Disclaimer: N-Europe does not in any way, shape or form condone the use of illegal downloads or software. However, in the interests of promoting new and 3rd party products we seek to provide and impartial review of a piece of "Homebrew" hardware that has a variety of uses. We do not endorse the use of, copying or duplication of illegal software in any way and fully support any and all efforts by companies to eradicate it.

The past couple of years have been filled with new and innovative products for bringing out the best in your Nintendo DS. These include flash cards: they come in various forms, but they all essentially do the same things. They make it possible for you to run homebrew software (anything from little games, to internet applications such as an email reader), media applications, and even full game ROMs on your DS. When they started out, they were large and bulky; something you wouldn’t want sticking out of your old DS Phat. When Nintendo decided to slim down the Nintendo DS, the flash-card industry responded; we quickly began to see smaller flash cards popping up, even as small as the DS Lite GBA Filler cartridge. Yes, that also goes to say that all of these past devices have run through the GBA slot on the Nintendo DS; clever trick, but is it needed?

Nope. In the past several months, companies have been rolling out flash cards that run simply from your Nintendo DS slot. They call them slot-1 cards; some use internal memory, and others use the new and hip MicroSD cards. Today, I’ll be taking a look at the M3 Simply.

Let’s jump to the chase. The M3 Simply is essentially a Nintendo DS cartridge with a MicroSD slot on the top. Rather than messing with Passkeys and workarounds, you now stick the card right into the top of your DS. The card is basically the same exact size as a standard DS game. Turn it on, and it boots right to M3 interface. For those of you with some knowledge on the subject, yes, that means no more passkey, and in turn, no more flashing. This is essentially the blueprint for the most simple, and in my opinion, intuitive flash card we’ve seen; hence the name: Simply.

When you buy the M3 Simply, which happens to be around half the cost of past M3s, you will get a flashy blister-pack. Inside, you will find the M3 Simply itself, a white replacement shell (if you would prefer the cartridge to be white, rather than the default dark grey), a MicroSD card reader, a software CD, (Mine did not come with one because it is a review copy) and a small case to house the M3 Simply. The packaging is great, and compared to flash cards I’ve seen in the past, it is very high quality. The M3 Simply is built well too. It is nice strong plastic, and includes a very durable-feeling MicroSD pop-up slot. The included card reader is a nice addition too. The little case happens to work well, but it is nearly impossible to get opened. You’ll probably never use it.

While many companies in the past have decided to use an internal memory solution, the M3 Team has decided to go with the more expansive MicroSD solution. This has some ups and downs. For one, now you have to actually buy a memory card... for your Nintendo DS. Yes, the day has come; but this also means that you can buy multiple cards, and select from a wide array of sizes (16MB – 2GB). While this seems like a drag from the get-go, you will later appreciate the interface, and be glad they went in this direction.

This is all great, but what does the thing do? When booting up your Nintendo DS, it will act just like any normal game. Once you start the ‘game’, you will be presented with a touch sensitive interface on the bottom screen, and a wonderful M3 Simply logo on the top. This would be an appropriate time to mention the fact that the interface is fully skinable (all the pictures show of my skin; Simply Duotone). The interface has got three buttons, a vast improvement of the previous cluttered M3 menus. The first button is for running games: Nintendo DS homebrew, Nintendo DS ROMs/demos, but being slot-1, there is no GBA support.

The second button is essentially a launch key for the multimedia application: Moonshell. Moonshell is an application on for the Nintendo DS that allows you to run media; this includes MP3s, JPGs, and DPG video (similar to MPEG video). Rather than fussing about with their own version of the software, the M3 Team have finally opened their eyes, and made using the ‘real’ Moonshell a walk in the park. You can update it, you can skin it, and you can use it just like you want to; only now, there is a special button for in on the main interface. Thank you, thank you very much. The third button is plainly a launch button for anything in the slot-2 (GBA games or a slot-2 flash card). Again, for those of you with the knowledge, this does mean that the M3 Simply will double as a Passkey for your slot-2 devices.

Sounds pretty dandy, although, how well does it work? It is simple, and that is the way it should be. Remember the old days of trimming and patching your game ROMs? No more, the M3 Simply plays Nintendo DS ROMs straight-up. (I will take this time to state that I do not support Nintendo DS piracy, and any games I run have been purchased in cartridge form previously.) Have an old device, and don’t want to lose your saves? Not a problem either, the M3 Simply comes with a Save-Converter. If you are like me, you had a lot of trouble with the M3 saving system in the past; it always wanted to back up your saves, and it really just made a mess. Unlike ROMs, homebrew does take a small hit. Rather than continuing the amazing homebrew support the old M3s had, the M3 Simply’s new architecture isn’t totally sufficient on the homebrew compatibility. While it tends to run most of the applications you throw at it, it doesn’t run everything, and this is because the developers have not added support for the M3 Simply. Although, in the future, I am sure many of the more popular applications will get updates which make them fully executable on the M3 Simply.

So, who is the M3 Simply for? Keeping with the simplistic theme, the M3 Simply is for everyone. If you have already entered the world of Nintendo DS flash-cards, but you are looking for something newer and more convenient, look no further. For those of you that have always kind of been scared of the idea, be afraid no more; the M3 Simply is the easiest, and most intuitive flash card I’ve used, and I highly recommend it to anyone that owns a Nintendo DS.

Pros:
- Nice small design that won’t intrude your DS at all.
- Clean new interface, a charm to use.
- No more patching your ROMs, they run just the way they are.
- Improved save system.
- Wonderful new Moonshell button.
- Doubles as a Passkey.
- Great packaging. Comes with case, and even a nice MicroSD reader.

Cons:
- Lack of full homebrew support.
- Doesn’t play your GBA games.
- Need to buy a MicroSD card to use it.

GCTonyHawk7
GCTonyHawk7@gmail.com

Comments

Llewdebkram Says:
January 15th, 2007 at 17:32 || Total Comments: 239

The price for a MIcro SD card is too small to worry about. You can get 1GB for £14 and 2GB for £25.

For_Gods_Sake Says:
January 15th, 2007 at 17:54 || Total Comments: 95

so in other words this allows you to play non legit stuff aswell. So those people who make the great games get naff all for their effort. well if the ds dies in 2 yrs you know why. Its theft but by another name.

Dyson Says:
January 15th, 2007 at 18:34 || Total Comments: 111

So you can run SNES ROM's on this thing too?

Rummy Says:
January 15th, 2007 at 20:35 || Total Comments: 194

Funny this should come up! I bought an M3 SD Perfect just a couple days ago! I do think this article is about to encourage a whole lot of piracy thought...

GCTonyHawk7 Says:
January 15th, 2007 at 20:50 || Total Comments: 175

Well, on the note of piracy... it is only there if you choose to abuse it. You live your life full of opportunity to do wrong, but do you? Just because you could kill a guy on the street with your pen doesn't mean that you will. While devices like this do make piracy possible, there is so much more worth to a device of this kind. Homebrew and media alone are worth the price, and with all the features of the DS, they are well worth it.

Eraser Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 02:20 || Total Comments: 536

So what does it cost and where can I get it?

Oswaldo Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 02:35 || Total Comments: 3

I've had mine for one and a half years now, and this is a great little thing to have, though mine is old school and sticks out of the GBA slot -.-'

BlueStar Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 06:05 || Total Comments: 42

The R4 is exactly the same hardware and cheaper (You can even solder a point and use the M3 Simply firmware on it) Homebrew support is increasing all the time as homebrew developers add support for the R4 and M3.

BlueStar Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 06:10 || Total Comments: 42

Oh, and you can run Snes roms, not sure about the compatibility but SNEmulDS has just added DLDI support to make it compatible with R4 and M3.

Eraser Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 06:12 || Total Comments: 536

That's all nice, and such, but where can one buy this and how much monetary units will this person have to spend on it?

23isnumber1 Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 06:29 || Total Comments: 276

'When Nintendo decided to slim down the Nintendo DS, the flash-card industry responded' Shouldn't we credit smartphones for the existence of micro sd cards? Heh, sorry, just being pedantic: sure he meant the flash card modders. Ordered my DS simply yesterday, micro sd also in the post. Sweet.

23isnumber1 Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 06:34 || Total Comments: 276

Can be purchased in various mythical places- try mrmodchips or similar

Kagato Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 06:39 || Total Comments: 683

You should be able to run megadrive, gameboy mono/color and NES games providing they have been updated to accomadate the M3. As for SNES games, the emulators out there are still a little patchy but will run most things at a decent speed, again, you are relying on this becoming popluar enough to be supported by the homebrew scene.

Luffy-Kun Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 07:11 || Total Comments: 6

lets be honest, N-Europe is going down the hill. Old News, now they rely on piracy to give reviews, instead of reviews LOTS OF BLOODY GAMES out there. If anyone wants to use piracy they will find lots of sites about this, now keep this out of this site.

BlueStar Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 07:21 || Total Comments: 42

There aren't half some crybabies in this thread. You can use this for anything, moonshell to view videos (BUT NOT MANGA OR FAMILY GUY YOU'VE DOWNLOADED you EVIL PIRATES) homebrew like DSOrganise, mp3s, homebrew games...

BlueStar Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 07:54 || Total Comments: 42

MSN, DS Live Weather, DS Map viewer...

Kintaro Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 10:38 || Total Comments: 11

http://www.nextgenireland.com/neurope.html Next Gen Ireland have actually posted a news report on this, complaining that one of the most respected sites for nintendo fans is condoning piracy!!

Llewdebkram Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 11:07 || Total Comments: 239

And the fact they have posted the article with full detials of what the device can be used for means they have just introduced the idea of DS piracy to all their website visitors.

BlueStar Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 11:09 || Total Comments: 42

No wonder I've never heard of that site. They can't spell and think the card is called an "M8".

BlueStar Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 11:10 || Total Comments: 42

And you can tell when a site is made by kids! Because they over use exclamation marks! In, like, every sentence!

Kintaro Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 11:28 || Total Comments: 11

looks like they have changed m8 to m3, although i didnt even notice that. I think the fact that this article is even getting negative reviews from a site (even a site you havent heard of) isnt a good sign. Put it this way, a few years ago many people didnt know about n64-europe, look at it now.

Auntnadia Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 12:32 || Total Comments: 854

Blue Star. You can tell when someone, like, watches, like too many friends repeats. Could you BE any more annoying!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a good review and it's great that the site is embracing the companies that make use of the DS in other ways than games. The M3 basically makes your DS a lot more useful. you only have to look at the ipod/mp3 player industry to see that company's are selling as much to the bad boys and girls as they are the honest folk. if the G6/M3 etc etc was so dangerous (they've been out for a long time), nintendo wouldn't be market leader and would be throwing law suits all over the shop.

23isnumber1 Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 12:40 || Total Comments: 276

http://www.nextgenireland.com/neurope.html What a truly pathetic piece of journalism from nextgen Ireland. Thanks for the link Kintaro; I haven't laughed so much in years! All in all a pretty poor excuse to nab chunks of Conor's review. Why is this device geting so many people upset? Each to their own (console) I say. Can't wait to play tunes/ watch movies on my DS.

BlueStar Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 12:53 || Total Comments: 42

I've never watched a full episode of Friends, thankfully.

Leo Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 13:24 || Total Comments: 92

Ah, great! I'll never buy another legit game again, those were too expensive anyway.. NOT! But if it runs NDS ROMs right off the bat, I'll get one. The problem with games you download is, unless they're really good, you never finish them. When you actually buy a game, you wanna finish them cos you want to get your money's worth. You appreciate the game a lot more. I gotta look into the M3 thing but I guess it's like music cds. I still buy a couple of cds every month, I just always download them first to see if they're any good. Then I get them used off of Amazon or eBay for $6 or smth. Just last month I got the Chrono Trigger Brink of Time jazz/chill album and I've been listening to it for years. I still buy all the good albums I listen to even tho it might take me a while. I even friggin imported Chrono Trigger from the States to Finland back in '99 or so, just cos I beat the ROM a couple of times and thought the game was awesome! Not all the downloaders never pay for anything.

Kagato Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 13:29 || Total Comments: 683

Legally you are allowed to have copies of any game you own providing it is for your own use and not loaned to anyone and the original and copy are not played at the same time. Since i was born in the 80s my collection of 8 bit and 16 bit games is quite extensive so i love the fact i can play the games on my ds on the move. Then there are the beats of rage style mods and other home brew original games that are released, i seriously dont see what the problem is. This review does not condone or encourage the act of piracy, anyone reading this article and thinking that is a fool, sorry but its the truth.

Fierce_LiNk Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 13:56 || Total Comments: 541

I don't see what the problem is with this article. "No more, the M3 Simply plays Nintendo DS ROMs straight-up. (I will take this time to state that I do not support Nintendo DS piracy" There you have it. We don't support piracy- its as simple as that. What are we supposed to do? Review an item/object/device and just completely ignore that features such as this exist? Its the harsh truth that people use ROMS, nowadays. The truth should not be ignored or covered up, its a simple fact. I think the article writer has covered actually writing about the features of this device AND still maintained that he doesn't condone piracy really well. Great article.

Iun Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 15:19 || Total Comments: 154

Here here. Neither N-Europe, nor the reviewer supports illegal software. Suggestions to the contrary will be viewed as defamatory.

Kintaro Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 16:08 || Total Comments: 11

"Neither N-Europe, nor the reviewer supports illegal software. Suggestions to the contrary will be viewed as defamatory" Thats the funniest thing ive ever said, why? well in the cons section it clearly states that it "Doesn’t play your GBA games" This is clearly supporting illegal software, in fact, the reviewer isnt happy that in fact it doesnt support GBA ROMS, in other words illegal software! Also , one of the pros, is that its much easier to run NDS roms " No more patching your ROMs, they run just the way they are." Again, to say that N-europe dont support illegal software and suggestions to the contrary is defamatory is a stupid statement to make, when there is a full page review proving your wrong! N-Europe could have easily written a review strictly from a homebrew point of view! one final question, how does the reviewer know that nds roms run perfectly, and gba roms dont run without trying it, that in itself is illegal. And saying having backup copies of games is legal is wrong. Backing up or copying any copyright material even for your own use is illegal.

Kintaro Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 16:10 || Total Comments: 11

But just to add to what i have just said, i am a huge fan of N-Europe, i have been for years!! im just a little disappointed

Kagato Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 16:27 || Total Comments: 683

Kintaro, i take it you havent every heard of the software fair use act? It states that provided you dont intend to sell, lend out or otherwise distribute software without a license, you are entitled to make a back up of said software. In my case, i am free to create back ups of anything i own providing the original and the copy are never used at the same time and both remain in my possession at all times. Google it, its fairly well documented as i had to study the thing for one of my computing classes back at highschool.

GCTonyHawk7 Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 16:50 || Total Comments: 175

In response to Kintaro: In the cons, it does state that it won't play GBA "games". This covers everything from GBA ROMs to GBA homebrew. And it is true, being a slot-1 device, the ARM9 processor works in conjunction with the ARM7 to run the NDS processes, therefor making it impossible for the ARM7 to be used by GBA devices. Stating that it is a con just covers the fact that it lacks the feature. Past M3s which have been slot-2 devices have supported such features, and it worked very well. It is just a con of having a slot-1. As Kagato stated, it is clearly 100% legal to backup copies of your games and media. This means running ROMs of games you've already bought in cartridge form is perfectly legal, and even makes a lot of sense. It makes it possible to carry all of your games on one cartridge, and homebrew apps will even let you converse saves between the two counterparts. Writing the review strictly on homebrew would be simply ignoring other features the device has. That is like reviewing a game, and not mentioning that is has multiplayer. It is an attribute of the device, and while it can carry negative actions, it needs to be stated as a feature. To make sure that my point got accross that I don't support piracy, it is clearly stated in the review. I'm sorry that you are disappointed in N-Europe, I just think it is wrong that good products should be ignored for one feature. The DS can do so much more than people think, and this is one of the reasons I enjoy reviewing products like this, and on a site like this. Typically, people never hear about stuff like this because of the piracy that is possible. I personally support the homebrew scene very strongly, and want to help get the word out for your sake. I write these reviews on the M3 to help you, the reader, realize that this sort of thing is possible, and hope that many of you will use the knowledge to buy the right version of the product. Thanks, hope this clears some stuff up for all of you.

Rummy Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 17:30 || Total Comments: 194

Well, I myself am quite keen to get into homebrew and stuff, but have no idea where to start. It's the reason I got my SD Perfect, and whilst I do think that this article will encourage piracy, whether its intent or not, I don't hold N-E reponsible, though I do think it shouldn't have been a newspost maybe. Meh, I'm torn. Anyway, it's all well and good writing an article about homebrew, but I imagine the majority of people reading this know more about emulation and ROMs in the piracy sense than they do homebrew, and yet you offer nothing for those who may want to find out more! So, where would be some good sites for someone to start out learning?

Luffy-Kun Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 18:04 || Total Comments: 6

LOL someone buys this and wont use it for piracy HAHAHAHA what a fricking joke. Oh yeah! how about reviewing GCOS for GameCube, oh so great Reviewers from N-Europe? Its a homebrew aplication that doesnt need a modchip and allows EVERY GAMECUBE to play backups!!! lol i agree with nextgenireland. this place is down the hill FAST

GCTonyHawk7 Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 18:30 || Total Comments: 175

In reply to Rummy: A good place to learn and get started is message boards and forums dedicated to the subject. I suggest GBA-TMW, as I am a moderator there. http://gbatmw.net/index.php?action=forum Other helpful sites follow: http://www.drunkencoders.com/ http://www.m3-forum.com/ http://www.dualscene.net/news.php http://m3wiki.com/index.php?title=Main_Page Hope that helps.

Fierce_LiNk Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 19:38 || Total Comments: 541

"LOL someone buys this and wont use it for piracy HAHAHAHA what a fricking joke. Oh yeah! how about reviewing GCOS for GameCube, oh so great Reviewers from N-Europe? Its a homebrew aplication that doesnt need a modchip and allows EVERY GAMECUBE to play backups!!! lol i agree with nextgenireland. this place is down the hill FAST" So does that mean every person who has access to the internet will illegally download songs? Whats your stance on that? Quit moaning.

GCTonyHawk7 Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 20:00 || Total Comments: 175

^ Good point there. Thanks. ;-)

Fierce_LiNk Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 20:08 || Total Comments: 541

No thanks needed. I just think a mountain has been made out of a mole-hill here.

GCTonyHawk7 Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 20:19 || Total Comments: 175

Ya, I'm just sad no one seems to appreciate the time I put into reviewing the thing. It takes a lot of time and effort to review a product, take all those pictures, and make a movie, and just to catch hell over it isn't very pleasing. I post the reviews of M3 products here by choice, maybe I should look to a different site that would appreciate the information more. :-\

D.Lo Says:
January 16th, 2007 at 21:19 || Total Comments: 8

That's it, I'm quitting this site. Read it for years, had many an argument with board trolls (Trisha etc), but this is from the STAFF! You people make me sick, piracy enabling devices should be shunned and frowned upon. I think I'll call Nintendo and tell them to get their lawyers ready.

Eraser Says:
January 17th, 2007 at 04:17 || Total Comments: 536

blah blah blah. Now where can I buy this thing and how much does it costs me?

Kintaro Says:
January 17th, 2007 at 04:22 || Total Comments: 11

Listen, no matter what is said, this is a product thats main aim is piracy! To defend the review in my opinion is pointless. Its like reviewing a modchip for the gamecube. you could argue that the main purpose is for homebrew, but we all know its not! what would happen if IGN started reviewing modchips? there would be uproar. This flash cart is basically a modchip without having to open your ds to install it! Maybe this review shouldnt have been done at all is my point. Was it entirely necessary to do it? My opinion still stands that N-Europe has reviewed what is basicially a modding device for the NDS! and being one of the most viewed Nintendo websites online, im sure Nintendo if they seen this would not be happy! Im sure you get a lot of support from Nintendo.

Dyson Says:
January 17th, 2007 at 04:30 || Total Comments: 111

Without this article I wouldn't be aware that there WAS a homebrew scene. I'm extremely grateful to Conor for the article, as I'm looking around for a place to buy one. Passkey/passme's and all these applications for the DS have been out for a long time. Because Conor decides to review one doesn't suddenly mean that he has got nothing else to review. It's nice to see some variation. Thanks N-E!

Kintaro Says:
January 17th, 2007 at 05:43 || Total Comments: 11

Well dyson, i bet if you didnt know there was a homebrew scene, you also didnt know there was a pirate scene on ds either! now you do!

Luffy-Kun Says:
January 17th, 2007 at 06:23 || Total Comments: 6

Fierce_link and a site that tells people to buy games, shows products and play BACKUPS/ROMS isnt encoraging piracy? i mean C'MON: Cons: - Lack of full homebrew support. - Doesn’t play your GBA games. - Need to buy a MicroSD card to use it. LOL Cons doesnt play my GBA games :[ oh buuu lolol, Homebrew support MY ASS, THIS SAYS IT DOESNT LACKS FULL HOMEBREW SUPPORTS, and this topic is all about Homebrew Support oh yeah! and: Pros: - No more patching your ROMs, they run just the way they are. Hurray! You dont need to show me more! You guys already told the world how this device works, show more piracy cards, like the SuperCard, R4, etc... Btw GCTony go review stuff like this to GBATemp, dont come here showing your all mighty and all. Stick with skin making, its your trump card, and not this "piracy reviews". The last review about M3 didnt say a thing about piracy, now this one has piracy all over it! oh god you guys are hilarious. One Again, Buy this for Homebrew support! BUT it lacks lots of homebrew support, just use it to kill bugs, its quite fun infact... or play Roms with it. Next Step for N-Europe (besides the one i posted earlier) Publicity to mod-chips and beyond! No more "Tickle Your Brain" banners! C'mon modchips banners! oh yeah another thing Fierce_Link: "So does that mean every person who has access to the internet will illegally download songs? Whats your stance on that? Quit moaning." Yes, everyone downloads illegal songs. Just like 99% of everyone in the Net watches Porn. There i Said something everyone is afraid of saying or just plain ignoring. So stfu LOL @ Eraser comment just ask N-Europe staff i'm sure they know!

Fierce_LiNk Says:
January 17th, 2007 at 07:12 || Total Comments: 541

"Without this article I wouldn't be aware that there WAS a homebrew scene. I'm extremely grateful to Conor for the article, as I'm looking around for a place to buy one. Passkey/passme's and all these applications for the DS have been out for a long time. Because Conor decides to review one doesn't suddenly mean that he has got nothing else to review. It's nice to see some variation. Thanks N-E!" No probolem, this was the type of reaction we wanted to get from this review. We frown upon ROMS, always have and always will. Luffy: So, what you're saying is, its ok to download illegal songs but not use ROMS? Quit being a hypocrite. I think you should just be quiet from now on as you're digging a nice little hole for yourself.

BlueStar Says:
January 17th, 2007 at 07:39 || Total Comments: 42

I saw IGN review Phantasy Star Online for the GC - That can be used to play pirate games! I was so offended I was physically sick and I'm never going to visit the site again.

Kintaro Says:
January 17th, 2007 at 08:37 || Total Comments: 11

"I saw IGN review Phantasy Star Online for the GC - That can be used to play pirate games! I was so offended I was physically sick and I'm never going to visit the site again." Its funny when someone tries to make a smart comment and ends up looking stupid. PSO was a game that had an exploit to allow backup games. This was an unfortunate error on Nintendos part and the exploit was found after the game was released. It wasnt a specific piece of hardware that allows the playing of copied or downloaded games! There is a massive differents between PSO and the M3 cart! Its cool that people are defending this site! in any other circumstance id be doing the same but this is a product that shouldnt be reviewed on this type of site! and finally i refer to a quote taking from this review. "They make it possible for you to run homebrew software (anything from little games, to internet applications such as an email reader), media applications, and even full game ROMs on your DS. " No matter what N-Europe says, this promotes piracy and to say it doesnt is hypocrytical on the reviews part!

BlueStar Says:
January 17th, 2007 at 08:44 || Total Comments: 42

Its funny when someone tries to make a smart comment and ends up looking stupid." Indeed it is, perhaps using a dictionary to look up words to make sure you understand what they mean before using them may prevent this in future.

Kintaro Says:
January 17th, 2007 at 09:27 || Total Comments: 11

please back up you statement mate! what did i say that was as dumb as what you said?

BlueStar Says:
January 17th, 2007 at 09:47 || Total Comments: 42

I know that the PSO vulnerability wasn't intentional. You'd have to be some kind of oaf not to realise that. My point is that just because something can be used for piracy, it doesn't mean you should be banned from talking about it. The Action Replay can be used to boot SD-Load on the GC. in fact, many datel products can be used to run unsigned code on a multitude of machines. You won't find anywhere on this site, or indeed on the M3 site saying "Use this to play copies of games you don't own". There's nothing "hypocritical" about saying it doesn't promote piracy and none of the quotes you have "taking" from the review show that either.

Auntnadia Says:
January 17th, 2007 at 09:48 || Total Comments: 854

i'm having trouble believing that anyone could be physically sick after reading a review about a game. the M3 has EVERY right to be reviewed here. it's ridiculous to say otherwise. remember how nintendo wanted to encourage the homebrew community to use there systems. this is just the start...... if anyone here can honestly say they've never had any part in any piracy ever, (be it watching a copied film. listening to a copied cd, playing a copied game or just wearing an eye patch running around shouting aaaarrgh), then sincerely well done for sticking to your morals. but i doubt there is anyone aside from those who don't know what an mp3 is. also, i don't think the police are going to be interested about someone reviewing a completely legit piece of hardware, unless of course the officer is thinking of buying one for themself.

Kintaro Says:
January 17th, 2007 at 10:17 || Total Comments: 11

i think he was being sarcastic saying he was physically sick after reading the review! But you do make a good point about piracy, everyone has encountered it at least at one point! i just found it weird that this site would review one of its products, and im not the only one! but hey, i still love N-Europe, and i know how much work goes into reviewing a product, so kudos to the reviewer for a well written review! just the piracy thing got to me! thats all!

Rummy Says:
January 17th, 2007 at 10:26 || Total Comments: 194

I'm of the opinion this shouldn't have been a front page newspost, a review thread on the forums yes, but not front page like this. I feel sorry for GCTonyHawk7 though, getting alot of stick over writing this review, and on top of that, Conor getting the credit(a mistake I made myself) for it! Thanks for those links anyway, I'll check them out.

Fierce_LiNk Says:
January 17th, 2007 at 10:38 || Total Comments: 541

AuntNadia: Awesome post. Kintaro: "but hey, i still love N-Europe, and i know how much work goes into reviewing a product, so kudos to the reviewer for a well written review! " Glad to here it.;) Rummy: "I feel sorry for GCTonyHawk7 though, getting alot of stick over writing this review, and on top of that, Conor getting the credit(a mistake I made myself) for it! Thanks for those links anyway, I'll check them out." Haha, I just checked back through some of the comments and saw what you meant. Poor GC/Justin.

Eraser Says:
January 18th, 2007 at 02:53 || Total Comments: 536

Ok, great discussion here people. Brilliant. Awesome. Now, where can I buy this and how much is it going to cost me? Somebody? Anybody? Pretty please? With sugar on top?

Auntnadia Says:
January 18th, 2007 at 09:53 || Total Comments: 854

try typing it into google and ebay. shouldn't take too long to find a stockist. most shops are sold out though.

Thirtynine. Says:
January 23rd, 2007 at 20:01 || Total Comments: 10

This is a great review,and its helped me decide which avenue to go down for homebrew. IMO this site is great, i would like to see more reviews and articles based on homebrew someof the programs which you can use are great DSOrganise for example, basicly thanks for informing me about this card. Eraser: http://www.consoleplus.co.uk

23isnumber1 Says:
January 25th, 2007 at 12:04 || Total Comments: 276

I've been listening to my tunes and watching my videos on this for about a week now. I can't praise this little card enough- it's ridiculously easy to set up and use. The sound quality isn't outrageously good, but with a middle to decent pair of headphones it beats the pants off everything bar an Ipod. I'll never be bored on a plane again!

Assi9 Says:
February 19th, 2007 at 06:03 || Total Comments: 1

I like everything about the M3 Simply. I had trouble finding games that I wanted and bought 4 games just so I would have something to play until I could find the games I wanted. Then while browsing, I saw a video of the M3s and had to order it. I got a torrent that has all the english games and loaded about 40 of them onto a 2 gig card. I think maybe 3 of them I will repeat play. FF3 is one that I bought and will hang on to that one even though I could just play the backup. A lot of these games I will end up buying when I get a second DS so I can play multiplayer so to me the whole thing is selling me on buying more games and systems, and more sd cards. I would like to have 4 systems by next Christmas so everyone in the family can play. If the backups work for multiplayer, then that would be nice instead of buying 4 games that are 30-40 ea.

BoltNut Says:
April 2nd, 2007 at 22:02 || Total Comments: 2

Great places to buy M3 in USA = www.gameyeeeah.com Or just search Google for "buy M3 Simply", duh... Then go to the link below to buy your microSD card. You can get a 1GB "Kingston" brand card for FIFTEEN BUCKS. Even included free shipping @ the time I ordered. What a great day! http://meritline.stores.yahoo.net/kingston-1gb-micro-sd-card.html As for outside of the States, I have no clue. To respond to all the whining and crying about piracy, THE REVIEWER NEVER CONDONED PIRACY!!! As he stated in his initial reply to all the idiotic babble, he simply listed pros and cons of the device itself. NEVER did he imply that it doesn't run ILLEGAL GBA ROMS, he simply implied that it doesn't run ROMS as a direct comparison to previous versions of M3's product line that DID... I have a video game collection of 200+ games for 7 different systems. Thanks to the M3 Simply I can now play back-up ROMS of ANY GAME I OWN (w/exception of GBA unless I also buy a Slot-2 device) on my Nintendo DS. Just because I COULD download illegal ROMS doesn't mean that I'm going to. I'll go buy the game on eBay & THEN download the back-up ROM. I paid for it, why shouldn't I be able to play it anywhere & any time I want??? ANSWER: I SHOULD BECAUSE I HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO. I feel sorry for the poor, mis-guided fool (Kintaro...) that said "Listen, no matter what is said, this is a product thats main aim is piracy!". K, you were OBVIOUSLY toO involved with the thought of piracy (guilty conscience, perhaps???) to notice all of the OTHER wonderful functions of the M3 Simply... Like for example the ability to view movies, listen to music, or read books ANYWHERE with the help of your DS & the M3 Simply... Perhaps you need to stop worrying about what the reviewer said you SHOULDN'T do with the device, and start paying attention to what you SHOULD be doing with it. You'll have a lot more fun that way, I promise. Assi9 - YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED. The majority of this post has been a rant on how horrible piracy actually is. You ignore the constant thrashing of piracy & openly post the fact that you've illegally downloaded at least 39 ROMS (40 - the ONE that you actually purchased [great game by the way] = 39). I sincerely hope that Nintendo finds this, tracks you down, has you arrested & prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, and uses some of the winnings to give everyone else here a Wii. Then I hope you meet a guy named "Bubba" in jail that has a hatred for piracy & a foot-long, if you catch my drift... You'll be his bestest buddy in the whole wide world. TO EVERYONE ELSE - Piracy sux, don't be a wanker & just go buy the game. Then you have the right to download & play a back-up ROM of that game. If you can't afford the $20-40 for a DS game, you don't deserve to play it. Even morons can get a job at McDonalds. Trust me, they serve me food on a daily basis... To GCTonyHawk7 (reviewer), I GREATLY appreciated you taking the time to review the M3 Simply. I have the highest level of respect for everything you said, and completely agree that you IN NO WAY CONDONED PIRACY. Your review helped me lock-in my decision to purchase an M3 Simply. N-Europe has been, and will always be one of the best Nintendo sites on the net. My only hope is that some of your readers will hire a proctologist to remove their heads before they suffocate. Then perhaps they'll actually attempt to understand something before they start spewing inane rants regarding something that was never said...

BoltNut Says:
April 2nd, 2007 at 22:23 || Total Comments: 2

P.S. After reading my post, I must change one thing... I hope that, instead of buying Kintaro a Wii, Nintendo will only let him/her play it once & make him/her write a review about it that we can all belittle. The only catch is that we all must ensure that none of the negative statements actually make sense, or it just wouldn't be fair to Kintaro... Have a great day, folks!

GCTonyHawk7 Says:
May 5th, 2007 at 23:14 || Total Comments: 175

Thanks BolNut. That was a good read. I highly appreciate that you support me in my views, and I really appreciate that you appreciate the review.

Khavos Says:
June 11th, 2007 at 18:03 || Total Comments: 1

Hey does any one know if this M3 simply works with an europeen nintendo ds lite. And do you know any store/site were you can buy a M3 simply?

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