Tag: Exploits
News 3DS Hack Removes the Need for Flashcards to Play ROMS and Supports GBA Games
Still limited to old firmware and requires Cubic Ninja
Over the past months we've kept track of some of the major developments in the 3DS hacking community, as they illustrate just how determined some are to access ROMS and / or homebrew, and likewise reinforces Nintendo's effectiveness at shutting down piracy through its security firmware. Hacks...
News New Nintendo 3DS Region-Free Exploit Now Tweaked to Work on North American and European Systems
Doesn't support ROMS, and impact will be very limited
Not so long ago we shared the news that hackers had found an exploit to make Japanese New Nintendo 3DS systems region-free; notably the creators ensured that it wouldn't support illegal ROMS or homebrew, but only play legitimate cartridges. It was, ultimately, a niche way for region-free gaming...
News New Nintendo 3DS Exploit Makes Japanese Systems Region-Free
Only supports legitimate cartridge games
There are certainly some gamers in North America that only plan to pick up a New Nintendo 3DS when the smaller model is available, as only two variations of the XL iteration are currently available in the region. That limited release was a contentious decision from Nintendo of America, with the smaller...
News 3DS Web Browser Exploit Allows Game Boy Color ROMS to be Emulated on the System
Yikes
While Nintendo's efforts at locking down exploits on the 3DS have been stronger than in past generations, hacks and homebrew have still been possible. Though system updates often shut them off, some have found clever ways to get around hardware limitations, and a recent web browser exploit raises a particularly thorny issue - Virtual Console...
News New Exploit Makes The 3DS Region Free Without The Need For A Flashcard Or Game Cart
All you need is an SD card and an internet connection
A new exploit has emerged which allows the Nintendo 3DS to play games from any region without the need for a flashcard or any software-based exploit. RegionThree merely requires an SD card and access to the internet, and has been tested on the latest version of the 3DS firmware. The catch is...