Welcome to our page dedicated to Nintendo 3DS reverse engineering! The Nintendo 3DS is a popular handheld gaming console that was released in 2011, and has since become a favorite of gamers around the world. If you’re interested in learning more about the technical aspects of this console and how it works, you’re in the right place!
On this page, we’ve compiled a list of links to other pages that cover various topics related to Nintendo 3DS reverse engineering. Whether you’re interested in understanding the hardware architecture of the console, analyzing game code, or modding your favorite games, you’ll find a wealth of resources and information on the pages we’ve linked to.
So sit back, grab your Nintendo 3DS, and get ready to dive into the exciting world of Nintendo 3DS reverse engineering!
During development the Nintendo 3DS has the codename Project Citrus (CTR) which was the follow up to Nintendo’s very popular DS (NITRO) and DSi (TWL) handheld video game consoles. It was fairly successful in the market but became their last handheld-only console as they switched to the hybrid model for the Nintendo Switch.
The Youtube channel Tech Rules has made an excellent video explaining how the Nintendo 3DS was initially jailbroken, using a “terrible game”.
If you’re interested in reverse engineering Nintendo 3DS software, it’s essential to have a solid understanding of the hardware that powers the handheld console. By understanding the inner workings of the 3DS hardware, you can better comprehend how the software interacts with the hardware and how you can potentially modify or improve it.
In this section of our guide, we will provide you with detailed information and resources on the hardware of the Nintendo 3DS, including retail, prototype, and development hardware.
If you’re interested in learning more about the hardware architecture of the Nintendo 3DS, we highly recommend checking out the post on Copetti.org. This website is dedicated to exploring the technical details of the Nintendo 3DS hardware, including the CPU, GPU, and other components that make up the handheld console. You’ll find in-depth explanations of how each component works, as well as detailed schematics and diagrams that help illustrate the inner workings of the Nintendo 3DS.
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Nintendo 3DS Architecture - A Practical Analysis
Copetti.org has an excellent tear down of the Nintendo 3DS Hardware and how it works
Official Development kits Nintendo’s official 3DS development hardware was created in collaboration with Intelligent Systems (IS) and Kyoto Microcomputer Co.. CTR-TEG2 - CTR Target Board - Prototype Hardware The earliest... ...
The Nintendo 3DS (Codename CITRUS) utilises a number of different file formats either created by Nintendo or third party. If you are interested in reverse engineering a 3DS game then... ...
The Ninja leak occurred on the 22nd December 2020 and is named after the contents containing information that prove the long-standing Nintendo “Ninja” myth. Including stalking and intimidation of a... ...
Nintendo has has many data leaks in the past, but none as huge as the original Oman Archive of the late 90s or the Gigaleaks of 2020. This post is... ...
The Paladin leak occurred on the 30th of September 2020 and included about 2.4GB of content related to the Nintendo IRIS and Pokemon spinoffs. This was the third Nintendo leak... ...
Have you ever seen Twitch Plays Pokemon (TPP) and wondered how it actually works? How does typing comments in a twitch stream result in the player moving in the original... ...
