nds-bootstrap:

Thanks to the work of ahezard, Gericom, Apache, Robz8, _catcatcat, and shutterbug2000 and other contributors, we can now load NDS games from the SD card, without any flashcard/SLOT-1 card.

Don't expect high compatibility, but do expect many, many updates.

Compatibility listing:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LRTkXOUXraTMjg1eedz_f7b5jiuyMv2x6e_jY_nyHSc/edit#gid=0

The official Discord server for nds-bootstrap:
https://discordapp.com/invite/7bxTQfZ

The thread for the recommended loader (by Robz8):
https://gbatemp.net/threads/twloader-ctr-mode-nds-app.448375/

SRLoader for softmodded DSis (by Robz8):
https://gbatemp.net/threads/srloader-nds-app-for-dsi.472200/

If you're more of a forwarder person:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/nds-forwarder-cias-for-your-home-menu.426174/

Link to the releases page:
https://github.com/ahezard/nds-bootstrap/releases

Anti-Piracy patch list by Robz8
https://gbatemp.net/threads/ap-patch-preservation.477536/

Also, thank you to our testers:
Historian
JoshuaDoes
thejsa
Alerdy
PokeAcer

Spoiler: Videos

Also, a video thanks to Robz8:


And another thanks to Alerdy:

 

[PRAGMA]

@Robz8 hows that DS Forwarder pack going?

 

[RocketRobz]

@Robz8 hows that DS Forwarder pack going?

Done.

 

[PRAGMA]

Done.

Oh, Do I still start at the D9 step?

 

[RocketRobz]

Oh, Do I still start at the D9 step?

Only if you want to dump ROMs.

 

[Deleted User]

Edit again... ah, I guess I don't see how to install this

 

[PRAGMA]

Only if you want to dump ROMs.

Right, But im still confused, Why does it ask for a flashcard still?

 

[Deleted User]

Has a compatibility spreadsheet (or something similar) appeared?

Pokemon reference ;"D

 

[RocketRobz]

Right, But im still confused, Why does it ask for a flashcard still?

Where? In the "Requirements" list, it says it's optional.

 

[PRAGMA]

Where? In the "Requirements" list, it says it's optional.

Can you update your Thread with the steps for this new release?

 

[Nekukun97]

Guilty Gear Dust Strikers :c

 

[RocketRobz]

Can you update your Thread with the steps for this new release?

I slightly updated the thread.

 

[DashAhead]

Installed TWLNAND side cia and still getting a forced restart error.

 

[RocketRobz]

Installed TWLNAND side cia and still getting a forced restart error.

Is it installed to both NANDs?

 

[hacksn5s4]

what size save chip does mario kart ds use

 

[HomebrewJay]

Right when I got myself a flashcart

 

[ianolivia]

what size save chip does mario kart ds use

TWLSaveTool says the save file size is 256 KB

 

[The Catboy]

This is a very Joyous Yule indeed!

 

[Deleted-379826]

Wooo awesome! Merry Christmas!

 

[chrisrlink]

can't wait for SD card saving and of course GenIV/V Pokemon rom compatability (come on thats what everyone wants), I wonder if this will kill off the NDS flashcarts I mean with this we can basicly do EVERYTHING a DS2 can for free (assuming you have a n3ds for SNES rom injects

 

[Deleted User]

It's finally here.

Running NDS games off of the 3DS's SD card is now a reality.

Thanks to the work of ahezard, Gericom, Apache, Robz8, _catcatcat, and myself, we can now load games from the SD card, without any flashcard/SLOT-1 card.

As promised, a release is here, on Christmas/Christmas Eve.

Don't expect high compatibility or save support yet, but do expect many, many updates.

However...:


Have fun!

Some games that work well with this version:

Warioware: Touched
Mario Kart DS (if you have a physical MKDS card for saving)
Bomberman
GoldenEye: Rogue Agent
Space Invaders DS
MegaMan ZX
Yoshi Touch & Go

Link to the future updater, not recommended for now (by Alerdy):
https://github.com/Alerdy/ReBootstrap

The thread for the recommended loader (by Robz8):
https://gbatemp.net/threads/twloader-ctr-mode-nds-app.448375/

If you're more of a forwarder person:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/nds-forwarder-cias-for-your-home-menu.426174/

Also, thank you to our testers:
Historian
JoshuaDoes
thejsa
Alerdy
PokeAcer

Also, a video thanks to Robz8:

There seems to be a white screen issue after the DSi logo with both your bootloader and mario kart using Robz loader. Unless Im completly misunderstanding this install...