New Edge(CycloDS clone?) card at DX for $28

[wiithepeople]

Nice find, DX has been getting alot of new flashcarts lately, all cheap

 

[Foie]

Nice! I might jump on this before they sell out like they did with the DSTT. But then again, I might want to wait to see how their support is. Hmm...

 

[redact]

does anyone know if this is compatible with cyclo ds evo firmware?
ps. hope there's no DOAs

 

[OSW]

if its as good as cyclo, i might buy one for the hell of it. its fekkin cheap.

but of course, we haven't had any confirmations yet.

 

[4saken]

What the little investigating i did it appears this uses the cyclods dldi file which i'm assuming would allow you to use the official cyclods firmware, though not sure how well it'd work.

How hard would it be to get the Cyclo DS Evo firmware to work on the EDGE if one is stored on micro SD while the other is flashed on (the EDGE software uses a .DAT file that needs to be preloaded on the micro sd card)

 

[Normmatt]

What the little investigating i did it appears this uses the cyclods dldi file which i'm assuming would allow you to use the official cyclods firmware, though not sure how well it'd work.


How hard would it be to get the Cyclo DS Evo firmware to work on the EDGE if one is stored on micro SD while the other is flashed on (the EDGE software uses a .DAT file that needs to be preloaded on the micro sd card)

Wouldn't have a clue, i don't even know if its possible but seeing as the hardware is virtually identical it should be possible weather or not someone finds a way of doing it is another story.

 

[Jaejae]

If the EDGE card is infact a Cyclo DS clone, I would presume the files that need to be loaded onto the MicroSD would equivalent to the ones contained within CycloDS .evo updates.
Therefore, if one was able to extract the files from within a CycloDS .evo update file, it could work on an EDGE card.

Bear in mind that this is all coming from my limited knowledge of both flash card architecture and CycloDS updates.

 

[Normmatt]

If the EDGE card is infact a Cyclo DS clone, I would presume the files that need to be loaded onto the MicroSD would equivalent to the ones contained within CycloDS .evo updates.
Therefore, if one was able to extract the files from within a CycloDS .evo update file, it could work on an EDGE card.

Bear in mind that this is all coming from my limited knowledge of both flash card architecture and CycloDS updates.

Though seeing as the cheat format doesnt seem to be directly compatible with the cyclods cheat editor i'm assuming this is a new firmware with parts of the cyclods code compiled in. I guess i'll wait for the edge team to release an update and see how well they actually support this card before thinking about buying it.

 

[Destructobot]

Why does everyone think this is a Cyclo Evo clone and not a DSTT clone? The pics comparing the Evo and Edge show very different PCBs, and the software doesn't seem to match up.

Does anyone actually have one of these yet?

 

[neogba]

Because it has at least one feature that is exclusive to the Evolution and the OS resembles one too.

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=i.../07/n-9507.html

See Page 3

 

[MaHe]

Why does everyone think this is a Cyclo Evo clone and not a DSTT clone? The pics comparing the Evo and Edge show very different PCBs, and the software doesn't seem to match up.

Does anyone actually have one of these yet?

Are you kidding? The card's shell is exactly the same as the 4th CycloDS batch (even has a grip for pulling the microSD out), the menus are exactly the same (the only difference is in the icons and some colors, it even uses CycloDS' DLDI file. True, it lacks some functions like Enhanched mode (and therefore RTS and real-time brightness change) or native EZ-Flash 3-in-1/Cyclops DS miniSD support.

Come on.

 

[neogba]

It is reported to work well with the Ewin GBA Expansion Pak.

I notice it doesn't have the little icon settings per file, such as the DSTT.

The DSTT is well liked by reviewers and receivers. I wonder if this offers anything overall better? It's not cheaper.

 

[Extreme Coder]

If the EDGE and Cyclo use the same DLDI file, then there's a pretty good chance it is a clone.

 

[danejade]

no news on a reseller yet ??--- too early days??? Looks like this ones got alot of potential!

EDIT: Deal extreme wait has it --- might just take the plunge and get one!!

 

[4saken]

Dealextreme is a reseller right?

 

[arctic_flame]

There's only 2 pins in the charge port of the ds, so It's only for power and ground, no data.


Noo Noo..

Why can I plug my special headphones into that very slot and hear sound?

I bought them especially for the GBA:SP and they have the same port.

There has to be Data 0 and 1 in that connector, along with power 0 and 1.

EDIT: Still unlikely that they can actually write to the card through this though. Just thought I'd share :].

You're thinking original DS, I'm thinking DS Lite.

 

[danejade]

Dealextreme is a reseller right?

Sorry mate forgot to refresh me page....whatta reckon wait it out or just buy the damn thing!?

 

[danejade]

Anyone know where is the orignal cyclo ds is made?? (apparently "in france" from older- reviews/plugs/resellers) Do yaz think really this is made in the same factory in really in china like all flash carts and some smartie/s put a different sicker and skin on the os to sell it a reduced price??

 

[Nero]

$28 for a CycloDS? Nice..
But it still lacks nice features like MaHe said.

I think I'll wait until reviews come out and is sold by a different retailer.

~Nero

 

[4saken]

Buy it and tell everyone about it