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[dantheman]

The R4 only has 100% compatibility when using a fast enough microSD card.  While the brand is important, the most important fact is that it needs to be made in Japan and not Taiwan for it to be fast enough.  If they didn't specify, then you can't really say that they sold you something you didn't want.

[DeVS]

I think it's shady. They know that card is crap for that device and that no one would want it. I would start off with a nice polite email and see if you can get it resolved, if not I would start moving boots into asses.

[JimmyDodger]

And it's odd you got 1 type of memory card with a different type of memory adapter. Were they in one package or did they come in separate packages?

It came in one of those little plastic casings. It was actually inside the R4 box though. Not like a brand new one. IN the box. They obviously put it in.

I would atleast prefer it if they gave me like a Sandisk which could easily be sold on Ebay for money for a good Japanese made SD card. DeVS, what do you think of part of the email I posted before?

I don't think it matters. When they added the ( 4-5 different type of microSD brand list) they meant that you'll randomly receive the cheapest memory card they have in stock.

But they don't have Transcend as one of the offered brands..

I understand your perspective, the problem is I don't think the company is going to give a hoot. Your fighting a battle with a slim chance of winning.

It isn't like I am sueing them here. It's just a memory card, but why would they give two different memory card accessories with different makes. It just doesn't make sense, like DeVS said. Would it hurt them to replace it for me?

The customer service was great for me too. It's a shame. They had an MSN contact, and they answered all of my questions with out hassle.

[JimmyDodger]

And also, does the card manufacturer matter if it's still in made in Japan, or does it have to be a Kingston?

[metalcaipira]

I've had this problem, and changed to EUR rom. Now I don't have this problem. It would work in your case either...

[JimmyDodger]

I've had this problem, and changed to EUR rom. Now I don't have this problem. It would work in your case either...

OH! MY! GOD! I think it worked! I finally got past the blue misty guy. And just when I was leaving for my cruise. THANKS ALOT!!!

Bye all!

[DeVS]

Enjoy your trip.

[JimmyDodger]

Enjoy your trip.

Just got back from my trip. Well, it works, with ALOT of freezing, mostly in the teleport rooms. Will have to sort out my memory card after, as I just got to the final boss, and I luckily broke my DS somehow.

See http://www.scdev.org/forum/index.php?topic=11407.msg86756#new

[metalcaipira]

Follows a complete microSD speed list: http://www.ninjapass.com/Developments.html
I tested Kingston, toshiba and PNY in R4 and Cyclo Evo... working perfectly on Castlevania and Tony Hawk Downhill...

[JimmyDodger]

Follows a complete microSD speed list: http://www.ninjapass.com/Developments.html
I tested Kingston, toshiba and PNY in R4 and Cyclo Evo... working perfectly on Castlevania and Tony Hawk Downhill...

Yeah, we've established that it is my poo memory card. I'm gonna ask the retailer to replace it with one of those brands, because Transcend is not even listed, but I got one anyway. If they give me a new Kingston, or Toshiba, and it works with no problems, then I won't sell it for a Japan made Kingston.

Where are your memory cards made? And what do you mean about the MicroSD speed list? I don't understand.

[JimmyDodger]

So I just finished having a conversation with the customer service of Gadget-Asia on MSN:

[spoiler]Grosho says:
hello
www.gadget-asia.com says:
yes?
Grosho says:
i recently recieved an order of an R4, and a 2GB micro SD card
Grosho says:
the card brands listed included Kingston, Toshiba, etc etc all brands I was happy wit
Grosho says:
but I got a transcend micro SD card
www.gadget-asia.com says:
we send whatever we have it stock, its the brand provided by PQI
Grosho says:
but it doesn't work with games
Grosho says:
and if i knew i was going to get a transcend, i would of requested another one
Grosho says:
on the garuntee, it says i am entitled to a refund if item is not as described
Grosho says:
a transcend was not described to me, so i see myself entitled
www.gadget-asia.com says:
then please send us back the package and we will refund you
www.gadget-asia.com says:
if we have others in stock, we will send
www.gadget-asia.com says:
its only 0.1 pound in different
Grosho says:
i was going to send it back, but before i talked to you, i emailed the customer service
www.gadget-asia.com says:
please send us emailto enquiry@gadget-asia.com, saying you would like to return package, we will refund you
www.gadget-asia.com says:
please send the whole package back
Grosho says:
the r4 works fine though
Grosho says:
it's just the memory card thats faulty
www.gadget-asia.com says:
sorry, please send the whole package back
www.gadget-asia.com says:
we will refund you
www.gadget-asia.com says:
is the card reading in the R4?
Grosho says:
you can't just give me a different memory card if i sent back everything?
Grosho says:
and also, i tried to ring you, but the number provided is your fax machine
www.gadget-asia.com says:
its not
Grosho says:
i tried multiple times, but i always got the same noise, the noise of a fax
Grosho says:
is starts ringing, then goes to the fax noise
www.gadget-asia.com says:
its not..........
www.gadget-asia.com says:
i have just picked up another customer.........
www.gadget-asia.com says:
02081338813
Grosho says:
thats the number?
www.gadget-asia.com says:
yes
Grosho says:
well in the contact us section, this is shown: +44 020 81338813
www.gadget-asia.com says:
yes it is
Grosho says:
hold on, i think i may have dialed it wrong
Grosho says:
is it possible to sort this out via a phonecall then?
www.gadget-asia.com says:
we are sorting it out with you here
www.gadget-asia.com says:
send back the package and we will refund
www.gadget-asia.com says:
the card is not faulty
www.gadget-asia.com says:
we test all products before sending
www.gadget-asia.com says:
its your card reader
Grosho says:
so it's my card reader now
www.gadget-asia.com says:
yes
Grosho says:
i'm using the one that was sent with the r4
www.gadget-asia.com says:
is the R4 reading the card?
www.gadget-asia.com says:
can u load the games in your Ds LITE?
Grosho says:
yes, but some do not work. the r4 should be playing all games fine, as it's known for 100% compability
Grosho says:
i've checked multiple times if it's the rom
Grosho says:
getting it from different sites and such
www.gadget-asia.com says:
it sthe ROM problme
www.gadget-asia.com says:
do you load some other games inside?
www.gadget-asia.com says:
no one says that R4 read all games
Grosho says:
this review says it does: http://www.gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=41279
Grosho says:
From what we've experienced and from what we've read, the R4 really is 100% compatible with all DS ROMs.
Grosho says:
and the game that isn't working for me (castlevnia: portrait of ruin), they say it works fine
Grosho says:
Castlevania Portrait of Ruin
- PASS: Plays and saves fine. Intro plays at full speed.
www.gadget-asia.com says:
we will not comment on ROMs, if the card is faulty it won't load games
Grosho says:
so why isn't it running all games?
Grosho says:
my friend has and r4 just like me, but he has a kingston micro SD
Grosho says:
yet he can run the game flawlessly[/spoiler]

After I said that, he went offline. I might ring them later. If it doesn't work out, I will just sell the card on ebay, and buy a better one.

What are your thoughts on that?

[kkan]

from my point of view they are entitled to supply an alternative if they are out of stock and you are within your rights for a complete exchange if not satisfied but makes it harder as they are a web company thats not In the uk ... no doubt their selling laws are a little different to ours as far as legal standing goes

did you specify what specific card you wanted !?  If not you dont have a leg to stand on they can and have sent you whats described in the order 1gb mem card regardless of what brand they complied with that order 

Thats a big issue with buying via distance selling you dont know 100% everything you are getting unless its down in black and white in big bold lettering

[JimmyDodger]

from my point of view they are entitled to supply an alternative if they are out of stock and you are within your rights for a complete exchange if not satisfied but makes it harder as they are a web company thats not In the uk ... no doubt their selling laws are a little different to ours as far as legal standing goes

did you specify what specific card you wanted !?  If not you dont have a leg to stand on they can and have sent you whats described in the order 1gb mem card regardless of what brand they complied with that order 

Thats a big issue with buying via distance selling you dont know 100% everything you are getting unless its down in black and white in big bold lettering

I'll just sell the card on Ebay, and buy a new sandisk from PLAY. Thanks for the help!

[kms]

for your info, the sandisk wil also give you the same results, why don't you just listen to what ppl have said on the forum, Toshiba, kingston, PNY, eagletec, all must be made in japan.



kms