I made a pretty big error in this video. I said that the outer two cameras that are found on the back of the top screens of all the other 3DS models and the back of the 2DS were removed from the New 2DS XL. That is completely wrong. They were moved to the bottom of the console. I never thought to look there for them. I hope this doesn't take too much away from the video and you can still find it to be watchable. Thank you to everyone who has pointed this out to me. I probably would have lived my whole life thinking Nintendo got rid of them.

This was a stunning short documentary, very high quality. I enjoyed watching all of it, despite me already knowing the differences between all the models.

There's a key component that's made the 2DS and 2DS XL a no go for me all these years: the shoulder buttons. The rest of the 3DS line have them as modular components, making them super easy to replace. 2DS and 2DS XL have them soldered onto the motherboard. Shoulder buttons are a common point of failure across Nintendo's entire portable line so having them be a separate part of the motherboard and easily replaceable is a huge plus for me.

I am SO jealous of your collection, especially the Zelda editions. One correction though, it sounded like you implied the outer cameras were removed from the New 2DS XL entirely, but they were just moved to the back of the bottom segment. You can see them at 11:01.

The small New 3DS is hands down my personal favorite of the bunch. When it comes to the original systems, the original 2DS wasn't bad, honestly. I was surprised by how comfortable it was when I knew someone from school who had one and he let me play it.

Big tip for those who might not know is you can force native res for DS, DSiWare and handheld VC games by holding start on game boot. Game Gear VC titles include the option on the emulator settings. This info is especially vital for the XL line where these games can look blurry otherwise.

You seem to have mastered your voiceover tied together with the music. Your videos sound very professional, are easy to follow along and stay captivating. Keep up the good work!

Although my favorite is the new 3DS xl, I find myself playing on my original 2DS quite often as I like how it feels in my hands and I'm less worried about damaging it

Honestly think the original looks the most premium even if it is technically the worst version, started using mine again cause it’s nice and small making it easy to take to college

since 2015 I got the first model of the 3DS I liked it a lot but the lack of power in the processor was noticeable, Even so, I liked the 3D effect, in 2020 before the pandemic I acquired a NEW2DSXL, it became my favorite console since the games look very beautiful if the lack of 3D affects several games like the 3D Classics series, but enjoy the Virtual Console, 2D/Pixel games as well as some 3D, makes it a unique experience.

The 3ds is one of my favorite consoles of all time , not only because of the system but for the amazing game library that’s available. I own 2 New 3Ds XL and 1 new 2Ds XL

Wow, this video is incredible! The videography, script, audio, music, all done exceptionally well all while telling a great story and pulling on some nostalgic memories from your viewers - amazing! Keep up the great work!

This was truly an awesome vid. I love my 3DS /2DS collection. The 2DS actually got me back into gaming after a decade break.

I absolutely love my New 2DS XL, it just feels like the console was designed better. My 3DS XL and 2DS just feel "cheap" side by side. I don't have a New 3DS XL so maybe that has that same premium feel as the New 2DS XL. One thing that I now can't unsee is how the orientation is flipped on the New 3DS and New 3DS XL (one is right side up and one is upside down - usually they will choose one and stick to it forever). Great video as always my dude.

I've been constantly watching all your different documentaries and I have to say you are without a doubt one of the best youtubers I've seen. The editing, narration, shots, production, are all of the upmost quality. And the music selection is amazing.

2DS is such a throwback. It felt like a proper controller for when playing Super Smash Bros & playing it on the big screen.

I love hearing you talk about the 3DS line! And the visuals are stunning as usual

Best Nintendo handheld system imo. Truly portable, with an unique library of games, you can also play the DS library which is amazing. A lot of these games will stay on this system just because the dual screen and touch screen capabilities. Favorite model? Regular New 3DS. Is just perfect.

Great video, the camera work and music are fantastic. You are criminally underrated.

Just the video i was looking for! Was curious of what the actual differences were between the generations of 3DS and "new" 3DS handhelds. Much thanks.

The triforce 3DS XL is a work of art. I'm surprised it isn't more expensive.

Not sure if someone else commented this but I wanted to say that the New 2DS XL still has the two cameras on the back. They are not on the back of the top screen like the others, they are instead on the back of the bottom screen. It is very easy to completely not realize that they are there. With the New 2DS XL they essentially removed all components except for the screen from the top half

What I like about the new 3ds line is with homebrew and allows you to capture video with out a capture card

Excellent video of great quality. Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

It's kind of crazy of how the 3DS revisions changed within a few short years, it really proves how technology in mobile computing was evolving quickly, into what it is today. Great video. I loved it. Also, fun fact: You can trick the OG 3DS to wake up with its lid closed, even if it's in sleep mode, via a DSLite and placing them on top of each other. This is because there are magnets near the abxy buttons, and the magnets are meant to tell the device to either sleep, or when the magnets are not touching to wake up. (this is also how most phone and tablet cases with flaps work.)

I just found your videos a few days ago and absolutely love them, the production quality is so much better than any other gaming channel I’ve seen! Considering you talk about handhelds a lot, I’m curious if you’ve thought about making a video about the PSP or PSVita? I know they’re not Nintendo consoles, but I think they might be an interesting topic thats similar to your current videos.

Great video, my friend. Loved every minute of it!

Awesome video! Love time capsules like this.

Love the video! I personally own the OG aqua blue 3DS and the new 3DS XL. Since I have owned the blue one for over a decade now I’ve been fixing it up, replacing broken parts etc, and that connection I have to fixing up my childhood console really makes it my favourite gaming system.

I'm always impressed by the quality of your videos, I love all my Nintendo consoles but they look even more good looking in these videos of yours! Congratulations... I'm in love with my white New 3DS XL, double IPS screens, I still use it every day and I miss the StreetPass features, I mean encountering random people carrying their own 3DS too. I miss themes, I miss folders, I miss blowing into the microphone to solve puzzles, I miss the Miiverse and carrying my handheld console into my pocket... Yeah, Switch is ok but meh, 3DS still rocks in my opinion.

I had the Galaxy new 3DS XL with the twin IPS displays. I bought it with my first paycheck when I got a job at 17. I ended up having to sell it about a year later because I needed the money more than the console. But I miss that console everyday. I still remember playing Mario Kart 7 and Animal Crossing New Leaf all day and night.

Awesome video, can’t wait to see more!

Very nicely done! This was super helpful I got all the information I needed. Thank you!

I really enjoy your videos, you make them feel relaxing and informative, though I already knew all of the info.

This video is so underrated. Excelent job!

every single time im on track to getting a new console, or in this case, an older one that im returning to, i always find myself watching hundreds of videos on them to hold me over until i can obtain one. this video satisfied me for the day, thank you

Great vid, makes me want to take out my 3ds's. During 2021 I started collecting a few of them, I have the galaxy N3DSXL, Mario red N3DS, red N3DSXL, black and turquoise N2DSXL, and 2DS. I still carry my N3DS around just because it's so portable and easy to pick up and play.

Another very well made video you have created pal

I have (for now) an old 3DS (bought in 2011) and a N2DS XL that arrived 3 weeks before the E-shop closure, I've enjoyed both and even if I haven't had so much time with the N2DS XL I love it and it's extremely comfortable and portable. I'm still eager for getting the other models of the 3DS family, I really want to do that, amazing video bro!

Love this! I will probably upgrade to a new 3DS XL from my original pink 3DS since the screen is extremely scratched and the screens feel too small for me now that I'm older. It's interesting to see all the models and what the differences are between them!

What a great video. Beautifully done. Even though I have Tien screens in my New 3DS XL. I love the Metroid version. It’s what got me into video game collecting.

Mind blowingly awesome video, the editing is amazing, the commentary is perfect. Bravo, sir I tip my fedora to you, king of Nintendo 3DS content.

the quality of your video man,, sheeeeshh, subbed.

I don't have a New 2DS XL or a 3DS XL, but your videos are so awesome! Also so close to 10k subs!

My sister and I bugged our parents for months to get ds lites back when they were released and they eventually caved, I treasured that thing for years before it finally gave out and so in 2019 I bought a new 2ds xl and have been loving it

I remember a friend of mine complaining about the power button placement on the new 3ds, because if you let the bottom touch a surface, you can accidentally turn it off

Nice video, very detailed explanations! I never owned of the 3DS consoles so I missed out on everything it had to offer. Owning one when Nintendo was still supporting them must’ve been so cool.

Great vid! I remember buying a 2ds to play Pokemon sun and moon, then getting a 2ds xl when that dropped haha now I have a regular 2ds xl, PokeBall 2ds xl, and a sun and moon new 3ds xl, that one is my main one. Never really played in 3d, and it's definitely fun using on games that support it. It's funny, I use my 3ds more than my switch, I haven't touched my switch in months.

great video!!! by far one of the best!!

The last portable console I really sat down and played was the DS Lite. Having the original Gameboy, it makes sense to have a portable game system. As I got older and most of the time have to drive the family, don't have that portable game time. I did picked up a Magenta 3DS XL back in 2017 so might boot that up and play around with it later this year. Yeah would love to go looking for other 3DS and collect them like you.

Is 3DS your favorite console? Been noticing how much of your content revolves around your contagious passion for the 3DS line. As for me I love my Vita 2000 for tech specs, button layout/comfort, weight, screen size, battery life..... but I keep coming back to 3DS/DS/switch/wii/wii U for those sweet Nintendo IP's you can't get anywhere else. New 3DS XL and DSi XL get more use than my switch lately cause they fit in the water bottle holder of my backpack (both of them at once if I really want to). Makes for low effort pick up and play sessions as my backpack goes with me everywhere. Also worth noting I almost always have my switch AND one of my DS's with me, so the option is always there. As always keep up the good work. you're one of few channels that gets me typing out a multi-paragraph comment in word and even proofreading it before posting (don't look too hard for errors though). I don't have many people I can geek out with for these things. My parent's largely see gaming as a waste of time. My siblings and majority of my friends enjoy them but aren't into them. The friends that are don't really get hyped about old Nintendo handhelds haha Not intended as a woe is me comment as it's not a setback in my life, but it is really refreshing to talk with likeminded people. TL:DR Love my DS's, wish VITA had more/different games, Awesome vids, thx for responding to all our comments with such care and interest.

As someone who owns all of them as well and make several videos of them I prefer the new 3ds xl as well. The weight feels great and the 3d effect is awesome but a close second for me is surprisingly the 2ds. The huge L and R buttons as well as the screen positioning feels natural. Great video comparing them btw 👍

It's a shame they didn't take the same strategy for the Switch, which has few models with few changes.

Small N3DS is my go to. The pixel density compared to XL version just makes the screen so much better regardless if it’s only a TN panel.

I was looking into getting a new 3DS console so this is a really helpful video! I never knew the original 3DS had a metal stylus that's super cool! I'm kind of jealous.

I honestly think that the stylus being where it is in the new 3ds consoles is the best position, at least for me. It was just so easy to push it out and grab it quickly with my middle or ring finger.

I thinking of buying a 3ds this year but I don't know which one to buy because I only grew up with sony handheld, this is such a helpfull video for me. thankyou for making this

Great video 👍🏻

Great video, you earned a new sub.

Nice vid!

One thing that does not get brought up much is how good the surround sound is.

I would really like to see a video comparing the pixel densities between the N3DS and N3DSXL. There are a lot of people that say it’s super important. However there are also a lot people that say that the pixel density is something you won’t even notice. So if there is anyway to measure how much of a difference it makes, that would be great!

made me remember sm lmao. great video now im going to play some on my old 3ds xl

The New 2DS was always exactly what I wanted out of the console, but I never ended up getting one because I couldn't justify the price. There was great sales at the end of it's life in the US but I didn't see any deals in Canada. Unfortunately they're still pretty pricey even used for now, so still waiting on getting one. I might end up getting a new 3DS though, just to experience the main feature.

The Nintendo 3DS/2DS line was the best handheld consoles of all time, and it's backwards compatibility to the Nintendo DS line of games

Very nice video! I only have the OG 3DS. I got it when I was a kid in a very unexpected way. It's my favorite console

I still have my day-1 original 3DS. The glossy finish is really cool, but is also absolutely a fingerprint magnet. I seem to be in the minority of people who prefer the smaller model for being easier to fit in my pocket. I tend to see portability as more important for my portable devices than screen size. Regarding the 3D, honestly, it's neat for a little bit, but ultimately doesn't really change things that much. I will however add that the 3DS is still my favourite form of 3D, even if it's lower quality than the movie theatre when it comes to 3D, and the reason is entirely because of the glasses. While glasses would be a very minor thing to complain about, I already wear glasses and it is _very_ uncomfortable having to wear two different pairs at the same time.

10:51 The Nintendo 2DS XL cameras weren’t left off! They were just positioned on the bottom of the console

I bought an original 3DS half a year ago but honestly just had enough of the thumb pain on the low joystick. So I bought a New 3DS XL yesterday. And it’s cool to see it’s much better

executed beautifully mate! my fave is the bulky 2ds, and now is harder to get the pristine condition..

Despite the imperfections at the beginning, i enjoyed the 3D effect. I still kind of do. It doesn't add much, but it's pretty cool.

love this vid, I had or have an original 3ds but its broken now and now I have the new 3ds xl and I must say its really good but I still think about getting an original 3ds again for the memorys and the nostalgia

I always thought IPS was XL only. Speaking as a TN n3ds owner. 💀 Well it wouldn't be such an issue if they used good TN panels and not the worst ones they could find. DSi from 2009 has better screens than a n3ds from 2015/16.

I only have the 3ds old and i love it, i still want to get one XL model, definitely one of the best console lines of the history, Great video i want to ask you, do you like the playstation portables systems? PSP or Ps vita consoles, i like to see you covering theses consoles some day

I have that metallic red one as well. So many great memories.

While I now currently own a Galaxy N3DSXL and love it, especially the 3D, I still have a soft spot for the 2DS. It was the one I owned because I didn't care much for 3D at the time due to how hard it was to get the effect to work properly. I got it Christmas 2013, a black and blue model with a red case, and I loved it. It was comfortable, cheaper then a regular 3DS so it was easy for me to get it that Christmas in comparison, and I really enjoyed having it. Played Pokemon X, Zelda ALBW, and TONS of Fire Emblem Awakening. Even Bravely Default, which I should really take the time to replay sometime. I even have a memory of accidentally cracking the screen by sitting on it late at night without realizing it. That was fun lol. Memories of Streetpassing my siblings constantly and playing Find Mii, or going to a convention and getting LOADS of Streetpasses. Tomodachi Life, MH3U, so many fun games. I eventually goodwilled it because my mom wanted me to let go of systems I wasn't playing, and I took off the serial number when I had it so I couldn't trade it in. I'm still kinda wanting another one, just for nostalgic value. As much as I love the N3DSXL, I hold no nostalgia for it sadly, so a lot of games I loved playing on my 2DS just aren't as fun on it.

Wow what a fantastic documentary

It's important to note is that almost all changes done to the New 2DS XL from the New 3DS XL were cost cutting measures. Obviously removing the 3D is the most logical step, but moving the speaker, volume slider and all three cameras (which were incorrectly stated to be removed altogether) to the bottom half meant that the top half only houses the screen, simplifying it in production (the inner camera also didn't need to track your face anymore, so moving it into the bottom part of the hinge allowed the console to be reduced in size). The matte finish is also a lot cheaper to produce, since it has virtually no post-processing needed whereas the glossy finish of the New 3DS XL came from multiple layers of paint and finishes (which is also why the New 3DS XL's beautiful finish unfortunately flaked off for a lot of people over time). And as another comment stated, internally there have been even more cost cutting measures; while earlier 3DS models, especially the New 3DS models, have been relatively modular with its internals, the New 2DS XL practically was not, having a lot of the components soldered onto a single board, and even removing the battery, which was really easy in every other model, was less convenient. The New 2DS XL is in general notorious for being awful to repair, even among the 3DS' which, with their hinges are already annoying to repair, despite almost all of the components being moved to the lower half. A lot of the changes did make sense in my opinion, especially moving the camera to the hinge and the home button to the left of the screen really helped reduce the footprint of the New 2DS XL and the flap in front of the SD card slot and the cartridge slot were just very nice quality of life features. But seeing as the New 2DS XL is a nightmare for repairability, and it not even really being that much cheaper than the New 3DS XL on websites like ebay, I'd just get a New 3DS XL if I wanted to use either as my main console. One final thing I'd like to note is that the placement of the microSD card slots on the New 3DS and New 3DS XL was probably deliberately done so that children wouldn't be able to easily take the SD card out while the console was still on, so while annoying for us as adults and teenagers who like to tinker with our 3DS, the change made sense from a designer's standpoint. It's weird that this wasn't done on the original 2DS, to be honest.

I had a 4 3DS consoles I purchased new. I wanted to grab a few more so in 2019, I went nuts and started buying them like it was nobody's business. They were cheap right before the pandemic hit. I would find them on craigslist, offerup, and even shop Goodwill for 20-25 bucks each. My collection is now at 22 and I paid around 600 bucks for the 18 used consoles I picked up. Now a used crummy 2DS runs for about 75-100 bucks. Btw, beautiful video, man. Aesthetically pleasing.

ive been modding and stress testing my NEW2DSXL for almost 3 years now...let me tell you this thing is a beast!!!

I have all of them (plus a few extra of some) my fave is probably my pokeball edition new2DS, but I have a soft spot for my first white 3ds XL and the smaller new 3DS which I got some nice pokemon plates for.

My brother got the 3ds XL when it first came out and the nostalgia alone on that thing for me always brings me back to wanting one. I used to watch Netflix on it every night when I was supposed to be in bed. To me the 3D on it was great I never noticed the double vision for it. I remember playing ocarina of time in 3D and it was mind blowing. only issue was it gave me bad eye strain lol I can only find an OG 3ds in my price range and I’m getting it tomorrow. I hate how the screens are def small but knowing it has the same 3D effect as the original XL makes me happy. Mainly want it for the Pokémon games and occasional 3ds game for long rides in the car on vacation lol.

I use my 3ds xl a lot. It's the only version I own so I'm very jealous of this 3d eye tracking 😅 bet it looks amazing. The only game I actually play in 3d is Mario 3d Land. The game looks really good in 3d and feels like the game's graphics were designed around it

There's a few reasons why the 2DS XL isn't the best revision: 1) The speakers were moved from the screen to the bottom edge, and far worse for it. While we do get stereo (unlike 2DS), the sound is muffled by your hands. 2) In order to save costs, the top cover of the 2DSXL has no metal re-enforced to protect the screen. While some may have complained about the 3DS being top heavy, this makes the 2DSXL top screen very prone to damage even when closed, many screens get broken from the console bending or if something heavy hit the 2DS when closed. 3) While I agree having the SD card hidden away in the n3DS/XL models was a strange move, the 2DSXL is only slightly better because that rubber cover is incredibly cheap and very prone to not staying in place, much less snapping right off. Should have been a hinged door. Also you mentioned the 2 cameras were removed for the 2DSXL. They were not, they were moved to the back of the console, so it could still work with AR games (even if there's no stereoscopic effect). It's a shame Nintendo couldn't launch with the n3DS model right from the start. The better stereoscopic tech, QoL improvements and slight power boost along with the swappable faceplates would have been a massive hit and might have brought more enthusiasm to playing in "3D", as well as allowing 3rd party companies to make faceplates would have made that much more successful. I'm also one of those weirdos who found the 2DS to be the most comfortable to hold (it does take some getting used to how strange it is), especially those giant chunky shoulder buttons. It's a shame they didn't take the route of making a n2DS out of the design of the 2DS (there's plenty of room to fit another speaker, rework the shoulder buttons for 2 more and the c stick). If they had gone down that route, it would have been my perfect 3DS console.

My first 3ds was a black/blue 2ds and recently I upgraded to a white/orange 2ds xl. I like the 2ds xl the best. The screens are big and bright so my games look great!

New Nintendo 3DS with the cover plates is my favorite by far. I have all the 3DS models

Your Old 2DS review was good because it states the obvious: It's the sturdier and the simpler console of the family, because it's was aimed for kids. I still like this model, but most reviews lack this information.

They did need to keep going with new versions

One small note of clarification, from what I remember, the 3D light on the 3DS indicated when the 3D effect was available, not when it was on.

Bro do you know if the new 3ds/2ds have louder speakers than the originals?

Aside from the weird SD card placement, the New 3DS XL is almost perfect. My only real issues with it day-to-day are as follows: The cartridge slot is in a really stupid place imo. Several times I’ve been playing my 3DS, only to accidentally hold it wrong against my leg, which jostled the cartridge just enough to make the system think the game had been removed, losing me progress. The other issue is similar, with the power button also leading to the same issue. The power button is actually worse though, as putting the system in a case or bag often causes the power button to push against something, which turns the 3DS on and drains the battery. Those design choices were utterly infuriating, meaning that, for me, there is no truly perfect 3DS. Every model has its concessions and limitations.

I have a black/ red 2DS and a white /orange new 2DS XL. Got both of them new on launch day. I was never able to enjoy the 3D effect, always gave me a headache when I tried it on a friends 3DS. So the 2D models were all I ever wanted and needed.

My Asian Soulmate (Maya) Got One Nintendo 3DS For Herself And One Nintendo 2DS For Me, When We First Met In March 2014.

Great video. Can you do a review on the Nintendo 64 (consoles, controllers and games)?

My favorite is the N3dsXL. Great to hold, great to use. With a PSP joystick mod on that Cstick it's perfect. But I love the Old "Gemstone" 3ds a lot simply because it has a beautiful design.

I’m watching this video because I’m thinking about buying a new 2ds xl. I’ve always wanted one (I have a 2ds) because I like the design and I think it is really cute, but I needed more information so here I am! This video is well done, I liked it a lot! (I’m not a native speaker, I hope my sentences are correct)

I can't believe the New 2DS XL is now 5 years old feels like it came out last year

10:50 I'm not sure if anyone has said this yet but the cameras are still there and are positioned at the bottom half of the 2DS XL

Very great video! I myself pre-ordered the original 3DS at launch(and it was lost, not surprising given how much DS systems I went through)but currently I have the New 3DS XL, I might get the 2DS or another 3DS XL as a backup, but I really haven't been playing it a whole lot either. Hope you are doing well otherwise Neander! 😊🎮🖖🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈Marcus

i've had my Red/White 2DS since launch and stuck with it ever since, havent touched it in a couple of years though, it has a strange defect on the circle pad that makes it feel oddly bumpy and jagged when moving it, like it was getting caught on something. Picked up a New 3DS off of eBay today, I'm extremely excited to receive it and dive into these games again. It's been too long, I can't wait to play Kid Icarus Uprising again