As an alternative, you can consider purchasing the game digitally from the Nintendo DSi Shop, if it's still available. This way, you'll get a legitimate copy of the game, and you'll be supporting the developers.

Once you have a verified , you have two main paths to play:

Finding a working ROM for the DSi version can be trickier than the standard DS (.nds) version because DSiWare titles were originally digital-only downloads from the Nintendo DSi Shop.

Before the era of microtransactions and ultra-realistic mobile graphics, Gameloft’s Asphalt series was defining the arcade racing genre on handheld consoles. for the Nintendo DSi remains a cult favorite, offering a gritty, fast-paced urban racing experience that feels distinct from its modern successors.