GameTech set to release Nintendo DS save game transfer system

Those looking to be a little more selective in the Nintendo DS-related media they transfer to and from their PC will soon have a new option from GameTech, which is set to release the above hardware/software combo in Japan on August 31st. While there unfortunately doesn't appear to be much more info than what you see on the box, the system seems to be straightforward enough, consisting a USB stick-sized device that'll accommodate your DS cart and some software (Windows only) that'll help you backup and manage your save game files. Of course, we're sure there's plenty of folks that'll find more uses for the thing than just save games, although it doesn't seem like GameTech's willing to help you in that department.

[Johan S @ Aug 28th 2007 7:24PM]

Is this device made with Nintendo's OK? I would have thought Nintendo would only support a backup device type thing this if the data couldn't be extracted off the device except to a DS-only compatible cartridge (ie, not onto a computer).

[fischju @ Aug 28th 2007 7:41PM]

Why? Any $40 flashcart can do this (yes, even slot-1s with a little-known app)

[AndrewNeo @ Aug 28th 2007 9:22PM]

Care to link to an app? (Serious inquiry)

[fischju @ Aug 28th 2007 9:27PM]

The closest thing I can find (I forgot what the app was called) at the moment is
http://www009.upp.so-net.ne.jp/rudolph/nds/NDS_Backup/
Rudolph's various backup tools. The WiFi one should work with just a slot 1

[Cody S. @ Aug 28th 2007 10:23PM]

SavSender coupled with netcat is a good option.

http://www.scdev.org/forum/index.php?topic=9915

If your looking to just transfer saves to a flashcart SavSender with SavReciever works VERY well.

[fischju @ Aug 28th 2007 10:26PM]

As yes, Cody found it. That's what I was looking for (I think...)

[AgvirtheSilent @ Aug 28th 2007 10:30PM]

You could try eepinator for slot 1 cards, found here: http://forum.gbadev.org/viewtopic.php?t=12848

[fischju @ Aug 28th 2007 10:36PM]

That....could also be the program I'm thinking of....Well, there are plenty of ways of getting saves with Slot-1s! Everybody buy an R4!

[Cody S. @ Aug 28th 2007 10:59PM]

EEPINATOR does not play nice with R4 carts iirc. SavSender is the way to go as long as you have a wireless network accessible.

[chocomocha @ Aug 28th 2007 8:17PM]

3400yen ($30)
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070820/dssd.htm
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B000RVVIXK

[Lattyware @ Aug 28th 2007 8:53PM]

Yeah, nothing to see here, move along.

[Me @ Aug 28th 2007 10:21PM]

Wrong site ;)

[Kyle @ Aug 28th 2007 11:47PM]

DS ROMs?

[docca @ Aug 29th 2007 12:49AM]

You guys DO know that devices like this have been selling for quite a few months now, don't you?
Besides, SavSender does a very nice job :)

[James @ Aug 29th 2007 10:37AM]

Not a plug (don't want to anger any admins), but I've been using an R4DS for a few months, and I'm really happy with it. If you only play your games from a flash cart, you don't have to worry about save management -- the saves go right on your memory card, and you can transfer them just like any other media.