Homebrew Dump Original DS Games using 3DS

[Dionicio3]

It means that I can't use my 2DS to get DS roms.

I suppose I could get SM64DS from the Wii U virtual console and rip it from there, so it's not too big of a deal.

You can use your 2DS to get DS roms, just use decrypt9

 

[HenryRichard]

I need to have A9LH installed though, which requires illegal downloading of copyrighted files.

 

[Dionicio3]

I need to have A9LH installed though, which requires illegal downloading of copyrighted files.

Just install a9lh, you will not regret.

 

[Xiphiidae]

I need to have A9LH installed though, which requires illegal downloading of copyrighted files.

I don't know what to tell you. Your aversion to downloading copyrighted files for whatever reason can honestly only be described as stupid. You can do or not do whatever you want, but installing A9LH is the best, if not the only, way to do what you want to without downloading ROMs. Of course, you'll have to download evil copyrighted files either way, so maybe just cut out the middle man and download the ROMs (though I recommend installing A9LH anyway).

 

[GerbilSoft]

The "copyrighted files" in the 3DS guide are various versions of the 3DS operating system. This is required as part of the downgrade process.

Incidentally, according to Nintendo, it's illegal to make a backup copy of any Nintendo game, period.

 

[HenryRichard]

Incidentally, according to Nintendo, it's illegal to make a backup copy of any Nintendo game, period.

Well actually they're really careful with their words and make it almost always go back to downloading the roms from the internet. There is actually a part on this page (https://www.nintendo.com/corp/legal.jsp) where they say "The backup/archival copy exception is a very narrow limitation relating to a copy being made by the rightful owner of an authentic game to ensure he or she has one in the event of damage or destruction of the authentic."

It's too bad there aren't better ways of actually making the backups. Oh well, maybe I can get my hands on a flashcard and rip games that way.

 

[Dionicio3]

Well actually they're really careful with their words and make it almost always go back to downloading the roms from the internet. There is actually a part on this page (https://www.nintendo.com/corp/legal.jsp) where they say "The backup/archival copy exception is a very narrow limitation relating to a copy being made by the rightful owner of an authentic game to ensure he or she has one in the event of damage or destruction of the authentic."

It's too bad there aren't better ways of actually making the backups. Oh well, maybe I can get my hands on a flashcard and rip games that way.

Decrypt9 is a "better way"

 

[GerbilSoft]

It's too bad there aren't better ways of actually making the backups. Oh well, maybe I can get my hands on a flashcard and rip games that way.

From later on in that page:

Are Game Copying Devices Illegal?

Yes. Game copiers enable users to illegally copy video game software onto floppy disks, writeable compact disks or the hard drive of a personal computer. They enable the user to make, play and distribute illegal copies of video game software which violates Nintendo's copyrights and trademarks. These devices also allow for the uploading and downloading of ROMs to and from the Internet. Based upon the functions of these devices, they are illegal.

This covers flashcards, too.

I find it highly unlikely that you aren't using (and/or haven't used) *any* form of unlicensed software on your computer.

Sidenote: DS dumping software designed to run on a flashcard will not work on 3DS, since removing the flashcard will shut off Slot-1 until you reboot. There's a version designed to run as DSiWare, but that requires CFW, and if you have CFW, you might as well use GodMode9.

 

[GameInCanada]

Shoot so basically, Youre tellin me theres no legal way to rob a bank? Even if some of my own money is in there?

 

[HenryRichard]

Whelp, okay, I'm dumb. I guess this topic has run its course.

Thanks for trying to help.

 

[Cuphat]

You don't actually need A9LH to use Decrypt9, fasthax + safehax can launch it on 11.1.

That being said, being scared of downloading copyrighted files isn't that good of a reason to not install A9LH.

 

[orochi115]

Well, it is a shame to download copyrighted files. But, it also breaks EULA to run HBL and dump content from DS carts and try to run it elsewhere, if I remember correctly. It's just the grey area.

 

[Giodude]

..... Is this a serious discussion? I mean im only explaining why the website uses torrents. I shouldn't have even brought up why it's like that jeeze...

 

[Dionicio3]

..... Is this a serious discussion? I mean im only explaining why the website uses torrents. I shouldn't have even brought up why it's like that jeeze...

People on the Internet can be very stupid.

 

[I_AM_L_FORCE]

You don't need A9LH to use decrypt9. Just run the payload via an arm9 exploit on any ≤11.2 firmware.

 

[HenryRichard]

You don't need A9LH to use decrypt9. Just run the payload via an arm9 exploit on any ≤11.2 firmware.

Which exploit would you recommend? I tried using Brahma, but it always says that the arm11 exploit failed.

 

[Pacheko17]

Hey, this may be a noob question, but I've googled quite a bit and I can't seem to find anything.

I just managed to get the homebrew launcher working on my 2DS and it seems like I can now do a whole bunch of cool things. However, the main reason I wanted to install it was to play romhacks of DS games without downloading ROMs from the internet (because it's illegal). I know, I'll never get caught and it's not going to hurt anyone, but I don't care since I don't feel comfortable doing that.

Anyways, I tried using braindump but that of course didn't work, since it doesn't support DS games. I also tried Decrypt9, but that didn't work because I'm running ver 11.1.0-34U, and it doesn't work past 9.something. I saw a thing called Wooddumper 3DS but that looked complicated to install and I wasn't sure if it would work. So can someone tell me if it would work, or it

It's okay to download the roms.
It's illegal but no one really cares, nothing will happen to you.

 

[HenryRichard]

I've stated about five times before that I know that I will not be caught and nothing will happen to me at all. However, it doesn't sit right with my conscience and I'm not going to violate it - especially for entertainment purposes.

 

[Deleted member 333767]

If you already own the physical game, just download a ROM of it from the internet. You're placing to much symbolism on the act of dumping a cartridge you actually paid money for. Because in the long run, the zeros and ones that make up the ROM will be exactly identical.

If downloading ROMs from a long gone retro platform makes you unable to sleep at night, well, i'm afraid console hacking might not be for you.

 

[Dionicio3]

If you already own the physical game, just download a ROM of it from the internet. You're placing to much symbolism of dumping a cartridge you actually paid money for. Because in the long run, the zeros and ones that make up the ROM will be exactly identical.

If downloading ROMs from a long gone retro platform makes you unable to sleep at night, well, i'm afraid console hacking might not be for you.

Well said