Talk:ScummVM 3DS

2026-07-04T14:34:36Z

Selloa: Dead Docs Link

Read the Docs - https://docs.scummvm.org/en/v2.5.1/other_platforms/nintendo_3ds.html
This link is dead

https://docs.scummvm.org/en/v2026.3.0/other_platforms/nintendo_3ds.html
This is the new one if I'm not mistaken. I haven't edited much here, so I'd rather have someone verify this and make the change. Thank you

Talk:3DS Random Game Launcher

2026-05-28T22:27:31Z

Selloa: Thanks

Thank you to all contributors.

3DS Random Game Launcher

2026-05-28T22:26:55Z

Selloa: Correcting a few minor factual errors after the update. Thank you to all contributors ! will try to add new screenshot

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|title=3DS Random Game Launcher
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|description=Randomly selects, displays and then launches your installed games.
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|lastupdated=2026/05/23
|type=Utilities
|version=0.2.1
|license=MIT
|download=https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/3dshomebrews/3DSRandomGameLauncher.7z
|website=https://gbatemp.net/threads/3ds-random-game-launcher-finally-something-to-solve-the-what-should-i-play-problem.675053/
|source=https://github.com/selloa/3DS-Random-Game-Launcher
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Can't decide what to play? Let your 3DS pick a random installed title and launch it.

Originally created by [https://github.com/einso einso] as a proof-of-concept, this fork adds SMDH title resolution, filtering, persistent settings, and a rebuilt offline catalog. The project uses code from the [https://github.com/devkitPro/3ds-examples/blob/master/app_launch/source/main.c devkitPro 3ds-examples app_launch template].

The offline catalog in <code>source/title_database.c</code> enables filtering of homebrew apps against official title IDs (8,700+ entries).

==Features==
* Picks a random eligible title from your library and launches it.
* Shows a readable name (from the title's SMDH icon).
* Reroll as many times as you like before launching.
* Press SELECT for detailed filter options
* Filter what can be picked: native apps, Virtual Console, DSiWare, demos, DLC, patches, system titles, and more.
* Scan SD card and/or NAND (both configurable).
* Unlisted only / Homebrew only mode for homebrew and titles not in the database.
* Options saved to SD - your filters and preferences persist between sessions.
* While viewing a pick, use L/R to page through game, detail, and technical info screens.

==Installation==
===Via Universal Updater===
*Open [[Universal-Updater 3DS]] on your 3DS.
*Search for "3DS Random Game Launcher".
*Install the CIA (Home Menu icon) or 3DSX (Homebrew Launcher).

===Manual installation (3dsx)===
*Download the latest .3dsx file from the [https://github.com/selloa/3DS-Random-Game-Launcher/releases Releases] page.
*Copy the .3dsx file to the <code>/3ds/</code> folder on the SD card.
*Launch from the Homebrew Launcher.

===Manual installation (CIA)===
*Download the latest .cia file from the [https://github.com/selloa/3DS-Random-Game-Launcher/releases Releases] page.
*Install using [[FBI_3DS|FBI]], [[Universal-Updater 3DS|Universal Updater]], or another CIA installer.
*Launch from the 3DS Home Screen.

==Controls==
A - Launch the selected title

Y - Reroll

L / R - Change info page

X - Quick toggle unlisted/homebrew-only mode

SELECT - Options / filters

Start - Exit

In the options menu: Up/Down to move, A to toggle or restore defaults, B or SELECT to close (saves settings).

==Screenshots==
[[image:3DSRandomGameLauncher.png]]

==Changelog==
'''v0.2.1 2026/05/23'''
*UI polish and build tooling update over v0.2.0.
*Highlights
**Redesigned info screens — Details and Technical tabs use aligned label/value columns, section spacing, and wrapped long text with proper indentation
**Technical filter summary — two-column ON/OFF grid for active filters and sources at the bottom of the Technical page
**Cleaner chrome — inverted header/footer bar, L/R page tabs (Game / Details / Technical), and simplified Options header
**Banner generator — config-driven <code>meta/banner-src/</code> pipeline plus <code>build.ps1</code> / <code>build.bat banners</code> for store and CIA artwork
**Docs and release workflow — updated VERSIONING, tools, and meta README for v0.2.1 builds
*Controls
**A — Launch selected title
**Y — Reroll
**L/R — Switch Game / Details / Technical pages
**SELECT — Options / filters
**X — Toggle homebrew-only mode (Game page)
**START — Exit
*Install
**3DSX: copy to <code>3ds/</code> on SD card, launch from Homebrew Launcher
**CIA: install with FBI or Universal Updater for a Home Menu icon
*Universal Updater users on Universal-DB should see this update after the store refreshes.

'''v18-beta 2025/09/24'''
*Added CIA file support.
*Added greyscale color scheme.
*Added homebrew mode, to disable database filtering.
*Minor visual tweaks.

'''v1.0 2025/09/07'''
*First release.

==Credits==
*einso - Original concept and implementation.
*DevKitPro team - For the 3ds-examples that made this possible (app_launch template).
*3DS homebrew community - For keeping the scene alive.

== External links ==
* GitHub - https://github.com/selloa/3DS-Random-Game-Launcher
* GBAtemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/3ds-random-game-launcher-finally-something-to-solve-the-what-should-i-play-problem.675053/
* Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/3dshacks/comments/1nazswi/3ds_random_game_launcher_3dsx_new_homebrew/
* Tutorial v021 - https://www.reddit.com/r/3dshacks/comments/1tp3cs6/

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