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Have you every been directed to find a .wad update from Nintendo? Distributing these .wads is illegal, but if you need them (or any other IOS) you can now download them directly from Nintendo’s server with WB3000’s new tool. The NUS Downloader directly accesses Nintendo’s servers, so you can pick and choose what you need:
Load the program, and enter a title ID and optionally a specific version number. Title IDs can be found in the Title database.
Check whether you wish to Pack the title into a WAD, and whether the title is for the Wii or DSi. Note that DSi titles cannot be packed into WADs.
Run the download, and you should be presented with the downloaded files and optionally a packed WAD in a folder named after the title ID you chose. All folders/files are saved in the directory that the main program is in.
System WADs can be installed using any normal installer.
There are several reasons to use this program.
Avoid unnecessary pirating of System WADs (IOS modules, System Menus, etc.)
Obtain a specific version of a System Title (Menu 3.2U, etc.)
Simplification of download and packing process.
What this does NOT do:
Package VC/WiiWare/Anything needing an individual ticket.
PDF Files are becoming somewhat of the standard for storing large quantities of information. eBooks, Manuals, some Comics, and various other documents now come in the form of PDF files. With so many mobile platforms hardcoding PDF capabilities into their Operating Systems, developers are trying to tell you that it is a popular format that will be here for a while.
On that note, you always have your DS on you, so why not be able to open any PDF file at any time? That’s the idea behind JDB’s PDF Viewer for the DS. After noticing the DS did not have any PDF viewers, JDB set out to program his own Homebrew reader, and he presents you with one of the very first releases!
There is quite a list of features and development notes for such a new release. To see all of them, check out JDB’s blog by clicking on our Source link!
We all have our reasons for using Internet Relay Chat, or IRC, whether it is to talk with other developers, using a channel for live conferencing, or to communicate as a global community. Cluster has brought all of that functionality and more into his IRC client for the DS. Anyone using a previous version of this application should (and will likely) update, as v0.05 is said to have fixed many bugs, stability issues, and contain a boatload of new features:
Version 0.05
Keyboard is faster now.
Nick autocomplete on “tab”.
Scrolling acceleration (hold up or down).
Special mode for left handed people.
Distance from keyboard to /me, /join, /nick and /msg buttons increased.
Input history (press X+Up and X+Down to browse it).
/clear command.
Host on join.
Top screen scrolling using stylus.
/ignore command
%ME% variable
Custom timestamp.
Compiled with new libdswifi and libfat.
New default settings.
Many bugfixes.
We’ve been covering a lot of news surrounding the DSi in the past few months, but it doesn’t take a sharp mind to notice that (virtually) no one in North America or Europe has their hands on a DSi. If you’re jumping at the bit to pick up the next generation DS, Nintendo does not plan to keep you waiting for too long!
Multiple sources close to Nintendo tell IGN that the company is gearing up to debut the anticipated successor to its DS Lite handheld during the first half of this year in America. More specifically, the company has allegedly relayed to its partners that DSi will ship stateside in early April, most likely on April 4. Insiders assert that they have been told the system will retail for $179.99 when it launches domestically.
Yes, we all knew the price jump was coming, but when you look at the other end of the spectrum, April 4 is just over 3 months away! With any luck, Nintendo will pull through and you will have your hands on a shiny new toy by summer!
Different Flashcarts usually give you different methods of browsing, finding, and launching your DS Homebrew. If you don’t like the browser built into your Flashcart, or just want to try a change, you will benefit from kornflexx’s DSKiosk. The best way to desribe the application is “A Homebrew Channel for the DS”. If you’re still confused, this picture should explain why you would use this application:
The ReadMe is in French, but what we can tell you is that this version allows for users to change the background to anything they want, and use custom icons to represent their Homebrew!
A quick update goes out to all CycloDS owners. The CycloDS team has released a small update for their popular DS Flashcart:
- v1.53 (11/1/2009)
* Linking between NDS and GBA pokemon games via EZ3in1 NOR supported
* Game compatibility fixes (2746, 3191)
There you have it! When CycloDS says quick update, one can expect to recieve a quick update.
Something else worth mentioning though is that some users have reported problems with this firmware. Some people can not make this firmware boot, other expereince incredibly long loading times, among many crashes. However, the majority of users do not seem to have a problem, and it is safe. This update has not (and can not) bricked any DS systems.
If you have your hands on a DSi right now, you are either in Japan, or a really lucky person anywhere else in the world. If you’re thinking about eventually buying a DSi when they become available in other parts of the world, you can rest assured that you will have some choice in the Flashcart you wish to get for the DSi. Case in point: The release of the Acekard 2i!
We ran an article a little while back about the Acekard 2i’s suspected feature list, as well as a statement from the Acekard team (article here). Now with the announcement of the release of the cart from the Acekard team, we can bring you the real feature list, which is not too far off from the one we posted in our previous article:
Original cart size, simple plug and play, no passme or flashed NDS needed
Never lost save data
Perfect compatibility
Support Homebrew programs/games
Support SDHC MicroSD card
Support any brand of MicroSD card
Support Action Reply cheats. Build-in editor
Built in “Trimming” Function
Fully touch screen operation
Build-in file operation
You can use copy, paste and delete at the files in MicroSD card.
Can be used as a Passme to boot from slot-2 flash carts. Run GBA games by using expand cart
Support Multi-language
Support Skin and Dynamic skin change
Perfect UI
Support soft-reset, Download play and WIFI playing
Support brightness adjustment
Directly read TXT files and play MP3 files
We will run you a link at the end of the article for a more detailed feature list (with pictures!). Right now, you can find the cart on sale at DealExtreme for $20!
If you have links and sources, FTP file transfer can save you a lot of time. It was only a matter of time before someone created a working client for the DS. azaydius has released his first edition of his FTP Client. A note released on the program itself:
You must have your wireless settings saved to the firmware for this to function, done using a retail game. Upon booting the program, a connection is established from the firmware settings.
Usage is pretty simple. The windows are draggable with the touch screen. Swap the ds screens using the control in the upper right hand corner of the touch screen. Change fields for the login credentials by hitting enter, this cycles through the different text boxes and allows you to input from the keyboard. Once everything is entered click connect. From here, navigating the directory structures is simple, double tap on directories to change to them (they are highlighted white). Download files by selecting them on the remote listing, navigate to where you want to download on the local side and simply click the < button. Multiple file download is supported, but be aware the gui freezes while download is running and if the file is large it could take quite some time.
Known bugs:
-Directories containing a large number of files (somewhere around 400+) the program freezes when changing to them
-Upload is broken and the button is disabled, currently trying to determine if it is with the ftplib or based in the dswifi library.
-Handling failed connections is not very elegant. It just hangs. Will be fixed soon. For now, make sure you can connect successfully with other homebrew / retail games!
-Some ftp sites have long welcome messages. We have not yet handled this and it will probably hang if you try to connect to one of these sites.
Features currently under development or that have the possibility of being added:
-Download speeds are pretty slow (~15kbps). You don’t want to download any really large files unless you have a lot of time to spare. So, speeding this up would be great. Would love suggestions on how to do this (once we get the source cleaned up a bit for release)
-A download progress bar is buggy at the moment and therefore disabled, look to see it added later.
-More ftp command functionality, file delete, directory creation, file / directory rename… etc (locally and remotely). Suggestions here are welcomed.
Likewise, Copper’s Space Invaders engine for the DS works exactly like the original arcade version plays. You will need the MAME ROM to use this though, which we can not provide due to legal issues.
Features
* First version that uses DLDI
* Version 1.3.1 compiled with libnds using the lib for its maxmod
* The file is unzipped rom automatically by the emulator
* Ability to play pen
* During the game, the secondary screen displays a “zoomed” game
* Further information is displayed in the menu
Qub3DS is a Nintendo DS port of Qub3D, a tetris like mini-game from Grand Theft Auto IV.
I’ve finally managed to release first version. I haven’t been coding games for ages so it was fun and little break from doing enterprise and Java stuff. I don’t have much experience in game programming, this is actually first game which I’m releasing to public so please be patient.
It uses only one screen, no touch screen input, it’s controlled simply by D-Pad, A and Start. If you weren’t playing the original Qub3D game you’ll have to learn intuitively those non standard game rules.
Have you every been directed to find a .wad update from Nintendo? Distributing these .wads is illegal, but if you need them (or any other IOS) you can now download them directly from Nintendo’s server with WB3000’s new tool. The NUS Downloader directly accesses Nintendo’s servers, so you can pick and choose what you need:
A quick update goes out to all CycloDS owners. The CycloDS team has released a small update for their popular DS Flashcart:
