Installing games (
.cia
files) is a simple process using the FBI application, many homebrew applications also come in .cia
format and will appear in the Home menu once installed. Homebrew applications in .3dsx
format are not installed, instead, they must be copied to your SD card and loaded via the Homebrew Launcher. This guide will show you how to install backup games and homebrew applications from your SD card onto your hacked 3DS.Hacked (New) Nintendo 3DS (XL) Console
Python script to convert Nintendo 3DS CCI ('.cci', '.3ds') files to the CIA format - ihaveamac/3dsconv. How To Use 3ds to CIA converter 1) Put your 3DS video games into ‘roms’ folder and press ‘Produce ncchinfo.bin data’ switch to develop ‘ncchinfo.bin’ from 3DS ROMs. 2) Make Use Of GodMode9 in addition to developed ‘ncchinfo.bin’ to produce ExHeader XORpads, put it in origin of SD card, launch GodMode9 as well as comply with.
- A hacked 3DS with FBI and the Homebrew Launcher are required to install games and homebrew applications
- These are usually installed as part of the hacking process for 3DS
- Follow this guide (with pictures) or Plailect’s guide on hacking your 3DS if you have not done so before
- An SD Card is required to store the exploit files and homebrew apps
- 32GB or more is recommended to store games
- The SD card must be formatted to FAT32
- MicroSD cards are compatible with Old 3DS consoles via a MicroSD to SD adapter
- Place any
.cia
files you wish to install in the/cia/
folder on your SD card - Insert your SD card into your 3DS and power it on
- Launch FBI and navigate to
SD
->cia
- Select your
.cia
-> [Install and delete CIA] - Once installed, press [Home] your game can be found in the home menu
3DS games can also be found in
.3ds
format, however this is not compatible with 3DS consoles and is generally intended for 3DS emulators such as Citra. .3ds
files must be converted to .cia
before they can be installed on your 3DS. Follow this guide on Converting 3DS ROMs to .cia
with GodMode9.3DS Homebrew Application come in the form of .3dsx
files and can be run via the Homebrew Launcher
- Place your
.3dsx
file in the/3ds/
folder on your 3DS SD card - Insert your SD card into your 3DS and power it on
- Launch the Homebrew Launcher from the home menu
- Select your app from the list to launch it
Convert 3DS ROMs for Installation
- Use GodMode9 to convert your
.3ds
ROM’s to.cia
files that can be installed on your 3DS
3ds To Cia
Dump Cartridges to SD
- Play your games without the cartridge inserted by dumping them directly to your SD card with GodMode9
- Cartridges can be dumped as multiple formats:
.cia
for 3DS consoles,.3ds
for emulators or.nds
for Nintendo DS games
Play DS Games with TWiLight Menu++
- Play Nintendo DS ROM’s flawlessly using TWiLight Menu++
- The application also features a built-in cheats manager
Install Virtual Console Games (GBC, GBA, SNES etc)
- Convert ROM’s to Virtual Console titles and install them directly to your Home menu using New Super Ultimate Injector
3ds Cia Converter Pc
Luma3DS Cheats with Checkpoint
3ds To Cia Converter Without 3ds Emulator
- Easily load game cheats with Checkpoint and activate them using the cheat manager in the Rosalina menu (Luma3DS)