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EDGE <BR />
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Manufactured by: [http://www.edge-ds.cn/?lang=en&page=home EDGE]
[[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/urzathetyrant/GBAtemp/EDGE/100_1001.jpg]]


== Variants ==
{{Infobox_Flashcart
The Edge comes in black, but a few white ones came out when they had a manufacturing shortage. There are also limited edition Gold ones availbe through competition only.
|manufacturer=EDGE
|img=EDGE.png
|firmware=EDGE OS
|clone=Yes ([[CycloDS Evolution]])
|dsi=No
|3ds=No
|slot=Top, SDHC
|spring=No
|cheats=cheats.dat
|site=[https://web.archive.org/web/2011/http://www.edge-ds.cn/eng/index.html http://www.edge-ds.cn]
|award=[https://gbatemp.net/threads/edge-review.74099/ Gold]
}}


== General ==
== General ==
EDGE, almost completely unknown until it appeared on DX. At first glance it would appear to be strictly a poor clone of the CycloDS, mimicking only the menus and lacking any of the enhanced features. Read on to find out that's not as bad as it sounds.
The EDGE is a slot-1 flashcart manufactured by the EDGE Team. It is a clone of the CycloDS Evolution, and just like the CycloDS, it retains many of the same features including the user interface.
 
== Variants ==
The EDGE comes in black, and for a short time due to a manufacturing shortage, in white. On November 2, 2008, GBAtemp held a competition to see who could design a skin for the EDGE. In total, 20 lucky winners received limited edition gold cards.


== Features ==
== Features ==
* Supports MicroSDHC cards up to 32GB
* Supports Original DS/DS Lite models.
* Plays Commercial NDS ROM
* Supports microSD(HC) cards up to 32GB.
* MicroSD support
* Plays commercial NDS clean ROMs.
* PDA-style interface
* Plays homebrew NDS ROMs.
* Video/Mp3 playback
* Works with MoonShell for multimedia playback such as movies and/or music.
* Plays Homebrew NDS ROMS
* Frequent OS updates for improved compatibility.
* Touch to execute OS system
* Action Replay cheat system.
* Works with Moonshell for multimedia playback such as movies and MP3’s
* Brightness adjustment (DS Lite only).
* Frequently updated OS for best compatibility
* Supports in-game reset.
* Action Replay compatible cheat system
* Full Download Play support.
* Brightness adjustment for NDSL
* Support for slot-2 flashcards and expansion cards.
* In game reset
* Multi-language user interface
* Full download play support
* Games saves are saved directly to microSD.
* Supports slot 2 expansions
* Automatic save game type detection.
* Multi language user interface
* Non-spring loaded microSD slot.
* Save game saves directly to Micro SD
* microSD(HC) card reader included.
* Automatic save game type detection
 
* Supports clean ROMs
== GBAtemp Review ==
* Robust non-spring loaded Micro SD slot
[http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=74099 GBAtemp Review]
* Micro SDHC card reader included
 
* Slow motion
:Excerpt: ''"I'll keep this short and sweet. The EDGE team appeared virtually out of nowhere. People were skeptical. It looked like a CycloDS clone (and is to a point). In the end, it is a great little cart with a fantastic GUI. Cheap, ROM compatibility is perfect, download play, cheat support, MicroSDHC support. A few things hold it back, such as the currently broken skinning, and a few annoying flaws in the menus. Quality control will be something to watch and only time will tell if my 'MicroSD fitting flush' issue is widespread. Overall, I think I would recommend this as the best in the sub-30USD price range."''


== Compatibility ==
== Compatibility ==
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[[NDS Homebrew Compatibility List]]
[[NDS Homebrew Compatibility List]]


== Review ==
== Downloads ==


=== Official GBAtemp Review ===
'''Firmware'''
[http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=74099 Edge Review]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130202092239/http://www.edge-ds.cn:80/downloads/EDGE-OS-2.3.zip Firmware v2.3]
 
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=== Other Reviews ===
'''Other'''
 
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130202092239/http://www.edge-ds.cn:80/downloads/edge-manual-1.0-ENG.pdf User Manual]
=== Images ===
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130202092239/http://www.edge-ds.cn:80/downloads/DSLite_Skin_Editor_1.2.zip Skin Editor]
 
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130202092239/http://www.edge-ds.cn:80/downloads/moonshell-edge-1.71-release2.rar MoonShell v1.71 (release 2)]
==Initial Setup==
 
==Frequently asked questions==


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
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== Useful Links ==
== Useful Links ==
=== Support ===
===Downloads===
'''Firmware'''
* [http://www.edge-ds.cn/downloads/EDGE-OS-1.42.zip Firmware 1.42]
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* [http://www.edge-ds.cn/downloads/edge-manual-1.0-ENG.pdf User Manual]
* [http://www.edge-ds.cn/downloads/DSLite_Skin_Editor_1.2.zip Skin Editor]
* [http://www.edge-ds.cn/downloads/moonshell-edge-1.71-release2.rar Moonshell]


[[Category:NDS Slot-1 Carts]]
[[Category:NDS Slot-1 Carts]]

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EDGE
Manufacturer EDGE
OS EDGE OS
Clone Yes (CycloDS Evolution)
DSi Compatible No
3DS Compatible No
SD Slot Top, SDHC
Spring Loaded No
Cheat File(s) cheats.dat
Official Website http://www.edge-ds.cn
GBAtemp Award Gold


General

The EDGE is a slot-1 flashcart manufactured by the EDGE Team. It is a clone of the CycloDS Evolution, and just like the CycloDS, it retains many of the same features including the user interface.

Variants

The EDGE comes in black, and for a short time due to a manufacturing shortage, in white. On November 2, 2008, GBAtemp held a competition to see who could design a skin for the EDGE. In total, 20 lucky winners received limited edition gold cards.

Features

  • Supports Original DS/DS Lite models.
  • Supports microSD(HC) cards up to 32GB.
  • Plays commercial NDS clean ROMs.
  • Plays homebrew NDS ROMs.
  • Works with MoonShell for multimedia playback such as movies and/or music.
  • Frequent OS updates for improved compatibility.
  • Action Replay cheat system.
  • Brightness adjustment (DS Lite only).
  • Supports in-game reset.
  • Full Download Play support.
  • Support for slot-2 flashcards and expansion cards.
  • Multi-language user interface
  • Games saves are saved directly to microSD.
  • Automatic save game type detection.
  • Non-spring loaded microSD slot.
  • microSD(HC) card reader included.

GBAtemp Review

GBAtemp Review

Excerpt: "I'll keep this short and sweet. The EDGE team appeared virtually out of nowhere. People were skeptical. It looked like a CycloDS clone (and is to a point). In the end, it is a great little cart with a fantastic GUI. Cheap, ROM compatibility is perfect, download play, cheat support, MicroSDHC support. A few things hold it back, such as the currently broken skinning, and a few annoying flaws in the menus. Quality control will be something to watch and only time will tell if my 'MicroSD fitting flush' issue is widespread. Overall, I think I would recommend this as the best in the sub-30USD price range."

Compatibility

ROM Compatibility

Rom Compatibility Chart

Homebrew Compatibility

NDS Homebrew Compatibility List

Downloads

Firmware


Other

See Also