Hacking DSTT to play NDS games?

[test84]

Hi,

I want to play my NDS games on my O3DS (old 3DS, like very first model). I've read that NDS roms run on some kind of emulation and are not perfect and read bits on apparently it's possible to use a flashcart like DSTT to play NDS roms. Is it? I'm currently on custom firmware (I don't know the specifics, I followed "https://3ds.hacks.guide/") so I don't need DSTT for ntrboot (I think that's what people use flashcarts for), I'm just interested in running DS roms.

Thanks!

p.s. feels great to post on this boards again!

 

[The Catboy]

You can use the DSTT on your 3DS, but you do have to launch it through NTR Launcher

 

[test84]

You can use the DSTT on your 3DS, but you do have to launch it through NTR Launcher

Thanks. I was reading about TWLoader (which seems is now called DSiMenu++?). How are these different? Also how will the performance and compatibility be? And since I'm very new to this, please give me some info on how to use these.

Also do I need to change firmware of my DSTT? It's currently working on my DS Lite.

Thanks.

 

[The Catboy]

Thanks. I was reading about TWLoader (which seems is now called DSiMenu++?). How are these different? Also how will the performance and compatibility be? And since I'm very new to this, please give me some info on how to use these.

Also do I need to change firmware of my DSTT? It's currently working on my DS Lite.

Thanks.

I know TWLoader used to be able to work as a forwarder for flashcarts, but I actually don't see anything about that on the DSiMenu++. I could just be missing something, I haven't had the chance to test it because I was waiting for some issues to be fixed before testing it.
You won't need to change anything the DSTT, you just need to install NTR Launcher on your 3DS.

 

[Flame]

install DSiMenu++ and see yourself.

its pretty good now and improving every day

 

[The Catboy]

install DSiMenu++ and see yourself.

its pretty good now and improving every day

I was actually planning on testing it this weekend. I was just waiting for the save issue to be fixed, which it has been fixed.
On that note, does it still have the flashcart forwarder option?

 

[Flame]

I was actually planning on testing it this weekend. I was just waiting for the save issue to be fixed, which it has been fixed.

the speeds are good and saves pretty good too.

its my way to play ds games now on my 3ds.

try it.

 

[The Catboy]

the speeds are good and saves pretty good too.

its my way to play ds games now on my 3ds.

try it.

Fine~ I guess I will move my weekend testing and drinking to right now.
I think you missed my edit though.

 

[test84]

Thank you guys.

install DSiMenu++ and see yourself.

its pretty good now and improving every day

So to install it on my CFW old 3DS, I need to

1. Extract/overwrite the _nds folder, and boot.nds file, to the SD card root.
2. For DSi CFW users, put title from CFW - SDNAND root folder, onto the SD card root.
3. On 3DS, install the two CIAs in the cia folder.

And skip the 2nd step? (Steps taken from this page)

 

[Flame]

Thank you guys.



So to install it on my CFW old 3DS, I need to

1. Extract/overwrite the _nds folder, and boot.nds file, to the SD card root.
2. For DSi CFW users, put title from CFW - SDNAND root folder, onto the SD card root.
3. On 3DS, install the two CIAs in the cia folder.

And skip the 2nd step? (Steps taken from this page)

1. In the 7z file, extract the "_nds" and "cia" folders, and the "boot.nds" file, to the SD Card root.
   
2. Put .gb/.gbc/.nes/.nds ROMs anywhere on your SD card.
3. Install all 2 CIAs in the "cia" folder.
4. Install DSiMenu++ Launcher, and launch it.
5. Set some settings (Boot screen, Notif LED, etc.) to your preference.
6. Select "Start DSiMenu++".

 

[test84]

1. In the 7z file, extract the "_nds" and "cia" folders, and the "boot.nds" file, to the SD Card root.
   
2. Put .gb/.gbc/.nes/.nds ROMs anywhere on your SD card.
3. Install all 2 CIAs in the "cia" folder.
4. Install DSiMenu++ Launcher, and launch it.
5. Set some settings (Boot screen, Notif LED, etc.) to your preference.
6. Select "Start DSiMenu++".

Thanks for the steps. I did but after running DSiMenu++ and "Start DSiMenu++" button, shows a splash screen it went white and froze. I tried a couple more times and finally loaded but in my DS game, the top screen is still white.

All I did was to copy those files and install 3 CIA files, two for DSiMenu and one for launcher.

 

[Flame]

Thanks for the steps. I did but after running DSiMenu++ and "Start DSiMenu++" button, shows a splash screen it went white and froze. I tried a couple more times and finally loaded but in my DS game, the top screen is still white.

All I did was to copy those files and install 3 CIA files, two for DSiMenu and one for launcher.

which game are you trying to run? you do know you put the games in roms/nds/ folder right in your sd card.

 

[test84]

which game are you trying to run? you do know you put the games in roms/nds/ folder right in your sd card.

Picross. It worked fine with another game. Maybe it is not fully compatible with Picross.

 

[Flame]

Picross. It worked fine with another game. Maybe it is not fully compatible with Picross.

you should ask in this thread https://gbatemp.net/threads/ds-i-3ds-dsimenu-ds-i-menu-replacement.472200/

im not too sure about Picross and where you well get more help