I want to emulate legally. How do I download a game I have in a physical copy to my computer? (To my knowledge, that’s legal, right?)

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  • GodMode9i

    GodMode9i Explorer - A full access file browser for the Nintendo DS and DSi consoles :godmode:

  • Dumping using a DSi with CFW: Do the guide setup for Unlaunch since I don't think it gets enough access when launched from just Memory Pit though I haven't tried so idk it might, but either way Memory Pit is a pain in the butt to do every time when you could just turn it on and optionally hold a button. Download Godmode9i since I don't think the guide has you install it. Get the .dsi file and put it in /roms/dsiware on your SD card. Boot your DSi into Twilight Menu++ (how you do this varies somewhat since the guide gives some options and you can configure Unlaunch various ways). Navigate into /roms/dsiware or wherever you put godmode9i.dsi. Then it's pretty much the same procedure as doing it on 3DS though it might copy a little bit slower.

  • Guide_3DS

    A complete guide to 3DS custom firmware, from stock to boot9strap.

  • Dumping using a 3DS with CFW: Hold start and turn on the power to get to Godmode9, which the guide has you install. Navigate into the GAMECART drive. Select the .nds file and press Y to copy it. Now back out and go to your SD card drive, find a place you want to put it and press Y to paste. Wait for it to copy. Repeat for the .sav file if you also want the save that was on the cartridge. Hold R and press start to power off. Put the SD in your computer and read the files you just pasted off of it.

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