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Nearly 1,800 step-by-step tutorials written by the GBAtemp community, covering custom firmware, homebrew, game backups, emulation, ROM hacking and hardware repair for Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox consoles, handhelds and PC.
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Nintendo Switch 398 tutorials Nintendo 3DS 546 tutorials Nintendo Wii U 173 tutorials Nintendo DS 166 tutorials Nintendo Wii 174 tutorials PC/MAC 40 tutorials Sony PlayStation 5 2 tutorials Sony PlayStation 4 57 tutorials Sony PlayStation 3 79 tutorials Sony PS Vita 87 tutorials Sony PSP 65 tutorials Xbox Series X|S 1 tutorials Microsoft Xbox One 55 tutorials Xbox 360 13 tutorials

Tutorials for all video game systems (1856)

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PS5 Exploit Guide

Updated · Posted by KiiWii
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sh23ds: Silent Hill 2 running natively on the 3DS (port of the PC Director's Cut)

· Posted by AnkushKun
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How to setup USBMLC to fix system memory error 160-0103 (failing eMMC) without soldering

Updated · Posted by SDIO
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How to setup redNAND to fix system memory error 160-0103 (failing eMMC) without soldering

Updated · Posted by SDIO
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Recover the image from a set of IPS patches for Bootlogo.

Updated · Posted by impeeza
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Okamiden – Latin American Spanish Translation / Traducción al español latino (v1.5)

· Posted by Djcraft3
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Fix GC PAL (1.0) Bios on Wii U in Nintendont

· Posted by creedof69
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Documentation on Wii Controller Hacks

Updated · Posted by awesomeee
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Region Changing the Wii U

Updated · Posted by Lazr1026
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288
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A Comprehensive Look at the Wii U's File Formats and How to Convert Between Them

Updated · Posted by GABO1423
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PS4 Exploit Guide

Updated · Posted by KiiWii
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How to try and make the Tomodachi Collection Text to Speech engine say stuff

· Posted by morelikejonarbuckle0
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How to get Nintendo TVii icon back without downgrading + extras

Updated · Posted by KirbyBot
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PS3 system update 4.92 is available now, should i update? a guide for CFW and hen

Updated · Posted by Moseii
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Automatic BootLogo Creator

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Database of common errors on modified Switch consoles

· Posted by GoodmanBCN
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How to Create a Passcode Prompt for a Jailbroken Switch

· Posted by stingdrill
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How to play Call Of Duty World At War online on the Wii in 2026

· Posted by Squidboy425
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Building SM64 for Nintendo Switch from sm64ex-alo Repository

Updated · Posted by impeeza
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miigrate: Recover and move Wii U & vWii savedata and Miis to a new console

· Posted by qWii
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How to play Project Diva Dreamy Theater

Updated · Posted by ElSasori69
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120hz OLED - handled mode.

· Posted by Dimasick-git
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Tico Quick Start Guide

Updated · Posted by Idkhgdvnk
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It is now possible to use 2 Wii U GamePads in Wii U games!

Updated · Posted by awesomeee
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How to Make a 3D Banner Like an Official Nintendo 3DS Game

· Posted by Epic0522
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Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt: save editing guide + HGSV format documented (Gold & Crowns)

· Posted by thbellath
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Playing MGS Peace Walker online on a real PSP console using XLink Kai in 2026!

· Posted by XLink_Kai-MGSPW
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How to make an ISO of Newer Super Mario Bros Wii!

Updated · Posted by CheatFreak47
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How to properly build an ISO of Project M [Inc. Wi-Fi Instructions]

Updated · Posted by CheatFreak47
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How to extract savegames from NAND dump (for Checkpoint)

Updated · Posted by lordelan
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CS2SX — Write Nintendo Switch Homebrew in C#

Updated · Posted by Cybercom684
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New Switch Modpack, NX-ModPack

· Posted by AmogusGamining
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41
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Ultimate guide to upgrade your firmware/Atmosphère

Updated · Posted by impeeza
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142,477
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Virtual insanity! How to transfer 3DS Virtual Console saves to psp! (Or other emulators!)

Updated · Posted by apll_boi
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2,010
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2,010
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How to add friends on Vita Despite the error

· Posted by ChronoCrossfangirl2002
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Activate/unhide the pre-installed Nintendo Zone app on a DSi

Updated · Posted by k66
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4
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3,271
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How to set up ISFShax + Stroopwafel

Updated · Posted by SDIO
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385,328
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Build DSi NAND from scratch

· Posted by rvtr
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9
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USB Partition - Use partitioned USB HDDs with the Wii U

Updated · Posted by SDIO
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How to flash Flash2Advance cart via DS with GBA slot.

Updated · Posted by Chrushev
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RetroFlow - Homebrew games box art collection

· Posted by SandySand658
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Tomodachi Collection: Textures to replace

Updated · Posted by morelikejonarbuckle0
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FR/LG LayeredFS Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald Save Fix (ROM Replacement) — v1 (WIP)

· Posted by GMR7Z
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SDUSB - The modern way to play Wii U games from SD - at full speed

Updated · Posted by SDIO
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Flipnote NDS .ppm file direct audio import tool

Updated · Posted by Blurro
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How I tried to translate Tomodachi Collection

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PS5 fan connector board repair — successful fix and test results

· Posted by AdrianMartini
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New 3DS Screw and Hardware Measurements

Updated · Posted by KIlly728
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Install unlaunch on development units (pandas)

Updated · Posted by rvtr
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Wii U Screw and Hardware Measurements

Updated · Posted by KIlly728
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