>>55747013Depends on what do you want
Right now homebrewing is completely free
If you choose to do so use
https://3ds.hacks.guide/ as the tech evolves fast enough for videos to be outdated
>pokemon bankIn March 2023, homebrew ironically became the only way to install Bank if you never owned it before
It became free at the same time and will work until further notice as it's unaffected by Nintendo's online service closures
>multiplayerHacking your console is necessary to access alternative multiplayer servers like Pretendo as a Wimmfi-like DNS change isn't enough (still works on the Wii U, with limitations)
Pokemon is being worked on, but no ETA iirc
>homebrew appsAnemone3DS lets you use custom themes
Checkpoint is a save manager
PKSM is some kind of mini-pkhex / bank for gen 1-7 games
TWiLight Menu lets you play DS roms without a flashcard
CTGP-7 is a hacked version of Mario Kart 7 with extra circuits, characters and features
Universal Updater is a homebrew app store
and so on
>flashcardshomebrewing unbans the few DS flashcards that were recognized and ignored by the system
>arrrrrgh!3hs/hshop can be used to download and install 3ds games, updates and DLC directly on your console