Document the real state
Record console versions, retired endpoints and existing community providers.
Independent Nintendo 3DS preservation research
3DS services. Preserved.
Slime Patch is researching ways to restore retired services without replacing the applications already installed on the console.
Research phaseNo public download
What is happening now
The public website and Discord foundation are online. Technical work begins with a read-only console diagnostic and a verified compatibility matrix.
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Live project status
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Refreshing status
Build read-only diagnostics
Identify known configurations without altering NAND or SD data.
Prototype one service
Prove one narrow path with rollback before expanding scope.
Design principle
The original app stays where it is.
The goal is a small, reversible compatibility layer. Provider selection must be explicit, testable and recoverable.
Pretendo remains the preferred provider.
Slime Patch will not replace a working Pretendo service. A future fallback would only cover a documented gap and would require clear user consent. Slime Studio is not affiliated with Pretendo Network or Nintendo.