Homebrew has become a bit of a Hydra for Nintendo recently.They pulled downIronFalldue to an exploit which allowed non-approved software to be run on the 3DS, and in response almost the same exploit has now also been released for the YouTube app and the Cubic Ninja app.
Thanks toThe Homebrew Launcher,3DS owners can now bypass the annoying region-lock the console has, emulate SNES games (which is technically illegal in some countries, for the record), make custom home menu themes, and run homebrew software made specifically for it. There’s also a really neat free adaptation ofPortalcalledAperture Science 3D.
Installation is easier than something like rooting an Android phone, but not entirely uncomplicated. First, you have to make sure either theYouTubeapp,Ironfall, orCubic Ninjaare installed on your 3DS. Then you’ll have to put two files available on the website onto your 3DS’ SD card.
The Homebrew Launcheruses the exact same permissions as most other pieces of software for the 3DS, meaning there is little chance of it bricking your system. However, what Nintendo will (or even can) do if it finds out you’re bypassing its restrictions is currently unknown.
It’s also worth pointing outgithub pages have been taken down by Nintendoin the past due to copyright infringement. There’s a pretty big chance the same will happen here.
Sidenote: the method using theIronfallapp is called “ironhax.” The fact it’s not called “ironbrew” is a god damn travesty. I can hear Scotland weeping from here.
