This flashcart for 3DS made by Gateway can play DS games and homebrew in DS mode and 3DS games in 3DS mode.

Flashcart informations

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Flashcart's picture/logo
Name: Gateway 3DS
Manufacturer: Gateway
Official Website: http://www.gateway-3ds.com/
GBAtemp's review: http://gbatemp.net/review/gateway-3ds.79/

This cart is a clone: No.
This cart has clone(s): Yes (R4i Gold 3DS Deluxe, 3DS Link and Orange 3DS)

Features List

Supports 3DS System menu v4.1.0 to v4.5.0
Plays 3DS ROMs
Region free
System menu version spoofing
EmuNAND support
eShop support

Images

DS mode flashcart

display packaging/external/internal pictures here

3DS mode flashcart

display packaging/external/internal pictures here

Software

DS Mode flashcart

list of firmware and OS versions.

3DS mode flashcart

To update the 3DS mode flashcart's software functionalities, replace the Launcher.dat file on your SD card.

Version 1.0 (2013-08-xx)

Official changelog

First release

Real changelog

Supports 3DS System menu v4.1.0 to v4.5.0
Plays 3DS ROMs
One ROM per microSD
Cartridge is region free, except for iQue (China) and HK (Taiwan) region consoles.

Known bugs

None

Features

ROM support: YES
MultiROM support: NO
Cartridge support: NO
Homebrew support: NO
eShop dump support: NO
Region free ROM: NO
Region free Cartridge: N/A
Update partition spoofing ROM: NO
Update partition spoofing Cartridge: N/A
SDK5+ ROM: NO
Card2 type ROM: NO
Card2 type Cartridge: N/A
Online ROM: NO
Online Cartridge: N/A
EmuNAND: NO
eSHOP: NO

Version 1.1a (2013-08-21)

Official changelog

Region spoofing (Region free) for ROMs
Required System menu version spoofing

Real changelog

Same as official changelog

Known bugs

Game banner is not displayed for games using both region spoofing and System version spoofing at the same time.

Features

ROM support: YES
MultiROM support: NO
Cartridge support: NO
Homebrew support: NO
eShop dump support: NO
Region free ROM: YES
Region free Cartridge: N/A
Update partition spoofing ROM: YES
Update partition spoofing Cartridge: N/A
SDK5+ ROM: NO
Card2 type ROM: NO
Card2 type Cartridge: N/A
Online ROM: NO
Online Cartridge: N/A
EmuNAND: NO
eSHOP: NO

Version 1.2 (2013-09-09)

Official changelog

Added Hardware diagnostics mode (Press L when booting Launcher.dat).
Added support for iQue (China) and HK (Taiwan) region consoles. Please note Blue card GW_Installer.nds has been updated specifically to support iQue and TW models.

Real changelog

Same as official changelog
Fixed game banner display for games using both region spoofing and System version spoofing.

Known bugs

None

Features

ROM support: YES
MultiROM support: NO
Cartridge support: NO
Homebrew support: NO
eShop dump support: NO
Region free ROM: YES
Region free Cartridge: N/A
Update partition spoofing ROM: YES
Update partition spoofing Cartridge: N/A
SDK5+ ROM: NO
Card2 type ROM: NO
Card2 type Cartridge: N/A
Online ROM: NO
Online Cartridge: N/A
EmuNAND: NO
eSHOP: NO

Version 2.0b1 (2013-12-01)

Official changelog

GW 2.0b1 enables up to date compatibility, barring only the 2 known NAND based titles (for which support is coming very soon), as well as the long awaited emuNAND feature.
New GUI menu system accessible by simply holding down the L button when tapping on the DS Profile button on the touchscreen.
Booting into Gateway mode will now automatically check for the emuNAND partition and emulate the system NAND using this partition.
We have also included an option to boot into Classic mode that enables genuine retail gamecards and the emuNAND functionality, allowing it to run like a regular 3DS on latest firmware.

Real changelog

Added support for games using SDK5+
Added a GUI menu displayed by holding L button down when booting Launcher.dat
Added EmuNAND support.
ROMs support with EmuNAND normal
Retail cartridge support with EmuNAND Classic
eShop support with EmuNAND normal and classic
Supported EmuNAND System version: v4.1.0 to v6.3.0, NATIV_FIRM v7712 (4.1.0), v8758 (5.0.0), v9792(5.1.0), v10833 (6.0.0), v11872 (6.1.0).

Known bugs

Region free and System version spoofing doesn't work on System menu 4.1.0 or EmuNAND 4.1.0.
Console freeze when entering in Gateway mode.
Console freeze when exiting a game, preventing the save to be backed up correctly to the SD Card, resulting in savegame loss.
All changes done in EmuNAND Wifi Settings are also applied to SysNAND.
Following issues are not bugs, but results of currently unpatched System version/NATIV_FIRM version.
- EmuNAND v7.x.x doesn't have region free and System version spoofing.
- EmuNAND v7.x.x can't launch new updated applications (eshop, System settings, etc.)
- EmuNAND v7.x.x uses mixed language settings in games (Japanese, Spanish, German, French, etc.) even if the game doesn't allow using one of these languages in your region.

All bugs listed above are fixed in Gateway 3DS v2.0b2.

Features

ROM support: YES
MultiROM support: NO
Cartridge support: YES (with EmuNAND Classic)
Homebrew support: NO
eShop dump support: NO
Region free ROM: YES (not working on Real NAND System version 4.1.0, on EmuNAND v4.1.0 and on EmuNAND v7.0.0).
Region free Cartridge: NO
Update partition spoofing ROM: YES (not working on Real NAND System version 4.1.0, on EmuNAND v4.1.0 and on EmuNAND v7.0.0).
Update partition spoofing Cartridge: NO
Games SDK5+: YES
Card2 type ROM: NO
Card2 type Cartridge: YES
Online ROM: NO
Online Cartridge: YES
EmuNAND: YES
eShop: YES (with EmuNAND Normal/Classic) (not working anymore since December 9, 2013. System version 7.0.0 required)
Latest fully working EmuNAND System version: 6.3.0 (Online is not working anymore since December 9, 2013. System version 7.0.0 is required)
Compatible EmuNAND System version: 7.0.0, 7.1.0 (Launch, but with limited features: Settings and online not working, no region free, no System version spoofing, all updated applications are not working)

Version 2.0b2 (2013-12-23)

ATTENTION: This version is dangerous and will randomly lock your 3DS. You need a hardware solution (Raspberry Pi or Arduino+NAND backup) and soldering skills to unlock your 3DS.

Official changelog

Many stability improvements over previous beta release
Full support for firmware 7.1 (including saving and emunand GW3D indicator, etc.)

Real changelog

Updated EmuNAND to support NATIV_FIRM v12916 (System menu 7.x)
Fixed random crash when booting in gateway mode
Fixed random crash when exiting a game, resulting in savegame loss.
Fixed Region free and System version spoofing bug introduced in 2.0b1 when using System version 4.1.0
Fixed/Added support for 3DS System Transfer option when using emuNAND.
Added a function to brick the console when using a modified Launcher.dat (anti-clone flashcart and software modification protection).

Known bugs

Updated Youtube channel doesn't work due to new encryption method used by Nintendo. The original (not updated) channel works fine. The update is currently available only on USA eShop.
The Anti-clone detection used to brick consoles is also affecting legit users.

Features

ROM support: YES
MultiROM support: NO
Cartridge support: YES (with EmuNAND Classic)
Homebrew support: NO
eShop dump support: NO
Region free ROM: YES
Region free Cartridge: NO
Update partition spoofing ROM: YES
Update partition spoofing Cartridge: NO
Games SDK5+: YES
Card2 type ROM: NO
Card2 type Cartridge: YES
Online ROM: NO
Online Cartridge: YES
EmuNAND: YES
eShop: YES (EmuNAND System version 7.1.0-x is required. x = latest available version)
Latest fully working EmuNAND System version: 7.1.0

Version 2.0 (OMEGA BETA) (2014-03-29)

ATTENTION: This version updates your internal Flashcart's FPGA firmware. You can't use any previous version of Launcher.dat anymore.

Some savegames created with Gateway 3DS v1.2 WILL NOT WORK ANYMORE. Try your game with v2.0b1 first to see if your save is compatible with 2.x before updating FPGA firmware, because you can't downgrade to v1.2 after the update.

Official changelog

100% Game Compatibility (supports Card2 type with NAND saving)
Multigame Support (FAT32 with split games and ExFAT)
Game Card Dumper
Gateway FPGA Update

MD5: 84a17fd6a781a3aacdc4f82a3b3c4c87
SHA1: 11643d26705b920641d733964eefe14ceb449f2d

Real changelog

FPGA updater integrated in the launcher.dat. Updates directly on 3DS console from the Gateway menu on first launch.
Supports Card2 type games using NAND saving (untrimmed only). Card2 savegame data is located inside the .3ds file, not stored as a separate .sav file.
Added Real Time Save support on SD card (Direct Savegame file Access). Reads/Writes the savegame data directly to SD card when the game requests it. Home + X is not needed anymore.
Added MultiROM support (press Select button to choose/change game)
Supports microSD in FAT32 format, with split ROMs
Supports microSD in exFAT format
Supports microSD in image format (ROM written to microSD with Win32DiskImager)
Supports microSD cards up to 128GB
Requires the Gateway 3DS Flashcart inserted to boot into Gateway mode.
Added region free for cartridges in EmuNAND classic mode (Classic mode doesn't require the Gateway 3DS flashcart inserted)
Added Card dumping feature (not a clean ROM)

Unknown changes

Brick code still present?

Known bugs

Updated Youtube channel doesn't work due to new encryption method used by Nintendo. The original (not updated) channel works fine. The update is currently available only on USA eShop.
The bug that occurs when switching to 3D in the menu still occurs, one of the two screens will just display a light brown background.
FPGA update sometime fails.
Sometime, games are not recognized on FAT/exFAT MicroSD card.
Sometime, the console freeze when entering in Gateway mode.

Things to note

The games aren't sorted alphabetically, but using FAT order.
The last played game isn't memorized on the integrated menu.

Features

ROM support: YES
MultiROM support: YES
Cartridge support: YES (with EmuNAND Classic)
Homebrew support: NO
eShop dump support: NO
Region free ROM: YES
Region free Cartridge: YES
Update partition spoofing ROM: YES
Update partition spoofing Cartridge: NO
Games SDK5+: YES
Card2 type ROM: YES
Card2 type Cartridge: YES
Online ROM: NO
Online Cartridge: YES
EmuNAND: YES
eShop: YES (EmuNAND System version 7.1.0-x is required. x = latest available version)
Latest fully working EmuNAND System version: 7.1.0

Version 2.1 OMEGA (2014-03-30)

ATTENTION: This version updates your internal Flashcart's FPGA firmware. You can't use any version of Launcher.dat released before Omega anymore.

Some savegames created with Gateway 3DS v1.2 WILL NOT WORK ANYMORE. Try your game with v2.0b1 first to see if your save is compatible with 2.x before updating FPGA firmware, because you can't downgrade to v1.2 after the update.

Official changelog

E-shop games support
Gateway Card Update Improvement

Real changelog

E-shop game dump support
Added an error code display if FPGA update doesn't work.

Known bugs

Updated Youtube channel doesn't work due to new encryption method used by Nintendo. The original (not updated) channel works fine. The update is currently available only on USA eShop.
The bug that occurs when switching to 3D in the menu still occurs, one of the two screens will just display a light brown background.
FPGA update sometime fails.
Sometime, games are not recognized on FAT/exFAT MicroSD card.
Sometime, the console freeze when entering in Gateway mode.

Features

ROM support: YES
MultiROM support: YES
Cartridge support: YES (with EmuNAND Classic)
Homebrew support: NO
eShop dump support: YES
Region free ROM: YES
Region free Cartridge: YES
Update partition spoofing ROM: YES
Update partition spoofing Cartridge: NO
Games SDK5+: YES
Card2 type ROM: YES
Card2 type Cartridge: YES
Online ROM: NO
Online Cartridge: YES
EmuNAND: YES
eShop: YES (EmuNAND System version 7.1.0-x is required. x = latest available version)
Latest fully working EmuNAND System version: 7.1.0

Version 2.1.1 OMEGA (Beta) (2014-04-01)

ATTENTION: Same recommendations as previous Gateway 3DS version 2.1.

Official changelog

No changelog provided on Gateway 3DS website.

Real changelog

(Failed) attempt to fix FPGA update error #00000019.

Known bugs

Same as 2.1 Omega

Features

Same as 2.1 Omega.

Version 2.2 OMEGA (2014-05-09)

ATTENTION: Same recommendations as Gateway 3DS version 2.1.

Official changelog

Online support
Homebrew support
Savegame backup and restore
Improved Game Card Dumper

Real changelog

Added online support for ROMs with file extension .3dz
Added support for Homebrew in .3ds format.
Added a Retail Cartridge backup/restore savegame feature.
Improved Game Card Dumper cartridge detection.

Notes

When using .3ds extension, all savegames can be shared with other users. When using .3dz extension, the savegame depends on the cartridge's Unique ID string in the ROM header.
One Unique ID can be used in another ROM, allowing savegame sharing by sharing the ID string at the same time.
ROMs require the Unique ID at 0x1200 and Chip ID at 0x1240 to support online. (Gateway ROM dumper automatically adds the Unique ID and the Chip ID at 0x1200 and 0x1240 in the dumped ROM)
It's recommended to dump your own Cartridge's ROM to go online or you will share the same Unique ID with other users and we don't know the consequences yet (Console ban, Unique ID Ban, etc.)

Known bugs

none

Features

ROM support: YES
MultiROM support: YES
Cartridge support: YES (with EmuNAND Classic)
Homebrew support: YES
eShop dump support: YES
Region free ROM: YES
Region free Cartridge: YES
Update partition spoofing ROM: YES
Update partition spoofing Cartridge: NO
Games SDK5+: YES
Card2 type ROM: YES
Card2 type Cartridge: YES
Online ROM: YES
Online Cartridge: YES
EmuNAND: YES
eShop: YES (EmuNAND System version 7.1.0-x is required. x = latest available version)
Latest fully working EmuNAND System version: 7.1.0

Features chart

	ROM	MultiROM	Cartridge	Homebrew	eShop dump	3DSWare dump	Region free ROM	Region free Cartridge	Update Spoof ROM	Update Spoof Cartridge	SDK5+	Card2 ROM	Card2 Cartridge	Online ROM	Online Cartridge	EmuNAND	eShop	Safe to use	Comments
v1.0	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	N/A	No	N/A	No	No	N/A	No	N/A	No	No	Yes
v1.1a	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	N/A	Yes	N/A	No	No	N/A	No	N/A	No	No	Yes
v1.2	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	N/A	Yes	N/A	No	No	N/A	No	N/A	No	No	Yes
v2.0b1	Yes	No	EmuNAND Classic	No	No	No	Yes*	No	Yes*	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	v4.1.0-v6.3.0 issues with 7.x	No	considered safe	*Except on v4.1.0 and v7.x. eShop not working anymore (required 7.x).
v2.0b2	Yes	No	EmuNAND Classic	No	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	v4.1.0-v7.1.0	No	Bricked reports	• This version is bricking consoles, even with the official Gateway software. • eShop not working anymore since 7.2.0-17 release.
v2.0 OMEGA	Yes	Yes	EmuNAND Classic	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	v4.1.0-v7.1.0	No	Unknown*	* No brick reports • eShop not working anymore since 7.2.0-17 release.
v2.1 OMEGA	Yes	Yes	EmuNAND Classic	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	v4.1.0-v7.1.0	No	Unknown*	* No brick reports • eShop not working anymore since 7.2.0-17 release.
v2.2 OMEGA	Yes	Yes	EmuNAND Classic	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	v4.1.0-v7.2.0	No	Unknown*	* No brick reports • eShop not working anymore since 7.2.0-17 release.

Gateway 3DS

Contents

Flashcart informations

Features List

Images

DS mode flashcart

3DS mode flashcart

Software

DS Mode flashcart

3DS mode flashcart

Version 1.0 (2013-08-xx)

Version 1.1a (2013-08-21)

Version 1.2 (2013-09-09)

Version 2.0b1 (2013-12-01)

Version 2.0b2 (2013-12-23)

Version 2.0 (OMEGA BETA) (2014-03-29)

Version 2.1 OMEGA (2014-03-30)

Version 2.1.1 OMEGA (Beta) (2014-04-01)

Version 2.2 OMEGA (2014-05-09)

Features chart

See also