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{{Infobox console
{{Infobox console
| title = Nintendo 3DS
| title = Nintendo 3DS
| image = Nintendo-3DS-AquaOpen.png
| image = Nintendo-3DS-AquaOpen.png
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| caption = The original Aqua color nintendo 3DS (non-XL)
| caption = The original Nintendo 3DS in Aqua Blue
| imagealt = The original Nintendo 3DS in the Aqua Blue color, open and showing the top and bottom screens.
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* 3DS <small>(abbreviation)</small>
* 3DS <small>(abbreviation)</small>
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The '''{{iw|wikipedia|Nintendo 3DS}}''' is a handheld game console released by Nintendo in 2011. Multiple revisions have been released for the Nintendo 3DS over the years, including the more-powerful "New Nintendo 3DS" series and the budget "2DS" set of consoles. All 3DS revisions run the same system software, so homebrew methods and software are generally identical (except in cases where the more-powerful hardware of the New Nintendo 3DS is required).
The '''{{iw|wikipedia|Nintendo 3DS}}''' is a handheld game console released by Nintendo in 2011. Multiple revisions have been released for the Nintendo 3DS over the years, including the more-powerful "New Nintendo 3DS" series and the budget "2DS" set of consoles. All 3DS revisions run the same system software, so homebrew methods and software are generally identical (except in cases where the more-powerful hardware of the New Nintendo 3DS is required).
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== Getting started ==
== Getting started ==
{{Warning|Never use video guides as those can get outdated quickly and can contain mistakes or modified files.}}
{{Warning|Never use video guides as those can get outdated quickly and can contain mistakes or modified files.}}
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== Use homebrew ==
== Use homebrew ==
Looking for things to do with your newly-homebrewed console? Here are some ideas:
Looking for things to do with your newly-homebrewed console? Here are some ideas:
* Back up or restore game saves using [[Checkpoint]]
* Back up or restore game saves using [[Checkpoint]]
* [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges|dump titles and game cartridges]]
* [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges|Dump titles and game cartridges]]
* Mod your [[:Category:Nintendo_3DS_games|3DS games]]
* Mod your [[:Category:Nintendo_3DS_games|3DS games]]
* Use a [[3DS:Custom_themes|custom theme]] or even [[3DS:Creating_custom_themes|create your own]]
* Use a [[3DS:Custom_themes|custom theme]] or even [[3DS:Creating_custom_themes|create your own]]

Revision as of 00:49, 7 November 2022

The Nintendo 3DS is a handheld game console released by Nintendo in 2011. Multiple revisions have been released for the Nintendo 3DS over the years, including the more-powerful "New Nintendo 3DS" series and the budget "2DS" set of consoles. All 3DS revisions run the same system software, so homebrew methods and software are generally identical (except in cases where the more-powerful hardware of the New Nintendo 3DS is required).

Getting started

OOjs UI icon information-warning.svg Never use video guides as those can get outdated quickly and can contain mistakes or modified files.

The current recommended setup is boot9strap + Luma3DS.

Instructions on setting up homebrew and custom firmware on your console can be found on 3ds.hacks.guide.

Use homebrew

Looking for things to do with your newly-homebrewed console? Here are some ideas:

Get help

Having an issue setting up homebrew, or using it? Maybe your console is doing something weird?

First, try searching for your issue. If you cannot find the right information or don't understand it, you can ask someone for help.