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Nintendo has released one of their first major updates to the Nintendo DSi handheld. While claiming Facebook integration and faster camera response as features, they’ve notably left out that all current flashcart models are blocked.

If you have purchased a flashcart for the DSi which did not come with a firmware updater, you are highly advised to avoid this update. Updating with a cart like this will render it useless to you indefinitely. If you do have a flashcart with updating capabilities (that is, a hardware update, not simply a software one) you can decide for yourself whether or not you trust your flashcart’s company to update the device.

Firmware 1.4 is currently out in Japan, Europe, and Australia. A North American release is likely very soon.

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