For new readers, here's a quick overview of what the R4 DS is. You May also want to read my other article on the R4 DS Slot 1 Device. In my previous article, I went into details of what the R4 DS is, what it can do, and how it works. I will not re-write all the details and features once again in order to save the readers who have read my previous article. I would say that if you're not sure what the R4 DS is and what it can do what you do return to read my article on the unique Nintendo DS accessories.

In short, the R4 DS is a slot 1 device that allows you to play homebrew games as well as Roma and Mp3 music, read e-books, watching movies, etc... On your Nintendo DS. It turns your Nintendo DS into a whole entertainment center, all under $ 50.00

There are some quick tips and easy to follow. While some of these tips seem obvious in May, he even took me a week and a half of using the R4 DS before I came with some ways to make my life (and play) a little easier.

1. Make a folder of games, and only store your games in this folder. It makes navigation through the menu much easier, and save all files in your game will also be organized.

2. Store your MP3 music files and video files in folders too, and in the case of several albums of music on the memory card, you should make a subdirectory for each album. This is a MUST for all those who have great music, with all names of the track marked mp3, etc... To avoid conflicts with file names by putting them all in the directory, and because you can name your subdirectory name of your ripped CDs, you know at least that TRACK-1.mp3 ABBA in ABBA is the directory of the album Greatest Hits.

3. Try to save your game saves on your PC hard drive on a regular basis. Not because it could get corrupted on the microSD card into the R4 DS, but because you want May to return to a previous save point later in the game. It is also good to take the habit in May because you delete a part (and its backup file of the game) and not have a backup in case you want to play this game once again in the future. While it seems an obvious reference, you'd be surprised to know that most of our emails to technical support for the R4 DS to address how to recover erased or deleted game saves that are not saved. I recommend this place at least once a week, more if you play your games more frequently.

4. Do not take the R4 DS for Nintendo DS, each time you want to add files to the microSD card. Simply press the microSD card with your finger, and "out" of the R4 DS card slot. You can then quickly moved to the microSD card reader included / write to change games and files or add music or video.

5. This is my last (and perhaps the most obvious) tip. And it is the microSD card into the card slot of the R4 DS. When you turn the Nintendo DS or DS Lite in your pocket or pick it up. Make sure that the microSD card slot is in the card R4DS and it's not loose or ready to leave. The chances of it popping without pressing the card are slim, but it may be that you carry in your pocket. There would be nothing worse than losing your microSD card somewhere, because it arises and fell on the floor. MicroSD cards are small and tiny, and once lost, you would have trouble finding anywhere else, except at a store where you want to buy a new one. If you bring your Nintendo DS in a case, then the chances are much smaller than the card is removed from the card slot R4 DS, but it is best to check on a regular basis anyway. Do you do something before they can?

The R4 DS is a Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS lite homebrew and Roma player. It also allows you to play MP3 music and watching movies.