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Exploit allows 3DS to run arbitrary Game Boy ROMs

The emulator behind the Nintendo 3DS' Virtual Console is usually locked down to only run ROMs officially distributed through the Nintendo eShop. A new exploit released this week, however, opens the platform to load and run any existing Game Boy or Game Boy Color ROM. The exploit relies on a buffer overflow error in the current version of the 3DS' Web browser.

 

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