One common error is the “can't open _ds_menu.dat” message upon startup. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to fix this error, ensuring a smooth gaming experience.

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Jan 30, 2024 · (The menu said ace 3DS+ original, so it's probably ace 3DS+) Nobody's responded to this post yet. Add your thoughts and get the conversation going.

Aug 21, 2022 · I tried to run the hb-menu on it so I format a sd card and copy all the data from the 0.7.1 release and got this error while trying to boot "can't open _dsmenu.dat".

Jan 13, 2019 · Just go to the official site and get the wrong firmware version. Check your MicroSD are in properly, or you could try formatting it and reinstall the firmware to see if that will work. 3, If the above …

Oct 4, 2010 · My friend got an original R4DS, but when I put the Wood R4 1.13 files on it from FileTrip, I get the infamous Cannot find DS_MENU.DAT. I clearly have the .DAT file on the root, so what gives? …

Anyone here who stopped playing with their Nintendo DS years ago because of this? Yeah, me too.

Apr 26, 2025 · Hi, I got an original R4 in the post today and got v1.18 firmware. I have a 2GB MicroSD card (not SDHC). It's formatted to FAT32. I have downloaded and extracted these to the root of my …

Nov 8, 2024 · When I put it in my 3DS, the screen just goes black and says "can’t open_dsmenu.dat." Does anyone know what files I need to download or have a guide that explains how to get it working …

Oct 12, 2023 · I have the the error "cannot open _dsmenu.dat" and I've followed the instructions. The only thing is that I don't have a folder on the card that is "DS ROMS" and my files look differently than …