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Nando

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A question about flashcards
« on: November 05, 2013, 05:24:12 AM »
So I know about the ever drives for the main 16bit systems, what are other brands worth looking into?

Tips, suggestions?

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Re: A question about flashcards
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2013, 05:38:43 AM »
I don't know about other systems, but there's just two worth considering for the Turbob: gameofyou's card or the everdrive.  Both work well and are relatively easy to use; the former holds only one title at a time (and no SFII) but the price is right, and the latter holds lots of games at once but costs more.

The neoflash and tototek ones just aren't worth the hassle.
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Re: A question about flashcards
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2013, 08:09:32 AM »
Thanks Necro!

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Re: A question about flashcards
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2013, 09:59:43 AM »
I have both the NES and SNES Powerpaks and they are excellent. Saving is a bit quirky but not difficult once you get the hang of it. I got them both used/like new on eBay for around $100.

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Re: A question about flashcards
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2013, 04:47:00 PM »
Everdrive for the genesis and snes are worth it.Though if you have the cash a mega-everdrive or the SD2SNES are fine.I don't have a opinion on the snes or nes powerpak though,when i heard about there flaws i avoided them.

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Re: A question about flashcards
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2013, 12:59:52 AM »
I saw that Mega-ever drive. Seems like a really solid product but I'm finding it hard to justify the price when compared to the Everdrive-MD.

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Re: A question about flashcards
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2013, 06:12:56 AM »
The newest entry level Mega Drive/Genesis Everdrive narrows the margin from the deluxe version. Unless you're hardcore into Genesis, there isn't much need to pick the deluxe version over the new basic one.

The Master Everdrive is great, but again only for the hardcore (just stick to the Mega Everdrive to play SMS games).

The Game Gear Everdrive is much more valuable, as no other hardware runs GG games and it has exclusives with fan translations (like Shining Force Gaiden III).



Everdrive for the genesis and snes are worth it.Though if you have the cash a mega-everdrive or the SD2SNES are fine.I don't have a opinion on the snes or nes powerpak though,when i heard about there flaws i avoided them.

All flashcarts have flaws. The Powerpaks had their major flaws fixed with updates.
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Re: A question about flashcards
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2013, 08:10:02 AM »
Thanks BT!

what about the choices for the NES/SNES?



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Re: A question about flashcards
« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2013, 05:20:31 PM »
The newest entry level Mega Drive/Genesis Everdrive narrows the margin from the deluxe version. Unless you're hardcore into Genesis, there isn't much need to pick the deluxe version over the new basic one.

The Master Everdrive is great, but again only for the hardcore (just stick to the Mega Everdrive to play SMS games).

The Game Gear Everdrive is much more valuable, as no other hardware runs GG games and it has exclusives with fan translations (like Shining Force Gaiden III).



Everdrive for the genesis and snes are worth it.Though if you have the cash a mega-everdrive or the SD2SNES are fine.I don't have a opinion on the snes or nes powerpak though,when i heard about there flaws i avoided them.

All flashcarts have flaws. The Powerpaks had their major flaws fixed with updates.
Has to do with how to save on the powerpak so i never bother with either.

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Re: A question about flashcards
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2013, 11:26:40 PM »
The newest entry level Mega Drive/Genesis Everdrive narrows the margin from the deluxe version. Unless you're hardcore into Genesis, there isn't much need to pick the deluxe version over the new basic one.

The Master Everdrive is great, but again only for the hardcore (just stick to the Mega Everdrive to play SMS games).

The Game Gear Everdrive is much more valuable, as no other hardware runs GG games and it has exclusives with fan translations (like Shining Force Gaiden III).



Everdrive for the genesis and snes are worth it.Though if you have the cash a mega-everdrive or the SD2SNES are fine.I don't have a opinion on the snes or nes powerpak though,when i heard about there flaws i avoided them.

All flashcarts have flaws. The Powerpaks had their major flaws fixed with updates.
Has to do with how to save on the powerpak so i never bother with either.

I believe that auto-saving was added a while back.
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Re: A question about flashcards
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2013, 07:30:07 PM »
The newest entry level Mega Drive/Genesis Everdrive narrows the margin from the deluxe version. Unless you're hardcore into Genesis, there isn't much need to pick the deluxe version over the new basic one.

The Master Everdrive is great, but again only for the hardcore (just stick to the Mega Everdrive to play SMS games).

The Game Gear Everdrive is much more valuable, as no other hardware runs GG games and it has exclusives with fan translations (like Shining Force Gaiden III).



Everdrive for the genesis and snes are worth it.Though if you have the cash a mega-everdrive or the SD2SNES are fine.I don't have a opinion on the snes or nes powerpak though,when i heard about there flaws i avoided them.

All flashcarts have flaws. The Powerpaks had their major flaws fixed with updates.
Has to do with how to save on the powerpak so i never bother with either.

I believe that auto-saving was added a while back.
Well i all ready have a everdrive for the genesis&snes so i'm set.

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Re: A question about flashcards
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2013, 11:43:42 AM »
I am picking up the SD2SNES and Turbo Everdrive soonish. My fiance and I will be going halvsies on the snes one and I'll pick up the Turbo one on my own sometime next year maybe. Can't wait for either!
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Re: A question about flashcards
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2013, 12:32:15 PM »
I am picking up the SD2SNES and Turbo Everdrive soonish. My fiance and I will be going halvsies on the snes one and I'll pick up the Turbo one on my own sometime next year maybe. Can't wait for either!
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Re: A question about flashcards
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2013, 12:46:13 PM »
Here:
http://shop.retrogate.com/main.sc

or here:
http://www.stoneagegamer.com/flash-carts/

Problem with Stone Age Gamer is they are usually sold out of the nice deluxe editions.
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Re: A question about flashcards
« Reply #14 on: November 09, 2013, 07:11:35 AM »
Thanks Mathius