PokeReader is a plugin to help RNG on emulators.
For how to install PokeReader on a 3DS console, go here.
Tools
Install PokeReader on Azahar/Lime3DS/Citra
- Download the latest release of PokeReader.
- Open the emulator's preferences.
- Navigate to System settings.
- Check the Enable 3GX Plugin Loader box.
- Go to the Storage tab.
- Click Open next to SDMC Directory.
- Create the /luma/plugins folder if it does not exist.
- Copy default.3gx to the /luma/plugins/ folder.
- Update your Pokémon games - PokeReader requires the latest version.
PokeReader Controls
- Start + Up: Opens and closes the overlay
- Start + Select: Pauses the game
- Select while paused: Advances the game by 1 frame
- Start while paused: Unpauses the game
- Crystal VC only
- L + R: Pauses the game
- L while paused: Advances the game by 1 frame
- R while paused: Unpauses the game
Troubleshooting
PokeReader does not load and my game crashes!
Make sure you have updated the game to the latest version. PokeReader will not work on older game versions.
This guide has instructions for how to dump a game update from a CFW 3DS console.
What next?
Try some of these RNGs!