Can you mod a 3DS?

Custom firmware (“CFW”) is a full software modification to your 3DS, comparable to “administrator access” on a computer. It allows you to do anything that the 3DS is physically capable of doing, rather than being limited by whatever Nintendo allows you to do.
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Is it safe to homebrew your 3DS?

The latest 3DS firmware is 11.15.

1 or newer, it is 100% safe to update. If your device is on an older Luma version, you should update Luma before you update your device to 11.15. 0. No homebrew titles are known to have been affected by this update.
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Will Nintendo repair a modded 3DS?

Releasing an official statement, Nintendo advised: Due to the difficulty in securing the necessary parts for repair, we will no longer be able to accept repair requests for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL as of March 31, 2021.
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How do you revive a dead 3DS?

3DS got the black screen of death there is a simple fix
  1. Remove all the components: SD Card, Game, stylus etc.
  2. Take off the back panel.
  3. Remove the battery.
  4. Take out the screws.
  5. Take out the wifi chip and plug it back in.
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Is Nintendo Switch screen OLED?

The new system features a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, a wide adjustable stand, a dock with a wired LAN port, 64 GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio.
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Is custom firmware illegal?

Modifying the firmware in video game systems to play pirated games or even your own backups is illegal.
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Is the 3DS eShop shutting down?

Last February, Nintendo announced that it would be shutting down the eShop supporting the 3DS and Wii U consoles as of March 2023, but the closure would actually be rolled out in stages.
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Can Wii U play 3DS games?

Are the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Compatible? Both the Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS are capable of playing games from other systems, but they cannot play each other's games. The Wii U can play original Wii discs as well as games from several retro systems through the Wii U Virtual Console.
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Is the 3DS eShop still open 2021?

Nintendo eShop Closure Guide. It's been over a decade (or nearly a decade in Wii U's case), but it's finally happening: Nintendo is closing down the Wii U and 3DS eShops, meaning that soon you will no longer be able to buy digital games on either platform.
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Will switch play 3DS games?

Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.
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How big is a 3DS game?

Game cards for the Nintendo 3DS are from 1 to 8 gigabytes in size, with 2 GB of game data at launch.
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What is 3DS CFW?

Custom firmware (“CFW”) is a full software modification to your 3DS, comparable to “administrator access” on a computer. It allows you to do anything that the 3DS is physically capable of doing, rather than being limited by whatever Nintendo allows you to do.
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Is 3DS hack safe?

Hacking your 3DS or 2DS system can cause permanent damage to your 3DS or 2DS system if it's not done right. In rare cases, it may be rendered a permanently unusable paper weight. Additionally, Nintendo has been known to ban users with hacked systems. Follow these instructions exactly and continue at your own risk.
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Is cracking games you own illegal?

...but strictly for security purposes. New DMCA rules make it legal to rip your DVDs, jailbreak and unlock your phones too.
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Is jailbreaking a console illegal?

Well, the Digital Millenium Copyright Act says that you can legally jailbreak almost any device you own. If you own the device, you can tinker and find exploits, run code and homebrew games, and more, all without issue.
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What is the biggest game on the 3DS?

The 10 Longest 3DS Games, According To HowLongToBeat
  1. 1 Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King - 108 Hours.
  2. 2 Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate - 83 Hours. ...
  3. 3 Animal Crossing: New Leaf - 82 ½ Hours. ...
  4. 4 Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate - 78 ½ Hours. ...
  5. 5 Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning - 76 ½ Hours. ...
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How many blocks is 32 GB on 3DS?

A 32GB card is around 250,000 blocks.
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What is the biggest SD card for 3DS?

The Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS systems are compatible with SD cards up to 2 GB in size, and SDHC cards of 4 GB and larger up to 32 GB in size. All other SD Card types are not considered compatible.
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Is Pokemon Emerald on 3DS?

With the release of the generation 2 Pokemon games on Nintendo 3DS eShop, the system only has one generation of Pokemon games left unplayable - generation 3. The Game Boy Advance games Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen are not currently accessible on modern consoles, and the eShop can remedy this.
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Is the 3DS a Game Boy?

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Neither the Nintendo 3DS nor the Nintendo 3DS XL can play physical Game Boy Advance cartridges. Nintendo has not offered virtual Game Boy Advance games to the general public, which means they're not found in the eShop Virtual Console either.
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Can you play 2DS games on 3DS?

Yes, you will be able to play most Nintendo DS games on your Nintendo 3DS. Exceptions are games that use the GBA Slot. Note that some Nintendo DSi games bought outside the PAL region may not be playable on a Nintendo 3DS from the PAL region.
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