PKSM VS Luma3DS

Compare PKSM vs Luma3DS and see what are their differences.

PKSM

Gen I to GenVIII save manager. (by FlagBrew)

Luma3DS

Nintendo 3DS "Custom Firmware" (by LumaTeam)
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PKSM Luma3DS
118 353
1,607 4,810
2.9% 1.5%
6.4 6.8
3 months ago 11 days ago
C++ C
GNU General Public License v3.0 only GNU General Public License v3.0 only
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PKSM

Posts with mentions or reviews of PKSM. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-12-09.
  • Crazy question…
    3 projects | /r/pokemonrng | 9 Dec 2023
    Homebrew your 3ds and put cfw on it (if you want to have an easy time rng abusing) Download Pcalc Download PKSM Inject the Zeraora event into your savefile with PKSM Download 3dsrngtool on your PC Watch the tutorial from Im a Blisy about wondercard rng
  • Will hacking my 3ds screw over my Pokémon Bank?
    2 projects | /r/3dshacks | 10 Jul 2023
  • Safe to keep removing and reinserting SD card?
    2 projects | /r/3dspiracy | 9 Jul 2023
    Proof: https://github.com/FlagBrew/PKSM/issues/1055
  • How on Earth to find a genuine Soul Silver cartridge?
    2 projects | /r/pokemon | 7 Jul 2023
  • Does PowerSaves work on ds cartridges?
    6 projects | /r/NintendoDS | 19 Jun 2023
    In my experience, the best way to cheat in Pokemon is using save editors rather than codes. For hacked 3DS, PKSM is the way to go. For hacked DSi, Pokemon Chest. Both are about the same thing: a combination of Pokemon Bank without needing to connect to the internet, moving pokes between generations, and a savegame editor that can create and edit Pokemon as well as some other stuff in your save. PKSM is the better app since it supports generations 1-7 on 3DS, but Chest runs on a DSi and handles generations 3-5.
  • Does action replay still work
    2 projects | /r/NintendoDS | 16 Jun 2023
    You can find out how to install CFW here and get PKSM here. The guide will also have you install Checkpoint which can backup 3DS and DS save files. Cartridges will always show up in the top left corner in Checkpoint though you sometimes have to wait like 20 seconds before they appear for some reason. The save files it backs up go in /3ds/Checkpoint on your SD. If you want to use PkHex to export your Pokemon to files so you can trade them with someone via a chat app, backup, extract what you want to trade, get other ones in exchange, and import them. Then put the save file back and restore it with Checkpoint.
  • Pksm unknown error 0x000001F7
    2 projects | /r/3dspiracy | 11 Jun 2023
  • Creating the Ultimate Pokémon Machine, and more! (v2.0)
    6 projects | /r/3dspiracy | 7 Jun 2023
    1. Load the game and save first. Doesn’t work without a save file. 2. get ahold of your Title ID by going to FBI → Titles → take a picture of your relevant Title ID for the game you need. 3. in PKSM, go to settings (hit X) and go to Misc → Title ID’s 4. input your title ID for your specific game from step 1 5. Once you’ve inputted the number and hit ok, you can just keep hitting B. You’ll see the game on the VC list and access it like the other games. [Source](https://github.com/FlagBrew/PKSM/wiki/Basics#virtual-console-games). [Source 2](https://www.reddit.com/r/3dspiracy/comments/13cbwjr/why_wont_pksm_accept_my_save_files_for_gen_3/jjf6iof/).
  • should delete the profile?
    3 projects | /r/pokemon | 23 Apr 2023
    In case you’re wondering how to homebrew, here’s the guide. When you’ve homebrewed, you can scan the QR code at this link with your 3DS from the ‘FBI’ app (a file manager you’ll install as part of the homebrew process) and it’ll install the program!
  • Any way to get mystery gifts 2023?
    2 projects | /r/3dspiracy | 9 Apr 2023
    No, not that I'm aware of but here's a link for it though https://github.com/FlagBrew/PKSM/releases

Luma3DS

Posts with mentions or reviews of Luma3DS. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-12-09.

What are some alternatives?

When comparing PKSM and Luma3DS you can also consider the following projects:

pkmn-chest - A Pokémon Bank for the 3rd through 5th generation Pokémon games for the Nintendo DS(i).

Checkpoint - Fast and simple homebrew save manager for 3DS and Switch.

Universal-Updater - An easy to use app for installing and updating 3DS homebrew

TWiLightMenu - DSi Menu replacement for DS/DSi/3DS/2DS

LumaLocaleSwitcher - Front end to Luma3DS compatible locale system.

GodMode9 - GodMode9 Explorer - A full access file browser for the Nintendo 3DS console :godmode:

CTRMap - A world editor for the Nintendo 3DS Generation 6 Pokémon games.

faketik - Generates fake tickets to make missing titles re-appear on 3DS.

FBI - Open source title manager for the 3DS.

nds-savegame-manager - Tool by Pokedoc to rip and restore saves from DS and GBA games.