Switch Hacks Guide provides instructions for installing custom firmware on Nintendo Switch systems.
3DS Homebrew Guide
3DS Hacks Guide provides instructions for installing custom firmware on Nintendo 3DS devices.
About 3DS Homebrew Guide
3DS Hacks Guide provides instructions for installing custom firmware on Nintendo 3DS and 2DS devices. It covers installation of boot9strap and Luma3DS on unmodified retail consoles, along with homebrew tools such as a package installer, save file manager and app store, and system file backups.
The guide states that Nintendo Network online services have shut down. Current modding methods and internet access for homebrew applications are not affected, while alternate servers such as Pretendo Network are described as work-in-progress.
Key features
- Installs boot9strap and Luma3DS on unmodified retail 3DS/2DS consoles
- Runs homebrew software and games ported to Nintendo 3DS
- Bypasses region lock to play games from other regions
- Customizes HOME Menu with community themes and badges
- Edits, backs up, and restores save data
- Installs physical cartridges for digital use
Best for: Owners of unmodified retail 3DS or 2DS consoles seeking instructions to install custom firmware.
Good for
- Covers installation from stock consoles to boot9strap and Luma3DS
- Includes critical system file backups to help avoid bricks and recover data
- Explains that modding methods and homebrew internet access still work after shutdown
Watch out for
- Nintendo Network online services, such as game servers, have shut down
- Alternate online servers such as Pretendo Network are work-in-progress
3DS Homebrew Guide at a glance
- Website
- 3ds.hacks.guide
- Category
- Gaming › Game Utilities & Launchers
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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3DS Homebrew Guide FAQ
What is custom firmware?
A full software modification to the 3DS, comparable to administrator access on a computer, that allows functions beyond what Nintendo allows.
What does this guide install?
Boot9strap and Luma3DS custom firmware on unmodified retail 3DS/2DS consoles, plus a package installer, save file manager, homebrew app store, and system file backups.
Are 3DS modding methods affected by the online shutdown?
No. Current modding methods are not affected, and internet access for homebrew applications is not affected. Official Nintendo Network servers are shut down.
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