Nintendo updates 3DS to block Bannerbomb3 despite eShop discontinuation

For context, Bannerbomb3 is an exploit for the System Settings app. [0] It's used to launch a tool which installs some custom firmware on the device. [1]

[0] https://github.com/zoogie/Bannerbomb3

[1] https://3ds.hacks.guide/

Re: Nintendo updates 3DS to block Bannerbomb3 despite eShop discontinuation

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Post by spondylosaurus » Tue, May 23, 2023, 5:30 PM UTC

The good news is that it looks like this new patch won't affect anyone who always has Luma3DS custom firmware installed, and there are other methods for hacking your 3DS, but they're a lot more convoluted. The bannerbomb3 method was super easy and essentially foolproof.

Really shitty of Nintendo to sunset the console and then close the door behind them on the way out. Homebrew communities have been doing their damnedest to keep the 3DS (and its extensive library) alive... but that's Nintendo for ya.

Re: Nintendo updates 3DS to block Bannerbomb3 despite eShop discontinuation

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Post by spondylosaurus » Tue, May 23, 2023, 5:31 PM UTC

kevingadd wrote: post #3

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And homebrew isn't even exclusively used to facilitate piracy! Like, yeah, obviously it's a big draw. But installing CFW on your 3DS opens a whole world of other cool stuff too.

Re: Nintendo updates 3DS to block Bannerbomb3 despite eShop discontinuation

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Post by ant6n » Tue, May 23, 2023, 5:34 PM UTC

kevingadd wrote: post #3

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Well, the piracy is preventing you from buying a new device, where u can buy old titles in the classic/retro category.

Re: Nintendo updates 3DS to block Bannerbomb3 despite eShop discontinuation

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Post by RajT88 » Tue, May 23, 2023, 5:35 PM UTC

kevingadd wrote: post #3

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Always the long game with Nintendo.

I am sure they think that a free-for-all on legacy consoles might take business away from selling the same titles on Switch.

They might even be right! It's really hard to say.

Re: Nintendo updates 3DS to block Bannerbomb3 despite eShop discontinuation

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Post by gjsman-1000 » Tue, May 23, 2023, 5:37 PM UTC

I interpret this as DS and 2DS games coming to Nintendo Switch Online at some point. Not terribly hard - just have the screens side-by-side, or rotate the Switch 90° for people who want the old experience.

It could even be like how Nintendo is doing the Game Boy last year, with basic Game Boy on the standard plan and GBA with the Expansion pack. Basic DS games would be on the general Online plan, and newer 2DS/3DS games with the Expansion Pack.

Re: Nintendo updates 3DS to block Bannerbomb3 despite eShop discontinuation

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Post by faluzure » Tue, May 23, 2023, 5:38 PM UTC

gjsman-1000 wrote: post #9

I interpret this as DS and 2DS games coming to Nintendo Switch Online at some point. Not terribly hard - just have the screens side-by-side, or rotate the Switch 90° for people who want the old experience. It could even be like how Nintendo is doing the Game Boy last year, with basic Game Boy on the standard plan and GBA with the Expansion pack. Basic DS games would be on the general Online plan, and newer 2DS/3DS ga…

I'm curious how the second screen experience will translate. Steam Deck emulators either hotkey the second screen or have a very tiny window on the side.