Frequently asked question
I bought the cartridge R4 which does not include mini CD with firmware. Where can I get it?
You can get the updated firmware downloaded from our homepage or you can download it in the official site.
To operate the cartridge must install the firmware. If you want to know is installed as you can read this simple step-by-step tutorial in the following section: how to install the firmware.
What memory capacity supports the R4 DS?
The cartridge supports micro SD memory up to 2 GB inclusive (more brands Kingston and Sandisk are recommended because of its high compatibility). The R4 does not work with SDHC, which means that memories of 4 GB or more will not be compatible.
Can I play Game Boy Advance games (GBA) on my cartridge R4?
The R4 Revolution operate only games for Nintendo DS (games that are placed in slot 1). To play the Game Boy Advance is necessary accessory (which does not come bundled with the R4). The accessory that presents greater compatibility with the R4 DS and complies with the duties outlined is the EZ-Flash.
Can I use the Nintendo browser (Opera) with R4 Revolution?
As with the case of games Game Boy Advance cartridge is used, along with a R4 additional accessory is placed in the slot 2 of the DS. The role of the accessory is said to offer the console expansion of RAM, necessary to ensure the burden of a website. After several tests we have concluded that the accessory recommended, both for its excellent compatibility with the R4 and its quality is the EZ-Flash.
Is it possible to return to the main menu of R4 without having to shut down and re-ignite the console?
The action to leave the game or current application to return to home menu of the R4 without rebooting the console is called "soft reset" and it is possible to do with the R4 Revolution. To perform a soft reset you can press the buttons "L" + "R" + "X" + "Y" + "A" + "B" (all at the same time) when you want to leave the game. It is important to bear in mind that in order to use the soft reset, the icon shown above right within the menu of choice of games (the icon with an R in a circle) must be green because, if it is red, it means that the soft reset feature is disabled. In case than the soft reset is disabled, you can enable it simply by pressing with the stylus in the little icon to turn it green.
What happens when you turn on the DS and appears "Could not find the SD/TF card?
Where the console screen this message appears, is warning us that there is a problem with micro SD memory. To solve the problem we must proceed as follows:
