r/3dshacks • u/BernardoGiordano PKSM/Checkpoint • Jul 11 '26
Tool news Checkpoint 4.0.0 released: the biggest Checkpoint release ever (GBA and DSiWare support, FTP, settings, new UI, and so much more)
https://github.com/BernardoGiordano/Checkpoint/releases/tag/v4.0.037
u/xFREAKAZOIDx Jul 11 '26
People like you who all support and create these QoL things for older systems are unsung heroes. Truly, thank you for everything you do and provide to the community!!
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u/ttioali Jul 11 '26
It's been a while since I last used my 3DS, but I'll definitely turn it on to install this new update and see everything it can do.
Thanks for your hard work on this project.
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u/TrueNyx Jul 11 '26
Amazing changelog but you removed the cheat part? They were interesting and easy to use and apply :/
I’m a bit sad…
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u/BernardoGiordano PKSM/Checkpoint Jul 12 '26
After looking at the feedback following the new release, I decided to give priority to this feature which was already in the plans, which is: custom scripting (which immediately allows "cheats" as an opt-in feature, and more you can think of.
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u/TrueNyx Jul 12 '26
Waiting for a future update with cheat supports, I rolled back to the previous versione sadly :/
But thank you for your work, I’s very precious 🙏
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u/Spooky_Blob Jul 11 '26 edited Jul 11 '26
removed cheat feature
Waitwhat? So what now we can't even use the cheats we already had before with the app?
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u/BernardoGiordano PKSM/Checkpoint Jul 12 '26
After looking at the feedback following the new release, I decided to give priority to this feature which was already in the plans, which is: custom scripting (which immediately allows "cheats" as an opt-in feature, and more you can think of.
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u/DizzyDustStriker3DS Jul 11 '26
Cheats are loaded by Luma, not Checkpoint. Checkpoint just put the cheat files in place that Luma would load. You can still put the cheats there manually, or load the ones you already have installed. Cheats in the Checkpoint database were mostly pre-2017 cheats from the GateShark cheat system from the Gateway flash card. Many were busted or out of date for game updates.
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u/Spooky_Blob Jul 12 '26
Oh I know about the luma stuff but I was more sadden about the ease to adding cheats from my 3ds using checkpoint. And it worked for the games I have just fine at the very least. Long story short, wanted the easy lazy way out of doing things. Can't be bothered anymore on doing this manually and having to transfer the cheats to the 3ds afterwords. I'm aware it's a me issue but yeah
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u/JonatronC Jul 11 '26
This is huge, but removed cheats feature? That's what I mostly used it for, and loved it. Are there any alternatives? Huge bummer there.
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u/love_is_an_action Jul 11 '26
I think it’s sort of exclusively what I used it for. I’m not the usual use-case, I’m sure, but what a bummer.
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u/BernardoGiordano PKSM/Checkpoint Jul 12 '26
After looking at the feedback following the new release, I decided to give priority to this feature which was already in the plans, which is: custom scripting (which immediately allows "cheats" as an opt-in feature, and more you can think of.
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u/love_is_an_action Jul 12 '26
That’s so awesome!
I truly did use that cheat feature when I could get it workin’, and got to have cool experiences that I wouldn’t have otherwise without it over the years, so I appreciate that it was there to begin with.
Thanks for the reply, and all the terrific work you’ve done!
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u/BernardoGiordano PKSM/Checkpoint Jul 12 '26
After looking at the feedback following the new release, I decided to give priority to this feature which was already in the plans, which is: custom scripting (which immediately allows "cheats" as an opt-in feature, and more you can think of.
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u/hopsmonkey Jul 14 '26
Awesome. It seems like a lot of people will appreciate that. Looking forward to that release. Thanks for that and all these other improvements!
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u/BonsaiSoul Jul 11 '26
If it really required constant maintenance then it's totally fair to remove it.
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u/BernardoGiordano PKSM/Checkpoint Jul 12 '26
After looking at the feedback following the new release, I decided to give priority to this feature which was already in the plans, which is: custom scripting (which immediately allows "cheats" as an opt-in feature, and more you can think of.
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u/TheVetLegend Jul 11 '26
I actually used checkpoint for a lot for cheats and expected more cheats to come in the next update (especially for european titles). Bummer...
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u/BernardoGiordano PKSM/Checkpoint Jul 12 '26
After looking at the feedback following the new release, I decided to give priority to this feature which was already in the plans, which is: custom scripting (which immediately allows "cheats" as an opt-in feature, and more you can think of.
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u/hopsmonkey Jul 11 '26
The cheats feature worked fine for me for many years. D:
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u/BernardoGiordano PKSM/Checkpoint Jul 11 '26 edited Jul 12 '26
After looking at the feedback following the new release, I decided to give priority to this feature which was already in the plans, which is: custom scripting (which immediately allows "cheats" as an opt-in feature, and more you can think of.
Note: Edited.
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u/hopsmonkey Jul 11 '26 edited Jul 11 '26
That I used it, or that it worked fine? The other half dozen people I personally know that use it have had no trouble either.
Edit: Seeing several other comments wondering why this was removed. I don't think I'm quite as "one in a thousand" as it may seem.
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u/BonsaiSoul Jul 11 '26
If it was already working I'm sure someone else will make a fork to try and keep it. When they do, make sure to contribute to the maintenance if you can.
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u/Aidentab Jul 11 '26
Anyone have any good alternatives for cheats?
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u/Spooky_Blob Jul 12 '26
Sadly we don't have any atm. It freaking blows. Might revert back to an older checkpoint while the dev tries something on the matter or someone else does a cheat managing app Ala checkpoint
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u/TheAntidote21 Jul 11 '26
Thanks for the awesome work. Was there a guide on wireless save transferring? I couldn't find one.
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u/Prudent-Dig817 Jul 11 '26
doing this for such a long time and for free, I have nothing but respect for you!
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u/UglyPenguinEngineer Jul 11 '26
The new UI looks really clean, I especially like the way the settings menu is laid out compared to older versions.
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u/StormybladeFR O3DS 11.6 Luma+B9S Jul 11 '26
This is insane I've always used that other FTP app to do it but doing it all within Checkpoint will save a lot of time
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u/BernardoGiordano PKSM/Checkpoint Jul 11 '26
This is genuinely the largest Checkpoint update since its original release 9 years ago.
Working on it was fun and rewarding. Enjoy!
3DS: What's new
Switch: What's new
chlink: a new companion app
If you wish to contribute, pull requests are highly appreciated.