Hacking Questions about .3dz ROMS

[Samwix]

Hey!

I have some questions about .3dz ROMS.

1) How to convert a .3ds ROM to .3dz ROM ?
2) Is it preferable to use a .cia ROM or .3dz one ?

Thanks

 

[NutellaSwirl]

Not sure about 1, you can probably just google search it
For 2 though, it depends. If you bought a SD card for your roms, then you have to go with cia, if you have a microSD though, you can use an adapter for cia too, or you can go with 3dz. C
ia's are more of a hassle, though I prefer them because there is a less chance of a ban. Noone has actually gotten a ban, but since cia's don't need headers, a ban is less likely. Other difference is cias are loaded from your home menu, instead of the gateway thing.

 

[Thomas12345]

You convert 3ds to 3dz by using instructions here: https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-use-scene-dumps-with-gw-2-2-online.365829/

 

[Samwix]

Not sure about 1, you can probably just google search it
For 2 though, it depends. If you bought a SD card for your roms, then you have to go with cia, if you have a microSD though, you can use an adapter for cia too, or you can go with 3dz. C
ia's are more of a hassle, though I prefer them because there is a less chance of a ban. Noone has actually gotten a ban, but since cia's don't need headers, a ban is less likely. Other difference is cias are loaded from your home menu, instead of the gateway thing.

And how to convert ROM to .cia (the most easily pls) ?

You convert 3ds to 3dz by using instructions here: https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-use-scene-dumps-with-gw-2-2-online.365829/

I thought that this tuto is better : https://gbatemp.net/threads/scene-roms-online-tutorial-for-dummies.370589/
Am I wrong ?

 

[Thomas12345]

I thought that this tuto is better : https://gbatemp.net/threads/scene-roms-online-tutorial-for-dummies.370589/
Am I wrong ?

both guides give same instructions but urs does look more pretty

 

[Samwix]

Can I use a header of an another ROM which has one to put it in one which doesn't have?

 

[Thomas12345]

Can I use a header of an another ROM which has one to put it in one which doesn't have?

Yes, just download a header for any game from anywhere, then modify it according to this post:

https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-use-scene-dumps-with-gw-2-2-online.365829/page-4#post-4991676

Once you have a modified .bin file for your game, patch it with your .3ds rom with Gateway's ROM patcher. Rename .3ds to .3dz and you should be able to play online.

I use these instructions and i was able to play mario kart 7 online.

Oh one more thing, make sure you have the latest updates for your games too (ex update 1.0.4 for smash 4)

 

[thorasgar]

Can I use a header of an another ROM which has one to put it in one which doesn't have?

Yes, you can use the header of another rom. You can choose from a dump of a cart you own or publicly available headers.

 

[Samwix]

Yes, just download a header for any game from anywhere, then modify it according to this post:

https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-use-scene-dumps-with-gw-2-2-online.365829/page-4#post-4991676

Once you have a modified .bin file for your game, patch it with your .3ds rom with Gateway's ROM patcher. Rename .3ds to .3dz and you should be able to play online.

I use these instructions and i was able to play mario kart 7 online.

Oh one more thing, make sure you have the latest updates for your games too (ex update 1.0.4 for smash 4)

I will need to have the latest update for my games so I will have to update them using the eSHOP on EmuNAND?

And how can I know the Manufacturer (1.) and the "Unknown" (3.) ?

 

[Samwix]

Yes, you can use the header of another rom. You can choose from a dump of a cart you own or publicly available headers.

Can I use header of another game?

 

[Thomas12345]

I will need to have the latest update for my games so I will have to update them using the eSHOP on EmuNAND?

And how can I know the Manufacturer (1.) and the "Unknown" (3.) ?

You can download the update from the eshop while in Emunand. Or, you can try and find the update online as a cia, or a 3ds that's already patched.

For manufacturer i just use sandisk, even though i don't have a sandisk. For (3), i don't think it matters. The most important is the size and card1 or card2

 

[OuahOuah]

"Sandisk" should not be the maker of your SD, but the original cartridge maker, isn't it ?

 

[Thomas12345]

yeah i have no idea what the manufacturer actually refers to... but all my microSD cards and SD cards are kingstons, but when i use scandisk code it works fine

 

[Zeffy]

"Sandisk" should not be the maker of your SD, but the original cartridge maker, isn't it ?

Yes, it refers to the manufacturer of the flash memory on the original game cart. It has nothing to do with your SD or micro SD card.