Changes

'''CFW ''' ($0) : There is CFW on the 3DS for any which requires firmware version 9.2.0 or below with a web browser, and versions up to 10.37.0 can be downgraded to 9.2.0using either [https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-how-to-install-oot3dhax. 10396339/ Ocarina of Time 3D] or [http://smealum.net/ninjhax/ Cubic Ninja].4 and Versions up to 10.5 consoles will need to be hard modded to be downgradedcan also downgrade using a web browser. Also It has EmuNAND /RedNAND to be able to play the latest games with no issue, or arm9loaderhax for full control of the system without (in theory) any risk of Nintendo reverting anything in an update. This is the best method if it is available, as it is free. See [https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki Plailect's guide] for more information.

[http://www.modchipcentral.com/store/supercard-dstwo-ds-two-w-free-usb-reader-and-usb-charge-cable.html '''DSTwo Flashcard'''] ($35) : NDS flashcard, only have access to 'NDS-mode'. Note: You may need to update some flashcards with an NDS before you can use them on a 3DS.

If you have an NDS flashcard that was patched out by a previous 3DS/DSi update, you can enable it on 3DS using the [httphttps://wwwgbatemp.gatewaynet/threads/twl-slot-1-3dslauncher-first-custom-dsiware-app.com414501/resellersTWL Slot-1 Launcher].html Gateway] (~$60) Can be used for Homebrew, backups, and CIA installationIf you have an NDS flashcard that has never worked on 3DS/DSi, with EmuNAND support to upgrade to you can try the latest 3DS version[https://gbatemp. Only works on versions 4.1net/threads/r4-stage2-twl-flashcart-launcher-and-perhaps-other-cards-9soon™.2416434/ R4 Stage2 TWL Flashcart Launcher].0. New 3DS requires either Cubic Ninja or Ocarina Even supports the original R4! Note that both of Time 3D these require CFW to be enabled already to useinstall these.

[http://smealumwww.netgateway-3ds.com/ninjhax/ Ninjhaxresellers.html '''Gateway'''] (Requires copy of Cubic Ninja~$60) Softmod: Can be used for Homebrew, backups, can only play homebrewand CIA installation, no backupswith EmuNAND support to upgrade to the latest 3DS version. Works with all firmwares from Only works on versions 4.0.0 to 1-9.2.0 and models, even the . New 3DSrequires either Cubic Ninja or Ocarina of Time 3D to use.

[http://www.sky3ds.com/ '''SKY3DS/SKY3DS+'''] (~$75) : Works on all firmwares (as of 910.67.0), as it emulates a real card. Only useful for backups/piracy, as homebrew will not work, although Ninjhax will work with Cubic Ninja as a ROM. Non-upgradeable. The blue-button version will support unlimited games, whereas the red-button version will only support 10 games forever (even if you switch out microSD cards), although this has been cracked. There is also an orange button version, SKY3DS+, which supports recent anti-piracy in games. Use this one where available, if going this route. Clones are available (QQ3DS which comes with a DS flash cart DS support, r5sdhc). If playing games online, you will need a private header, which can be retrieved from any physical 3DS cart. You will be banned from Nintendo's servers otherwise.

[http://www.sc3ds.com/ '''DSTWO+'''] (~$45) : It is a dual-mode 3DS and DS cart with Emulated NAND support, CIA installation, Homebrew, support for 4.1 to 9.2.0. A followup to the DSTWO, but pretty much a bad Gateway clone that causes bricks when using the latest Gateway software, combined with a DSTWO.