I recommend a 64 gigabyte card so that you are not as limited when it comes to storage space.

Also, keep in mind that this guide was written using a PC installed with Windows 10.

If you do not have one, it means you have an original model.

Close up of Nintendo 3DS portable game console.

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It is okay to update the system if you wish but note the version number afterward.

Remove the SD card from your system and insert it into your PC.

One of the files extracted from the folder should be called mset9.bat.

Open and extract a zip file right clicking on it and selecting your preferred app, in this case, 7-Zip appears automatically, and click “Extract To…” and select a safe destination.

Once prompted, key in your system’s version number and press “Enter.”

You should see the Mii Maker icon.

Leave the console on, remove the SD card and insert it back into your rig.

The main menu of the 3DS' System Settings, where the version number is visible on the bottom right of the top screen.

Now it’s time to install custom firmware using boot9strap.

Do this, and then reboot your system by pressing “A”.

MSET9 should now be fully removed and you might reinsert your SD card.

The mse9.bat file should appear toward the bottom of the root directory.

You will need the latest versions ofsuper-skaterhax, the main exploit,SafeB9Installer,boot9strap,nimdsphaxandLuma3DS.

when you land all of those, it’s time to load them on to your SD card.

Copy the two files called “Boot.firm” and “Boot.3dsx” from the Luma3DS folder into the root.

The prompt screen that appears when running mset9.bat from your SD card’s root directory.

Now you’re able to reinsert the SD card into your 3DS and turn it on.

Press “Start” and then tap configs > Delete Cookies and press “A”.

You should see a prompt saying “GO GO!”

The second stage of the MSET9 prompt after opening the file from the 3DS' root directory.

in all capital letters.

Tap on it and approve any prompts that follow.

Your system should now boot up with the Homebrew Launcher.

The 3DS' SD card root directory with the boot.firm and boot.3dsx files copied inside it.

From there, find the file called “Nimdsphax” and launch it.

Once finished, press “A” to reboot the system, which should now boot using Luma3DS firmware.

Finalizing the Installation

Power off your system and insert the SD card into your rig once again.

The QR Codes that link via the 3DS' internet browser to the skaterhax download page.

Now, we have to ensure that sound will work correctly in homebrew software.

Navigate to “Miscellaneous options” and open it.

Now, the internal clock on the 3DS will sync in real-time and avoid any potential discrepancies with software.

The prompt screen reading “GO! GO!” that appears when successfully launching the exploit on your 3DS system.

Turn your system off again and hold “Start” while you turn it on again.

Then, turn off your system again and reinsert the SD card into your PC.

You are going to create a backup of all your current files.

The available apps and files on the 3DS viewed from the Homebrew Launcher, where you will find the necessary app.

The most common SNES emulator is Snes9x, which has an official 3DS versionhere.

The process is the same for any emulators running via Homebrew.

The special settings screen accessed via Homebrew, where you will select the “Miscellaneous options” prompt.

The second prompt when dumping the DSP will have you select the option called