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 Issues

Below is a summary of games that have issues and how to resolve them. Current compatibility is based on AKAIO 1.4.1 Proper. 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.

Please sort the list numerically

• 0127 - Phoenix Wright : Ace Attorney (U) :: If the game hangs in transition between the "to be continued" save screen when loading the court sections of the game, disable DMA (hold A at startup) to fix it. Easier workaround: note that the save actually completes successfully, you can also simply reset and load the savegame and continue playing without problems.
• 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 (v01) (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
• 2593 - MLB Power Pros 2008 (U) :: Download play does not work.
• 2899 - Korg DS-10 Synthetizer (U) :: Save Problems; Load ROM holding X button.
• 3161 - Ragnarok Online DS (J) :: Disable Cheats, DMA & Download Play to play on-line.
• 3212 - 100 Classic Book Collection (E) :: Save Problems with Downloadable books; Manually set save type to 2M before you download more books.
• 3481 - Sukashikashipanman DS - 'Shokotan' Koto Nakagawa Shoko Produce (J) :: crashes on softreset
• 3499 - Rittai Picross (J) :: Reading Save Data; Hold X on boot to use the old DMA mode. Hold A to turn off DMA mode if you're having GTS crashes.
• 3541 - Pokemon Platinum Version (U) :: Problems?; Hold X to boot the old DMA mode. GTS won't work unless you boot it in normal mode(Hold A when loading game)
• 3690 - Made in Ore (J) :: "'Save Problems (Doesn't save); Use the latest loader (dated 02/05/09 or newer), set save type to 128Mbit and download pre-made 32MB save from http://tinyurl.com/c6fa2a.
• 3841 - The Legendary Starfy :: Save Problems; When using the Quick-DMA mode, "Suspend Save" will freeze after you press Yes. The game still gets saved, but you can use the Old DMA Mode to get perfect behavior.
• 4076 - Blood of BAHAMUT (J) with "piracy fix" patch "" Save Problems'; You must press and hold X whlie loading the game every time. Otherwise when you load your save, the game will detect it as corrupt and delete it.