PotatoStream 3DS

PotatoStream
PotatoStream
General
Author	PainDe0Mie
Type	3DS Streaming
Version	1.1.0
License	GPL-3.0
Last Updated	2026/05/09
Links
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otatoStream is a game streaming client for all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS models forked from moonlight-N3DS by zoeyjodon. Built with a focus on making streaming actually usable on Old 3DS, Old 3DS XL and 2DS, but works on New 3DS and New 2DS XL too.

Compatible with Sunshine (open-source, recommended) and NVIDIA GameStream.

The original project targets the New 3DS and its hardware MVD decoder. PotatoStream keeps full New 3DS support while adding a dedicated Potato mode for older hardware: ARM11 compiler optimizations, smart frame skipping, auto-configured stream profile, and native Y2RU video pipeline.

Installation

Requirements:

Any 3DS or 2DS model with custom firmware (Luma3DS recommended. CFW install guide: 3ds.hacks.guide)
Sunshine installed on your PC
2.4GHz WiFi network (802.11n is enough)

Instructions:

Download potatostream.cia from Releases.
Copy the file to your SD card.
Install it using FBI.
Launch PotatoStream from the HOME menu.

User guide

First time setup

Pairing:

Open PotatoStream on your 3DS/2DS
Press A to set up a new host
Enter your PC's IP address
- Windows: Win + R > cmd > ipconfig, look for "IPv4 Address"
Select Pair and note the PIN displayed on screen
In the Sunshine web UI (https://localhost:47990), enter the PIN
Pairing is complete - you can now start streaming

StreamingK

Select your PC from the main menu
Choose Stream, then pick which app to launch
View options appear on the bottom screen
Press HOME during a stream to access the in-stream menu

Configuration

The config file is located on the SD card: sd:/3ds/potatostream/potatostream.conf

Recommended settings for Old 3DS/2DS (applied automatically by Potato mode):

width=400
height=240
fps=24
bitrate=3000
sops=false

New 3DS users can use higher settings - the default config from the original moonlight-N3DS applies.

Changelog

v1.1.0

Improved Sunshine pairing and HTTP stability.
Persisted confirmed pairs to avoid repairing the same host every time.
Added v1.1 stream profiles and experimental stereoscopic 3D.
Reduced framebuffer glitches and gated 3D rendering behind the experimental option.
Improved host flow, stream options, and menu UX.

External links

GitHub - https://github.com/PainDe0Mie/PotatoStream