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

[Urza]

Assuming that this cart is similar to the CycloDS Evolution (similar hardware and software), then in theory it should have the same speed as the CycloDS Evolution. I'm guessing that if it is faster, it is because of the features they cut out.

I'd like to make this clear, because apparently you guys just don't get it:

Just because it looks like the CycloDS firmware, doesn't mean it is the CycloDS firmware.

Its like you've never seen a product try to mimic another before.

The in-game features "cut out" would have no effect on the speed of the cart's menu.

One again, stop making statements about a cart you know almost nothing about.

 

[Urza]

I understand that, but it has the same components, and even though it is running different firmwares, it is undeniable that the firmwares share the some similarities, look at the files yourself if you don't believe me.
BECAUSE ITS SO HARD TO COPY FILE NAMES AND IMAGES AMIRITE?

Also, cutting out the in game features does speed things up, or at least according to some of TC's older posts it does.

The game list menu? No.


Now we're just talking about fucking common sense.

 

[Urza]

Lol nonono, I mean the ACTUAL FILES.

Do you have the source code?

Because if not, WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT

 

[Urza]

Lol nonono, I mean the ACTUAL FILES.

Do you have the source code?

Because if not, WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT

It could be complete coincidence, but if you open up the update.evo file (1.22) and the edge.dat files with a hex editor or notepad, etc, you will find several huge strings that are alike. Also, the fact that they use the same DLDI file is kind of sketchy too.

Thats really not enough to base such a conclusion on.

 

[Urza]

I'm guessing you have your EDGE? How is it?

In the process of writing the review now.

So far, I'd say it was definitely better than the DSTT and R4. Lacks alot of the features that other carts like the CycloDS and SCDS1 have, but has a great interface. Good budget cart.

 

[martin88]

Already out of stock on DealExtreme? Aww.

 

[c2ironfist]

can't wait for a review guys.. awaits

 

[ECJanga]

To the guy who was pissed off about ordering an evolution instead of this, shut up. This lacks the in-game menu, which means there is no slow motion, no LCD Brightness adjustment, and there is no real time saves. No rumble integration, and no ram integration. This is not a cheap clone of the evolution, it is a cheap mimmick with some of it's code. To the guy praising the edge team for their english, they freaking stole the evolution's manual from teamcyclops and replaced all instinces of evolution with edge. Please do not buy this card or support them.


I got a CycloDS, but I never use the enhanced menu, slow motion, LCD brightness (it's always set on 1) or real times saves.
I don't have a rumble extension nor Opera ram pack.

For people like me, this would be a nice alternative. I personally only run NDS roms with my CycloDS. Sometimes I use Moonshell for a quick movie, next to that I don't have any homebrew.

If this card has:

- 100% Game Compatibility
- 100% Download Play

People like me would be happy.

So your saying you never use soft-reset?

Not really no. I used to use it. However, when someday it was messing up my Download Play compatibility I disabled it. I only used it in the beginning, I was switching ROMs all the time. Lately I play a game and then turn the DS off. I stick to 1 game now =)

 

[Kamgusta]

soft reset is almost useless
for not spending 4 seconds to boot you are trading game compatibility and download play support
wow

 

[Urza]

soft reset is almost useless
for not spending 4 seconds to boot you are trading game compatibility and download play support
wow

Nothing you just said makes any sense.

 

[Kamgusta]

soft reset is almost useless
for not spending 4 seconds to boot you are trading game compatibility and download play support
wow

Nothing you just said makes any sense.

Not my problem, yours.

 

[Urza]

soft reset is almost useless
for not spending 4 seconds to boot you are trading game compatibility and download play support
wow

Nothing you just said makes any sense.

Not my problem, yours.

Babbling nonsense could become a problem eventually

 

[xJonny]

Consult your local general practitioner!

Back on track - isn't soft-reset meant to be nicer to your battery too?

 

[sepinho]

Sounds like a decent card, even more so after reading Urza's review.

But where would one buy such a card, if inclined to? Both DX and emvee are sold out and I couldn't even find it at amazon.de or .co.uk.