WHAT  TO CHOOSE FOR ITS 3DS? SHOULD I BUY A SKY3DS, A GATEWAY OR THE STARGATE 3DS?

You are in possession of a 3DS console, you want to spend the dark side but you do not know which R4 3DS to choose? Love-gamecard offers an overview of the 3DS flashcards market, 2DS.

Now that the market is established and every manufacturer has come a long way, we can begin to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each R4 3DS and analyze their performance.

A little reminder about the technical terms used: If we should talk about flashcards for 3DS, many people also use the names “R4 3DS” and “3DS card”, “2DS card”.

PARAMETERS TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT WHEN YOU CHOOSE A flashcard

The first elements to check are the compatibility with the type of console: 3ds Old, 3DS XL, New 3DS, 2DS, New 3DS XL, New 2DS XL. Then the update version of the console called firmware that may be a blocking point.

Another parameter, the dynamics of the Team that produces the flashcard, its update frequency. Its ability to respond to a major update of Nintendo to counter the 3DS flashcards.

Its price, suppliers and shipping conditions are also things to check.

The technical support and the tutorials available on the web are important points if you encounter difficulties of use.

Its simplicity of use especially if you are a novice in the matter or if the flashcard is intended for young children.

STRONG POINTS AND WEAK POINTS OF SKY3DS+

The sky3ds+ is compatible with all the 3DS of the market and the last update: 11.10.0-43

An ultra-detailed video of the R4 3DS to run 3D games will familiarize you with its use. The video of sky3ds + shot in HD, lasts 24 minutes and shows the different phases of its physical use and PC side. It is very useful for beginners with a lot of explanations about the technical terms and the choice of compatible microSD.

You can even ask your questions directly under the video

The price of Sky3DS varies from 70 € in France, excluding postage.

+ POSITIVE POINTS

+ Compatible with all 3DS models
+ Compatible with all firmwares
+ A cartridge to use
+ Frequent update of the Team
+ Online game thanks to Skydock
+ Installing 3DS ROMs with a simple copy and paste.+ NEGATIVE POINTS

+ High price
+ Prominent orange button, risk of breakage
+ No presence of Emunand
+ Requires a private header to avoid being banned for online games. Info from 17/04/2017: The Sky3DS Team announces that a solution without a private header should arrive.
Info from 27/05/2017: Create your own private header with the Skydock

With the arrival of the skydock, the solution to play online without risk of banishment Team Sky3ds +, you increased the rating of the flashcard 3DS from 4.5 to 4.8 stars. The 3DS card approaches perfection

STRONG POINTS AND WEAK POINTS OF GATEWAY

The Gateway is the first flashcard to enter the 3DS flashcards market to launch 3D game copies. Having opened the doors of the 3DS, the team has a good coast.

The Gateway runs on 2DS, 3DS & 3DS XL and New 3DS, New 3DS XL consoles. These must be Firmware 4.1 to 9.2 max.

Team Gateway has therefore encountered a wall since the arrival of firmware 9.3 and has not released major updates since late 2014. The team continues to provide spoof solutions allowing players to connect online without having to update their console, this thanks to the Emunand. Other minor updates were provided during this year 2015 to fix some bugs and improve the stability of the system.

The Gateway being the first actor to have arrived on the scene of the 3DS hack, many forums are available to support this flashcard.

The Gateway is sold in France for a price of around € 70 to € 85 excluding postage.

+ POSITIVE POINTS _____________________________________________________
+ Compatible with all 3DS models
+ Online game
+ A team that has proven itself
+ NEGATIVE POINTS _____________________________________________________
+ High price
+ Compatible up to firmware 9.2

STRONG POINTS AND WEAK POINTS OF STARGATE 3DS

The first tests of this Stargate 3DS flashcards are very mixed with a lot of bugs and work weird. We are waiting for an update from the Team to push the tests of this product.

+ POSITIVE POINTS _____________________________________________________
+ Compatible with all 3DS models
+ Compatible with the latest Nintendo firmwares
+ Launch of hombrew and emulators of old consoles for retro gaming.
+ NEGATIVE POINTS _____________________________________________________
+ The Team does not keep the deadlines announced (Release planned initially for mid-October 2017)
+ Lack of communication
+ flashcard R4 3Ds with bugs
+ Product not finished, waiting for update of the Team
+ Excessive price compared to the quality of operation

SUMMARY OF THE CHOICE OF R4 3DS FOR NINTENDO PORTABLE CONSOLES

On availability, all flashcards are regularly in stock at resellers. The Sky3ds+ emerges from these two competitors thanks to its compatibility with the latest Nintendo firmware.

Indeed the blocking of the Gateway and the Blue 3DS with the update 9.2 and that for quite a few months begins to become worrying. It’s hard to say if these two Teams will ever find a parade.

The choice of Love-gamecard.

If at the beginning of the adventure we pushed the Gateway, force is to note that the sky3ds has taken off. Because of its compatibility with all models of 3DS and with the latest update, we favor the sale of sky3ds+.

The arrival of the Stargate 3DS clearly does not jostle the hierarchy! We are waiting for an update from The Team to see if it will solve all the operating bugs.