@Robz8 Thanks for the reply. I was missing the sdcard.nds file in sd:/_nds/ntr-forwarder folder. After adding that, a fresh reboot, and making some new forwarders, it seems to be working now.
Regarding DSiWare games, is that planned functionality for the future, or is not on the table due to some technical issues? Not an end of the world thing at all for me. Just curious!
Hello everyone, so I'm not getting a dropdown menu when I try to select a target card. I'm worried I'm doing it completely wrong. I'm currently running the Forwarder program from my laptop with the SD card from my 3DS plugged into a card reader through my PC. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Wow, this is really great, thanks for all the work that went into this!
I got most of my ds library to function, however, I'm having trouble with pokemon black 2: I get an error 1, sd template not found when booting. I also tried putting it on my dstwo plus, but whenever I launch games from that I just get kicked to the home screen, rather than loading the rom.
I screwed up somehow and there is this blank and titleless cia on my home menu. Does anyone know the name of the forward file so I can uninstall it through FBI?
Good news! I got Black 2 to work by installing YSMenu from that retro feller instead of the R4 menu which fixed the forwarder for the Unova games. Don't understand why but I will someday.
@Robz8 Hello again, one question: Pokemon Conquest does not work, what I saw when creating the CIA and the Forwarder is that it says "DSi Enhanced" I tried installing it in the USA and EUR region but it did not work, so try it with TWiLightMenu but it remains a blank screen but it does not start the game. Does not this game work? How is it done to create the modified game templates (hackrooms, translated, etc)?
Thx again.
I have your other Application (TwilightMenu++), and it works. I tried deleting TwilightMenu files and it still doesn't work. Yes, I did put the content of "for 3DS SD card" in sd main folder.
I have your other Application (TwilightMenu++), and it works. I tried deleting TwilightMenu files and it still doesn't work. Yes, I did put the content of "for 3DS SD card" in sd main folder.
Did you try to update the templates from the Forwarder 3-DS menu? What I also saw is that unofficial games (for example: Hack versions, translated, etc.) do not work either.
The errors I had at the beginning was that I had not put the Forwarder 3-DS on the hard drive, the games had not put them inside the games folder (that is, you must first leave the games in the folder where you will keep the rooms of DS in the root of the 3DS card folder, and WITHOUT DELETING the games you should also save the files generated by the program (the .CIA and the other file Forwarder.nds)
Wow, this is really great, thanks for all the work that went into this!
I got most of my ds library to function, however, I'm having trouble with pokemon black 2: I get an error 1, sd template not found when booting. I also tried putting it on my dstwo plus, but whenever I launch games from that I just get kicked to the home screen, rather than loading the rom.
I have your other Application (TwilightMenu++), and it works. I tried deleting TwilightMenu files and it still doesn't work. Yes, I did put the content of "for 3DS SD card" in sd main folder.
I take it you mean the links in the original post, I redownloaded the Supercard files and still just end up on the rom selection screen.
Let me make sure I understand all the steps that lead up to this, I set your java program to DStwo mode, and then drag a rom from the DStwo's SD card onto the program window.
The files from the dstwo portion of the download go on the root, replacing files in the _dstwo directory. Similar idea for the 3ds SD instead creates an _nds folder at the root, which contains one file.
I also added the files from the main 3ds SD download to my sd card, but I again got the same results
Additionally, I tried editing parameters inside the ntr_forwarder.ini, and none of the changes were applied when I tried loading a forwarder, so I have a feeling that the forwarder somehow isn't reading the file, but you know way more about this than I do.
Remember the old days of having forwarder channels on your Wii that boots games from your USB drive or SD Card?
Ever wanted a way of launching full DS games like digital titles in your 3DS HOME Menu? Well now you can!
In this turorial, you can make forwarder CIAs that boots NDS ROMs from an SD Card (or if you want, a DS-mode flashcard).
(Optional) DS-Mode flashcard (aka, Slot-1 to microSD card adapter)
The recommended flashcards are DSTT and Acekard 2i (and R4 Ultra too, since that's an ak2i clone).
If you want perfect game compatibility, get the SuperCard DSTWO/DSTWO PLUS. The only downside is that it drains your system battery faster.
If you have a flashcard that works with @Apache Thunder's NTR Launcher, fell free to request it here.
Be sure to specify which build you're using (Normal or Alt), and if RESETSLOT1 is set to 0 or 1 in "sd:/nds/ntr_launcher.ini".
Untested:
R4i3D NEW (Use R4iDSN template and pack)
Partially compatible:
Ace 3DS+(Game compatibility is bad, so saving/loading save file results in crashing.)
Gateway Blue Card (Game compatibility is bad, so saving/loading save file results in crashing.)
EX4DS (Game compatibility is bad, so saving/loading save file results in crashing.)
R4iLS (Game compatibility is bad, so saving/loading save file results in crashing.)
Cards with www.r4isdhc.com.cn (Game compatibility is bad, so saving/loading save file results in crashing.)
Incompatible:
CycloDS (i)Evolution (Can autoboot ROMs, but it works differently than other flashcards.)
(i)Edge (Unable to autoboot a .nds ROM)
R4 Gold Pro (www.r4i-gold.com/www.r4i-gold.me) (YSMenu (not the forwarder process) bricks the card)
R4i3D (2012)
R4 Infinity Dual Core
R4 SDHC
R4 SDHC Dual-Core (www.r4isdhc.com) (YSMenu (not the forwarder process) bricks the card)
and let's not forget: Forwarder3-DS (Current version: v2.9.6)
also, check out: Banner icon replacements for your forwaders! (Custom ones included)
For hacks/translations of DSi-Enhanced games, find a fixed banner above.
Extract what's in "for SD card root" to the root of the 3DS SD card.
Extract what's in "for Slot-1 microSD" to the root of the flashcard's microSD card, and (if folder exists) "for 3DS SD card" to the root of the 3DS SD card.
What will be in each pack for loading ROMs:
Original R4/M3 Simply - WoodR4 & YSMenu
DSTT/R4i Gold/R4i-SDHC/R4 SDHC Dual-Core/R4 SDHC Upgrade/SC DSONE, Acekard 2(i)/M3DS Real/R4i-SDHC 1.4.x - YSMenu
Acekard RPG, Ace 3DS+/Gateway Blue Card/R4iLS/R4iTT, R4iDSN/R4i Gold RTS - WoodR4
Part 1: GodMode9 (Skip, if you already have the ROM(s) you need)
Make sure you have your DS game cart inserted.
Hold START on boot to bring up the payload selection menu.
Select GodMode9.
At [root], select GAMECART.
Copy the .nds or _trim.nds file, to "sdcard:/roms/nds".
When you're done dumping your ROMs, power off the system.
Check "Automatically set ROM path" to set the path to where your ROM is at in the SD Card or flashcard. Warning for Linux users: The automatic path is incorrect since it includes the entire path (e.g. /media/$USER/something/).
Click the folder on the top-right, and find the ROMs which are on the SD Card (or flashcard) you are using, or drag and drop them (from the SD card or flashcard, not the PC) into the window.
SD card users: If your save file is in the same folder as the ROM, move it to a folder called "saves", which should be made in the same folder as the ROM.
If you're playing a hack/translation of a DSi-Enhanced game that has it's banner/title edited, find the banner for the game above, right click on the game in Forwarder3-DS, click "Import banner", and click on the banner to use.
If using a homebrew ROM, click on it, then clear and type in the game title.
Click the floppy drive button to generate the forwarder CIA!
Copy the CIA to your 3DS SD Card, or put it in Boop for network installation.
Install the CIA(s). If using EmuNAND, install it to both Sys & Emu NANDs.
You are now done! Enjoy your forwarder CIAs!
After you extract the pack for your card, you can edit "sd:/nds/ntr_forwarder.ini" and change one of the settings. This isn't possible for Acekard RPG, R4 DS, and R4i Gold RTS.
NTRCLOCK: If set to 0 or if A is held, the DSi boot screen will appear instead of the normal DS splash, and TWL clock speed is used, so lags begone.
(Not for SD card users, as that setting is in nds-bootstrap.ini, as BOOST_CPU.)
DISABLEANIMATION: If set to 1 or if B is held, the DS/DSi boot screen is skipped.
HEALTHSAFETYMSG: If set to 1, the boot screen's H&S message will appear on the bottom screen. If set to 0, the bottom screen stays white with no H&S message.
SOUND_FREQ: (Only for games on SD card.) If set to 1, sound will play at 48khz, instead of 32khz.
Here's a video tutorial and a forwarder in action! (This was before we were able to run retail ROMs from SD Card.)
Credits: @Olmectron, for making Forwarder3-DS.
Me, for creating the Auto-Boot ROM Path setter for DSTT/R4i Gold/R4i-SDHC/R4 SDHC Dual-Core/R4 SDHC Upgrade/SC DSONE, Acekard 2(i)/R4iTT, and DSTWO. @ahezard, for making the R4/M3, Acekard RPG, R4iDSN/R4i Gold RTS forwarder templates, and nds-bootstrap. @Apache Thunder, for recreating the DS/DSi boot screen. @MasterCheese, for helping me getting the Ace3DS Plus, Gateway Blue Card, and cards with www.r4isdhc.com.cn to work.
FAQs:
Q (Linux users): Why is Forwarder3-DS not starting?
A: JavaFX isn't installed. Please install JavaFX.
Q: I'm not getting a CIA, just a .nds file. Why? (or: Why is the banner/title blank?)
A1: Make sure your ROM's .nds filename is short, and/or create Forwarder3-DS folder in your hard drive (or flash drive) root, and run the .jar file there.
A2 (Linux and MacOS users): Execute chmod +x make_cia in the terminal on the .jar file's directory, so that make_cia gets the needed rights to be executed.
Q: How do I update the forwarder templates?
A: The app will automatically update the templates if it's set, or you can click the button next to the Forwarder3-DS title, and click "Update templates".
Q: How do I get rid of lag on games?
A: Hold A before the DS boot screen appears, or open "sd:/nds/ntr_forwarder.ini" ("sd:/_nds/nds-bootstrap.ini for SD card users) and set
NTRCLOCK (BOOST_CPU for nds-bootstrap.ini) to 0 (1 for nds-bootstrap.ini) to use TWL clock speed.
Q: Why aren't some of my forwarders appearing?
A: You went over the 40 DSiWare game limit. Copy any DSiWare/forwarder you don't use, to your SD Card, and delete it from System Memory.
Q: Will the game I'm playing show up in Activity Log?
A: Yes it will!
Q: What games are DSi Enhanced (have animated banners)?
A: Look here.
Q: Why am I taken to a ROM selection menu?
A: Make sure "Games are on SD card" was checked, and you dragged and dropped the ROMs from the flashcard's microSD, to Forwarder3-DS' window.
Q: Will this load DSi enhanced games in DSi mode, including DSi exclusive games?
A: Nope, but maybe in the future, since we can run commercial/retail ROMs from the 3DS SD Card.
Q: How do I use cheat codes?
A: Use this program, or use TWiLight Menu++ instead of the forwarders.
Q: I'm getting a top black screen and a bottom white screen. How do I fix this?
A: Make sure the ROM was dragged from the SD card (not the PC) into Fowarder3-DS while making your forwarder(s).
If you're on an OS other than Windows, then I can't help you.
Q: Why are some of my games getting white screens?
A: The forwarders are based on an outdated version of Wood, which had it's source code found. The version used has bad compatibility with some games. Open _wfwd/wfwd.ini, and set useLatestWood to 1.
Q: Why does my game freeze sometimes?
A: The game has Anti-Piracy checks. YSMenu is supposed to fix that, but won't for some reason.
Q: Launching the CIA just takes me to the ROM selection menu. How do I fix that?
A: Delete or rename any existing YSMenu.ini file in the YSMenu and root folders/directories.
Q: How do I skip to the ROM selection menu?
A: When booting YSMenu, hold B to go to the ROM selection menu.
Q: Why am I getting:
[Rom Loading failed]
load rom errcode=-
Please reset system.
A: Look at the YSMenu error code guide.
Remember the old days of having forwarder channels on your Wii that boots games from your USB drive or SD Card?
Ever wanted a way of launching full DS games like digital titles in your 3DS HOME Menu? Well now you can!
In this turorial, you can make forwarder CIAs that boots NDS ROMs from an SD Card (or if you want, a DS-mode flashcard).
(Optional) DS-Mode flashcard (aka, Slot-1 to microSD card adapter)
The recommended flashcards are DSTT and Acekard 2i (and R4 Ultra too, since that's an ak2i clone).
If you want perfect game compatibility, get the SuperCard DSTWO/DSTWO PLUS. The only downside is that it drains your system battery faster.
If you have a flashcard that works with @Apache Thunder's NTR Launcher, fell free to request it here.
Be sure to specify which build you're using (Normal or Alt), and if RESETSLOT1 is set to 0 or 1 in "sd:/nds/ntr_launcher.ini".
Untested:
R4i3D NEW (Use R4iDSN template and pack)
Partially compatible:
Ace 3DS+(Game compatibility is bad, so saving/loading save file results in crashing.)
Gateway Blue Card (Game compatibility is bad, so saving/loading save file results in crashing.)
EX4DS (Game compatibility is bad, so saving/loading save file results in crashing.)
R4iLS (Game compatibility is bad, so saving/loading save file results in crashing.)
Cards with www.r4isdhc.com.cn (Game compatibility is bad, so saving/loading save file results in crashing.)
Incompatible:
CycloDS (i)Evolution (Can autoboot ROMs, but it works differently than other flashcards.)
(i)Edge (Unable to autoboot a .nds ROM)
R4 Gold Pro (www.r4i-gold.com/www.r4i-gold.me) (YSMenu (not the forwarder process) bricks the card)
R4i3D (2012)
R4 Infinity Dual Core
R4 SDHC
R4 SDHC Dual-Core (www.r4isdhc.com) (YSMenu (not the forwarder process) bricks the card)
and let's not forget: Forwarder3-DS (Current version: v2.9.6)
also, check out: Banner icon replacements for your forwaders! (Custom ones included)
For hacks/translations of DSi-Enhanced games, find a fixed banner above.
Extract what's in "for SD card root" to the root of the 3DS SD card.
Extract what's in "for Slot-1 microSD" to the root of the flashcard's microSD card, and (if folder exists) "for 3DS SD card" to the root of the 3DS SD card.
What will be in each pack for loading ROMs:
Original R4/M3 Simply - WoodR4 & YSMenu
DSTT/R4i Gold/R4i-SDHC/R4 SDHC Dual-Core/R4 SDHC Upgrade/SC DSONE, Acekard 2(i)/M3DS Real/R4i-SDHC 1.4.x - YSMenu
Acekard RPG, Ace 3DS+/Gateway Blue Card/R4iLS/R4iTT, R4iDSN/R4i Gold RTS - WoodR4
Part 1: GodMode9 (Skip, if you already have the ROM(s) you need)
Make sure you have your DS game cart inserted.
Hold START on boot to bring up the payload selection menu.
Select GodMode9.
At [root], select GAMECART.
Copy the .nds or _trim.nds file, to "sdcard:/roms/nds".
When you're done dumping your ROMs, power off the system.
Check "Automatically set ROM path" to set the path to where your ROM is at in the SD Card or flashcard. Warning for Linux users: The automatic path is incorrect since it includes the entire path (e.g. /media/$USER/something/).
Click the folder on the top-right, and find the ROMs which are on the SD Card (or flashcard) you are using, or drag and drop them (from the SD card or flashcard, not the PC) into the window.
SD card users: If your save file is in the same folder as the ROM, move it to a folder called "saves", which should be made in the same folder as the ROM.
If you're playing a hack/translation of a DSi-Enhanced game that has it's banner/title edited, find the banner for the game above, right click on the game in Forwarder3-DS, click "Import banner", and click on the banner to use.
If using a homebrew ROM, click on it, then clear and type in the game title.
Click the floppy drive button to generate the forwarder CIA!
Copy the CIA to your 3DS SD Card, or put it in Boop for network installation.
Install the CIA(s). If using EmuNAND, install it to both Sys & Emu NANDs.
You are now done! Enjoy your forwarder CIAs!
After you extract the pack for your card, you can edit "sd:/nds/ntr_forwarder.ini" and change one of the settings. This isn't possible for Acekard RPG, R4 DS, and R4i Gold RTS.
NTRCLOCK: If set to 0 or if A is held, the DSi boot screen will appear instead of the normal DS splash, and TWL clock speed is used, so lags begone.
(Not for SD card users, as that setting is in nds-bootstrap.ini, as BOOST_CPU.)
DISABLEANIMATION: If set to 1 or if B is held, the DS/DSi boot screen is skipped.
HEALTHSAFETYMSG: If set to 1, the boot screen's H&S message will appear on the bottom screen. If set to 0, the bottom screen stays white with no H&S message.
SOUND_FREQ: (Only for games on SD card.) If set to 1, sound will play at 48khz, instead of 32khz.
Here's a video tutorial and a forwarder in action! (This was before we were able to run retail ROMs from SD Card.)
Credits: @Olmectron, for making Forwarder3-DS.
Me, for creating the Auto-Boot ROM Path setter for DSTT/R4i Gold/R4i-SDHC/R4 SDHC Dual-Core/R4 SDHC Upgrade/SC DSONE, Acekard 2(i)/R4iTT, and DSTWO. @ahezard, for making the R4/M3, Acekard RPG, R4iDSN/R4i Gold RTS forwarder templates, and nds-bootstrap. @Apache Thunder, for recreating the DS/DSi boot screen. @MasterCheese, for helping me getting the Ace3DS Plus, Gateway Blue Card, and cards with www.r4isdhc.com.cn to work.
FAQs:
Q (Linux users): Why is Forwarder3-DS not starting?
A: JavaFX isn't installed. Please install JavaFX.
Q: I'm not getting a CIA, just a .nds file. Why? (or: Why is the banner/title blank?)
A1: Make sure your ROM's .nds filename is short, and/or create Forwarder3-DS folder in your hard drive (or flash drive) root, and run the .jar file there.
A2 (Linux and MacOS users): Execute chmod +x make_cia in the terminal on the .jar file's directory, so that make_cia gets the needed rights to be executed.
Q: How do I update the forwarder templates?
A: The app will automatically update the templates if it's set, or you can click the button next to the Forwarder3-DS title, and click "Update templates".
Q: How do I get rid of lag on games?
A: Hold A before the DS boot screen appears, or open "sd:/nds/ntr_forwarder.ini" ("sd:/_nds/nds-bootstrap.ini for SD card users) and set
NTRCLOCK (BOOST_CPU for nds-bootstrap.ini) to 0 (1 for nds-bootstrap.ini) to use TWL clock speed.
Q: Why aren't some of my forwarders appearing?
A: You went over the 40 DSiWare game limit. Copy any DSiWare/forwarder you don't use, to your SD Card, and delete it from System Memory.
Q: Will the game I'm playing show up in Activity Log?
A: Yes it will!
Q: What games are DSi Enhanced (have animated banners)?
A: Look here.
Q: Why am I taken to a ROM selection menu?
A: Make sure "Games are on SD card" was checked, and you dragged and dropped the ROMs from the flashcard's microSD, to Forwarder3-DS' window.
Q: Will this load DSi enhanced games in DSi mode, including DSi exclusive games?
A: Nope, but maybe in the future, since we can run commercial/retail ROMs from the 3DS SD Card.
Q: How do I use cheat codes?
A: Use this program, or use TWiLight Menu++ instead of the forwarders.
Q: I'm getting a top black screen and a bottom white screen. How do I fix this?
A: Make sure the ROM was dragged from the SD card (not the PC) into Fowarder3-DS while making your forwarder(s).
If you're on an OS other than Windows, then I can't help you.
Q: Why are some of my games getting white screens?
A: The forwarders are based on an outdated version of Wood, which had it's source code found. The version used has bad compatibility with some games. Open _wfwd/wfwd.ini, and set useLatestWood to 1.
Q: Why does my game freeze sometimes?
A: The game has Anti-Piracy checks. YSMenu is supposed to fix that, but won't for some reason.
Q: Launching the CIA just takes me to the ROM selection menu. How do I fix that?
A: Delete or rename any existing YSMenu.ini file in the YSMenu and root folders/directories.
Q: How do I skip to the ROM selection menu?
A: When booting YSMenu, hold B to go to the ROM selection menu.
Q: Why am I getting:
[Rom Loading failed]
load rom errcode=-
Please reset system.
A: Look at the YSMenu error code guide.
How would one import a new banner for games?
For example, im making this kind of banner for the forwarded Prof Layton 1, its not finished yet since i want to add the floating DS cart to it. but would i be able to add this instead of the little floating cartage.
How would one import a new banner for games?
For example, im making this kind of banner for the forwarded Prof Layton 1, its not finished yet since i want to add the floating DS cart to it. but would i be able to add this instead of the little floating cartage.
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Today, April 8th, 2024, at 4PM PT, marks the day in which Nintendo permanently ends support for both the 3DS and the Wii U online services, which include co-op play...
Hello, GBAtemp members! After a prolonged absence, I am delighted to announce my return and upgraded form to you today...
Introducing tempBOT AI 🤖
As the embodiment...
After a couple days of Nintendo releasing their 18.0.0 firmware update, @SciresM releases a brand new update to his Atmosphere NX custom firmware for the Nintendo...
With Apple having recently updated their guidelines for the App Store, iOS users have been left to speculate on specific wording and whether retro emulators as we...
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Illinois is working to ban toxic food additives that have been banned for decades in other countries; additives that can be replaced and all those countries still have Skittles and Mountain Dew. Title of the piece: GUBMINT WANTS TO TAKE AWAY YOUR CANDY
@Veho, Sounds and smells like bullshit. They don't give you cancer, and California should know that. I don't get why they stick labels that say "may or may not cause reproductive harm or cancer".
