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The Nintendo 3DS is a handheld console from the eighth generation of video game consoles. The console was launched in Japan on February 26th, 2011 followed by Europe (March 25th, 2011) and North America (March 27th, 2011). The 3DS features 3D cameras and a screen that displays stereoscopic 3D images without the need for glasses. The system features backward compatibility with original Nintendo DS games. Four model revisions were released: the Nintendo 3DS XL — a model with a larger screen; the Nintendo 2DS — a non-collapsible unit without 3D features; and the New Nintendo 3DS — a model with a more powerful CPU, second analog stick, additional buttons, and an improved camera; and the New Nintendo 2DS XL — a New Nintendo 3DS without 3D features.

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Nintendo 3DS3DS:2DS USB-C Charging Port Mod2DS USB-C mod 2DS USB-C Kit This tutorial goes over how to add a USB-C breakout board to a 2DS, allowing the battery to be charged ove…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:3DS as PC Controller3DS Controller is a homebrew application that allows you to use your 3DS as a controller for different emulators. Required Items A Win…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:3DS Model DifferencesPage content & researching collaboratively taken from io55.net's 3DS page with permission. There are six retail 3DS models. Retail Mod…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:AnemoneAnemone is a theme and splash screen manager for the 3DS. GitHub Installing Anemone Install the Anemone.cia manually using FBI or by u…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:Applying ROM PatchesCircumventing DRM mechanisms and/or creating backup copies of games and media for personal use is a right granted only in some countri…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:Circle Pad Replacement3DS Models 3DS Circle Pad Replacement New 3DS Circle Pad Replacement New 3DS C-Stick Replacement 3DS XL Circle Pad Replacement New 3DS…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:Creating Game BackupsCircumventing DRM mechanisms and/or creating backup copies of games and media for personal use is a right granted only in some countri…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:Creating Game Save BackupsRequired Items Make sure you have Custom Firmware (CFW) installed. Have the latest Checkpoint installed The 3DS or DS Cartridge you wa…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:Flash CardsThe mostly questionable products passed as flashcards for the 3DS can be grouped as follows: Vaporware As early as September 2011, see…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:Gateway 3DSUsing Gateway and its clones is very dangerous. Older versions of the Gateway launcher make permanent changes to your NAND, which may …Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:Hinge Replacement3DS Models 3DS Hinge Replacement 3DS XL Hinge Replacement New 3DS XL Case Replacement 2DS ModelsUpdated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:Input RedirectionRequired Items Make sure you have Custom Firmware (CFW) installed. Have the latest InputRedirection installed on your PC. A controller…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:IPS vs TN Screen ComparisonThis is a guide for 3DS collectors/enthusiasts to find the system with the best possible screen. Sadly, unlike Nintendo’s other produc…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:New 3DS XL USB-C Charging Port ModThis tutorial goes over how to add a USB-C breakout board to a New 3DS XL, allowing the battery to be charged over USB-C. This mod doe…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:New 3DS XL Wireless Charging ModThis tutorial goes over how to add wireless charging to a New 3DS XL. If you've installed the USB-C charging port mod as mentioned her…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:NitroHax3DSNitro Hax is a cheat tool for the DS. This version is used only for the 3DS. You need an original DS Cartridge to use this. This appli…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:Older Custom FirmwareThe following are custom firmwares (CFW) that are older and considered obsolete. NTR CFW Pasta CFW RxTools Cakes FW Cosmos3DS ReiNand …Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:PKSMPKSM is a save manager for Pokemon Generation III through VIII. Similar to Pokemon Bank. It is free and allows editing of the Pokemon …Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:Playing Game BackupsCircumventing DRM mechanisms and/or creating backup copies of games and media for personal use is a right granted only in some countri…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:Playing GBA GamesThe 3DS supports a very little used feature — the ability to run Game Boy Advance (GBA) games natively. In the first few months of the…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:Power Fuse ReplacementIn the event that the power fuse on your 2DS or 3DS fails, you will need to replace it. Items Needed Replacement power fuse Soldering …Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:PretendoPretendo is an open-source Nintendo Network service replacement that aims to provide online services over the internet for the Wii U a…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:Region InformationThe 3DS is region locked, the region info can be found on the system version in the system settings. Code Letter Region EUR E Europe U…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo 3DS3DS:RehidRehid is a homebrew application that allows remapping of buttons on your 3DS. This is useful in case a button on your 3DS is broken. F…Updated Oct 9, 2026