Since there’s a lot going on in the 3DS community, I thought I would add some useful links to help you find your way. If there are any that you feel I should add, please let me know below. Note: no piracy links.

Essential Links:

• 3DS Hacks Guide – This is THE guide you want to use if you want to hack/mod your 3DS/2DS.

Essential Software:

• Netpass – Get Streetpasses over the Internet!

Community Links:

Discord

• /r/3DS – This is the main Discord I hang out in, based on the Reddit subreddit Group.
• Nintendo Homebrew – This is the main Discord if you need help modding your machine. 

Reddit

• r/3DS – I believe the biggest and most active subreddit dedicated to the 3DS.
• r/3dshomebrew – An active subreddit dedicated to the huge homebrew community on the 3DS.
• r/3DSMods – Help with hardware mods for the 3DS.
• r/3DSforAll – A fun and lively subreddit focusing on the 3DS. 
• r/3dsrepair – Dedicated to help repairing the 3DS family of machines.
• r/Nintendo2ds – A group dedicated primarily to the 2DS subfamily of handhelds. 
• r/Nintendo3DS – The “unofficial” subreddit of the 3DS. Very fun and active.

Forums

• GBAtemp – A very fun and lively place where devs post their homebrew apps, folks ask for help and more.