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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, 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 [https://github.com/Universal-Team/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.


= Instructions =
= Instructions =
== 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.
# Open Universal-Updater from your HOME Menu.
# Search for '''TWiLight Menu++''', 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 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 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.
#*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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# 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!}}
== 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.}}


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

Revision as of 09:11, 9 September 2022

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 dump from your Nintendo DS cartridge to run your game from the SD card.

What You Need

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.

  1. Open Universal Updater from your HOME Menu.
  2. Search for NDSForwarder Package, then press A over it's icon to install it.
    • If you have to choose between a Nightly and Stable version, choose the Stable version.
  3. Wait for the download to complete.
  4. Close Universal Updater.
  5. Open the Homebrew Launcher.
  6. In the Homebrew Launcher, open NDS Forwarder Generator.
  7. Navigate to your game's folder and press A.
  8. Confirm you wish to install by selecting Yes.
Success icon 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.

  1. Open Universal Updater from your HOME Menu.
  2. Search for TwilightMenu++, then press A over it's icon to install it.
    • If you have to choose between a Nightly and Stable version, choose the Stable version.
  3. Wait for the download to complete.
  4. Close Universal Updater.
Success icon You have successfully set up TwilightMenu++! You can now navigate to your game's folder in the app and play.
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