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Hey guys this is how I learned to hack my Wii and play backup games on it as well as homebrew games. It is really easy to learn. The best homebrew games ever made for the Nintendo Entertainment System, together in competition format?! Grab your friends and find out who the best player is, while playing through the best levels in these revisited games. Too many great games to list them all. If you want to read more about NES Homebrews, you should check out Jeff Wittenhagen’s book on the subject, NES Oddities & the Homebrew Revolution. HAGEN'S ALLEY AVAILABLE BOOKS! Please let me know if I made any mistakes, or if there is some awesome NES homebrew game that should be on this list, but isn’t. Where can I download free games for wii to play in homebrew? Last night I unlocked my wii I now have the homebrew channel and the homebrew browser. I got games from the browser but those are not what I wanted.

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TitleDescriptionAuthor
AnyTitle DeleterFully deletes (almost) any title from your Wiitona
AnyRegion ChangerLets you modify most (if not all) region info on your Wiitona
Banana PatcherApplies Preloader patches on-the-fly without modifying NANDMarc
BootMiiA backup tool and application designed to enable complete low-level control of the Wii.Team_Twiizers
Bootmii BooterBoots the Bootmii IOS using a IOS_LaunchNewIOS.DacoTaco
CleanRipCreates 1:1 backups of GC/Wii discs without any cIOS required.User:emu_kidid
Crazy IntroA custom intro program that sits between system and PreloaderWiiCrazy/User:I R on
DOP-Mii: WiiBrew EditionInstall IOSs, System Menus, and ChannelsArikado, Lunatik, lukegb
Duplicate Channel RemoverRemoves duplicate News/Weather channelsWaninkoko
Ethernet EnablerAllows ethernet to be used on the Wii Mini.Fullmetal5
FS BrowserWii File System browserraven
FSToolboxWii NAND browser/dumpernicksasa
Gamecube SaverCopies Gamecube saves (*.GCI) to your Gamecube Memory Card from your SD Carddasda
GCBooterBoot Region Free Gamecube Games on Wiiemu_kidid
GCMMCopies savegame files from Gamecube Memory Card to SD and vice versa.suloku
GumbootA configurable bootloader for Wii, aimed at running Linux with customizable kernel command line without the need of recompiling for every change.neagix
HackMii InstallerA tool to install the Homebrew channel and BootMii.Team_Twiizers
IOS58 InstallerInstalls a virgin IOS58. No more, no less. No patched IOS required!Tantric
lsusbDump info about attached usb devicesBrian
Mii ExtractorExtracts all the Miis from your Wii to a SD cardWaninkoko
Mii InstallerInstalls dumped Miis from your SD cardWaninkoko
MiniIOS ReplacerTeam Twiizers
NuGaSaBackup/Restore Gamecube SavegamesnIxx
Offline Network EnablerAllows using network connections even without internet accesssuloku
Only Another Button TestController button test.Dark_On_5
Open Sram Language ModifierAn Open Sram Language Modifiersuloku
PreloaderAllows user to directly boot the HBC, System Menu or a .dol/.elf and to apply user created System Menu patchescrediar
PriiloaderPreloader Mod (using preloader 0.30 as base)Dacotaco
RealWnDA real 1:1 Wii NAND Dumper. Dump exactly the same as hardware programmerpcfree
SadmenuLoad a patched System Menu, useful for testing bannersComex and Marcan
Savegame ExtractorDumps saves from your Wii's NAND to an SD cardWaninkoko
Savegame InstallerInstalls dumped saves from your SD cardWaninkoko
Savegame ManagerA combination of the two apps Savegame Extractor and Savegame InstallerWaninkoko
SaveGame Manager GXA Savegame Manager with a wii-like user interfacedj_skual
StarfallPatches the System Menu to remove limitationsCrediar
StartPatchA System Menu patcherAquilino, TiMeBoMb
StartPatch ModModification of StartPatch allowing the selection of which IOS to useJigen
sysCheckA System Checker (IOS Stub, Fake signature, ES_DiVerify, Flash Access, NAND Access, Boot2 Access, USB 2.0...)Erik Spyder
sysCheckGXA System Checker with a nice GUI (IOS Stub, Fake signature, ES_DiVerify, Flash Access, NAND Access, Boot2 Access, USB 2.0...)Erik Spyder
unamePrints system information.benjamin
wadImportA simple wad importerCrediar
Wii HomeA new Home for the WiiCashMan's Productions
WiiMUA PoC Channel Launcher, that eventually aims to be a System Menu replacementSquidMan, crediar
WiiNDUSb / SD Nand dumper + Windows extractorNicksasa
WiiSCUWiiSCU updates Nintendo's official Channels without touching the system menu.Wack0, illinialex24, Bionic Sonic, and SifJar
WUFEWii update File extractorNuke
Yet Another Wii NAND DumperWii NAND Dumper. Just like the name says.Redbird
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Installing[edit]

Applications are installed by copying the necessary files directly to the 3ds/ folder in the root of the SD card (preferred for new designs), or in a subdirectory of 3ds/, in which case said subfolder must be named identically to its executable. Most applications come with two files:

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  • [appname].3dsx: The executable.
  • [appname].smdh: The icon/metadata. (Not required in any case, and may be integrated into the .3dsx)
  • [appname].xml: The list of supported targets (i.e. installed titles which the app supports replacing in memory at runtime, thus inheriting its permissions), and of any arguments to be passed to the .3dsx. (Optional)

A standalone .xml file can point to a differently-named .3dsx, launching it with potentially different arguments so that a single application can run in different modes.

The Homebrew Launcher will scan the SD card for all .3dsx files, but will only display an icon for those who have one according to the format described above. Recent enough versions can freely navigate the filesystem to select an application.

List[edit]

Launchers[edit]

NameDescriptionAuthorDownloadOpen-Source
Homebrew LauncherRun homebrew on your 3DS! Compatible with Rosalina and all prior 3dsx loading solutionsdevkitProHereYes
Homebrew Starter PackEverything to get you started.smeaHereYes
Homebrew Launcher (v1.x)The old version of the 3DS Homebrew Launcher, originally created for ninjhax 1.x (Discontinued)smeaHereYes
[ Mashers' HBL]Homebrew Launcher with grid and folder support. (Discontinued)MashersHereLost in masher's retirement

Applications[edit]

NameDescriptionAuthorDownloadOpen-SourceLast Updated
3dsfetchSmall 3DS version of a popular Linux ricing script called screenfetch.VideahGamsHereYes2015-09-17
3DS-PluginsFolderSimple program that creates folders with TitleID and copy plugins on themKlairmHereYes2020-09-06
TSI9A simple program for detecting touch screen input.JohnodonHereYes2020-1-18
3DSidentIdentity tool for the Nintendo 3DS heavily inspired by PSPident.Joel16HereYes2018-8-2
Clear MAC FilterReset 8-hour per-console StreetPass rate limitingtastymeatballHereYes2018-8-24
CtrRGBPATTYGenerate patches that edit LED notificationsCPunchHereYes2017-11-3
ctrrpcA small and easily extensible RPC server/client written in C/Python. Allows you to quickly poke service-commands and syscalls over Wi-Fi from a Python shell on your PC. Useful during reverse-engineering. No longer under (active) development?plutooBuild from repoYes2014-11-10
ctr-streaming-serverA 3DS homebrew audio/video playback server. It can also send HID state to the client (see the README) when enabled. The included parse_hidstream tool can be used to parse that HID data to simulate keyboard/mouse input events, via Linux uinput. No longer under (active) development?yellows8Build from repoYes2014-11-20
DownloadMiiA WIP repo-based online marketplace for homebrew applications & games.filfatBuild from repoYes2015-11-24
fb43dsA simple 3DS Facebook chat clientlinomaBuild from repoYes2015-04-07
for-anyone-who-walks-a-lotTool to get past the 10 coin per day limit on earning Play Coins by walking.iamevnHereYes2016-03-26
Homebrew BrowserDownload homebrew from the internet!cromo, zeta0134HereYes2015-10-07
NFCReaderAllows you to use your 3DS as a NFC/RFID UID Scanner.Jasper PetersHereYes2017-01-21
ScreenInfoIdentify whether New 3DS LCD panels are TN or IPS.SciresMHereYes2016-09-04

Game Engines[edit]

NameDescriptionAuthorDownloadOpen-SourceLast Updated
Löve PotionLOVE2D for 3DS Homebrew.TurtlePHereYes2018-08-27
ctrµLuaA Lua interpreter for 3DS, brought to life by the remnants of the µLua community.Firew0lf, Reuh, NegiHereYes2016-06-27
EasyRPG PlayerRPG Maker 2000/2003 interpreterRinnegatamante & EasyRPG TeamHereYes2019-03-03
LuaPlayer+ 3DSFirst Lua interpreter 3DS homebrew, under Lua 5.3.1RinnegatamanteHereYes2016-09-21
MegaZeux 3DSA port of the MegaZeux GCS to the 3DS.MegaZeux developersHereYes2018-03-04

Games[edit]

NameDescriptionAuthorDownloadOpen-SourceLast Updated
2048-3DA port of the popular game 2048 for the 3DS.Jasper PetersHereYes2016-02-12
3DSCraftA Minecraft port for the 3DS. No longer under (active) development?smeaBuild from repo (alt. here)Yes2014-11-20
3DS Nyan CatA port of Nyan Cat for the 3DS, using LIBSF2D.markwinapBuild from repo (alt. here)Yes2015-05-26
Antibounce'Move your player to bounce around and collect coins. Go between screens through the holes in the sides of the floor. 3D can also be enabled.'TurtlePHereYes2015-12-23
Breakout'A 3ds Breakout Clone.'Magicrafter13HereYes2017-10-17
checkers3dsA checkers game in glorious ASCII. No longer under development.UnsureSherlockBuild from repoYes2016-02-25
Cookie CollectorA tiny adaptation of the popular Cookie Clicker game for the 3DS.KaisogenHereYes2017-06-04
Cookie Clicker 3DSA simple Cookie Clicker type of game inspired by Kaisogen's Cookie CollectorTheMachinumpsHereYes2016-08-27
EDuke3DAn unofficial port of EDuke32 for the 3DS.MasterFeizzHereYes2016-05-09
HeliiA port of Helii for the 3DS.BHSPitMonkeyHereYes2015-09-18
Insectoid DefenseA Sci-Fi Tower Defense game.sgowenHereYes2015-11-09
NumberFucker3DSSimple math game, originally used as a debug game for LövePotion.VideahGamsHereYes2015-09-19
Zelda ROTH for 3DSA port of Legend of Zelda: Return of the Hylian, a Zelda fangame, to 3DS.nop90HereYes2016-09-11
Mastermind 3DSA port of Mastermind for the 3DS.Jasper PetersHereYes2015-08-15
One Whale TripFive-lane underwater whale swimming/pearl pickup adventure game in Python.thpHereYes2016-10-02
OpenSupaplexAn open source 1:1 reimplementation of Supaplex for the 3DS.sergiou87HereYes2020-06-29
Paddle Puffle 3DSA port of Paddle Puffle for the 3DS.Peanut42HereYes2015-07-05
Pituka ClassicsPlay CPC classics using Pituka Emulator-Core on 3DS.D_SkywalkYes (core)2016-02-26
Portal3DSAn adaptation of Portal for the 3DS.smeaBuild from repo (Precompiled here)Yes2015-08-18
ctrQuakeAn unofficial port of Quake for the 3DS, fully playable.MasterFeizzHereYes2016-09-16
ReversiReversi for the 3DS.Jasper PetersHereYes2016-03-05
SokobanAn unofficial port of the puzzle game Sokoban for the 3DS.LandmHereYes2016-03-14
Space FruitHackathon game by 4 friends ported to 3DS. Asteroids but with fruit.TurtlePHereYes2016-04-09
SRB2 3DSAn unofficial port of Sonic Robo Blast 2 Version 2.1.20 to New 3DS. It was made by derrek, a known vulnerability researcher and homebrew developer. SRB2 2.2.X Versions (2.2.8 is latest at the time this is being made) aren't ported yet and probably won't be.[derrekr]Here (Don't use 2.2 files!)Yes2018-12-23
Tappy PlaneA port of Flappy Bird for 3DS, but with a colorful plane.sgowenHereYes2015-11-09
Tetrepetete 3DSA game with blocks.thpHereNo2016-06-29
That Rabbit Game 3DSInverse duck hunt with accelerometer input and stereoscopic 3D.thpHereNo2016-07-04
World of 3DSandA port of World of Sand for the 3DS.Steveice10HereYes2016-07-12
Yeti3DSA quick and dirty port of Derek Evans' Yeti3D software rendering engine.smeaBuild from repoYes2015-08-07
Loonies 8192A Mini Retro Puzzle for DOS, the PSP and 3DS (Homebrew)thpHereNo2019-01-27
DevilutionXA 3DS Port of Diablo 1.MrHuuHereYes2020-05-08

Emulators[edit]

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NameDescriptionAuthorDownloadOpen-SourceLast Updated
3DNESA NES emulator, without sound support. No longer under development.st4rk, gdkChanHereYes2015-03-28
atari800-3DSAn Atari 8-bit home computer emulator.asieHereYes2016-10-29
blargSnesA Super Nintendo (SNES) emulator. A compatibility list can be found here.StapleButterHereYes2015-06-12
CHIP-3DSA simple and slow CHIP-8 emulator.xerpiBuild from repo (alt. here)Yes2015-04-02
CHIP8-2DSCHIP-8 emulator with savestates and touch controls.nopy4869HereYes2016-07-20
CitrAGBYet another GBA emulator for the 3DS.Shiny QuagsireBuild from repo (alt. here)Yes2015-09-21
GameYobA Game Boy (Color) emulator. A compatibility list can be found here.Drenn/Steveice10HereYes2016-07-17
mGBAA GBA emulator that runs well without kernel hax.endriftHereYes2016-10-13
r3DdragonA WIP Virtual Boy emulator for the 3DS based on Reality Boy / Red Dragon.mrdanielpsHereYes2016-08-16
RetroArchA multisystem emulator. (GB, GBA, SNES, Genesis, CPS1, CPS2, etc.)libretroHereYesUndergoing rapid development.
SNES9x for 3DSA SNES emulator for the old 3DS / 2DS. Optimised from Snes9x 1.43 and runs many games at full speed. Compatibility list herebubble2k16HereYes2017-02-11
VirtuaNES for 3DSA NES emulator for the old 3DS / 2DS. Optimised from VirtuaNES 0.9.7 and runs many games at full speed.bubble2k16HereYes2017-03-23
TemperPCE for 3DSA PC-Engine/Turbografx-16 emulator for the old 3DS / 2DS. Optimised from Temper runs all games, including CD-ROM and SGX games at full speed.bubble2k16HereYes2017-06-19

Theme managers[edit]

NameDescriptionAuthorDownloadOpen-SourceLast Updated
3DS HomeMenu extdata ToolTool for accessing the SD extdata which Home Menu uses. This essentially allows writing custom themes to extdata which get loaded at Home Menu startup.yellows8HereYes2015-08-17
Custom Home Menu Manager 2Theme manager for Nintendo 3DS. Discontinued.RinnegatamanteHereYes2016-07-04
ThemelyTheme manager for Nintendo 3DS with 3dsthem.es integration.ErmanSayinHereNot anymore, 1.3.1 last FOSS version2017-6-28
Usagi 3DS Theme EditorA simple 3DS theme editor for PC. You will need to have the .NET Library installed on your PC first before you can use it.usagireiHereNot sure2017.05.28
Anemone3DSNew theme and Luma splash screen manager, created to fill the gap left by its predecessors.User:astronautlevel2HereYes2018-5-13

Title managers[edit]

NameDescriptionAuthorDownloadOpen-SourceLast Updated
FBIOpen source CIA (un)installer and launcher.Steveice10HereYes2015-12-02
FBI 2Multipurpose file/title/ticket/save managerSteveice10HereYes2018-8-21

Note: downloading non-system applications from CDN is broken in any known homebrew, regardless of whether a signed ticket is installed or not (See also: 11.8.0-41#Server-side_changes)

Save managers[edit]

NameDescriptionAuthorDownloadOpen-SourceLast Updated
save_managerProof of concept save exporter/importerprofi200[Here]Yes2015-09-13
svdtSave Data Explorer/ManagermeladroitHereYes2015-10-16
[JK's Save Manager]Save/Extdata ManagerJK_Here]Yes2016-09-29
JK's Save Manager for RosalinaModded version of JKSM for use as .3dsx on Luma 8+Phalk, JK_HereYes2017-7-12
PKSMSave editor for Pokémon generations 3 to 7Bernardo GiordanoHereYes2020-6-13
CheckpointFast and simple homebrew save manager for 3DS and Switch written in C++Bernardo GiordanoHereYes2019-12-9
SpecializeMiiEditor for Mii database (specialness)phijorHereYes2017-1-22
SpecializeMiiEditor for Mii database (specialness and ownership)phijor, RyccardoHereYes2017-8-13

File servers[edit]

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NameDescriptionAuthorDownloadOpen-SourceLast Updated
ftpd (ftBrony)A FTP server.mtheallHereYes2020-05-30
FTP-3DSFork of ftBrony with a Nintendo theme. No longer under development and without repo.iamevnN/AYes (No source officially available.)N/A
FTP - Graphic ModifierX EditionFork of ftpd with aesthetic modifications.FloatingStarHereYes2016-01-27
ftponyA basic FTP server, useful for testing new homebrew versions without swapping the SD card. No longer under (active) development?smeaBuild from repoYes2014-11-24

Wii Homebrew Apps

Icon Packs[edit]

Where Can I Download Homebrew Games

Icon Packs are SMDH Packs for homebrew apps.

NameDescriptionAuthorDownloadLast Updated
SimplokThe first 3DS Icon pack.link6155Here2015-09-12
1LPAnother 3DS Icon pack. Repo is dead, no alternate downloads available.100pcrackN/A2015-12-22
Modern UIA simple icon pack with a flat and minimalist design.LouchDaishiteruHere2016-02-15

Demos[edit]

NameDescriptionAuthorDownloadOpen-SourceLast Updated
Skate StationA demo for the 3DS featuring music and 3D effectsSVatGHereYesJuly 2019
cubedemoA short demo of Homebrew on the 3DS, with working sound.plutooHereNoN/A
demo ou mourirSmall demo for the 3DS with music and 2D effectsDesireHereNoNovember 2015
The Night of Interruptions!An independently made short film which can be watched on the Nintendo 3DS.Chukoloco08HereNoDecember 2020

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