AKAIO ROM Compatibility

This page is a starting point for addressing any game issues you might encounter.

Common Fixes

DMA MODES

Try a combination of the various modes. Default with green loading text is DMA-QuickSave mode. Holding X with red loading text is the older DMA mode. Holding A with blue loading text is the Non-DMA mode.

PLEASE TRY ALL MODES FIRST!

Current AKAIO Loader

Always use the current AKAIO loader. The latest version may contain fixes that address your concerns.

AKAIO loaders

Unzip the file for your cart and place it in the _aio/loaders folder on your microSD card.

Game Compatibility

Below is a summary of games that have issues and how to resolve them. When adding games use only the format of # - NAME :: DESC. Descriptions should include information about the problem or possible methods used to solve the issue. Only use release numbers found at Advanscene.com.

Current compatibility is based on AKAIO 1.4.1 Proper

Please sort the list numerically

• 0866 - Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary (v01) (J) with English translation patch by puyonexus :: Hangs at screen switchs, hold A to use Non-DMA mode when loading ROM.
• 1070 - Tennis Masters (E) :: softreset doesn't work
• 1143 - Utsukushiku Narou - Duke Saraie no Kenkou Walking Navi (J) :: disable DMA or use official loader, otherwise graphical glitches on the lower screen
• 1479 - Animal Crossing: Wild World (U) :: Wi-Fi functions; Make sure that the access point you are using uses shared WEP, if WEP encryption is present.
• 1773 - Ultimate Mortal Kombat (E) :: Disable DMA or use official loader, otherwise black screens
• 2110 - Powerplay Tennis (U) :: softreset doesn't work
• 2385 - Daigasso Band Brothers DX (J) :: Save Problems; Manually set save type to 64M
• 3161 - Ragnarok Online DS (J) :: Disable Cheats, DMA & Download Play to play on-line.
• 3481 - Sukashikashipanman DS - 'Shokotan' Koto Nakagawa Shoko Produce (J) :: crashes on softreset
• 3541 - Pokemon Platinum Version (U) :: Problems?; Hold X to boot the old DMA mode