I had my first 3ds 1 week before the servers shutdown but I've been having a lot of fun playing Fire Emblem, New Leaf and Omega Ruby. It's great what the community does, they will keep this console alive. Great video great job 👍

I always love seeing 3ds content

The clamshell design is like the gold standard of handheld mobile gaming devices, you don't have to worry about the joysticks, buttons or screen getting dirty or damaged when the system is in your bag or pocket and you still have the tactile feedback from actual buttons and not just a touch screen. Also the Switch and Switch Lite look so childish, if you see a grown man using a Switch on the train people will stare but the 3DS (especially in black or a subtle colour) looks so understated and doesn't make you look like one of those iPad kids. I wish they never killed off the DS line of consoles, I would've loved having Switch or Switch Lite performance in a 3DS clamshell. I recently bought a N2DSXL, N3DSXL and a N3DS. Love all of them

Guy there is a Streetpass alternative now, its called netpass

Probably the best handheld ever, especially newer models (new 3ds and 2ds family). With custom software it is hard to beat.

I recently replaced the C-Stick, the Circle-Pad, and the old protective glas. Plus I homebrewed it. Kinda feels like brandnew in a way right now. My GF never had a 3DS, so it's her chance to get the best experience rn with my "refurbished" console.

I grew up with Gameboy and Nintendo DS. I never really played the 3DS. But I bought one off eBay and Ima home brew it. Cant wait!

Love the video! I'm actually playing through ocarina of time for the first time! I'm enjoying it a lot!!

Great video. 3DS is the best console of all time and only high IQs understand

Old 2DS owner right here! I love how much more life the console gets once you homebrew it

i think this console is truly timeless. it has a large library which solid games across many genres. It seems to be the last to have dual screens, which is still a novelty. The games are expansive and still fun today, and the graphics have a balance of nostalgia and pleasantness. It is also customizable especially now with the homebrew and modding scene

Absolutely love mine!! I have three in the 3ds family and the olly problem I have is picking witch one to carry with me each day!

I got a "new" Nintendo 3DS XL from someone at my school for only 5$ since it was in cosmetically bad condition and he just wanted to get rid of it. It was originally black, but after replacing the outside top shell, outside bottom shell, and battery cover with red ones. So I basically made my own "custom" "new" Nintendo 3DS XL that is red on the exterior and black on the interior. I also had to replace the micro SD card slot and speakers due to the micro SD card slot being dented down and the speakers being busted, but it wasn't difficult to do the repairs and I spent 30$ to buy the parts. So I basically bought it for just 35$ after I repaired it, which was less than a quarter than what those go for on eBay! Probably one of my best purchases ever and I'm very happy with it!

I always go to twitch to watch 3ds streams , I find it so relaxing ☺️

Mine’s otw! can’t wait to mod that bad boy

Nice video! Made me wanna buy one… What would be a good price for the new 3DS XL in 2024 from your experience?

I bought a New 3DS XL in excellent condition last year when I found out eshop was closing. Bought numerous games and it has been stored away ever since 😊

Got one on the way! But I need some help should I sell it and get a New 3DS XL for the improvements or just keep the one I’m getting which is the Retro NES XL

Great video!

I absolutely love link between worlds and minish cap on my original 3ds

Let's Streetpass at Pax West this year! ❤

Awesome video!, I love the galaxy one it’s so sexy!

I got a og 3ds red and black from 2016 for Christmas it just stoped working in like 2019 but I have a job and I'm going to get it fixed

I got a new one a few weeks ago and I’m really happy with it.

I was able to procure my very first 3DS XL last week. I didn't realize there was a NEW 3DS XL or a NEW 2DS XL, which I probably would have preferred, but too late now. I have successfully modded it and even found a physical copy of Kid Icarus: Uprising, so I'm currently enjoying that game.

My 3ds xl is so old it turns off if i shake it a bit

Wanna get one but can’t find one good under 170$ near me and a used switch lite is only 135$ so I’m torn honestly

I modded my 3DS and it’s amazing. I love playing on it. I got it for Christmas rather then a Switch

I just bought a 3ds, just for the zelda games ,but i keep seeing games that look amazi.g , like the robot kirby one, ever oasis, rune factory ...etci m glad about this purchase, i even think about getting an xl one, and maybe a wii u.

I always bring my 3DS wherever I go. It also fits in my pocket very well. It's also a classic gaming powerhouse. I can bring my entire classic game library with this console.

Had a ds when I was growing up and never had a 3ds looking to buy one soon to explore many games I never got to experience younger 👍

Do you like it coz its the 3ds xl version, or even 3ds smaller version is fine?

Just got a 2ds two days ago and now thats modded it has become my favorite console 😁😁

I own a Switch and Steam Deck, thinking that either of those newer, shinier handhelds would replace my interest and need for my 3DS. How wrong I was, both of those consoles just gather dust. It's just not enough to have newer, better looking games. The 3DS has just so much charm and feeling of love from the developers. And honestly, the sheer number of great titles on the 3DS is just staggering. I could seriously retire with it today and still have something to play decades from now (just playing all the JRPGs alone...)

Where can i buy unused ds cards bro

I bought the original 3ds and sold my scratched up og xl and I love it I play smash bros alot

Nintendo banned me from 3DS online will I still be able to use pretendo?

Still play my 3DSXL . Currently I'm playing The legend of Zelda: A Link between worlds.

Been playing Shovel Knight Treasure Trove for the 3D. Also wanted to use the Amiibo for it

I still carry mine around hoping to get street pass

Still got the 3 xl models boxed

Recently I've actually found my old 3DS so I've been playing it lately trying to finish legend of Zelda ocarina of Time

1st one he had I still play to this day

Truly the greatest handheld console of all time, a myth, a legend.

It’s sad Nintendo shut the servers down. This console is amazing! Sucks that they moved on from it

I have an old 3ds xl that I modded recently and the poor thing is holding on for dear life after the years of mario kart and smash ultimate abuse. Trying to get my hands on the new 3ds xl for the c stick, extra buttons and faster download speed

NINTENDO SWITCH USERS JUST SAYING THIS IS A CONSOLE WHERE YOU DONT NEED TO PAY FOR ONLINE !!

I’ve been playing Mario and Luigi dream team a lot lately.

I was playing Mario 3d today on my XL need to get round to starting majoras mask for 1st time ever me.

my biggest concern is these systems not booting without a battery, even when plugged in. this is gonna be horrible when those inevitably go bad

You can pry my modded new 3DS XL from my cold dead hands. I play that thing more than my Switch. 3DS era is best era.

I've been playing Super Mario 64 ds ctgp-7 and Tetris

I can't really say a Switch or 3DS is better or worse than the other. There are a number of switch games I do really like and I like playing games on my TV but having that convenience, portable option. Though on the same merit, a modded 3DS is pretty fun to play with and there's a lot of amazing 3DS titles as well. Plus you get that library of all 3DS and DS titles, which just gives so many more available games, as well as playing all my old DS carts. Requiring a switch online membership is ridiculous, and I miss the ability to freely just use your own Wi-Fi without any memberships like in the 3DS and DSi era. Some of my favorite games of all time are on both consoles though, personally. I do hope that Nintendo brings back all those customization options for the switch though. I'd love to make custom themes for it, or at least download themes relating to games in my library or something.

The 3ds is cool now, but when it first released it was way too expensive and it also had no games. It wasnt until Nintendo dropped the price down and released zelda ocarina of time and mario kart 7 on it that people started to pick it up more. People also complained about the 3d effect making them nauseous and have headaches (i had those symptoms too). That also wasnt fixed until they released the new 3ds which came with better 3d face recognition. although it is good now, it is important to remember what also happened when it wasnt very popular.

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Agree that the 3DS is a timeless device! The limited edition designs are much better, too.

I'm liking the NDSi XL better 😅

People who say the Vita was the best handheld (I have 2 of them) are as sleepy as Biden. The 3ds has such a great library of amazing games and that 3d effect is underrated.

I wish they still made the New 2/3 DS XL. Great game catalog. I can't reasonably buy a Switch and re-buy a bunch of games. No budget for that.

3ds > switch imo dont get me wrong the switch is revolutionary and really brought nintendo out of the “dark” days. however by trying to be both a home console and a handheld, it ultimately fails at being the best in either category. it’s too large to be a handheld but not powerful enough to be a home console. i love the 3ds because it just feels good to play with. the new 3ds series brings the c stick making it feel a bit closer to a modern controller with the right joystick.

Interesting fact #1 Korean region consoles do not have an option to adjust themes. 😅

I looooove the 3DS!

3ds's are discontinued yes but you can still get them used ones but still better than nothing

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Why is Nintendo Eshop showing every game currently unavailable?

Bought one yesterday feel better than switch

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3DS FOREVER

Modded 3ds XL is x100 better than a switch

3ds > Switch greetings from germany 🇩🇪

smaller one is much better

Switch will always feel like a side-grade to me, because of the lack of a 3D effect. The technology was definitely there for Nintendo to add the perfected no glasses 3D they always wanted, but obviously the negative feelings towards 3D from people who love the flat life and are stuck in the mid-2000s prevented Nintendo from doing it.

Fun fact the 3ds can access a web browser and newer consoles cant

You don't need a cartridge to get new games you need an sd card and hshop

i want to like the 3ds but i hate my new xl (not new it's pretty old at this point)... ive never enjoyed the home menu... the offset slider and dpad to the abxy buttons that make the way you hold it totally akward... also adding to the akwardness is how heavy it is... even for itself the hinge can barely hold up the top screen... and if you want a good grip for it good luck... thet dont make one you can eaither get a shitty silicone wiimote grip (i actually like love the actual wiimote grip, i dont see why people hate it)... or you can get a cheap chinese plastic one that loos just as bad as it feels... i used a switch satisfye grip cut it in half shortened it and glued it together.... still not great but it's the best you can get

Wanna downgrade from my switch oled to this because I lost interest

But Pretendo still requires to HACK your 3DS I won't attempt that just to have access to Dragon quest 7's 3DS's DLC dungeons since due to the Server shutdown those 54 DLC dungeons went WITH it.

Apple is starting to make my 3ds obsolete by allowing emulators on the App Store, 3ds emulators are already in the works

Nintendo knew how to milk more money by making XL model

3ds and 2DS are great but the people selling and buying them for 200 dollars are on crack