Nintendo Games Too Large for PowerPak/Everdive

[Tulpa | 3,488]

Yeah, it uses CFs.

You can still get adapters (usually multi interface, with CF, SD, Sony's memory stick, and one or two others.) It's unfortunate he picked CF instead of SD in hindsight, but that's how it goes sometimes.

[the_wizard_666 | 1,325]

12 hours ago, Tulpa said:

Yeah, it uses CFs.

You can still get adapters (usually multi interface, with CF, SD, Sony's memory stick, and one or two others.) It's unfortunate he picked CF instead of SD in hindsight, but that's how it goes sometimes.

I'm betting he picked it for cost purposes.  SD was pretty much standard even at the time, so my guess is that the components for a CF slot were cheaper than the ones for an SD slot.  Definitely sucks from a longevity standpoint, but given the price point and the niche appeal, you gotta keep the costs down somehow if you're gonna turn a profit.

[Sumez | 2,933]

CF cards have a bunch of advantages over SD.

I can't think of a single of those advantages that would have any kind of relevance for a flash cart like that, though. It's just way more expensive for the consumer.

Edited November 18, 2021 by Sumez

[the_wizard_666 | 1,325]

13 hours ago, Sumez said:

CF cards have a bunch of advantages over SD.

I can't think of a single of those advantages that would have any kind of relevance for a flash cart like that, though. It's just way more expensive for the consumer.

That's why I believe it came down to manufacturing costs.  But you'd have to ask Bunnyboy about it to be sure, and I doubt he'd tell