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There is also '''NDS''' <code>.nds</code> format software, which can only be used with [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing-3ds| TWiLightMenu++]/nds-bootstrap and can be launched by placing the <code>.nds</code> file anywhere on the SD card visible to TWiLightMenu++. This format of homebrew is also compatible with the DSi and with DS flashcarts. Alternatively, you can create a forwarder that points to the <code>.nds</code> file on your SD card, which will show up on your HOME Menu. For instructions, see  [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/ds-index/forwarders here].
There is also '''NDS''' <code>.nds</code> format software, which can only be used with [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing-3ds| TWiLightMenu++]/nds-bootstrap and can be launched by placing the <code>.nds</code> file anywhere on the SD card visible to TWiLightMenu++. This format of homebrew is also compatible with the DSi and with DS flashcarts. Alternatively, you can create a forwarder that points to the <code>.nds</code> file on your SD card, which will show up on your HOME Menu. For instructions, see  [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/ds-index/forwarders here].


{{Warning|text=The 3DS HOME Menu has a limit of 300 3DS titles and 40 DSiWare titles, however the '''3DS''' title limit can be bypassed with [https://www.gamebrew.org/wiki/3DSBank&#124; 3DSBank], the '''DSiWare''' limit itself cannot be bypassed, however you can make a <code>.nds</code> forwarder that uses a '''3DS''' title with [https://github.com/YANBForwarder/YANBF&#124; YANBF].|}}
{{Warning|text=The 3DS HOME Menu has a limit of 300 3DS titles and 40 DSiWare titles, however the '''3DS''' title limit can be bypassed with [[3DS:3DSBank|3DSBank]], the '''DSiWare''' limit itself cannot be bypassed, however you can make a <code>.nds</code> forwarder that uses a '''3DS''' title with [https://github.com/YANBForwarder/YANBF&#124; YANBF].|}}


Some other file formats you might encounter (but not as often):  
Some other file formats you might encounter (but not as often):  
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To run a piece of homebrew in <code>.3dsx</code> format:
To run a piece of homebrew in <code>.3dsx</code> format:


#Place your <code>.3dsx</code> file in the <code>3ds</code> folder (NOT <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>) on your SD card
# Place your <code>.3dsx</code> file in the <code>3ds</code> folder (NOT <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>) on your SD card
#*Some pieces of homebrew may require additional support files. You may have to consult the README / documentation of that software if this is the case
#*Some pieces of homebrew may require additional support files. You may have to consult the README / documentation of that software if this is the case
#The homebrew should now appear when you open the Homebrew Launcher (the blue "h" icon) on your HOME Menu
#The homebrew should now appear when you open the Homebrew Launcher (the blue "h" icon) on your HOME Menu