Install Virtual Console ROMs on 3DS (GBA, SNES, Genesis + More)
The Nintendo 3DS can run GBA, SNES, Sega Genesis ROMs and more using the Virtual Console functionality; further expanding the already massive game library for the handheld device. This guide will show you how to convert ROMs to .cia format and install them as Virtual Console titles on your 3DS Home menu.
Required Downlods:
Hacked (New) Nintendo 3DS (XL) Console
- A hacked 3DS with FBI is required to install games in
.ciaformat - Follow this guide (with pictures) or Plailect’s guide on hacking your 3DS if you have not done so before
- An SD Card is required to store the exploit files and homebrew apps
- 32GB or more is recommended to store games
- The SD card must be formatted to FAT32
- MicroSD cards are compatible with Old 3DS consoles via a MicroSD to SD adapter
Windows PC
- A Windows computer is required to run the New Super Ultimate Injector for 3DS application
- This application is used for converting your ROM’s to
.ciatitles
Creating .cia from ROM
- Extract the
.zipfile - Launch
New Super Ultimate Injector for 3DS.exe
- Select [File] -> [New] -> choose the system you wish to create a
.ciafor
- Drag your ROM file into the main window and the details will load
- Under CIA metadata, enter the name and publisher for the game if it does not appear automatically
- Select [Download Title Screen from database]
- Under Content options, select [GBA Virtual Console] for the Injection Method
- Under CIA header, enter a 4-character [Product code] and [Title ID] if they do not appear automaticallyThese can be completely random, but must be different to any other Product Code or Title ID installed on your 3DS.
- Under CIA banner, select [Download Title Screen from database]
- Select [Content Options] if you wish to add graphical filters or sleep mode / hard-reset button combinations to the game
- Select [Project] from the menu bar -> [Export CIA…] to create the
.ciafile for your game
Congratulations, you’ve successfully converted a ROM file into a .cia that can be installed on your Nintendo 3DS
Gaming on 3DS
Play DS Games with TWiLight Menu++
- Play Nintendo DS ROM’s flawlessly using TWiLight Menu++
- The application also features a built-in cheats manager
Convert 3DS ROMs for Installation
- Use GodMode9 to convert your
.3dsROM’s to.ciafiles that can be installed on your 3DS
Dump Cartridges to SD
- Play your games without the cartridge inserted by dumping them directly to your SD card with GodMode9
- Cartridges can be dumped as multiple formats:
.ciafor 3DS consoles,.3dsfor emulators or.ndsfor Nintendo DS games
Luma3DS Cheats with Checkpoint
- Easily load game cheats with Checkpoint and activate them using the cheat manager in the Rosalina menu (Luma3DS)