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NEW STOCKS ON THE WAY!
We would like to inform all our valued customers that a new batch of the DS-Xtreme 2 GB will be shipping later this week. We would like to take this opportunity to apologize for the unavoidable delays in supply but this was caused by problems with sourcing of a major component for the DS-Xtreme. We thank you for your loyalty and patience during this period and would like to assure all of you that we are still here and still very much behind our product.
TEETHING ISSUE ON UPDATER SOFTWARE FOR THE NEW 2GB DEVICES
We would like to take this opportunity to update all of you regarding the recent issues that some customers have had with the new DS-Xtreme 2GB devices.
Firstly, we would like to reassure all of you that there is absolutely nothing wrong with the units themselves as far as hardware is concerned. The problems some users have had are 100% software related and were caused by incompatibility issues the UPDATER had with Vista 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems. The updater still ran, despite non-compatibility and would then stop half way through the update, causing units to fail. All units that were affected by this bug have been taken care of by our staff through our dedicated support system.
Our new updater software is currently in beta testing. Vista 32 systems are now resolved and we are working on Vista 64 bit systems.
We have more detailed information for those of you that have not seen our previous post on http://news.ds-x.com
Please accept our sincere apologies for this and we would like to assure all of our valued customers that our integrity and reputation are of paramount importance to us. Although this bug has only affected a small number of units we are working flat out to resolve this issue and achieve our target 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Our support staff is standing by to work with those of you that still have problems. We thank you for you patience and understanding and will continue to update you as soon as news is available.
DS-XTREME 2GB NOW SHIPPING & UPDATE DS-X OS 1.1.2
The much awaited DS-Xtreme 2GB is now out! Stocks shipped today to all resellers that have placed pre-orders. Initial orders have all been fulfilled. Due to the overwhelming demand for this product we cannot guarantee stock levels and suggest you place firm orders now to avoid disappointment.
IMPORTANT NOTE FROM OUR DEVELOPERS:
DS-X is proud to announce the release of a long awaited update, DS-X OS 1.1.2. This is primarily an optimization and maintenance release, resolving a few outstanding end-user issues, laying some groundwork for upcoming features, and dramatically improving performance.
You may note that we seemed to have "skipped" version 1.1.1, this is not quite the case... The currently shipping 2GB devices are pre-programmed with 1.1.1 which is very similar to this version but lacks the increased virtual eeprom and has a known issue with suspending while running applications. It is highly recommended that ALL users apply this update to enjoy the maximum flexibility their ds-xtreme can offer.
Also, as the primary optimization changes rely upon the existence of compiled script and media files, it is imperative that after the 1.1.2 update is successfully applied, users either copy the newest skin files to their device, or use the default on-board system skin, in order to enjoy the dramatically improved scene loading times.
DS-Xtreme 2GB – DS-Xtreme puts the nail in coffin for PSP, a revolution for NDS!!!
Awesome new DS-Xtreme 2GB media enhancer gives gamers unrivalled homebrew, audio and video functionality for their DS and DS Lite™ consoles.
April 5th, 2007 – Any form of advantage the PSP™ held over the DS & DS Lite™ is now completely closed thanks to the DS-Xtreme 2GB! Boasting 2GB (2048 MEGABYTES) of on-board memory, the new video game enhancer from DS-X allows DS and DS Lite owners to push the limits of Nintendo’s top selling handheld console. Gamers can launch free homebrew games written for the DS by some incredibly talented independent developers, listen to their favourite audio tracks, view pictures and even watch quality video files on the popular handheld. Moreover, the DS-Xtreme hands-down offers the best value for money ratio on the market, its massive 2GB of storage space is 18 TIMES larger than that offered by wishful competitors.
The DS-Xtreme 2GB is suitable for gamers of any skill level to just pick up play, it’s incredibly easy to use! Just connect the cartridge to your PC via the housed USB port and drag and drop all your homebrew games, applications, movies, audio files and more ready for instant playback on the device. There’s enough memory to hold over 20 episodes of your favourite shows, over 50 music albums and the complete library of available homebrew software. Once you’re done filling the cartridge, simply remove it from the USB port, insert it into the DS™ and enjoy awesome levels of new functionality!
Offering an intuitive and upgradeable on-board operating system, owners of the DS-Xtreme 2GB can rest assured that the product will remain future proof and be privy to even more superb functionality in due course. The benchmark has been raised and will benefit fans of the DS and DS Lite™ across the globe. DS-Xtreme is back, bigger and better than ever and at a great price!
Xtreme functionality, One device, Limitless opportunity:
- A single unified device – NOTHING else required
- Compatible with ALL DS original and DS Lite™ handheld units
- Optimal compatibility for homebrew, audio, video and other media files
- High speed internal memory provides fastest possible file access times, NO slow-downs
- 100% Plug ‘N Play, no drivers or extra software required
- Easy to use upgradeable on-board operating system
- Massive 2GB (2048 Megabytes) of memory included
- Compact unit, no bigger than the size of an original DS cartridge – no sticking out!
- Gamers can design and publish their own OS themes to be used on the DS-Xtreme 2GB
- Lovable applications such as Sudoku, calculator and Pong act as a testament to the power of the skinning engine
- Custom engineered components such as a high-speed USB 2.0 connector
The DS-Xtreme 2GB will soon be shipping across the world; the retail price is set at just $129.95 (USD). Final launch date will be announced soon.
Notes for editors:
To learn more about any of the exciting products in the DS-X range, please contact press@ds-x.com. Review samples of the DS-Xtreme 2GB are available in limited quantities. If interested, please get in touch and DS-X let you know as soon as possible if a review unit can be allocated to your publication.
LATEST NEWS! DS-XTREME NOW IN FULL STOCK
The DS-X sales department is delighted to announce that the DS-Xtreme 4Gb is now in full stock since its inception onto the market. For many months the company has strived to fulfil the phenomenal demand and is now finally clear of back orders. Fans of the DS-Xtreme will be pleased to here that their local retailer is now enabled to possess sufficient stock of the product to promptly fulfil orders. Thanks must be accredited to retailers and customers for their levels of patience in the build-up to this stage.
THE “QKIN” ISSUE (NOW FIXED):
News Update - The QKIN Issue is now solved!.
Please read more on our Developers Blog
Older information follows:
FACTS:
Units from our latest batch, which were shipped last week, have been hit with a “bug” which has come to be known as the “qkin” bug.
To the best of our knowledge, this issue affects a significant number of the latest batch devices.
All units shipped have passed factory testing but the issue is extremely complicated and can only be analyzed and replicated on the last batch of units made.
Due to the above facts, we only became aware of the problem through our customers over the holiday period, and as a result have been working feverishly to try and identify the problem and solve the issue.
THE CAUSE:
The bug has been traced down to a vendor supplied part which had a revision in silicon. While we were made aware that this revision was going to occur, we were not given complete details as to the change, and were under the impression that this change would have no effect on our design.
Unfortunately we could not address the issue with the part supplier immediately, as we had to wait till after the holiday period when they re-opened for business, in order to get more detailed documentation and facts regarding the changes to the silicon.
WHAT IS BEING DONE:
We are currently working very closely with the responsible vendor to re-design our code as fast as possible to fit the changes made to the silicon.
We have stopped all programming of units in the factory to wait for the latest revision of code to suit the new silicon.
When initial versions of our update have passed internal testing, we will release the firmware to a small public beta group. Once we are satisfied that all is 100% working, we will then release the final version to the public. While a dedicated timeline would be ideal, we are very much dependent on the help from the responsible vendor
Please be patient with us, while we work round the clock to get this issue resolved and a working update released. We would like to assure all our customers that we are taking full responsibility for all our units and will be updating all resellers and consumers on our progress.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our customers and loyal supporters a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.
Thank you for you patience and support during our launch period.
Happy Holidays!
DS-XTREME STOCK STATUS
We have been inundated with mails and calls from resellers and consumers enquiring about stock. Since the launch of the DS-Xtreme we have been overwhelmed by the response and subsequent demand for our product. We would like to assure all of you that we are producing around the clock to meet demand. In the next few days we expect to have all back orders cleared and ample stock to cover future orders. Thank you for your support!!!
 
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