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Black rectangular card reader with gold contacts and dual-core label

Corn Electronics

Corn Electronics R4I SDHC Dual Core Gold Pro 2018 Card Reader

SKU CH-R0HM-C58W9

Flash-card adapter that runs Nintendo DS ROMs on DS, DSi, 2DS, 3DS and New 3DS consoles up to firmware 11.6 using a microSD card up to 32 GB

  • Interface typeIEEE 1394 & USB 2.0
  • Product type1 card
  • Product colorBlack

Color Black

  • Plays NDS ROMs on DS, DSi, 2DS, 3DS & New3DS consoles
  • Supports 3DS firmware versions 1.0 through 11.6
  • Requires microSD up to 32 GB formatted FAT32
  • Connects via USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 interfaces
  • Kernel download available from r4isdhc.com/2014-r4isdhc-gold-pro/

Purpose and audience

The Corn Electronics R4I SDHC Dual Core Gold Pro 2018 Card Reader is a flash-card adapter for Nintendo DS, DSi, 2DS, 3DS and New 3DS consoles. It lets owners run Nintendo DS ROMs from a microSD card on supported handhelds.

Upgrade scope

The 2018 revision extends compatibility to console firmware versions 1.0 through 11.6. The jump is worthwhile for users on newer system software that older adapters cannot recognise. It does not support 3DS ROMs.

Interface limits

The reader connects via IEEE 1394 and USB 2.0 for kernel updates and file transfers. MicroSD capacity is capped at 32 GB with FAT32 formatting. Kernel files must be placed in the card root directory, not in sub-folders.

How it compares

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Price $14.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Product type1 card
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Interface typeIEEE 1394 & USB 2.0

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Questions about this item

Does the card reader accept microSD cards larger than 32 GB?

No. The adapter only works with microSD cards up to 32 GB formatted as FAT32.

Which kernel version must be downloaded for the 2018 model?

Download the 2014 R4iSDHC Gold Pro kernel from r4isdhc.com/2014-r4isdhc-gold-pro/ and place the four extracted files directly on the card root.

Will the adapter play 3DS ROMs on a New 3DS running firmware 11.6?

No. The cartridge runs only NDS ROMs; 3DS ROMs are not supported on any firmware version.

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