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3DS Homebrew Channel imminent (?)
- Thread starter Sendou
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Wait, if this were to work, wouldn't that basically mean installing eShop content just with the changed ROM and therefore not be possible with this?
If we can do that, I wouldn't be shocked if eShop piracy would be there at the same time.
Yeah, this exploit is just opening the gates, it won't surprise me if it leads up to more.
It's no different to the PSP.
Remember, apart from the initial JP 1.0 firmware that had no protection, that started with a usermode exploit loaded via GTA:Liberty City Stories. You had to boot the game each time to load homebrew.
And we all know what that led to.
Not much higher given what a gateway costs.
Vigilant Gambit
Member
I followed that scene for years.
Every one of those hacks had a new attack vector.
1.0 simply ran any code that you compiled and put in the right place on your memory stick.
1.5 simply ran any code that you compiled and put in the right place on your memory stick in two places by exploiting the way the OS deals with FAT32 features.
2.0 and on, I don't remember the exact methods, but GTA: LCS didn't "enable" piracy. It's just what we had in the interim until the next kernel exploit was found.
There is no benefit.
Gateway is already a thing if piracy is what you want, and has been for some time now. This isn't going to "lead to" anything because it's a usermode exploit. A new kernel exploit will have to be found to enable piracy.
That was only if you updated your firmware, version 1.50 didn't require any extra game.
Hispanicguy
Member
Put the game on hold at Gamestop but when I got there, they couldn't find it.
Going to try some mom and pop stores in NYC. Online looks crazy expensive right now, lol.
Going to try some mom and pop stores in NYC. Online looks crazy expensive right now, lol.
Holy FUCK.
Lol damn. Happy with my £2.50 with them. It's almost tempting to sell it, but it will only go up in price if another exploit isn't found.
ShockingAlberto
Member
Guy at Gamestop was preeeetty confused when I asked for both.
The greatest moment of weakness I ever had.
Delt31
Member
Guy at Gamestop was preeeetty confused when I asked for both.
why so greedy let someone else get a break too
baphomet
Member
If they wanted it bad enough they would have already been there.
i like this answer
I don't suppose this would let you play Wario Ware Twisted with the 3DS's gyro controls, would it? Longshot I know, but it can't hurt to ask.
Nope. I wouldn't expect a GBA homebrew emulator that allows that to take too long to appear though.
CrunchyFrog
Member
ooooh you could use the camera's too for Boktai's sun sensor. At last we'd have a perfect portable emulation machine (minus PSP I guess)
Got my copy from EBgames, except it's 15$ here in Canada.
Oh well, I won't complain seeing those prices. The girl at the counter was all confused when she saw me buy it. She even said "You know it's terrible, right?"
She must have seen my Kirby 3DS in the bag I gave her to put the game in
Oh well, I won't complain seeing those prices. The girl at the counter was all confused when she saw me buy it. She even said "You know it's terrible, right?"
She must have seen my Kirby 3DS in the bag I gave her to put the game in
I'm salivating at these pics. Everything I wanted Virtual Console to be but isn't.
I hope quality SNES/GBA solutions are around the corner.
AdawgDaFAB
Member
I don't know anything about the Gateway cards other than that they used to only work on a really old firmware. From reading the thread, it seems that isn't the case anymore (or won't be soon). If so, then I have a few questions:
- Are new / soon to be released Gateways going to be compatible with all current firmwares?
- Can Gateways be used for anything other than piracy?
- Will homebrew made for this exploit work with Gateways?
- Can someone boot a legit import game card with it, or would they need to dump the rom?
- Are new / soon to be released Gateways going to be compatible with all current firmwares?
- Can Gateways be used for anything other than piracy?
- Will homebrew made for this exploit work with Gateways?
- Can someone boot a legit import game card with it, or would they need to dump the rom?
1. Gateways now only support firmwares 4.1-4.5. The official site says that a new update with support for 9.0-9.2 will be releasing shortly.
2. Yes, custom applications can also be run
3. Yes
4. I believe there is an option in the Gateway menu to do exactly this, but I'm not certain.
Delt31
Member
not necessarily. not everyone can read forums all day. some people have jobs, family commitments. people are just so fucking greedy.
cireza
Member
How about buying only what you need and let someone else have the second one ?
Guy at Gamestop was preeeetty confused when I asked for both.
How in the fuck do you know how many he needs? Are there not people with more than 1 3DS, or kids, or a spouse, or any number of reasons to need a second copy?
My god the entitlement of people.
What, like the friend or family member he could have bought the extra one for?
No dude, you've got to leave it there for random person on the internet. Duh.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
As long as he's not buying it to scalp it I don't think it's such a big deal.
The people who are buying 10 to just sell on ebay are scumbags.
ShockingAlberto
Member
The second one's for my brother, but thanks for presuming.
Somewhere, someone who bought twenty copies of Dead or Alive a month ago is secretly weeping.
zephervack
Member
Right. Seeing as it's being released today, here's some emulators to test. Bear in mind they are all in alpha stages - gameyob is amazing on the DS, but the 3DS version still has a way to go.
None of these emulators currently support sound and have low compatibility due to the limitations of the Gateway flashcard's homebrew support. This will all change shortly, as now the coders can move development to smealum's hack which offers full access for homebrew.
GameYob (Gameboy/Color)
BlargSNES
3DNES
None of these emulators currently support sound and have low compatibility due to the limitations of the Gateway flashcard's homebrew support. This will all change shortly, as now the coders can move development to smealum's hack which offers full access for homebrew.
GameYob (Gameboy/Color)
BlargSNES
3DNES
But I only get my copy tomorrow x(
Oh well, it's 11 PM here already anyway.
Edit : there is a list of current 3DS homebrew : here.