Overview of the content on our 3DS consoles.

Tutorials and descriptions

Here you will find a description and tutorial on how to use each app that we load onto our 3DS.

Anemone 3DS Theme Manager

The Anemone Theme Manager lets you customize your 3DS home screen. You can download one of thousands of existing themes or create your own. Click the button below to watch a video where we show you how, step by step.

Go to the "Anemone" tutorial

Checkpoint and TWL Save Tool

Checkpoint and TWL Save Tool are apps that help you activate cheats, back up, restore, and manage game saves on your Nintendo 3DS . They allow you to create backups of your saves and transfer them between consoles.

Go to the "CP/TWL" tutorial

FBI

FBI is an app that lets you install and manage games, updates, and homebrew directly on your Nintendo 3DS . It allows you to install .cia files and delete or update installed content.

For the "FBI" tutorial

FTPD

FTPD is an app that lets you wirelessly transfer files between your Nintendo 3DS and a PC or smartphone . Using an FTP connection, you have direct access to your 3DS's SD card to easily copy, delete, or organize games, homebrew, themes, or other files – all without removing the SD card from the console.

Go to the "FTPD" tutorial

Universal Updater

Universal Updater is an app that lets you download and keep homebrew applications, tools, and plugins up to date directly on your Nintendo 3DS . It offers a clear collection of vetted content that can be installed or updated with just a few clicks. This saves you the hassle of manual searching and ensures your homebrew apps are always up to date.

Go to the "Universal Updater" tutorial

Homebrew Launcher

The Homebrew Launcher is the central start menu for homebrew applications on the Nintendo 3DS . It allows you to launch self-installed apps, tools, and games that are not officially from Nintendo. It serves as the starting point for almost all homebrew functions and makes it easy to test, manage, and use new applications.

Arctic Base

Arctic Base is an open-source tool for transferring games from your Nintendo 3DS to an emulator. Arctic Base allows you to play your own collection of 3DS games – physical or digital – on a compatible emulator without having to dump them first. The tool also synchronizes save data, so you can continue your progress on the console at any time.

For the "Arctic Base" tutorial

PKSM

PKSM is an app that lets you manage and edit Pokémon save data on your Nintendo 3DS . You can view, organize, trade, or back up Pokémon from your save files, as well as manage boxes and items. PKSM is especially helpful for collectors, Nuzlocke runs, or for safely backing up your Pokémon data.

Go to the "PKSM" tutorial