Posted on 18th Nov 2011 @ 4:09 AM

This is a guide specially made for newbies to use Nintendo DS, DSi or 3DS homebrew. Here, you will find the most basic tips about homebrew.

Homebrew is basically some sort of software made by a person or a group of people which is used to do things that are not intended by the company who made the console. Usually, modern gaming systems do not support homebrew but you can manage it with third party hardware such as flash cards.

Q: What is DS, DSi and 3DS homebrew?

A: DS homebrew is specially made to work on the DS using a flashcard. DSi homebrew is usually a revised version of normal homebrew for DS but because the DSi has more capacity, it can run that certain homebrew a bit faster. Homebrew games and applications that were written for DS and DSi can run on the Nintendo 3DS in the DS mode, but in order to be able to run 3DS Homebrew Apps in native 3DS mode You have to have the 3DS hacked and unlocked.

Q: What is a flash card?

A: It is a Third party hardware made for the Nintendo DS, DSi or 3DS game console that allows people to play game backups and homebrew. The most popular flash cards include R4 series such as R4i Gold, R4i SDHC, R4 DS and also EZ Flash, SuperCard DSTWO, Cyclo iEvolution etc.

Q: How do I get to install these homebrew on a flash card?

A: You simply just put them in your micro SD and plug it into to your flashcard but before that you have to DLDI patch it. DLDI means Dynamically Linked Device Interface which allows a certain homebrew to write things on the flashcart. As said before, only the really old flashcarts need the DLDI patching the newer ones are auto-DLDI which skips the DLDI patching process.

Q: What are some great homebrew for the DS, DSi and 3DS?

A: Best Homebrew for DS: Most of flash carts can support DS homebrew such as R4 DS, R4i SDHC, R4i Gold, etc.

Moonshell - a multimedia player that can view text,play music and watch DPG movies.
NesDS - which is a great nes emulator for the DS.
DSorganize - a handy application where you can write notes and use a calculator.
DShobro - an internet browser.

  Best Homebrew for DSi: Now Acekard 2i and CycloDS iEvolution can enable DSi homebrew very well.

DS Organize - This handy productivity app features basic PDA functions like a calendar, address book and to-do list, in addition to a Wi-Fi-enabled IRC chat client and Web browser.
LMP-ng - Unlike Sony’s PSP, the DSi’s integrated music player only supports AAC files. LMP-ng fixes that, playing MP3, WAV and OGG files, which you navigate through a slick iPod-inspired touchscreen interface.
SNEmulDS - brings near-perfect Super Nintendo emulation, with full graphics and sound for most games. Many Web sites offer game files, but note that some of these may be in violation of copyright laws.

  Best Homebrew for 3DS: SuperCard DSTWO is the most popular flashcart to enable 3DS homebrew

MoonShell 3DS - best home-made media player. MoonShell 3DS has great compatibility with music files, can play all of your MP3s, view photos, read text files and play Video. Best of all as most of homebrew it is completely free!
3DSOrganize - DS Organize turns your 3DS into a PDA. This makes it much more functional. The little machine is impressive with built in Calendar, To-Do list, Calculator and Notes. It even has has built in IRC chat client that worked without changing a single setting. And a Web browser that can read RSS feeds and view websites in text view very well. I can read my blog very easily. No photos, but the content is there.
3DSMail - POP3 and IMAP mail client. Has SSL support for secure connection and encoding.