Homebrew | Best CIA installer | Poll

[Osakasan]

I'll go with BigBlueMenu and FBI. BBM is faster, and FBI has more options and is less intimidating than BBM.

 

[Krakatau]

I'll go with BigBlueMenu and FBI. BBM is faster, and FBI has more options and is less intimidating than BBM.

Intimidating? How?

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I like BBM, it's easier to use than FBI and has a better GUI. I haven't used BigRedMenu or SOON! though.

I really don't know much about SOON, people say it is very easy to use?

 

[Osakasan]

Intimidating? How?

I don't know how to put it exactly, but FBI feels more familiar and less prone to induce to error. I feel more at ease with it.

 

[yikkyon]

BigBlueMenu makes the DLCs work. FBI just feels good

 

[KingVamp]

I only used FBI, so not really fair to vote on this. Guess I'll try the big blue menu too. There's a Red Menu or is that a joke? Lol

 

[3DSPoet]

I don't have a lot of experience with them, but I've personally used FBI, DevMenu, and Title Manager. I've had more success with DevMenu and prefer its interface to FBI.

 

[Xinaman]

I like BBM because of batch install and delete function, BUT FBI has its perks, like the option to install mset for diferents kinds of CFW/Gateway, and network install using socketpunch. I use them both.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I only used FBI, so not really fair to vote on this. Guess I'll try the big blue menu too. There's a Red Menu or is that a joke? Lol

BigRedMenu was released a while ago, but I guess no one uses it. https://gbatemp.net/threads/big-red-menu-legal-cia-installer-uninstaller.379061/

Intimidating? How?

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I really don't know much about SOON, people say it is very easy to use?

Makes sense, that seems to be what Chelsea_Fantasy is going for with everything he/she makes. Including that "Players Choice" (or something) CFW which I don't think has been released yet.

 

[Osga21]

FBI though barebones, is my favorite, sOOn! is cool and all, but I don0't like having to put my games in one folder and I like to have something displaying progress. BBM is alright, but looks ugly as hell.

 

[Jim~]

Who cares about an opinionated poll? How about some actual comparisons instead...

ctrclient.exe
(Released: 2014.??.??)

Command line tool for sending CTR commands to the 3DS over network. No one's used this since Palantine CFW was relevant.

DevMenu
(Released: 2014.??.??)

An older leaked copy of the official Nintendo 3DS SDK title manager. No reason to use this when BigBlueMenu exists.

Pros:

• The official Nintendo way to install CIA packages.

Cons:

• Illegal
• Another .CIA installation method is required to install it

BigBlueMenu
(Released: 2014.06.11)

A newer leaked copy of the official Nintendo 3DS SDK title manager, repackaged and released by 3ds scene group BigBlueBox.

Pros:

• The newer official Nintendo way to install CIA packages.
• Available as a .3ds rom for easy installation with a Gateway card
• Bulk installation of .cia files from a folder.
• Text-based GUI

Cons:

• Illegal
• Another .CIA installation method is required to install it if you don't have a Gateway card

BigRedMenu
(Released: 2015.01.17)

The first open-source CIA installer. Released by Rinnegatamante.

Pros:

• Legal!
• Available as a .3ds rom for easy installation with a Gateway card

Cons:

• Another .CIA installation method is required to install it if you don't have a Gateway card
• No bulk installs

FBI
(Released: 2015.04.10)

Another open-source CIA installer. Released by Steveice10.

Pros:

• Legal!
• Available as a .3ds rom for easy installation with a Gateway card
• Can be launched from *hax as a .3dsx
• Can install MSET ROP chains without an NDS cartridge.
• Can install .cia's over the wifi
• Bulk installation of .cia files from a folder.
• Can launch titles directly

Cons:

• None?

SOON!
(Released: 2015.04.22)

Another open-source CIA installer. Released by Howling Wolf & Chelsea_Fantasy.

Pros:

• Legal!
• Available as a .3ds rom for easy installation with a Gateway card
• Available in multiple languages
• Bulk installation of .cia files from a folder.
• GUI
• Cover art

Cons:

• Another .CIA installation method is required to install it if you don't have a Gateway card
• Limited to a single folder for .cia files

NASA
(Released: 2016.01.11)

CIA installer for 9.3+ based on BigRedMenu. Released by Rinnegatamante.

Pros:

• Legal!
• 9.3+ support
• TBD

Cons:

• TBD

 

[SomeGamer]

Is it true that some CIAs need to be installed with DevMenu, else they won't work?

 

[DKB]

Is it true that some CIAs need to be installed with DevMenu, else they won't work?

I'd assume. Those type of files are those weird ones though, that people messed with. Because, I've installed about 40 CIA's myself with FBI..and never had a single problem.


Also, FBI vote from me.

 

[Lycan911]

BigBlueMenu
Purely preference
Nicer ui than FBI in my opinion

I second this.

 

[DKB]

Both BigBlueMenu and FBI look like DOS programs.

 

[TheCruel]

FBI for network installation. And I always prefer open source options.

 

[Timthegangsta]

I'm going with bbm. Because recently had to use fbi for all my cia need after I lost my bbm cia and can't find any links. Only problem with fbi for me is that no dlc works odds are its just me

 

[Xenon Hacks]

Dev Menu is the best for obvious reason but if you cant find it its best to use FBI and install BBM.

 

[Astoria]

I use BigBlueMenu only for things that FBI can't install (like themes).

 

[Juiss]

BBM, I'd go with FBI if it wasn't for it's inability to properly install DLC

 

[DKB]

BBM, I'd go with FBI if it wasn't for it's inability to properly install DLC

I seriously don't understand; FBI has issues with installing DLC? I installed DLC for multiple games already with FBI..