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{{Infobox console
| title = Nintendo 3DS
| image = Nintendo-3DS-AquaOpen.png
| imagesize = 300px
| caption = The original Aqua color nintendo 3DS (non-XL)
| aka = 3DS <small>(abbreviation)</small><br />iQue 3DS <small>(China)</small><br />Citra/CTR <small>(Code name)</small>
| systems = Nintendo 3DS<br />Nintendo 3DS XL<br />Nintendo 2DS<br />New Nintendo 3DS<br />New Nintendo 3DS XL<br />New Nintendo 2DS XL
| version = {{SystemVersion|ctr}}
| recommended = [[3DS:boot9strap|boot9strap]] + [[3DS:Luma3DS|Luma3DS]]
| guide = [[3dsguide:index|3ds.hacks.guide]]
| namespace = 3DS:
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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{{Warning|Never use video guides as those can get outdated quickly and can contain mistakes or modified files.}}
The current recommended setup is [[3DS:boot9strap|boot9strap]] + [[3DS:Luma3DS|Luma3DS]].
The current recommended setup is [[3DS:boot9strap|boot9strap]] + [[3DS:Luma3DS|Luma3DS]].


Instructions on setting up homebrew and custom firmware on your console can be found here:
Instructions on setting up homebrew and custom firmware on your console can be found on [[3dsguide:index|3ds.hacks.guide]].
 
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== Use homebrew ==
== Use homebrew ==
Looking for things to do with your newly-homebrewed console? Here are some ideas:
* Back up or restore game saves using [[Checkpoint]]
* [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges|dump titles and game cartridges]]
* Mod your [[:Category:Nintendo_3DS_games|3DS games]]
* Use a [[3DS:Custom_themes|custom theme]] or even [[3DS:Creating_custom_themes|create your own]]
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Looking for things to do with your newly-homebrewed console? We have a list for that!
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== Get help ==
== Get help ==
Having an issue setting up homebrew, or using it? Maybe your console is doing something weird?
Having an issue setting up homebrew, or using it? Maybe your console is doing something weird?


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Revision as of 19:15, 12 August 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.