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 | This software is old and outdated. It will likely never see an update again, and people may be unable to provide support if you use it. There is a working replacement called FourthTube. |
 ThirdTube banner on the Home Menu | |
 Screenshot of ThirdTube homebrew program with the video of 'DEAF KEV - Invincible [NCS Release]' | |
| Developer(s) | windows-server-2003 |
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| Console | Nintendo 3DS |
| Version | 0.5.4 (March 8, 2024) |
| Links | |
| Website | [1] |
| GitHub | windows-server-2003/ThirdTube |
| Download | |
ThirdTube is a homebrew application for the Nintendo 3DS which replaces the original YouTube app, as the original is now unsupported.
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This application is broken due to a change in YouTube's API. Attempting to play any video will return an error. |
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As this app is still in the alpha stage, you may and will encounter crashes and other bugs. If you find one of those, it would be helpful to open an issue on the GitHub repository. |
Features
- Multiple resolutions for New 3DS, up to 360p
- This might be expanded in future versions, but the 3DS' hardware is the main limiting factor
- Old model 3DS are limited to 144p only
- Support for livestreams and premiered videos
- Searching
- Video suggestions
- Comments
- Captions
- Local watch history and channel subscription
- No ads
- This is due to the app only using YouTube's API, and is not due to ad-blockers. The creator does not plan to add their own ads at this time.
Usage
The controls for this app are as follows:
- B: go back to the previous screen
- C-Pad up/down: scroll
- L or R: switch between tabs
- Select + Start: blackout the bottom screen
- D-Pad left/right: If in video player, seeks by 10s
Below are for debug purposes
- Select + X : toggle debug log
- Select + Y : toggle memory usage monitor
- Select + R + A : toggle FPS monitor
Requirements
DSP firmware must be dumped to use this app. An option to do this can be found in Rosalina.
The exact minimum system version is unknown, but at least 8.1.0-0 is needed.