Easy to use with emulators; no installation process required on PC.

: The installation process is notoriously slow on the console. Users often prefer Custom Install via PC to speed up the process. The .3DS Format (Emulator Favorite) :

, which allows you to browse your SD card and install the archive to the console's internal memory. Space Management:

There are various software tools available (such as 3DS to CIA converters ) that allow users to "un-pack" the contents of a .3ds file and repackage them into a CIA format for installation.