, Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean and Thai Language.

The successor to the popular M3 DS Simply has arrived at ConsoleSource.com. The M3 Team have again come through with in a big way with the all NEW M3 DS Real. Besides sporting a new UI (user interface) the M3 DS Real also supports the new MicroSDHC standard allowing you to use 4GB and 8GB MicroSDHC cards.

Supplies are limited going into the holiday season so order now if you want to own the hottest NDS Lite development & multimedia extension product on the market today. Order the M3 DS Real from ConsoleSource.com for as low as $49.95.

Features:

• 100% Game compatibility, supports clean ROM’s - works on any DS.
• Extreme simple to use: just drag and drop files to the M3 Cart .. ..Standard FAT system.
• Supports the Micro SDHC specification, allowing for high capacity memory cards 4GB, 8GB
• Fully AR Cheat Code compatible engine
• A Ready-Made Cheat Code database file is available for download (English, Chinese, Japanese)
• Support reading individual cheat code file too. (xml, cht, dht)
• Special Game features can be enabled during game playing: (such as: SlowMotion mode)
• Software reset function
• Automatically detect game save type. (No need to provide save type database file.)
• Excellent homebrew support. DLDI auto-patcher.
• Upgradeable system. No size limitation of Flash rom.
• Robust and skinnable GUI.
• Built in PassMe (NO need to use with any boot cart/passcard etc. Support booting Slot1-NDS, Slot2-GBA, Slot2-NDS etc…)
• DirectBoot: Support directly booting games or applications.
• Supports Slot-2 expansions card. (Rumble, Ram , Browser memory and GBA Game card etc.)
• Includes a fully touch screen and button control operating system /GUI Menu.
• NDS-GBA Linkage works fine.
• Build-in “Media-Ex” application + “Moonshell “ media player.
• Support playing MP3 ,OGG music and DPG /DSM / GBM movies
• Super E-book function , support Word/ Txt file directly .
• Super picture viewer function , support *.BMP, *.JPG, *.GIF, *.PNG directly.
• Built in PDA (Worldwide Time ,Memo , Note ,Phone book ,Calculator.)
• Supports Multi-Language France, Germany, Italian, Netherlands, Portuguese, Spanish
• Supports DS sleep mode.
• Brightness adjustment within GUI.

ConsoleSource.com has just added the EZ-FLASH V MicroSD Slot-1 NDS Solution to our NDS flash card offerings. The EZ-FLASH V is a low cost NDS backup unit ($39.95) which matches feature for feature more expensive units such as the M3 DS Simply and the R4DS

EZ-Flash 5 features an advanced PDA like interface and easy to use software. To this day, across the world, EZ-Flash Cartridges are being chosen over the competition for their reliability, performance, and ease of use. The EZ-Flash 5 Slot-1 solution is based on mature Slot-1 technology, so there is no need to use a Passkey device, or patch your files. More than that, EZ-Flash 5’s multimedia functions turns your system into a multimedia powerhouse.

EZ-Flash V is the result of the EZ-Flash Teams’s experience and expertise from the GBA era. The EZ-Flash Team has never given up to technology difficulties in the 4 years, and they have always pushed themselves on creating wonderful solutions for gamers. With highly secured quality assurance, active improvements on defects, and respect to the user opinions is what the EZ-Flash team have provided to satisfy gamers across the world.

• 1:1 original card size
• Side loading MicroSD
• Uses MicroSD (Trans Flash) as external storage.
• Direct boot, don’t need another passkey or flashme.
• EZ5 also can be used as passkey.
• Moonshell integrated bootloader, directly watch DPG movies, listen to MP3’s, and read eBooks.
• Bootloader can be full customized. You can change skins and functions, and bootloader source code almost fully opened.
• Dual read mode: CLEAN and HYBRID. CLEAN means just drag the ROM to card and play. HYBRID means EZ5 supports the modified rom for further/advanced features such as softreset and cheat, it also provides improved compatibility such as boosting the read speed - so no slowdown even if you have a low speed MicroSD card.
• Perfect FAT system support, automatically generates save files. multi save function also available.
• Uses hardware flashchip for saves - never lose your save. Loader is upgradeable
• Homebrew support, IO lib will be released on launch

ConsoleSource.com has just introduced the CycloDS Evolution and 4GB MicroSDHC card combination for only $124.99. This combination will provide you with 32Gb of interchangeable storage space for you NDS ROMs, homebrew applications and multimedia files.

The CycloDS Evolution from Team Cyclops is the only Slot-1 NDS backup unit available to date which is compatible with the all new higher capacity MicroSDHC media format.

The G6 Team have just rolled out a system software update for the G6DS Real 8Gb and G6DS Real 16Gb NDS All-In-One backup units. This system software update makes changes to the user interface and addresses problems some were experiencing with Homebrew applications. This update also adds slow motion support for the latest version of Moonshell.

You can download the G6DS Real System Software v2.3 here.

With the advent of MicroSDHC the wholesale cost of MicoSD media has been driven downward and we would like to take this opportunity to pass these savings onto you.

ConsoleSource.com has just reduced the price of the R4 with 2GB MicroSD and M3 DS Simply with 2GB MicroSD packages to $84.95 and the CycloDS Evolution with 2GB MicroSD to $89.99.

The all new G6DS Real 16Gb NDS Lite backup unit is now fully in stock at ConsoleSource.com. The G6DS Real 16Gb from the G6Flash Team is guaranteed not to disappoint and at only $84.95 it is a bargain.

The G6DS Real does not use SD memory cards, instead it comes with a built in 16Gb (2GB) of NAND memory and offers a simple drag and drop interface via its USB linker with high speed USB 2.0 write speeds. In addition the G6DS Real introduces a new operating system called “TouchPod” which breaks from the many lackluster GUIs and Moonshell systems seen in comparable products.

For a limited time when you purchase 2 or more M3 DS Simply or R4 Backup Units you will receive absolutely FREE a 1GB Kingston MicroSD memory card which normally sells for $19.99.

To take advantage of this offer simply proceed to checkout with 2 or more M3 DS Simply or R4 Backup Units in your cart and your FREE 1GB MicroSD card will be added at the time of shipping (DO NOT ADD the 1GB MicroSD card to your cart). Limit 1 free memory card per order. Offer expires July 16, 2007. ConsoleSource.com reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time.

The DS-Xtreme Team has just released what they are calling a “mandatory” firmware update for the DS-Xtreme 4Gb and 16Gb units. This update addresses the problems users were having with Vista 32bit systems. You can download the DS-Xtreme v1.2 updater and instructions here.

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Due to some low level security changes in the way Vista communicates with external drives we have been forced to make some changes to the internal DS-Xtreme CPU firmware which handles the USB communication. This, therefore, means that that we strongly recommend that ALL users of the DS-Xtreme product range perform this crucial update. We have now implemented a check for this new firmware into the updater.

The updater will automatically program the new firmware, if older firmware is detected, at which point the updater will require you to detach the device and re-attach it so that the new firmware upgrade takes effect. The updater will then continue to update the various sub systems, including the OS and FPGA should they require updating.

Source: DS-Xtreme Team

Team Cyclops have announced that their new CycloDS Evolution, will support MicroSDHC memory cards. Nintendo has recently allowed for larger DS games to be made, and if developers take advantage of that, more space will be needed for your backups. This is a giant leap for the future of Slot-1 Cartridges, you will now be able to store up to 256Gigabits (32GB) of data on a single card.

The CycloDS Evolution is available now at ConsoleSource.com.

The long awaited G6DS Real 8Gb for NDS Lite is available for order at ConsoleSource.com for $69.95. This latest offerring from the G6 Flash Team is expected to begin shipping on or about June 6, 2007. Order today while supplies last.

The DS-Xtreme 16Gb for NDS Lite from Team DS-X is now in stock and available for purchase at ConsoleSource.com. The DS-Xtreme 16Gb doubles the storage capacity of its predecessor the DS-Xtreme 4Gb all for a reasonable cost of $124.95. All pre-orders for the DS-Xtreme 16Gb have shipped and there is plenty of stock remaining if you have not yet placed your order for the hottest NDS Lite backup unit on the market today.

As an official G6 reseller ConsoleSource.com is pleased to announce the pending release of the G6DS Real 16Gb and 8Gb NDS backups units. Designed to backup and play anything you can throw at it the G6DS Real is the latest Nintendo DS backup unit offered by the G6 Flash Team.

The G6DS Real will be offered in 16Gb (2GB) and a 8Gb (1GB) variants. We expect to announce the pricing and begin accepting pre-orders within the next week.

Features:

• Boot clean dump images without the need for any patching
• Same size as an ordinary DS flash cart
• Extreme simple to use: just drag and drop files to the G6 Cart
• Exclusive super " Cheat Code" function
• Software reset function
• No drivers & any software required
• Work as U disk with USB 2.0 ultra fast burning speedStandard FAT system support
• Built-in 8G bit(1GB) or 16G bit(2GB) Nand Flash memoryNo need to use the SD card & worry about the ejection problem of SD card slot.
• Perfect preformance. (Runs games without any lag or slow down You don't need to worry about the compatibility & speed of SD card.)
• Auto detect the save type and automatically generate save file No need to operate manual by yourself
• Upgradeable Firmware (OS/Bios/Kernel)
• Includes a fully touch screen & button control operating system/GUI Menu
• Perfect download Play compatibilty. (Single card multiplayer works)
• Compatible with DS Rumble Pak , RAM Pack , DS browser
• Compatibile with Wi-Fi Connection
• NDS-GBA Linkage works fine
• Built in PassMe (NO need for any boot cart/passcard etc.)
• Homebrew support
• Robust & skinnable GUI
• Ability to boot slot 2 flash carts for GBA/NDS support, with the G6 cart as a passme in slot 1
• Built in Multi-media player.(MP3 ,OGG music & DPG /DSM / GBM movies ). Boots MP3?0?3?0?4s and video files via of our media player or Moonshell
• Super E-book function , support Word/ Txt file directly
• Super picture viewer function , support *.BMP,.JPG,.GIF,.PNG directly
• Built in PDA (Worldwide Time ,Memo , Note ,Phone book ,Calculator.)
• Supports DS sleep mode
• Brightness adjustment within GUI

The R4 DS Team has released the final version of their latest firmware for the R4 NDS backup unit. You can download the R4 DS Loader 1.08 Final here. The R4 v1.01 cheat code database has also been made available for download here.

Whats new in 1.08 Final:

• Automatically detect the SLOT-2 card, supports NDS and GBA cart (Thanks cory1492)
• It will lead the SLOT-2 GBA cart to define the frame (put the homebrew gbaframe.bmp files under the _system_ directory)
• Supports the backup and restore the games under the directory (press the ‘SELECT’ key to enter the “backup” mode, you can choose the SAV files if press “A” button to backup, you can choose the BAK files if press “A” button to restore)
• Supports the deletion of files and space directory (select the appointed files or directory, press “X” to delete)
• Revise the problems about the backup of 0970
• Built in Action Replay cheat (put cheat.dat file under the_system_directory, it mayabe deleted if there is no Action Replay cheat requested
• Supports R4’s cheat.dat and user’s usrcheat.dat, and also supports upgrade individually
• Provides Cheat Code editor, in order for users to create database supporting loaded XML files
• Improved on the problem of 0928 and 0988
• Default.nds file runs automatically under TF directory, it maybe temporarily hidden in the main menu while pressing B key to turn DsLite on; Pressing X key to delete this file if there is unnecessary to have it run automatically

The M3 Team have just released the M3 DS Simply firmware 1.04 final. This latest update adds Action Replay cheat code support to the M3 DS Simply. You can download the M3 DS Simply 1.04 final firmware here.

Updates include the following:

• Automatically detect the SLOT-2 card, supports NDS and GBA cart. (Thanks cory1492)
• It will lead the SLOT-2 GBA cart to define the frame (put the homebrew gbaframe.bmp files under the _system_ directory)
• Supports the backup and restore the games under the directory (press the ‘SELECT’ key to enter the “backup” mode, you can choose the SAV files if press “A” button to backup, you can choose the BAK files if press “A” button to restore)
• Supports the deletion of files and space directory (select the appointed files or directory, press “X” to delete)
• Revise the problems about the backup of 0970
• Includes the Action Replay cheat support . ( copy the chect.dat to the root of _system_ ) If you don’t need the cheat code function , just delete it
• Supports the cheat.dat & usrcheat.dat. You may update it independence
• The Cheat code editor has been released , you can creat the cheat code by yourself
• Revise the problems about 0982 & 0988
• Run the default.nds automatically

The R4 DS Team has released a Beta version of their latest firmware for the R4 NDS backup unit. You can download the R4 DS Loader 1.08 Beta here.

Whats new in 1.08:

1. Automatically detect the SLOT-2 card, supports NDS and GBA cart. (Thanks cory1492)
2. It will lead the SLOT-2 GBA cart to define the frame (put the homebrew gbaframe.bmp files under the _system_ directory)
3. Supports the backup and restore the games under the directory (press the ‘SELECT’ key to enter the “backup” mode, you can choose the SAV files if press “A” button to backup, you can choose the BAK files if press “A” button to restore)
4. Supports the deletion of files and space directory (select the appointed files or directory, press “X” to delete).
5. Revise the problems about the backup of 0970.

The M3 Team have just released firmware update 1.04 for the M3 DS Simply. You can download the latest M3 DS Simply Firmware Update 1.04 here.

Whats new in 1.04:

1. Automatically detect the SLOT-2 card, supports NDS and GBA cart. (Thanks cory1492)
2. It will lead the SLOT-2 GBA cart to define the frame (put the homebrew gbaframe.bmp files under the _system_ directory)
3. Supports the backup and restore the games under the directory (press the ‘SELECT’ key to enter the “backup” mode, you can choose the SAV files if press “A” button to backup, you can choose the BAK files if press “A” button to restore)
4. Supports the deletion of files and space directory (select the appointed files or directory, press “X” to delete).
5. Revise the problems about the backup of 0970.

The hottest Nintendo DS Backup Unit is back in stock at ConsoleSource.com. We will be shipping all existing pre-orders for the M3 DS Simply today and Monday with plenty of stock remaining for regular purchases. Order the M3 DS Simply today from ConsoleSource.com.

The hottest Nintendo DS backup unit on the market today just got a whole lot more affordable. We have just reduced the price of the R4 Slot-1 All-In-One NDS Lite Backup Solution to $39.95 and the R4 Slot-1 All-In-One w/ 1GB Micro SD Card to $69.95.

The ultimate Nintendo DS Lite backup system just got a whole lot more affordable. The DS-Xtreme 4Gb NDS Backup Unit has been reduced by $25 to only $99.99. Order today while supplies last. Remember that the DS-Xtreme 4Gb includes everything you need to get up and running, no external memory is required at all and it comes complete with great software.

Zoozen has just updated their indispensable console tool kit to now include opening tools for the PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii. The Zoozen PR v2 Opening Tools are now in stock at ConsoleSource.com.

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If you have ever attempted any repair or improvement of any kind, you know that the right tools can make the difference between a good experience and a bad one. The Access Pro Toolkit by Zoozen has everything you need to get into your console and accessories. It is the only toolkit that includes tools for every console and handheld on the market today. And it includes unique and custom tools that are only available from Zoozen.

• 1pc Easy grip screwdriver handle
• 1pc Magnetic Tweezers
• 1pc “OneSnap” tool for opening Xbox 360
• 1pc Linehead nut setter (small size)
• 1pc Linehead nut setter (large size)
• 1pc Flathead bit, Long
• 2pcs Torx Size 6, Tamper Resistant
• 2pcs Torx Size 8, Tamper Resistant
• 2pcs Torx Size 10, Tamper Resistant
• 2pcs Torx Size 15, Tamper Resistant
• 2pcs Torx Size 20, Tamper Resistant
• 2pcs Hex Size .05
• 2pcs Triwing Bit
• 2pcs Phillips #000
• 2pcs Phillips #0
• 2pcs Phillips #1
• 2pcs Slotted 7/64

The DS-Xtreme 4Gbit All-In-One backup and media solution for NDS and NDS Lite is back in stock. All pre-orders will ship within the next 48 hours. We have plenty of stock so if you haven’t yet ordered your DS-Xtreme then order today for $124.95 USD.

The DS-Xtreme development tema have just made available a firmware update for the DS-Xtreme. This new firmware update dubbed version 1.1.0 has some great new changes, added features and a redesigned UI which looks great. Please download the DS-Xtreme v1.1.0 firmware here.

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This update brings software version to 1.1.0, and hardware version to 1.0.1.

Software Change-log:

+Multiple skin selection/support (Holding B during startup forces system backup skin to be loaded)
+Entirely new skin!
+Scroll-bar widget

-New loading and top screen
-Cosmetic change to App loading transition
-Previous (1.0.x) skin is now available as “OS10″

+ “Preset” directories searching option
+ “SkinApps” Skin engine based applications support
+Sudoku, Pwng, and Calculator examples

* Instant boot MBR handling bug fixed
* Instant boot LED handling bug fixed
* Better eeprom emulation mode detection
* Fixed an issue with graphics engine display quality (line skipping)
* Dpad release events are now properly placed into event queue

Hardware Change-log:
* Resolved QKIN timing issue

- Changed default IO state on CPU bus which should help improve reliability all-around.

+ Addition
* Bug fix
- Change

The R4 DS team have just released a new firmware update for the R4 Slot-1 NDS Backup Solution. This new firmware version 1.06 boasts a number of welcome changes. The R4 v1.06 firmware update can be downloaded here.

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Update R4 v1.06 kernel 2007-1-27 Changelog

1. Hiding the display of those files and directories with “Hiding” attributes
2. Using L button as same as touching the screen to adjust the brightness
3. Narrowing the display for transitional Chinese characters
4. Background light should be turn off while closing DS in save mode
5. Soft reset included (L+R+A+B+X+Y) or touch the soft reset button with R to switch on/off this function
6. Decreasing possibility to triforce boot screen and noise caused by using soft reset
7. Improving the technique to issue of freezing menu while using soft reset
8. Add feature of large text size in eBook
9. Soft reset for multimedia will be applied on Moonshell 1.6 Official release

The M3 DS Simply and the R4 Slot-1 All-In-One NDS Lite Backup Solution are now back in stock. All pre-orders will ship today and tomorrow and there will be plenty of each the DS Simply and the R4 for regular stock once all pre-orders have been fulfilled. Place your orders today for the M3 DS Simply and the R4 NDS Backup Unit at ConsoleSource.com.