These DS save data accessories have been available for some time now on semi-sketchy sites, but this one is notable for a recent firmware update that adds support for 3DS games. The $25 device connects a DS or 3DS cart to your computer via USB, in order to grab save data off the cart, and even replace it (sort of like a DS Dex Drive).

I believe this just backs up save data and not whole ROMs — this review doesn’t mention anything about copying games. Which is a good thing from the perspective of “this thing isn’t a piracy device.” And I’d love to be able to download saves for stuff without having to have the whole game on a flashcart. Let us know if you know more about this doodad!

See also: More homebrew

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tags / ems / homebrew / renchi / save data adapter / nintendo 3ds / 3ds / gaming

If you don’t mind getting an old version of the PSP, without whatever new features the 3000 has, Renchi just marked down its supply of Japanese PSP 2000 consoles to $179, which doesn’t seem that bad — it’s the Japanese retail price! Of course, Sony just introduced some even more brightly-colored PSP 3000s in Japan.

I’m that much closer to being able to get that toothpaste green one I like for some reason! (Yeah, I don’t know).

tags / psp / renchi / sony / psp 2000 / jc