Thanks for the reply Okay, I will definitely report this bug.
Well, after googling alot, I stumbled upon this info -
EZ-FLASH OMEGA Flash Cartridge Adapter for GBM GBA SP NDS NDSL Featrue: 1. GBA game copy and play, no client needed 2. Fast patch engine. The GBA SLOT-2 is used for GBA roms and homebrew (now mostly outdated, since DS versions exist for most of them). Next we look at some accessories for the DS, that are commercially available. I have dedicated a seperate step to instructables on tricking out your DS. 641 product ratings - Coral Pink Nintendo DS Lite w/ Charger, Case, GBA Slot Cover, Games - No Stylus.
I've figured out how to make the migration option to appear when using DeSmuME (current v0.9.4). As you probably know this emulator supports GBA-NDS linkage since some builds ago. However it was not working for Pokemon D/P/Pt so far. Migration is still NOT possible though (save corruption message), but you get the benefits of 'dongle method' (depending on 'inserted' GBA ROM you get additional pokemon in-game).
I look forward for cory1492 comments/suggestions. It seems just a matter of a better/proper FLASH save access support on the emulator itself to be able to interact with the GBA sav on the HD. But I lack the required tech knowledge to 'describe the problem'.
I've only tested with Pokemon D/P ENG (ADAE/APAE, US or EUR, it doesn't matter)
Requirements:
1. NDS BIOSes (both ARM7 and ARM9 dumps)
2. NDS save which allows migration (you have the National Pokédex and are able to enter Pal Park)
3. NDS ROM patched with Pokepatch v4.2 by cory1492 -->OR<-- clean D/P/Pt ENG ROM + 'Dongle Method Only' AR code by cory1492 (see below)
How to:
1. Go to 'Config->Emulation Settings'. Enable 'Use external BIOS images' and browse for your ARM7 and ARM9 dumps. Enable 'Emulate SWIs using BIOS images' (not strictly required, but it won't harm).
2. Go to 'Emulation->GBA slot'. Select 'GBA game' and browse for your clean GBA ROM of choice (R/S/E/FR/LG). Remember that: migration requires that GBA ROM language matches that of the NDS ROM. However dongle method works for any language combo. Ideally you should also have a proper GBA save (128 kB) named like the GBA ROM, but as I've said, on accesing the migration option you get a save error anyway (lack of proper GBA FLASH save access emulation).
3a. Load your patched NDS ROM -->OR<--
3b. Load clean D/P/Pt ENG ROM, wait for the titlescreen, pause emulation, go to 'Emulation->Cheats->List' and enter the following AR code
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020DC50C E3A000C2 020DC500 E3A00009 (for D/P ENG)
020D1564 E3A000C2 020D1558 E3A00009 (for Pt ENG, NOT tested)
After entering the AR code you have to *reset* and unpause emulation.
The 'Migrate from R/S/E/FR/LG' should appear now. As I said you can't migrate yet (GBA corruption error), but corresponding dongle pokemon are now available.
More Dongle-Only AR codes are required for JPN/FRA/GER/ESP/ITA/KOR versions, so Pokepatch should be the way for them (maybe cory can disclose those AR codes). However from the emulation point of view the save access patching applied by Pokepatch should not be required, but only better/proper emulation support for GBA FLASH save access on DeSmuME.
CREDIT: KAZUMI213 for figuring out how to get this 'dongle method' working on DeSmuME 0.94v.
SOURCE:
Screenshots:
It is not possible to migrate pokemon from LeafGreen/FireRed/Emerald/Ruby/Sapphire to D/P/Platinum:
Dongle Method works perfectly
LeafGreen
Emerald
FireRed
Last edited by spectreMonkey (2009-09-16 08:11:03)
NDS Accessories and Add-Ons
GBA / NDS Media Player
Nintendo will be releasing a DS memory-card adapter for the transfer of MPEG-4 video and MP3s (32 - 320kbps) to the DS and Gameboy Advance. It will use a GBA cartridge with a slot for SD media (MMC) and will be backwards compatible with the GBA. Retail price is set to be about $50 US - although no immediate plans exist to distribute the product in the US.
Nintendo: Please release this in the U.S. soon.
Nintendo has explicitly mentioned ripping TV shows and taking them with you - and I, for one, find it hard to imagine Nintendo releasing a media player that only uses one of the two DS screens - as GBA cartridges currently do.
If you agree - then this implys that access to both screens and potentially both processors is possible from the GBA slot - a tantalizing capability currently unconfirmed. As if this announcement weren't exciting enough without the ancillary possibilities for misuse.
If true, this means a way to reuse those writable GBA flash carts to load DS software including DS Linux, homebrew software and all the rest....
Renamer / Manager
GBA SP AC adapters are fully compatible with Nintendo DS so if your adapter is broken, lost or you need one for when you travel look for either SP or NDS AC adapter. |
Protect your DS screens from minor scratches, dust and finger prints . Screen protector, with a textured surface, adheres instantly to your DS screen to protect against scratches |
For GBA and NDS. Can play Movies, MP3, Sideshows, Text files and even some (under 2Mbit) emulated NES and GB roms! |
Official Nintendo made DS batteries are great but you can save some money by using a replacement GBA SP battery or 3rd party Li-Ion NDS battery pack. Great for long travels of if your battery is getting weak. |
Recharge your Nintendo DS or GBA SP through any USB port (also Notebook computers) Doesn't need an additional power supply. Can be used in any country of the world. Portable, Lightweight. Recharges completely in less than 3h |
You need these is you wan 't to protect your precious DS when it is carried around and might accidentally fall. Our favorite is Airform Pocket DS protective carry case. Prices ranging from $7 to $15 USD |
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If you already lost the ones that came with the NDS - Three pack of official Nintendo DS Stylus. Allows for far much greater accuracy when compared to using a finger on the touch screen. |
Nintendo DS TV Tuner (Anounced Pre-Order) For Nintendo DS and GBA SP. Officially licensed accessory. Requires 4 AAA batteries - 6 hours playback with 1 set of batteries. NTSC. |
These over-the-ear style headphones feature the Nintendo DS brand on each side, and with a weight of just 37 grams, are perfect for listening on the go. |
And lets not forget BACKUP DEVICES for use with Nintendo DS. Still waiting for NDS roms to come out but until them you can play GBA roms on NDS using GBA Flash Cards. Also the only way to play GB COLOR games on Nintendo DS is using emulator and Flash Linker because DS is not compatible with GBC cartridges. Movies, Music, eBooks, Sideshows 3rd party games and emulated NES SNES SEGA PCE Z80 roms etc. |
GBA Flash Linker / Writer
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GBA ROMs Backup
We use Flash Advance Linkers to backup games from Nintendo cartridges and burning games to special GBA Flash Cards. What we do is we connect the Gameboy to PC, put the game into GBA and than we run flash writer software - select gba rom backup option and in about 5 minutes the rom will be fully copied from the cartridge to computer hard driver! It is all very similar to how music can be copied from a CD and later burned to CDRW disk only here MP3 = ROMS , CDRW = GBA Flash Card, CD Writer = Flash Writer