How To DevTool

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How to DevTool

Hello! This guide explains how to test and debug websites directly on the 3DS browser using its hidden developer mode.

Note: The 3DS browser is limited, so keep your HTML simple and images small.

Example HTML

Here’s a simple HTML file you can try:

Title: 3DS Page

Hello 3DS!

This page works on the 3DS browser.

Visit Example: https://example.com

Accessing Hidden DevTools

The 3DS has a hidden developer/debug mode built into the browser. To access it:

1. If the browser is already open, close it and open it again.

2. Hold A + B + X + Y on the gamepad/buttons while it is opening.

3. Follow the text on the screen.

4. The hidden DevTools interface will appear automatically, with instructions on how to use it.

What you get in this mode:

- A console for JavaScript errors and logs.

- Ability to inspect simple HTML elements.

- Basic debug info for page rendering and network requests.

Using this hidden mode, you can test your website’s layout, simple scripts, and image performance directly on a real 3DS browser.

Tips for 3DS Web Development:

- Use small images and lightweight CSS.

- Stick to basic HTML elements: headings, paragraphs, lists, links.

- Avoid complex JavaScript; only use simple DOM manipulation.

- Test often using the hidden DevTools mode to catch errors early.

happy devtooling baboons! <3