What is a Slot-1 flash cart?

A: For a quick answer, a slot-1 flash cart is basically a device that allows you to play backups of games on your Nintendo DS or DS Lite. We sell all flash carts that utilize inexpensive microSD, or Trans Flash (TF), memory cards.

Not only do these cards support commercial games (called roms), but they also support homebrew (free software made by gamers and enthusiasts) games and applications. Flash carts also enable your DS to play a variety of software such as MP3s, movies, read e-books, and some even support PDA functions.

Another feature of a slot-1 flash device is it allows you to run emulators. You can play your favorite NES games right on your DS!

Without saying any more, this is a must have for any DS owner. You can have music, movies, e-books, PDA, NES games, DS games, homebrew games, and more, all on a single cart the same size as any Slot-1 DS game! How cool is that??

History of flash carts

Flash carts started back when the Gameboy Advance was popular. However, the term "flash cart" is misleading with these new generation carts. In the old days, carts came with non-removable memory. Since they contain flash memory, they were named "flash carts". Today, most slot-1 flash carts that utilize removable memory do not contain any flash memory in them. They do sell slot-1 carts with built in memory but we choose not to sell them because they cost more then if you were to purchase a removable memory cart plus a microSD memory of the same size. Also, expanding your cart's memory is as simple as popping in another microSD card.