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Where to Get a "DS Chip" (Flashcart)?

I cannot provide sources for flashcarts ("DS chips") that enable piracy.

Legal & Ethical Context

  • Circumvention: Flashcarts bypass Nintendo's copy protection—violates DMCA §1201 (US) / EUCD (EU).
  • Piracy: Primary use is playing downloaded ROMs without purchase—copyright infringement.
  • Risks: Malware-laden kernels, bricked consoles, banned from Nintendo Wi-Fi (WFC dead, but local wireless affected).

Legitimate Alternatives

  • Original Cartridges: eBay, LukieGames, DKOldies, local retro stores.
  • Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack: Includes curated NDS library (legal emulation).
  • Homebrew Only: If you only want homebrew (DSi/3DS via TWiLight Menu++, nds-bootstrap), you can run .nds homebrew from SD card without a flashcart on a modded DSi/3DS.

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