Hardware Can you help a Dad out? Buying a handheld console

[Stephano]

I still have that R4i Revolution for DS card I just found it.

So is that card obsolete now? or could it also work with this new n3DS XL?

It should still work

 

[Deleted member 414991]

I still have that R4i Revolution for DS card I just found it.

So is that card obsolete now? or could it also work with this new n3DS XL?

It'll work.

 

[wormdood]

Only with a flashcart like the card you said was in the broken ds.

just to be tecnical you can but the lack of compatibility and performance make it 110% worth saying you cant

 

[jimmyj]

If you buy a new 3ds xl it will mostra likley come with a hackable firmware to hack with this https://3ds.guide/ if you buy a new 2ds xl you will need a second hackrd 3ds or solder to the 2dses mother board

 

[OblivionReign]

Either the n3dsxl or n2dsxl are fine, I'd stick with the n3dsxl though, for both hacking purposes (although I think ntrboothax may still work on the n2dsxl once it's released) and so that you have the 3D option should you want it. The price gap between them isn't that huge considering it's a handheld console you'll probably be playing for years.

Yes the ntrboothax method already works on 2dsxl

 

[cw-kid]

Yes the ntrboothax method already works on 2dsxl

I thought he said ntrboothax wasnt release yet?

The guide isn't completed for it.

https://3ds.guide/installing-boot9strap-(ntrboothax)

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Oh think you mean the old 2DS XL but not working for the new 2DS XL yet right?

 

[Deleted member 414991]

It's not released yet.

 

[OblivionReign]

I thought he said ntrboothax wasnt release yet?

The guide isn't completed for it.

https://3ds.guide/installing-boot9strap-(ntrboothax)

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Oh think you mean the old 2DS XL but not working for the new 2DS XL yet right?

No SciresM tested the method on his 2ds xl and it works.

P.S there is no "old 2ds xl"

 

[The Catboy]

I thought he said ntrboothax wasnt release yet?

The guide isn't completed for it.

https://3ds.guide/installing-boot9strap-(ntrboothax)

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Oh think you mean the old 2DS XL but not working for the new 2DS XL yet right?

The 2DSXL is literally just a n3DS in a different shell. It has the same hardware, exploits, and even the same bootrom. Nintendo only changed out a few chips for the 2D display. Also the old2DS was just an old3DS in a stupid case, there was no old2DS XL

As for the OP, if you intend on hacking the 3DS, buy a new3DS. The current line of new3DS on the market should still be on 11.3 and below (shipping is about right for this to be the case.) So they should all still be hackable through softmod.

 

[Lacius]

To reiterate what's already been said, the devices are pretty much the same, but the N3DSXL is much likelier to be on an easily hackable software version (11.3 or lower), so you should get that one.

 

[cw-kid]

Hello

I picked up a pre-owned n3DS XL today on firmware 11.3.0. They had two consoles for sale, one was on 11.5.0.
I got them to turn them on so I could check the firmware versions etc.

I have followed the guide OK so far and I am now on this page:

https://3ds.guide/finalizing-setup

1. Update your device by going to System Settings, then “Other Settings”, then going all the way to the right and using “System Update”

• Updates while using B9S + Luma (what you have) are safe
• If this gives you an error, set your DNS settings to “auto”
• If this still gives you an error and your NAND is below 9.2.0, follow 9.2.0 CTRTransfer, then try updating again

I haven't connected the WIFI on the n3DS to my network or anything yet.

So its saying I should run the Nintendo system update now ??

Thanks

 

[cw-kid]

I'm creating a SysNAND backup now using GodMode9

https://3ds.guide/godmode9-usage.html

I will then update the Nintendo OS firmware as it says in the setup guide, I guess its safe, just wanted to double check.

 

[Lacius]

@cw-kid You should follow this guide exactly. Do not update your 3DS until the end of the guide when it tells you to. If you update to 11.5 before you install B9S, you will not be able to install CFW. If you've already installed B9S and Luma3DS, then it's safe to update.

 

[PrincessLillie]

Hello

I picked up a pre-owned n3DS XL today on firmware 11.3.0. They had two consoles for sale, one was on 11.5.0.
I got them to turn them on so I could check the firmware versions etc.

I have followed the guide OK so far and I am now on this page:

https://3ds.guide/finalizing-setup

1. Update your device by going to System Settings, then “Other Settings”, then going all the way to the right and using “System Update”

• Updates while using B9S + Luma (what you have) are safe
• If this gives you an error, set your DNS settings to “auto”
• If this still gives you an error and your NAND is below 9.2.0, follow 9.2.0 CTRTransfer, then try updating again

I haven't connected the WIFI on the n3DS to my network or anything yet.

So its saying I should run the Nintendo system update now ??

Thanks

I'm creating a SysNAND backup now using GodMode9

https://3ds.guide/godmode9-usage.html

I will then update the Nintendo OS firmware as it says in the setup guide, I guess its safe, just wanted to double check.

It's safe. Trust me, I'm an "experienced" not really hacker.
Seriously though, we've had this question too many times to count on two hands. It's safe.

 

[cw-kid]

Hi guys

I have followed the complete guide step by step and I have installed B9S and Luma3DS I believe following the previous steps.

I am now on the page where it tells you to update the OS firmware etc.

I've got my SysNAND backup now on my computer so I am just about to do the system firmware update now.

Thanks.

 

[Deleted-379826]

Sounds good! After that you'll be wanting to grab freeshop to download 3ds backups. In the settings it asks for a URL to titlekeys. Google "that title key site" and it'll be the first result. Just input that URL! You can grab freeshop by going to FBI and under TitleDB. As for your flashcart, if it doesn't work out of the box. Look for a patch. There should be a thread on them.

 

[cw-kid]

Sounds good! After that you'll be wanting to grab freeshop to download 3ds backups. In the settings it asks for a URL to titlekeys. Google "that title key site" and it'll be the first result. Just input that URL! You can grab freeshop by going to FBI and under TitleDB. As for your flashcart, if it doesn't work out of the box. Look for a patch. There should be a thread on them.

Thanks for the tips.

I am already familiar with that ticket site for the Wii-U games and use the Wii U USB Helper desktop app.

The system update is completed and its rebooted the console. Now on version 11.5.0-38E

I need to complete the rest of the setup guide now..

 

[PrincessLillie]

Thanks for the tips.

I am already familiar with that ticket site for the Wii-U games and use the Wii U USB Helper desktop app.

The system update is completed and its rebooted the console. Now on version 11.5.0-38E

I need to complete the rest of the setup guide now..

Alright. After the setup is complete, you should be able to do much more than run """"""""backups""""""""".

 

[cw-kid]

OK the setup is complete I think. Everything seems to have gone smoothly I have new icons on the home menu now for Luma3DS, HomeBrew Launcher and FBI.

I always get nervous doing stuff like this but its seems to all be good !

At the end of the setup guide is this:

You will now boot Luma3DS CFW SysNAND by default.
You can now hold (Select) on boot to launch the Luma3DS configuration menu.
You can now hold (Start) on boot to launch the Luma3DS chainloader menu (note that the Luma3DS chainloader menu is only displayed if there is more than one payload detected).
You can now hold (Start) + (Select) + (X) on boot to dump the ARM11 bootrom (boot11.bin), the ARM9 bootrom (boot9.bin), and your console unique OTP (OTP.bin) to the /boot9strap/ folder on your SD card (note that this will not have any kind of prompt or message).
You can now press (L) + (Down) + (Select) while the system is booted to open the Rosalina menu integrated into Luma3DS. For a full list of Rosalina features, please see the Luma3DS v8.0 Release

Do I now need to do these things? Or is it just information telling me what I can do if I want?

Specifically should I do the step about dumping the ARM11 and ARM9 bootroms ?

Thanks

 

[Lacius]

OK the setup is complete I think. Everything seems to have gone smoothly I have new icons on the home menu now for Luma3DS, HomeBrew Launcher and FBI.

I always get nervous doing stuff like this but its seems to all be good !

At the end of the setup guide is this:

You will now boot Luma3DS CFW SysNAND by default.
You can now hold (Select) on boot to launch the Luma3DS configuration menu.
You can now hold (Start) on boot to launch the Luma3DS chainloader menu (note that the Luma3DS chainloader menu is only displayed if there is more than one payload detected).
You can now hold (Start) + (Select) + (X) on boot to dump the ARM11 bootrom (boot11.bin), the ARM9 bootrom (boot9.bin), and your console unique OTP (OTP.bin) to the /boot9strap/ folder on your SD card (note that this will not have any kind of prompt or message).
You can now press (L) + (Down) + (Select) while the system is booted to open the Rosalina menu integrated into Luma3DS. For a full list of Rosalina features, please see the Luma3DS v8.0 Release

Do I now need to do these things? Or is it just information telling me what I can do if I want?

Specifically should I do the step about dumping the ARM11 and ARM9 bootroms ?

Thanks

These steps are optional. You don't have to do them.