R4i SDHC Firmware V1.4.1 for Nintendo DSi Console

Posted on 8th Nov 2010 @ 7:40 PM Share:

R4i SDHC Firmware Description

R4i SDHC Firmware is sepcial designed for Nintendo DSi hostmachine. As the exact same size with original Nintendo DS game cartridge, R4i SDHC firmware minimizes the errors and offers good compatibility.

Original Nintendo DSi card is a cartridge used to enhance experience while playing. It allows player to enjoy music, movies or e-book Of cours, the main function of DSi cartridge is to enable players playing wonderfull games in DSi hostmachine. So it is called the game engine.

R4i SDHC Firmware V1.4.1 Origin

The R4i SDHC Card was borned in July 2009. it is the first batch of flashcard to overcome the hurdle of Nintendo DSi V1.4(the other two is Acekard 2i and EZFlash Vi). The before version is R4i Gold V1.4. Since Nintendo upgraded the firmware to DSi V1.41 to halt flashcards in Sep 7th, 2010, the latest R4i SDHC Firmware V1.4.1 is released to support DSi V1.41. Reflection of it from users are very good. R4i SDHC V1.4.1 Firmware Loading R4i SDHC V1.27b kernel is accepted by millions of playrs with good reputation.

R4i SDHC Firmware V1.4.1 Capacity

R4i sdhc Firmware V1.4.1 supports MicroSD TF card up to 32GB. Mostly, Kingston 2GB or 4GB memory card is applied for balance price against its capacity. Over 250 classic games can be saved to this Micro-SDHC card. The TF card with reader is used to install system, download and upgrade kernel, it is also the room to store typically games, music and movies.

R4i SDHC Firmware Legal Controversy with DS Card

The cards themselves are subject to controversy, with Nintendo seeking legal injunctions against some stores selling the cards. To clarify, it is legal to own and use the cards for playing media that a consumer already owns. The best example of this is where a user has bought 20 or more games for their child and does not want to take that many cartridges on holiday, in which case a backup is a sensible solution.

It is only the act of playing games which have not legally been bought by the consumer, that is illegal. Most of Nintendo's legal actions have come against websites that claim to sell these cards with games "pre-loaded" on them, which is a direct contravention of copyright law. Websites that sell the cards blank and have legal notices stipulating what can and cannot be done with the cards, are above board.

R4i SDHC Firmware V1.4.1 Technical Features

The R4i SDHC Firmware V1.4.1 uses a springless memory card to minimize mechanical errors. This means that more cards will not experience the infamous spring slot problem that previously plagued cards. Wood R4 card (which was forced to change its design) and the DSTT also adopted the springless design later. Like the iEDGE DS card, the R4i SDHC Firmware V1.4.1 has a protective plastic covering over its connector strips, minimizing the ability of dust to gather on the sensitive connector strips of the card. Dimensional control is good on the R4i SDHC Firmware V1.4.1, with 98% of cards tested by NDS-Gear conforming to within 0.1mm.

R4i SDHC Firmware and Software Upgrade

R4i SDHC Firmware upgrade to V1.4.1 to support DSi V1.41, but how about it’s software? As we know, Nintendo release new games frequently, the kernel of flashcard should also be updated quickly. R4i SDHC V1.09d kernel was released in July, 2010, and R4i SDHC V1.27b kernel was released in Sep, 2010. The latest R4i SDHC V1.27 kernel is considered to be the very stong kernel. It supports R4-SDHC card, R4i SDHC V1.4 Firmware and R4i SDHC Firmware V1.4.1. The hotest game Pocket Monster black/white can be runned in R4i SDHC V1.27b kernel.

R4i SDHC Firmware V1.4.1 Package

1 * R4i SDHC V1.4.1 Firmware loading R4i SDHC V1.27b kernel
1 * Kingston TF card with MicroSD Reader
1 * Strip + Pink Protection Box

R4i SDHC Firmware Sum-up

For most new players, the original DSi cartridge is stable with limited functions. The internal firmware of DSi cartridge upgraded very few since the summer of 2008. It is may not be the first choice of players. If users want to get more functions, he has to buy extra accessories.

The Red PCB r4i sdhc V1.4.1 firmware is steady and reliable for playrs.It runs in DSi perfectly, supporting up to 8GB memory card. R4i SDHC V1.4.1 firmware is compabile with 98% dsi games without any delay and death bug. It is also compatible with all older Nintendo handheld consoles (the DS, DS Lite and DSi as well as the DSi XL) If Nintendo DSi fans want more game happiness and less problems, this R4i sdhc V1.4.1 firmware is his ideal choice.