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==Installation== | ==Installation== | ||
===Via Universal Updater=== | ===Via Universal Updater=== | ||
#Open '''Universal Updater''' on your 3DS. | #Open '''[[Universal Updater 3DS]]''' on your 3DS. | ||
#Search for "3DS Random Game Launcher" and install the CIA file. | #Search for "3DS Random Game Launcher" and install the CIA file. | ||
#Exit Universal Updater - wait a moment for the new app to appear on the Home Screen. | #Exit Universal Updater - wait a moment for the new app to appear on the Home Screen. | ||
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| Author | selloa |
| Type | Utilities |
| Version | 18 |
| License | MIT License |
| Last Updated | 2025/09/25 |
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3DS Random Game Launcher is a Nintendo 3DS homebrew application that randomly selects, displays and then launches an installed game from the SD card. It scans installed titles, filters out system applications, and picks a random game to launch.
The title database contains 4,135+ 3DS game entries with title IDs and names, sourced from the 3dsdb community database.
Originally created by einso as a proof-of-concept, it was later expanded by selloa with improved error handling, title filtering, and additional features. The project uses code from the devkitPro 3ds-examples app_launch template.
Installation
Via Universal Updater
- Open Universal Updater 3DS on your 3DS.
- Search for "3DS Random Game Launcher" and install the CIA file.
- Exit Universal Updater - wait a moment for the new app to appear on the Home Screen.
- Launch 3DS Random Game Launcher from the 3DS Home Screen.
Manual installation (3dsx)
- Download the latest .3dsx file from the Releases page.
- Copy the .3dsx file to the
/3ds/folder on the SD card. - Launch from the Homebrew Launcher.
Manual installation (CIA)
User guide
Upon launching, the application scans the SD card for installed game titles, filters out system applications, and randomly selects a game to display. The user can then choose to launch the selected game or reroll for a different random selection.
Features include:
- Greyscale color scheme.
- Homebrew mode to disable database filtering.
- CIA file support.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| A | Launch the selected title |
| Y | Reroll for a different random game |
| Start | Exit |
Screenshots
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Changelog
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.