NeoFlash dives into DS movement
by Eric Caoili 
{ Apr 7th 2007 at 7:30PM }
NeoFlash's MK6-Motion is proof that not all flash cart manufacturers are out to capitalize on video game piracy. The cart's 16 megabits of flash memory gives users enough room to burn a passme ROM or a small homebrew project, but not commercial releases. As its name suggests, the MK6-Motion's appeal lies in its built-in accelerometer and gyro sensor.
Since the release of the DS Motion Card earlier this year, over a dozen homebrew games have already incorporated motion sensing features. The MK6-Motion slot-1 cart improves on the technology, bypassing the need for a flashed DS or an additional passthrough device to load software. The hardware doesn't have complete compatibility with existing games yet, but developers will be able to update their homebrew projects to work with the new cart.
You can pre-order NeoFlash's MK6-Motion for $49. The DS Motion Card is available at several online shops for about $30-40.
[Via DSDev]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
jesus torres @ Apr 7th 2007 9:53PM
might just be me, but i don't see a bright future for this product...
Crazylink @ Apr 7th 2007 11:04PM
2 megabytes isn't much room for a game...
MaHe @ Apr 8th 2007 2:34PM
jesus torres: Nah, you're right. Not a single NeoFlash product was any good.
It's run by a rich Japanese bussinessman, who in fact doesn't really care about the sales (that's the reason the company doesn't fall apart). :/
james @ Apr 8th 2007 9:54PM
I agree w/ Jesus, and not just because it's Easter. Despite gbadev's forum dedicated to motion-sensitive carts, I don't really expect too many awesome apps being created for this thing.