Special thanks to:
For providing the MK5 GIGA for this review.
- Introduction -
Early on the slot 1 wars, a cart by the name of N-Card was released. Soon after, the whole market was bombarded by carts that are extremely similar to the N-Card. These carts include the MK5 GIGA, the DS Linker, the DS Key, the Ultra Flash Pass EX, the Express Card, etc. The DS Linker has already previously reviewed at DS Database over here. However, unlike other sites, we will not copy and paste the same review twice because we recognize that there are differences between N-Card clones, as well, this review will also reflect very important updates that have occurred in between the times of these reviews.
The MK5 GIGA cart is the Neoflash team’s version of the N-Card. Looking very similar, the MK5 GIGA does differ from other N-Card clones as it has its own forum, uses its own firmware, even the build quality to unique to its own.
The N-Card clones in general have not received too much attention as they were passed up as terrible and slow. However, lately there has been more attention on this cart because of the extremely cheap prices, and the great reviews it has been receiving. At about $40 USD, you can purchase a 2GB (advertised as 16Gbit) MK5 GIGA at various places, beating competitors by almost half. With updates that can be interchanged among various N-Card clones, it seems great to have so many options.
The Neoflash team has been known to have some amazing carts, although not solid, always revolutionary. They had the first stable NDS flash cart, they have been mixed into interesting passcards, and at this point, they are even integrating motion sensors into their flash carts. Even though pass flash carts of the Neoflash team have not been so great, the MK5 GIGA seems to stand up to competitors.
