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
- The latest version of Universal-Updater
- A 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 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 A.
- Confirm you wish to install by selecting Yes.
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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 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.
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You have successfully set up TwilightMenu++! You can now navigate to your game's folder in the app and play. |