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The 3GX file format is an evolution of the old PLG file format that is used in newer game plugins. You can use them via Luma3DS's built-in plugin loader. | |||
== Installation == | |||
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==== What you need ==== | ==== What you need ==== | ||
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==== Installation ==== | ==== Installation ==== | ||
# | # Power on your console | ||
# Reboot your | # Launch '''Universal-Updater''' from the HOME Menu, or from the Homebrew Launcher | ||
# | # Select the magnifying glass on the bottom screen, then search for '''Luma3DS''' | ||
#* Hint: If you don't know what the options are, you don't need | # Press {{B|A}} while hovering over '''Luma3DS''' from the list of homebrew | ||
# Choose <code>boot.firm</code> and wait for the install to finish | |||
# Reboot your console | |||
# If you see the Luma3DS configuration menu, enable any options that you need, then press Start | |||
#* Hint: If you don't know what the options are, you don't need them | |||
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==== What you need ==== | ==== What you need ==== | ||
* [https://github.com/ | * The latest release of [https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/releases/latest Luma3DS] (the Luma3DS <code>.zip</code> file) | ||
==== Installation ==== | ==== Installation ==== | ||
# Insert your SD card into your computer | |||
# Copy <code>boot.firm</code> from the Luma3DS <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card, replacing <code>boot.firm</code> if it is already there | |||
# Reinsert your SD card into your console and power on | |||
# If you see the Luma3DS configuration menu, enable any options that you need, then press Start | |||
#* Hint: If you don't know what the options are, you don't need them | |||
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== Using 3GX plugins == | == Using 3GX plugins == | ||
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An example directory for a plugin affecting all games would be <code>luma</code> -> <code>plugins</code> -> <code>default.3gx</code>. | An example directory for a plugin affecting all games would be <code>luma</code> -> <code>plugins</code> -> <code>default.3gx</code>. | ||
=== Using 3GX plugins === | === Launching 3GX plugins<span class="anchor" id="Using 3GX plugins"></span> === | ||
# Open the Rosalina menu ( | # Open the Rosalina menu ({{B|Left Shoulder|D-Pad Down|SELECT}} by default) | ||
# Scroll down to the plugin loader option, then press | # Scroll down to the plugin loader option, then press {{B|A}} to enable it | ||
# | # Press {{B|B}} to exit the Rosalina menu | ||
# Open your game of choice | # Open your game of choice | ||
#* The screen should flash another color to indicate that the plugin has successfully loaded | #* The screen should flash another color to indicate that the plugin has successfully loaded | ||
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=== Usage notes === | === Usage notes === | ||
* Most plugins have a menu that can be opened by pressing {{B|SELECT}} while the plugin is loaded | |||
The 3GX file format is an evolution of the old PLG file format that is used in newer game plugins. You can use them via Luma3DS's built-in plugin loader.
boot.firm and wait for the install to finish.zip file)boot.firm from the Luma3DS .zip to the root of your SD card, replacing boot.firm if it is already thereThe 3GX plugin loader will look for plugins in the luma -> plugins directory. Each plugin must be inside a folder named with the game's Title ID. Inside the folder, place your .3gx file.
FBI -> Titles menu. For example, Taiko no Tatsujin: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure's title ID is 0004000000190E00, so if you wanted to use a plugin for that game, you'd create a folder named 0004000000190E00plugins folderdefault.3gx and just leave it in the plugins folderAn example directory for a plugin affecting one game would be luma -> plugins -> 0004000000190E00 -> plugin.3gx.
An example directory for a plugin affecting all games would be luma -> plugins -> default.3gx.