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ShinyTillDawn: Typo fixes

2025-08-07T05:45:12Z

Typo fixes

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	The 3DS can run Nintendo DS games natively by simply inserting the cartridge on the slot, but, alternatively, if you don't want to carry your cartridges around, or if you'd like to use homebrew designed for the DS, you can use a [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges\|dump]] from your Nintendo DS cartridge to run your game from the SD card.		The 3DS can run Nintendo DS games natively by simply inserting the cartridge on the slot, but, alternatively, if you don't want to carry your cartridges around, or if you'd like to use homebrew designed for the DS, you can use a [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges\|dump]] from your Nintendo DS cartridge to run your game from the SD card.

	= What You Need =		=What You Need=
	* The latest version of [[3DS:Universal-Updater\|Universal-Updater]]		*The latest version of [[3DS:Universal-Updater\|Universal-Updater]]
	* A [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges\|dump]] from your Nintendo DS cartridge ''or'' NDS homebrew in <code>.nds</code> format		*A [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges\|dump]] from your Nintendo DS cartridge ''or'' NDS homebrew in <code>.nds</code> format

	= Instructions =		=Instructions=
	== TWiLight Menu++ ==		==TWiLight Menu++==
	TWiLight Menu++ is an open-source DSi Menu upgrade/replacement for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS flashcards. It allows you to have multiple save files and have a menu to choose your games from.		TWiLight Menu++ is an open-source DSi Menu upgrade/replacement for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS flashcards. It allows you to have multiple save files and have a menu to choose your games from.

	# Open Universal-Updater from your HOME Menu.		#Open Universal-Updater from your HOME Menu.
	# Search for '''TWiLight Menu++''', then press {{B\|A}} over ~~it's~~ icon to install it.		#Search for '''TWiLight Menu++''', then press {{B\|A}} over its icon to install it.
	#*If you have to choose between a Nightly and Stable version, choose the Stable version.		#*If you have to choose between a Nightly and Stable version, choose the Stable version.
	# Wait for the download to complete.		#Wait for the download to complete.
	# Close Universal-Updater.		#Close Universal-Updater.
	{{success\|You have successfully set up TWiLight Menu++! You can now navigate to your game's folder in the app and play.}}		{{success\|You have successfully set up TWiLight Menu++! You can now navigate to your game's folder in the app and play.}}

	== Forwarders ==		==Forwarders==
	Forwarders are shortcuts for games that you can install to your HOME Menu. You can load DS games from the SD card or from a compatible flashcard.		Forwarders are shortcuts for games that you can install to your HOME Menu. You can load DS games from the SD card or from a compatible flashcard.

	# Open Universal-Updater from your HOME Menu.		#Open Universal-Updater from your HOME Menu.
	# Search for '''ndsForwarder''', then press {{B\|A}} over ~~it's~~ icon to install it.		#Search for '''ndsForwarder''', then press {{B\|A}} over its icon to install it.
	#*If you have to choose between a Nightly and Stable version, choose the Stable version.		#*If you have to choose between a Nightly and Stable version, choose the Stable version.
	# Wait for the download to complete.		#Wait for the download to complete.
	# Close Universal-Updater.		#Close Universal-Updater.
	# Open the Homebrew Launcher.		#Open the Homebrew Launcher.
	# In the Homebrew Launcher, open '''NDS Forwarder Generator'''.		#In the Homebrew Launcher, open '''NDS Forwarder Generator'''.
	# Navigate to your game's folder and press {{B\|A}}.		#Navigate to your game's folder and press {{B\|A}}.
	# Confirm you wish to install by selecting '''Yes'''.		#Confirm you wish to install by selecting '''Yes'''.
	{{success\|You have successfully set up your forwarder!}}		{{success\|You have successfully set up your forwarder!}}

	[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]		[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

ItsCrocoSwine: Specify nds format

2024-10-05T21:18:42Z

Specify nds format

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	= What You Need =		= What You Need =
	* The latest version of [[3DS:Universal-Updater\|Universal-Updater]]		* The latest version of [[3DS:Universal-Updater\|Universal-Updater]]
	* A [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges\|dump]] from your Nintendo DS cartridge ''or'' NDS homebrew ~~that you want to install~~		* A [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges\|dump]] from your Nintendo DS cartridge ''or'' NDS homebrew in <code>.nds</code> format

	= Instructions =		= Instructions =

Tophatted: add DS homebrew, some people get confused when NDS homebrew from universal updater doesn't appear on their home menu

2024-10-05T21:07:48Z

add DS homebrew, some people get confused when NDS homebrew from universal updater doesn't appear on their home menu

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	{{shortcut\|3DS:DS}}		{{shortcut\|3DS:DS}}
	The 3DS can run Nintendo DS games natively by simply inserting the cartridge on the slot, but, alternatively, if you don't want to carry your cartridges around, you can use a [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges\|dump]] from your Nintendo DS cartridge to run your game from the SD card.		The 3DS can run Nintendo DS games natively by simply inserting the cartridge on the slot, but, alternatively, if you don't want to carry your cartridges around, or if you'd like to use homebrew designed for the DS, you can use a [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges\|dump]] from your Nintendo DS cartridge to run your game from the SD card.

	= What You Need =		= What You Need =
	* The latest version of [[3DS:Universal-Updater\|Universal-Updater]]		* The latest version of [[3DS:Universal-Updater\|Universal-Updater]]
	* A [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges\|dump]] from your Nintendo DS cartridge		* A [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges\|dump]] from your Nintendo DS cartridge ''or'' NDS homebrew that you want to install

	= Instructions =		= Instructions =

ItsCrocoSwine: Properly capitalize and space TWiLight Menu++ and prioritize it first over ndsForwarder

2024-09-05T15:19:55Z

Properly capitalize and space TWiLight Menu++ and prioritize it first over ndsForwarder

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 = Instructions =
 == Forwarders ==
 Forwarders are shortcuts for games that you can install to your HOME Menu. You can load DS games from the SD card or from a compatible flashcard.
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 # Confirm you wish to install by selecting '''Yes'''.
 {{success|You have successfully set up your forwarder!}}
 [[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

ItsCrocoSwine: NDSForwarder Package no longer exists + Universal-Updater is hyphenated

2024-07-09T13:35:30Z

NDSForwarder Package no longer exists + Universal-Updater is hyphenated

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	Forwarders are shortcuts for games that you can install to your HOME Menu. You can load DS games from the SD card or from a compatible flashcard.		Forwarders are shortcuts for games that you can install to your HOME Menu. You can load DS games from the SD card or from a compatible flashcard.

	# Open Universal Updater from your HOME Menu.		# Open Universal-Updater from your HOME Menu.
	# Search for '''~~NDSForwarder Package~~''', then press {{B\|A}} over it's icon to install it.		# Search for '''ndsForwarder''', then press {{B\|A}} over it's icon to install it.
	#*If you have to choose between a Nightly and Stable version, choose the Stable version.		#*If you have to choose between a Nightly and Stable version, choose the Stable version.
	# Wait for the download to complete.		# Wait for the download to complete.
	# Close Universal Updater.		# Close Universal-Updater.
	# Open the Homebrew Launcher.		# Open the Homebrew Launcher.
	# In the Homebrew Launcher, open '''NDS Forwarder Generator'''.		# In the Homebrew Launcher, open '''NDS Forwarder Generator'''.
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	TWiLight Menu++ is an open-source DSi Menu upgrade/replacement for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS flashcards. It allows you to have multiple save files and have a menu to choose your games from.		TWiLight Menu++ is an open-source DSi Menu upgrade/replacement for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS flashcards. It allows you to have multiple save files and have a menu to choose your games from.

	# Open Universal Updater from your HOME Menu.		# Open Universal-Updater from your HOME Menu.
	# Search for '''TwilightMenu++''', then press {{B\|A}} over it's icon to install it.		# Search for '''TwilightMenu++''', then press {{B\|A}} over it's icon to install it.
	#*If you have to choose between a Nightly and Stable version, choose the Stable version.		#*If you have to choose between a Nightly and Stable version, choose the Stable version.
	# Wait for the download to complete.		# Wait for the download to complete.
	# Close Universal Updater.		# Close Universal-Updater.
	{{success\|You have successfully set up TwilightMenu++! You can now navigate to your game's folder in the app and play.}}		{{success\|You have successfully set up TwilightMenu++! You can now navigate to your game's folder in the app and play.}}

	[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]		[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

Ihaveahax: update U-U link

2024-02-03T19:28:57Z

update U-U link

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	= What You Need =		= What You Need =
	* The latest version of [~~https~~:~~//github.com/~~Universal-~~Team/~~Universal-Updater ~~Universal Updater~~].		* The latest version of [[3DS:Universal-Updater\|Universal-Updater]]
	* A [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges\|dump]] from your Nintendo DS cartridge.		* A [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges\|dump]] from your Nintendo DS cartridge

	= Instructions =		= Instructions =

Ihaveahax: {{shortcut}}

2022-09-26T09:26:02Z

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			{{shortcut\|3DS:DS}}
	The 3DS can run Nintendo DS games natively by simply inserting the cartridge on the slot, but, alternatively, if you don't want to carry your cartridges around, you can use a [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges\|dump]] from your Nintendo DS cartridge to run your game from the SD card.		The 3DS can run Nintendo DS games natively by simply inserting the cartridge on the slot, but, alternatively, if you don't want to carry your cartridges around, you can use a [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges\|dump]] from your Nintendo DS cartridge to run your game from the SD card.

Ihaveahax: added Category:Nintendo 3DS guides using HotCat

2022-09-09T09:11:39Z

added Category:Nintendo 3DS guides using HotCat

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	# Close Universal Updater.		# Close Universal Updater.
	{{success\|You have successfully set up TwilightMenu++! You can now navigate to your game's folder in the app and play.}}		{{success\|You have successfully set up TwilightMenu++! You can now navigate to your game's folder in the app and play.}}

			[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

Cybelyrium: created the page

2022-09-04T19:24:17Z

created the page

New page

The 3DS can run Nintendo DS games natively by simply inserting the cartridge on the slot, but, alternatively, if you don't want to carry your cartridges around, you can use a [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges|dump]] from your Nintendo DS cartridge to run your game from the SD card.

= What You Need =
* The latest version of [https://github.com/Universal-Team/Universal-Updater Universal Updater].
* A [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges|dump]] from your Nintendo DS cartridge.

= Instructions =
== Forwarders ==
Forwarders are shortcuts for games that you can install to your HOME Menu. You can load DS games from the SD card or from a compatible flashcard.

# Open Universal Updater from your HOME Menu.
# Search for '''NDSForwarder Package''', then press {{B|A}} over it's icon to install it.
#*If you have to choose between a Nightly and Stable version, choose the Stable version.
# Wait for the download to complete.
# Close Universal Updater.
# Open the Homebrew Launcher.
# In the Homebrew Launcher, open '''NDS Forwarder Generator'''.
# Navigate to your game's folder and press {{B|A}}.
# Confirm you wish to install by selecting '''Yes'''.
{{success|You have successfully set up your forwarder!}}

== TwilightMenu++ ==
TWiLight Menu++ is an open-source DSi Menu upgrade/replacement for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS flashcards. It allows you to have multiple save files and have a menu to choose your games from.

# Open Universal Updater from your HOME Menu.
# Search for '''TwilightMenu++''', then press {{B|A}} over it's icon to install it.
#*If you have to choose between a Nightly and Stable version, choose the Stable version.
# Wait for the download to complete.
# Close Universal Updater.
{{success|You have successfully set up TwilightMenu++! You can now navigate to your game's folder in the app and play.}}