3DS Controller

3DS Controller
General
Author	icicle1133
Type	Utilities
Version	0.0.5
License	Polyform Noncommercial 1.0.0
Last Updated	2025/09/26
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A "Up-To-Date" 3ds homebrew application that lets you use your 3ds as a wireless controller.

Features

• Use your 3DS as a wireless gamepad for PC games and emulators.
• Cross-platform support for Windows and Linux.
• Support for all buttons, Circle Pad, and C-Stick.
• Configurable server IP and port.
• Low latency wireless connection.
• Battery level indicator.
• LCD toggle option to save battery.

Installation

Requirements

3DS:

• Nintendo 3DS with custom firmware (CFW)
• Homebrew Launcher access
• Wi-Fi connection (same network as PC)

PC:

• Windows or Linux
• Python 3.6+
• Windows: ViGEmBus driver
• Linux: uinput kernel module

3DS Setup

• Copy 3ds_controller.3dsx to your 3DS SD card in /3ds/ folder.
• Launch Homebrew Launcher on your 3DS.
• Run the 3DS Controller application.

PC Setup

Windows

Install ViGEmBus driver

Install Python 3.6+.

Install required packages:

pip install vgamepad

Run the PC receiver:

python pc.py

Linux

Load uinput module:

sudo modprobe uinput

nstall dependencies:

sudo apt-get install libudev-dev
pip install python-uinput

Run PC receiver with root privileges:

su -
modprobe python-uinput
python3 path/to/pc.py

User guide

How to use

• Start PC receiver script.
• Launch 3DS Controller on your 3DS.
• Set the IP address in the 3DS app to match your PC's IP.
• Connect and start using your 3DS as a controller.

Configuration

3DS:

• Config file at /config.ini on SD card
• Edit to change server IP and port
• Default port: 8888

PC:

• Listens on all interfaces on port 8888
• Debug mode: python pc.py --debug

Controls

3DS Input - PC Controller Output:

A/B/X/Y - A/B/X/Y Buttons

Circle Pad - Left Analog Stick

C-Stick -Right Analog Stick

D-Pad -D-Pad

L/R - LB/RB (Left/Right Bumpers)

ZL/ZR - LT/RT (Left/Right Triggers)

Start/Select - Start/Back

Changelog

v0.0.5

• The .CIA is used for installing onto your 3ds home screen, quicker then loading homebrew launcher
• The .3dsx is for people who are too lazy ig idk

v0.0.1

• There are multiple things wrong, please look at the README.md for information.
• This version was tested via Luma3DS v13.3.3

External links

• GitHub - https://github.com/icicle1133/3ds-Controller
• Universal-DB - https://db.universal-team.net//3ds/3ds-controller