With increasing needs of high capacity memory, and a solution to all the hardware and software problems of the R4 card, a new updated version named R4i hit the markets. It was received with instant success, because the card did not have the spring mechanism to hold the micro SD card, and had high capacity memory compatibility.

The new R4i is also compatible with all the Nintendo consoles DS, DSi and the DSi Lite. It can support up to 32 GB of memory, which is much higher compared to the older version. It is an ideal purchase for people looking to upgrade their Nintendo consoles to the DSi, since it can be used on both the consoles. The new card is a second generation storage device, which means it does not require any booting tools, and is much faster than its older versions.  It has a very user friendly interface, and allows the users to change the skins and manually modify how the screen looks. It also supports touch screen operation along with the easy drag and drop file transfer.

The R4i gold version is the latest to hit the market, which has a completely changed, golden look. This was launched to support the newest DSi firmware upgrade, and is therefore built robustly, to support all the latest versions available.

With the help of software called Moonshell, R4 can convert the Nintendo device into an Mp3 player, and even a movie player on the go. It is the best companion for a gadget lover who needs a single device to perform all the various functions.