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How to Use the R4 NDS

An R4 card allows Nintendo DS owners to play homebrew games-ones they created or downloaded-and run emulators on their Nintendo DS. They can even be used to watch downloaded video files. Fairly inexpensive and very easy to use, the R4 card is a useful accessory for any DS owner.

Things You'll Need

USB 2.0 Micro SD Card Reader
Micro SD Memory Card
R4 Card CD Software
Nintendo DS or DS Lite
R4 Card

Instructions

- 1
  Insert the SD card into the card reader, then insert the reader into your computer's USB port.
- 2
  Insert the CD into the computer and load the R4 card's software onto the card.
- 3
  Find and download the games that you want to add to your R4 card. Copy them onto your card. There should be a file labeled "Games" on the card already. Place them in there.
- 4
  Eject the reader and remove the memory card.
- 5
  Place the memory card in the R4 card and place the R4 card into your DS.
- 6
  Turn on your DS. The software should load after the initial loading screen. Select the game folder and choose the game you want to play.

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