nds-bootstrap:

Thanks to the work of ahezard, Gericom, Apache, Robz8, _catcatcat, and shutterbug2000 and other contributors, we can now load NDS games from the SD card, without any flashcard/SLOT-1 card.

Don't expect high compatibility, but do expect many, many updates.

Compatibility listing:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LRTkXOUXraTMjg1eedz_f7b5jiuyMv2x6e_jY_nyHSc/edit#gid=0

The official Discord server for nds-bootstrap:
https://discordapp.com/invite/7bxTQfZ

The thread for the recommended loader (by Robz8):
https://gbatemp.net/threads/twloader-ctr-mode-nds-app.448375/

SRLoader for softmodded DSis (by Robz8):
https://gbatemp.net/threads/srloader-nds-app-for-dsi.472200/

If you're more of a forwarder person:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/nds-forwarder-cias-for-your-home-menu.426174/

Link to the releases page:
https://github.com/ahezard/nds-bootstrap/releases

Anti-Piracy patch list by Robz8
https://gbatemp.net/threads/ap-patch-preservation.477536/

Also, thank you to our testers:
Historian
JoshuaDoes
thejsa
Alerdy
PokeAcer

Spoiler: Videos

Also, a video thanks to Robz8:


And another thanks to Alerdy:

 

[plushifoxed]

I removed the compatibility report from my post to discourage people from adding compatibility reports to this thread instead of to the spreadsheet. Sorry for sparking that...

 

[Pickle_Rick]

I removed the compatibility report from my post to discourage people from adding compatibility reports to this thread instead of to the spreadsheet. Sorry for sparking that...

Nah, it's not your fault.

 

[piratesephiroth]

btw here's the latest nds-bootstrap (sdk5 version included)

 

[someguy12345]

Ah, sorry guys... but I don't have access for edits to the compatibility list, and when I try to request access, it tells me "I've exceeded my request quota" :?

So... I can't edit that file. If someone can get me access I'll gladly add to that list.

 

[Dmestral]

hi..trying the kh 358/2 ays....finally able to play...play fine at least for 40 minutes...going to use magic chapter...until now no problem...used xvi32 hex editor to change a adress...dont know if i can put here.

 

[Pickle_Rick]

hi..trying the kh 358/2 ays....finally able to play...play fine at least for 40 minutes...going to use magic chapter...until now no problem...used xvi32 hex editor to change a adress...dont know if i can put here.

You can put what the change is. Not the entire rom.

 

[nl255]

Ah, sorry guys... but I don't have access for edits to the compatibility list, and when I try to request access, it tells me "I've exceeded my request quota" :?

So... I can't edit that file. If someone can get me access I'll gladly add to that list.

I was just able to request access just fine. What browser are you using? I suggest using Chrome or a Chromium based browser such as SRWare Iron.

 

[Dmestral]

You can put what the change is. Not the entire rom.

Use XVI32.
- open the rom.
- "Address", after "goto" e select "hexadecimal".
- type 010E5DC and click ok.
- its highlight "0C".
- then "edit", after "overwrite string", select "hex string" and type 37. Click ok.
- Then file and save.
- put on your card.

Crédits:JesseB (GBAtemp)

Made this and works like a charm

 

[someguy12345]

I was just able to request access just fine. What browser are you using? I suggest using Chrome or a Chromium based browser such as SRWare Iron.

I'm on Chrome... hmmm

Nevermind fixed it! now just have to wait

 

[nl255]

I'm on Chrome... hmmm

Nevermind fixed it! now just have to wait

You might want to check it as I was just given access but have only had time to add two games.

 

[RocketRobz]

nds-bootstrap v0.9.2

Improvement

• Reading/writing save data is slightly faster now.

Bug fixes

• Pokemon Black/White now works without (mostly) any issues!
  Loading is faster, and can now go into battles.
  (May need patched ROM with AP checks removed.)
• Corrupted graphics in Scribblenauts Collection and a few other SDK5 games are fixed.
• Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin now works! (thanks to @piratesephiroth)

Known bug

• L+R+DOWN+B combo to return to DSiMenu++, does not work.

 

[Feroz El Mejor]

How curious, I was about to buy a flashcart for the DS games, but this is going so well, that I don't see that need.

 

[Vulpes-Vulpeos]

• Pokemon Black/White now works without (mostly) any issues!
  Loading is faster, and can now go into battles.
  (May need patched ROM with AP checks removed.)

Pokemon White works pretty well, but when I open menu ("X" button) there is a very loud short sound, it`s loud enough to make console vibrate. I use rom with AP fix.

Known bug

• L+R+DOWN+B combo to return to DSiMenu++, does not work.

I remembered this thing when saw information about this bug

 

[W4T4R1]

Pokemon White works pretty well, but when I open menu ("X" button) there is a very loud short sound, it`s loud enough to make console vibrate. I use rom with AP fix.

Same bug here.
Is this a jumpscare easter egg?

 

[Fatalanus]

Guys, I'm lost. Could someone tell me how to try this? It's the first time I'm gonna test it and I absolutely don't know what to do.
I have the nds-bootstrap v0.9.2 archive, what should I do?

 

[Pickle_Rick]

Guys, I'm lost. Could someone tell me how to try this? It's the first time I'm gonna test it and I absolutely don't know what to do.
I have the nds-bootstrap v0.9.2 archive, what should I do?

Just replace the files already in the _nds folder.

 

[Fatalanus]

I don't have any _nds folder in the 3DS sd card. I'm missing something?

 

[Pickle_Rick]

I don't have any _nds folder in the 3DS sd card. I'm missing something?

Do you have dsimenu++ installed? You need that to launch the roms.

 

[AutumnWolf]

OK, so I've tried out some games (bootstrap 0.9.1 and TWLoader 6.6.2 if that's important)

- 7th Dragon: errors on loading screen
- Blue Dragon Awakened Shadow: does this weird glitch (AP?) where if you select "new game", it just refreshes the title screen and doesn't actually take you to a new game
- Summon Night X: same weird error as Blue Dragon Awakened Shadow
- CV Order of Ecclesia: seems to work perfectly
- Disgaea: errors on loading screen
- Etrian Odyssey III: seems to work perfectly
- Suikoden Tierkreis: seems to work perfectly
- Soma Bringer: seems to work perfectly (huge deal for me)
- FF 4 Heroes of Light: randomly black screens
- Ghost Trick: graphical glitch / AP? text does not show in scenes
- Infinite Space: errors on loading screen
- Last Window: randomly black screens
- Chibi Robo Clean Sweep: errors on loading screen
- Nanashi no Geemu (first one): black screens after logo
- Okamiden: seems to work perfectly
- Solatorobo: even after getting the save success confirmation, game does not actually save. I also received the "you found nothing" issue described by someone else in the thread. Seems to be an AP issue.
- Viewtiful Joe Double Trouble: seems to work perfectly
- Tales of Innocence: errors on loading screen

It's an awesome update and the load times are crazy fast, definitely a lot more work to be done as far as compatibility goes though.

Always check if a game has any AP patch available, Solatorobo works with an AP patch

Nanashi no game also has an AP patch available

Other games you mentioned have AP checks, you can find all if not most AP patches here

https://www.odrive.com/s/8443cc3a-862e-41d7-b064-09378f79f6b3-5965a89a

And stop using TWLoader, use DSimenu++ instead

 

[Fatalanus]

Do you have dsimenu++ installed? You need that to launch the roms.

I know have it. I launch this dismenu++.cia, it opens homebrew menu. After I have the menu in black and white, I select the first option, it displays the nintendo ds menu, I press A and the 3DS shutdown. xD
Progresses are made!! Thanks!