Hi very new to the 3DS scene and while there are posts around, nothing that answered everything, nor dated current, so I thought id summerise a post to answer, incase anyone else had same questions going in.
If anyone could describe any processes like how the WiiU "Brazilian Meathod" process was, id appreciate it, as thats the only simular thing i have done.
CONSOLE
- New 3DS XL over New 2DS XL?
Ive heard some n3DSxl have IPS and some have TN pannels, but n2DSxl only have TN?
If you could pick up either, for the same price, which would you pick?
For now ive grabbed a New 2DS XL - 11.9.0-42E
SD CARDS
- Obviously id pick up a Class 10 U3 micro SD, but now im seeing A1, A2, V30 cards
Greater speed worth it on a n2DS or the port/bus to inferior to bother?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FCMKK5X/ref=psdc_1345826031_t1_B07FCMRBTM
Ive seen non A2 cards also 128gb go for £22 on Argos.co.uk
Do 256gb cards even work? Doesnt seem worth it for tripple the price..
If I try a meathod on the standard 4Gb card, can I just copy & paste the data to a larger card and just work?
Or do whole process again?
MEATHOD
- Whats the most current meathod for hacking a New 2DS XL - 11.9.0-42E ?
Ive seen utube videos saying Fred/Frog/other Miner,
some saying they need you to download a demo/free game from eShop,
some saying if in EU cant get a free one,
another saying can get some SUB game but need unpatched one,
some saying just need a web brute force meathod via a friend code,
but then still need Python installed and high powered GPU,
then another saying theres a site that does it for you?
So confused, thought id just ask which is the most recent, easist meathod/as simple as Brazilain meathod for Wiiu
Few years back i did the "Brazilian Meathod" which consisted of placing files on an SD card to install Homebrew Launcher, getting the legit ISOs from a program on PC (uTikDownloadHelper) which grabbed NUS files (.app/.h3), placing them on SD, then running the WebBrowser on the WiiU to exploit running Homebrew which installed the ISO on to the console, without the need for CFW, allowing online play.
I believe when i looked up about the 3DS a few years ago, was shocked to find out you didnt need a PC to download the NUS games, there was a Homebrew app that downloaded in and unpacked straight to the 3DS?
Was that really so?
Did I head Nintendo locked down NUS last year?
CFW vs Non CFW
As mentioned above, I never put CFW on my WiiU, and was able to use Online fine (mainly XenoBlade ChonX, some marioKart)
as all games where installed to a external HDD but intergrated into the WiiU HomeScreen as legit titles.
As I understand the only reason to get CFW on WiiU was if i wanted retro/eshop/other homebrew without using browser exploit each time?
Is this same case for n2DS? Could I still go online? Not worth risking?
Or CFW is worth more than any online play/Street pass usage?
System Link/Multiplay
- If block all connections, can still do multiplayer/pkmn trades etc?
Or do you need to enable Streetpass that would potentialy ungrade/brick console?
Or just no compatibilty between CFW console games and normal 3DSs? (just thinking of friends/comicon attendance )
FILE FORMAT BACKUPS
-Which is the original format you want to keep, to then convert?
I have several .3ds that used on Citra, and some NUS (.app/.h3) files.
Am i right in thinking CIAs are NUS (.app/.h3) packed like a zip?
Possible to convert/switch between them?
If you take the time to answer all this thankyou
Honestly pondering about swapping out the n2DS xl for a n3DS xl ....
OR just get a Switch.. But as I understand you need a totally unpatched one?
I have access to a bunch of 2nd hand Switches but think they are all upgraded.
If anyone could describe any processes like how the WiiU "Brazilian Meathod" process was, id appreciate it, as thats the only simular thing i have done.
CONSOLE
- New 3DS XL over New 2DS XL?
Ive heard some n3DSxl have IPS and some have TN pannels, but n2DSxl only have TN?
If you could pick up either, for the same price, which would you pick?
For now ive grabbed a New 2DS XL - 11.9.0-42E
SD CARDS
- Obviously id pick up a Class 10 U3 micro SD, but now im seeing A1, A2, V30 cards
Greater speed worth it on a n2DS or the port/bus to inferior to bother?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FCMKK5X/ref=psdc_1345826031_t1_B07FCMRBTM
Ive seen non A2 cards also 128gb go for £22 on Argos.co.uk
Do 256gb cards even work? Doesnt seem worth it for tripple the price..
If I try a meathod on the standard 4Gb card, can I just copy & paste the data to a larger card and just work?
Or do whole process again?
MEATHOD
- Whats the most current meathod for hacking a New 2DS XL - 11.9.0-42E ?
Ive seen utube videos saying Fred/Frog/other Miner,
some saying they need you to download a demo/free game from eShop,
some saying if in EU cant get a free one,
another saying can get some SUB game but need unpatched one,
some saying just need a web brute force meathod via a friend code,
but then still need Python installed and high powered GPU,
then another saying theres a site that does it for you?
So confused, thought id just ask which is the most recent, easist meathod/as simple as Brazilain meathod for Wiiu
Few years back i did the "Brazilian Meathod" which consisted of placing files on an SD card to install Homebrew Launcher, getting the legit ISOs from a program on PC (uTikDownloadHelper) which grabbed NUS files (.app/.h3), placing them on SD, then running the WebBrowser on the WiiU to exploit running Homebrew which installed the ISO on to the console, without the need for CFW, allowing online play.
I believe when i looked up about the 3DS a few years ago, was shocked to find out you didnt need a PC to download the NUS games, there was a Homebrew app that downloaded in and unpacked straight to the 3DS?
Was that really so?
Did I head Nintendo locked down NUS last year?
CFW vs Non CFW
As mentioned above, I never put CFW on my WiiU, and was able to use Online fine (mainly XenoBlade ChonX, some marioKart)
as all games where installed to a external HDD but intergrated into the WiiU HomeScreen as legit titles.
As I understand the only reason to get CFW on WiiU was if i wanted retro/eshop/other homebrew without using browser exploit each time?
Is this same case for n2DS? Could I still go online? Not worth risking?
Or CFW is worth more than any online play/Street pass usage?
System Link/Multiplay
- If block all connections, can still do multiplayer/pkmn trades etc?
Or do you need to enable Streetpass that would potentialy ungrade/brick console?
Or just no compatibilty between CFW console games and normal 3DSs? (just thinking of friends/comicon attendance )
FILE FORMAT BACKUPS
-Which is the original format you want to keep, to then convert?
I have several .3ds that used on Citra, and some NUS (.app/.h3) files.
Am i right in thinking CIAs are NUS (.app/.h3) packed like a zip?
Possible to convert/switch between them?
If you take the time to answer all this thankyou
Honestly pondering about swapping out the n2DS xl for a n3DS xl ....
OR just get a Switch.. But as I understand you need a totally unpatched one?
I have access to a bunch of 2nd hand Switches but think they are all upgraded.