Nintendo E reader

rohar · 04-03-2010, 03:16 AM

This is an 80 year fellow who is just discovering the expanding world of Nintendo DSi games and ebooks

For the past year I have been using the Classic Books put out by Nintendo for the DSi and am waiting for their latest, the DSi XL, hoping that Nintendo will eventually expand their library to cover a much greater range of literature.

Contrary to what may be believed, the Nintendo screen is not too small and I find that it is much easier to keep my place than might be imagined. The font can be altered, the pages bookmarked, and the two screens quite an advantage.

If Nintendo does not join the current ereader population can anyone tell me how to download ebooks from others on to the DSi ??

Please and

happy_terd · 04-03-2010, 03:39 AM

Hello and welcome to MR!!!

Super Nintendo fan here. I dont know much about the DS though.

MickeyC · 04-03-2010, 09:12 AM

Hi rohar and welcome to MobileRead. Sorry, don't know much about DS either

dreams · 04-03-2010, 04:24 PM

Welcome to MR, rohar!

I haven't used mine for reading, as I have the Sony 505.

MR does has a Wiki Page with more information.

I hope that helps. Just ask if you have any questions and a friendly member will answer or point you in the right direction.

Almas · 04-03-2010, 04:25 PM

Hi and welcome to MR! I'm pretty sure someone will come along soon enough to answer your questions!

Noah98 · 04-05-2010, 10:36 AM

Hello,

I just got a Nintendo DSi XL, and I must say that the screen is excellent, and I really think that it has a chance to compete as an ereader if Nintendo chooses to go in that direction.

If you want to make it a more versatile ereader now, you will need a Flash Card, a micro sd card to store your content, and some software. You can buy a cheap DSTTi card (make sure you get an i version), and then you are free to use legal, homebrew applications.

On the flash card I reccommend DSLibris and DSReader. DSLibris is my favorite and supports epubs and XHTML formats. DSReader supports .txt format. Both allow you to adjust the font style and size, and also other screen options. However, DSLibris allows you to hold the DS like a book (why I like it the best), while DSreader only works with the standard orientation. They are both great, easy to use programs, and I have them both installed. There are other options out there, but those are the two that I find to be the best.

If you get one, let me know and I will help you set it up

Lady Blue · 04-05-2010, 11:45 AM

Hello rohar, and Name: black moose.jpg
Views: 2377
Size: 5.2 KB

to Mobileread.

Katti's Cat · 04-06-2010, 07:07 PM

Hi rohar & welcome to MR

rohar · 04-08-2010, 05:34 PM

Many thanks for the very friendly welcome.
This is the first forum I have used and it sure is great to get your good wishes.
Many thanks to Noah98 and for the very informative reply

tiggers7652 · 04-08-2010, 06:49 PM

Noah98. I have seen on the web that the DSi or the DS can be used as an e-reader as well. The directions to do this was quite confusing and complicated. Have you tried DSReader or DSLibris on any of the above? Also, what is a DSTTi micro card. CanI use a standard sd card? Last question (I think), if I try using these on my DSi can I harm the game system or should it be ok?

Noah98 · 04-09-2010, 09:37 AM

I have DSLibris and DSreader on my DSi XL. The DSi XL is the same as the regualr DSi (firmware). The older DS and DS lite can be used as ereaders as well, and actually just about any flash cart works on those models.

The Flash Cart doesn't actually change the firmware on the system, so it is considered to be safe. On other portables, you have to alter the firmware which could potentially harm the system. With the DS systems, you are simple running a program off of a cartridge.

You must use micro sd cards because they need to fit inside the flash cart which is inserted into the DS's regular game slot (called slot 1). The SD card slot (slot 2) can't be used because the system is limited in what can be run from that slot (security for Nintendo).

Setting up a Dstti cart is actually really easy. It is sort of a no frills cart with less features, but it is easy to set up and use.

Basically all you do is:

1. format a micro sd card
2. drag the latest official firmware files onto the card (download and unzip the firmware files from http://www.happydone.com/download.html)
4. insert the micro sd card into the little slot on the DStti cart
5. turn on the dsi and run the "game"
6. if everything looks good and it boots to the card, you can then shut it down, take out the cart, take out the micro sd card, and add any homebrew programs to it that you want.
7. dslibris can be found here:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/ndslibris/
8. dsreader can be found here:
http://www.ds-xtra.com/DSReader#Down...l_Instructions

I hope that is helpful! There are many wonderful, free homebrew programs for the ds that make the device surprisingly versatile. The unfortunate thing is that many people will abuse the ability of the flash cart and use it for piracy.

rohar · 04-16-2010, 05:57 AM

Thanks for your very constructive information. I now have the dsixl(by trading in the dsi) and will follow your instructions.
However I had believed in my ignorance that my 2300 points credit and Nintendo downloaded games would be transferred across. It appears this is not true and it seems they have to be forfeited. If this is correct Nintendo is doing itself a big disservice.
I am in Australia, does this apply in USA.

Regards

Flynn Arrowstarr · 06-24-2010, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rohar

I am in Australia, does this apply in USA.

Yep, it's the same in the US. Lost a Mario Mini game and 200 unspent points in the upgrade, but they were free points from registering the original DSi, so I'm not really out anything.

I picked up a DSi version of Datel's Action Replay cartridge. It has a microSD card and can run the custom DS software. I'll have to try the ebook readers. Sounds pretty nice. DSOrganizer is pretty nice, too.

Flynn

ImogenRose · 06-24-2010, 08:02 PM

Hello and welcome to MR!

Imogen

Javed · 06-24-2010, 08:19 PM

Hello rohar and welcome to MobileRead!

04-03-2010, 03:16 AM	#1
rohar Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Nintendo dsi	Nintendo E reader This is an 80 year fellow who is just discovering the expanding world of Nintendo DSi games and ebooks For the past year I have been using the Classic Books put out by Nintendo for the DSi and am waiting for their latest, the DSi XL, hoping that Nintendo will eventually expand their library to cover a much greater range of literature. Contrary to what may be believed, the Nintendo screen is not too small and I find that it is much easier to keep my place than might be imagined. The font can be altered, the pages bookmarked, and the two screens quite an advantage. If Nintendo does not join the current ereader population can anyone tell me how to download ebooks from others on to the DSi ?? Please and

04-05-2010, 10:36 AM	#6
Noah98 Eccentric Posts: 510 Karma: 342150 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Device: The nook, ipad 3, Kindle Fire HD (8.9), Kindle Paperwhite	Hello, I just got a Nintendo DSi XL, and I must say that the screen is excellent, and I really think that it has a chance to compete as an ereader if Nintendo chooses to go in that direction. If you want to make it a more versatile ereader now, you will need a Flash Card, a micro sd card to store your content, and some software. You can buy a cheap DSTTi card (make sure you get an i version), and then you are free to use legal, homebrew applications. On the flash card I reccommend DSLibris and DSReader. DSLibris is my favorite and supports epubs and XHTML formats. DSReader supports .txt format. Both allow you to adjust the font style and size, and also other screen options. However, DSLibris allows you to hold the DS like a book (why I like it the best), while DSreader only works with the standard orientation. They are both great, easy to use programs, and I have them both installed. There are other options out there, but those are the two that I find to be the best. If you get one, let me know and I will help you set it up Last edited by Noah98; 04-05-2010 at 10:39 AM.

04-05-2010, 11:45 AM	#7
Lady Blue the snarky blue one Posts: 6,001 Karma: 3877825 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: deep in the heart Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"	Hello rohar, and to Mobileread.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
nintendo	zoothikana	Alternative Devices	0	03-23-2010 07:26 AM
Ended Nintendo DSi	ShortNCuddlyAm	Flea Market	3	07-01-2009 03:20 PM
Nintendo DS Reader	Nate the great	Alternative Devices	3	06-20-2009 03:36 AM
Nintendo DX (not DS heh)	unrequited	Amazon Kindle	5	06-18-2009 09:12 AM
Nintendo DS	Liqiud	Lounge	2	01-26-2005 02:49 PM

04-03-2010, 03:39 AM	#2
happy_terd Banned Posts: 13,045 Karma: 10105011 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finally made it to Walmart. Device: PRS 420	Hello and welcome to MR!!! Super Nintendo fan here. I dont know much about the DS though.

04-03-2010, 09:12 AM	#3
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi rohar and welcome to MobileRead. Sorry, don't know much about DS either

04-03-2010, 04:24 PM	#4
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,112 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Welcome to MR, rohar! I haven't used mine for reading, as I have the Sony 505. MR does has a Wiki Page with more information. I hope that helps. Just ask if you have any questions and a friendly member will answer or point you in the right direction.

04-03-2010, 04:25 PM	#5
Almas Addict Posts: 330 Karma: 4099 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Device: Kindle Touch; Sony PRS-600	Hi and welcome to MR! I'm pretty sure someone will come along soon enough to answer your questions!

04-06-2010, 07:07 PM	#8
Katti's Cat Wizard Posts: 2,259 Karma: 175640 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Australia Device: Sony PRS-600	Hi rohar & welcome to MR

04-08-2010, 05:34 PM	#9
rohar Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Nintendo dsi	Many thanks for the very friendly welcome. This is the first forum I have used and it sure is great to get your good wishes. Many thanks to Noah98 and for the very informative reply

04-08-2010, 06:49 PM	#10
tiggers7652 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: dell axim	Noah98. I have seen on the web that the DSi or the DS can be used as an e-reader as well. The directions to do this was quite confusing and complicated. Have you tried DSReader or DSLibris on any of the above? Also, what is a DSTTi micro card. CanI use a standard sd card? Last question (I think), if I try using these on my DSi can I harm the game system or should it be ok?

04-09-2010, 09:37 AM	#11
Noah98 Eccentric Posts: 510 Karma: 342150 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Device: The nook, ipad 3, Kindle Fire HD (8.9), Kindle Paperwhite	I have DSLibris and DSreader on my DSi XL. The DSi XL is the same as the regualr DSi (firmware). The older DS and DS lite can be used as ereaders as well, and actually just about any flash cart works on those models. The Flash Cart doesn't actually change the firmware on the system, so it is considered to be safe. On other portables, you have to alter the firmware which could potentially harm the system. With the DS systems, you are simple running a program off of a cartridge. You must use micro sd cards because they need to fit inside the flash cart which is inserted into the DS's regular game slot (called slot 1). The SD card slot (slot 2) can't be used because the system is limited in what can be run from that slot (security for Nintendo). Setting up a Dstti cart is actually really easy. It is sort of a no frills cart with less features, but it is easy to set up and use. Basically all you do is: 1. format a micro sd card 2. drag the latest official firmware files onto the card (download and unzip the firmware files from http://www.happydone.com/download.html) 4. insert the micro sd card into the little slot on the DStti cart 5. turn on the dsi and run the "game" 6. if everything looks good and it boots to the card, you can then shut it down, take out the cart, take out the micro sd card, and add any homebrew programs to it that you want. 7. dslibris can be found here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/ndslibris/ 8. dsreader can be found here: http://www.ds-xtra.com/DSReader#Down...l_Instructions I hope that is helpful! There are many wonderful, free homebrew programs for the ds that make the device surprisingly versatile. The unfortunate thing is that many people will abuse the ability of the flash cart and use it for piracy.

04-16-2010, 05:57 AM	#12
rohar Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Nintendo dsi	Thanks for your very constructive information. I now have the dsixl(by trading in the dsi) and will follow your instructions. However I had believed in my ignorance that my 2300 points credit and Nintendo downloaded games would be transferred across. It appears this is not true and it seems they have to be forfeited. If this is correct Nintendo is doing itself a big disservice. I am in Australia, does this apply in USA. Regards

06-24-2010, 08:02 PM	#14
ImogenRose PORTAL Posts: 7,204 Karma: 2884640 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Kindle 1, Kindle 3 (3G), iPhone	Hello and welcome to MR! Imogen

Advert

Advert

06-24-2010, 08:19 PM	#15
Javed Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,270 Karma: 1126878541 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Astak Pocket PRO, iPod Touch, PRS-650	Hello rohar and welcome to MobileRead!