5 things the 3DS can do that the Switch Can’t

#shorts #3ds #switch

[@EvanTetro]

Ok yes the switch does have a hidden web browser y’all need to chill out!!! Also watch my new video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6aTfGuHnZuaZtE

[@Williamafton7891]

I know right I just found out from a KZbinr called 1980s gamer

[@EvanTetro]

@@Williamafton7891 I know who that is. I’m listed on his channels page

[@idiotontheweb]

It's still hidden, you have a point still lol

[@skylerfink9983]

Yea hidden lol and there's still many other bad things about it

[@meemkade]

It's not hidden, it's made by a group of people

[@xenoemblem8422]

You forgot themes. That's the one thing I wanted for the Switch that the 3DS has.

[@xenoemblem8422]

@@steathlysnipes3758 But that's just turning the entire screen either from white or black. I'm talking about being able to customize your home menu with stickers if anything of our favorite characters.

[@forcepalmproductions9158]

Yesssss

[@roland.w]

You are the most right

[@ZwaetschgeRaeuber]

wont happen. nintendo tries everything to block out cfw. and such custom things are a good start to find exploids.

[@parknich081]

Homebrew

[@NicoDee0517]

Never forget Download Play. As a guy I saw on Twitter once said "If one of the homies had Mario Kart, all the boys were eatin"

[@DataHayseed]

I feel like Nintendo purposefully didn't include download play on the switch just so people had to buy the game to play with friends, but then again you can connect 8 controllers to the console, but having extra controllers costs money, so overall, Nintendo is greedy for money

[@jaredmartin8844]

Download Play ftw 😤

[@Jeremy9697]

@@DataHayseed in that aspect I don't think their greedy for making ppl buy their own copies of a game and having a controller to play. Literally like almost every other console game needs more controllers for more to play. It's not like the switch doesn't come with two controllers already. Don't get me wrong Nintendo is def greedy, but not for this reason.

[@EpicKieran]

@@DataHayseed nah also. Games files are bigger now. It currently wouldn’t be possible to have download play like the ds one.

[@realislit8064]

@@DataHayseed itss because its not feasible Download play works by storing all relevant data onto the systems ram (hence some games have limitations because of this limit) gba, ds, and 3ds have very small rams so it was feasible, switch games however does not only have a bigger ram size but most games typically constantly loads in assets

[@shadowenderscar]

I miss those days where Nintendo Online subscription didn’t exist

[@smudgey5000]

That makes games like splatoon cost more than they should

[@white_dragoon_x]

The problem is that they saw how much money the other consoles were making from it and decided to do it themselves but then they include games in the virtual console that not many people even want to play. My son is the only one who actually plays online with others and the subscription I buy is usually only so I can trade pokemon or every so often try my team out on another player.

[@smudgey5000]

@@white_dragoon_x Trading pokemon really should be a free feature. All of it should be free really but at least trading should be available for free.

[@spiraldj]

I feel like the 3ds was the last console where Nintendo really cared about the consumers instead of trying to compete with console and pc gaming. Things like download play, street pass, themes, reverse compatibility, virtual consoles, and fun apps, just make it in my opinion the best hand held of all time.

[@PhoebeTheFairy56]

I think I get what you mean. It feels like after the 3ds and the wii u (possibly because of the latter's financial failure) nintendo lost some of that creativity

[@OkPe-ww5rs]

Yeah it happened right after Iwata passed away. The Nintendo Switch was his idea, which is why it seems like it has so much potential. RIP

[@spiraldj]

@OkPe-ww5rs if the switch had any of the features I listed above it very well could be the greatest handheld to exist for a while. I know the switch has virtual consoles but the monthly membership is ridiculous when I could just homebrew a bunch of emulators. I also wish a stylus would be included with a slot for it, but that's really more of a personal preference

[@Cribbit2k]

Um actually you can get google on the switch if you change the dns settings on your WiFi 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓😩😩🤪🥺😫😤🧐🤪🥺🧐😕😠😟😏🤯😠😒

[@catsdogswoof3968]

Even tbe 3ds is kinda like that

[@Brotatochip6507]

You forgot StreetPass. The fact that the Switch doesn’t have it REALLY kills the experience for me.

[@EvanTetro]

yeah i totally forgot

[@amsyarzero]

Sorry, but what's StreetPass?

[@Brotatochip6507]

@@amsyarzero Streetpass is a built in social-feature on all 3DS systems that allows two or more 3DS players to exchange game data and some personal info (dogs or cats, your birthday, your hobby, your dream, etc.). What happens when you get a streetpass tag? The mii of the other person shares some info with you and can help you play various games. I.e. in tomodachi life, you can connect with other islands and have other miis camp on your island. In animal crossing, you can visit other peoples’ houses. How to streetpass? Put your 3DS in sleep mode and leave it in your backpack/pocket/purse wherever you go. If you see a flashing green light, you got tagged! Why is StreetPass the most amazing thing ever? People from all over the world can visit your plaza. The “goal” is arguably trying to get tagged by as many people as you can from different parts of the world. Why does the switch need it? I have met and still am really good friends with multiple people from my school a few years ago who used the streetpass feature. Streetpass would have been the perfect way to find out who has a switch nearby, go talk to them, play some games together, and BAM you’re not a loser anymore cause you’ve just made a friend.

[@vidosodel5075]

@@amsyarzero google

[@amsyarzero]

@@vidosodel5075 youtube

[@sleepyjony]

"the 3ds has a 3d screen" Me: *cries in new Nintendo 2ds xl with broken new Nintendo 3ds xl*

[@polop341]

At least your 2ds is a new version 🤣 (I love my 2ds anyways)

[@giormelgar8113]

At least you have a better battery life and better exterior design 🤷🏻 . Does 3d actually work this time on the newer models?

[@novafiregalaxy204]

Personally I hate the 3d feature. It just adds weird visual bars. 2ds was cheaper by a bit and removes that for those who don't like it.

[@polop341]

@@novafiregalaxy204 I never have seen the 3d in a 3ds so if I bougth a 3ds it would be only for the shell style and to try the 3d effect

[@LL-ek3xg]

@@novafiregalaxy204 you can just disable the 3d btw

[@axelrakanursantoso9052]

Additional : - 3DS has dual screen - 3DS has camera

[@muffin1168]

One word to end the switch. *Tomodachi Life*

[@Fathog.]

Yes

[@NondaIE]

Yes

[@pj1343]

yes also i'll do ya one better: *kid icarus uprising.*

[@Nintendo_Boy]

BETTER: Mario and Luigi Dream team

[@HaveNoFearGaming]

EVEN BETTER: Nintendogs+cats Golden Retriever edition

[@mightbeanerd]

The 3ds has more personality imo

[@wildsword6856]

@@glungusgongus yes

[@airtiger4577]

Not really. The only game I actually had a lot of fun on it was lego ninjago shadow of ronin.

[@Usugato]

@@airtiger4577 what do you mean?

[@airtiger4577]

@@Usugato The other 3ds games I played didn't get me really excited like the games for the switch did.

[@Usugato]

@@airtiger4577 Oh, ok..but is that game giving personality to the 3DS? Because that’s what we are talking about…right?

[@piranhalettuce]

The 3DS has Filpnote Studio, the switch doesn’t. Checkmate.

[@mmems30]

It would be kinda uncomfortable imo

[@mikuaua]

Fr

[@jytvreal]

@@mmems30 no it coukd work

[@LeMarch14]

@@jytvreal undocked mode only

[@jytvreal]

@@LeMarch14 maybe use motion controls ?

[@Clockdragoon]

The 3ds ended on a solar eclipse

[@fishingmasterstudios9481]

symbolizing a dark age for Nintendo

[@Simply_Emu]

I miss the Activity Log. I loved seeing a book of all the games I've played and how long i played on each day and in total, average, ect

[@picklelord2048]

Switch sorta has that but I don’t think it keeps track of all the games lol, cuz I played animal crossing new horizons but I deleted it a while ago to free up space and when I go to my profile and go the games I played and how much hours I have on it but I can’t find it there, so the activity log was lowkey better

[@aregularfan7506]

@@picklelord2048 I think it only shows the 10 or so most recent titles, if you re-installed animal crossing it will show the hours again. But yea activity log is way better

[@picklelord2048]

@@aregularfan7506 oh ok yeah I was wondering where it went lmao

[@kamui7822]

Yeah the activity log is something I love to look at from time to time

[@IceBlueLugia]

Yep, huge shame the switch doesn’t have it. There’s a homebrew app that does let you look at everything like the activity log did though. Doesn’t tell you how many steps you took each day but switch doesn’t have the pedometer/play coin thing so not surprising

[@JammoYT]

The 3DS displays your real time spent in a game, as well as when you first played it and most recent have. The Switch gives you an estimate, and stops telling you when you first played a week or two after you first played

[@mushroomcrepes4780]

going from the 3ds to the switch, everything felt like a very downgraded version of what we used to have and it still annoys me :/

[@Climhazzard_]

Smash bros tells you everything but that’s the only game

[@CheetoLord452]

It stops at 195 hours (at least for botw mine stopped there)

[@mariohoopedme]

@@Climhazzard_ warframe aswell

[@TheMyn00ts]

@@Climhazzard_ Well the only moment tgey patched the switch firmware was for a smash dlc release so that means a lot... Nintendo only ccare about smash. The switch confirms it 😅

[@dragon4355]

I also really liked that you didn’t have to own a game to play with your friends. For example Mario kart 7 allowed you to play a limited version of the game as long as someone around you owned the game. I really loved this feature because instead of buying multiple games we could just buy 1 and play together.

[@forcepalmproductions9158]

Download play is so broken pls bring it back

[@tomp3069]

Dude I remember at high school (the British version) we had a club called Nintendo club and this one goat brought mario kart wit him and it was lit we had a full lobby and it was sooooooo fun

[@jasminappleby779]

@@tomp3069 we had the same in primary school, but they had 30 ds they gave us and we brought our own games in during rainy days (obvs you’re a Brit so you know that is a lot) and I’d host tournaments in year 3 🤣 so broken

[@tomp3069]

@@jasminappleby779 in year 8 a kid brought in mk ds and we did a fighting tournament i was obliterated with my lack of fighting game skills but unfortunately before i got to do my redemption ark the teachers banned mk cus it wasn’t age appropriate (mortal kombat not mario kart btw)

[@shadowtheheadch0g]

i remember accidentally breaking lugi's mansion dark moon's download play to play on scarescraper online after playing a full game with download play

[@foxybeast7244]

I’ve just ordered the most recent version of the 3DS, a screen protector, a body shell, a travel bag, and 2 128gb microSD cards😏 October 5th is modding day boys!🤝🏼👊🏼

[@RayzorMCO]

Why'd you order 2 SD cards?

[@exaltedfalcheon1793]

Mods

[@Arrgentum_0]

@@exaltedfalcheon1793still 128 will be enough

[@cubechan1938]

​@@Arrgentum_0I have a 64GB SD in mine and I've got room for more shit, he's good.

[@Beanie6900]

I just wanna say u gotta play the Yo-Kai watch games it's literally the best RPG I've ever played it's the reason I wanna get a 3DS again after my old one broke a long time ago

[@BS-vq9gg]

Number 6: Actually able to fit in your pocket.

[@rowantic6539]

Not if you are a woman 😂

[@pinochet3698]

Are you a woman? It fits in my pockets. Like, completely inside, not hanging out, even with both joycons attached. Only the corner of the joycon is visible. Men's pockets are awesome.

[@crobatgaming5661]

Won't woman have purses?​@@pinochet3698

[@XenoXerosiX_SpX]

@@pinochet3698the Lite Version for sure… the other two idk bout that cuz I ain’t seen any pockets big enough to fit them in completely while they in their handheld mode

[@danielmcdonald9177]

On the 3D screen part, I liked how he said "The switch dosen't have one yet." as he expects Nintendo to make one for the Switch.

[@Tofu3435]

Why not? Imagine a big HD 3D screen on the switch.

[@domino6490]

He says five things it can't do yet at the beginning too, applying that criteria to all of em

[@mab3667]

@@Tofu3435 I bet they will call it 3Dswitch or some shit like that again with better hardware and you will need to buy those damn games again that you already have on switch lmao

[@Elchinodawn]

​@@Tofu3435 Cuz actually nobody cares about 3d

[@shyshy1894]

@@ElchinodawnI do! :)

[@Weirdfreakss]

Him: talking about why the 3ds is the best Everybody: Staring at his giant collection of 3ds games!

[@androgamerzx389]

Could be a modded 3ds

[@Saddfoxx]

Yes

[@grayknight1536]

If you mod yours you can download whatever you want for free

[@realthemariogamer]

@@grayknight1536 SHHHHHH THE NINTENDO NINJAS ARE LISTENING, THEY TAKE PIRACY VERY SERIOUSLY.

[@zemoth941]

@@realthemariogamer And? Piracy is what keeps old games alive for the newer generation to enjoy

[@LordysGambit]

3Ds was such a good system

[@blksheepramirez]

My 3DS just arrived in my mailbox a few hours ago. Such nostalgia is unmatched

[@nashineworks8318]

I find it funny you only picked five when there's like a billion things the switch can't do compared to the 3DS

[@YeviCoulson]

Like open not even to mention it can't close.

[@Openreality]

Yeah worse battery life for more money, no qol improvements, worse online, online centric, etc. The games, depends upon those playing them and games they're playing.

[@nashineworks8318]

@@Openreality well honestly there being worst online on the switch compared to the 3DS is a little bit of a stretch it's always been bad it's just the fact that we need to pay for it now

[@STICKOMEDIA]

Lol

[@luginess0]

And Don't even mention the Wii U

[@vicrattlehead5051]

The 3ds has themes with music, and even has some breath of the wild themes despite the game obviously not being on 3ds and yet switch only has white or black theme. Thats it

[@HandheldGamer1991]

This blows my mind even today. It feels like the switch was released in its beta version and then they never bothered to fix it XD

[@thatoneguywhosaysbyethenwa1720]

@@HandheldGamer1991 not the actual console, it’s just the Home Screen/Menu

[@TheLegend-mn7qf]

The 3DS has Fire Flower Mario. Switch: It's a me, Mario in a white tuxedo suite to replace My Fire Flower costume.

[@momotaroux264]

I sold my Switch but kept my 3DS then modded it lol zero regrets

[@proffesorchaos]

better than joycons not connecting properly to the tablet

[@Idontknowtbh167]

Ain’t no way…💀 I’m not saying the switch is the perfect console but bro sold a console with some of the best games that the 3ds doesn’t have, missing out on some them even.. like what’s the point lmao

[@momotaroux264]

@@Idontknowtbh167 it's subjective. I've had the 3DS for a while even before my Switch, and it came to a point where I use my 3DS way more proportionally than my Switch. I got bored way more quicker with my Switch than the 3DS, which can play VC titles all the way back, something the Switch can't do or they charge you a monthly subscription to access, which is bs especially if you already have the games. Also, the Switch isn't as portable as the 3DS. As someone who travels frequently, I'd rather have a smaller device that has all the games I would want to entertain me on the flight/train rides abroad.

[@omegaweapon116]

I would've kept them both. That's crazy

[@momotaroux264]

@@omegaweapon116I wouldn’t keep something I don’t use, and it went to a friend that enjoys it. Nothing difficult to understand here lol

[@dongiepanda]

the 3ds has more customizability as well

[@faby6879]

Yeeees especially with those badges from this Arcade Bunny

[@faby6879]

@@glungusgongus it really was a waste of money looking back

[@mmems30]

And music in the shop

[@faby6879]

@@mmems30 the Soundtrack of the eshop gets me so nostalgic

[@mmems30]

@@faby6879 yeah, it's so sad they didnt AT LEAST remix other e-shop music

[@williampranataphang4548]

Well, I miss the Nintendo when Mr. Iwata was still around, His era was magnificent... after his death, I feel that Nintendo changed as well.. I can see that on the Switch

[@katomiccomics202]

Exactly what I thought

[@bucci_network]

Same thoughts here… for more revolutionary that the switch + some of the games are… it’s not the same Nintendo…

[@dannyboisparky]

Similar to iPhone and Steve jobs

[@RxCGaming]

It’s very apparent, don’t get me wrong the switch isn’t bad but It isn’t as feature rich and doesn’t have the Nintendo charm that consoles had before. Hell with how terrible the support for the Wii U was it’s still had a shit ton of charm. When I boot my switch up, it’s quite as all hell. No music in the Eshop (miyamoto said it was because it lagged) but in my experience the eshop lags even without it. No themes, no messaging. It’s sad…

[@katomiccomics202]

@@RxCGaming why the heck did they even add a themes option in the settings if they were only gonna let you pick dark or light. It’s been like 5 years and no custom themes yet

[@MrMeowstic7]

Number 6: the 3ds has multiple unique home menu themes with music

[@filozofq]

Don't forget about the camera and sound apps, the badges, streetpass, miis actually being used and the little holes made specifically for lanyards and charms (also the new 3ds' interchangeable backplates)

[@hellohaveagoodday]

I miss the connectivity on the 3DS. Getting a streetpass in an unexpected place, being able to share games playing locally, sending your friends stupid drawings on swapnote, i miss it all even though i experienced it late.

[@TANKTREAD]

I love it, the Switch can't play DS or 3DS games virtually or physically. So it does NOT replace the 3DS. Both consoles could have totally co-existed.

[@elaine944]

yeah, they COULD HAVE if nintendo gave a shit and didnt kill it off

[@TANKTREAD]

@@elaine944 I agree, my friend.

[@FlopFlopHyeon]

I kinda blame it on the community. Remember when everyone said the 3DS should hurry up and die because the switch exists? I guess they didn't realize what they were missing until it was gone..

[@TANKTREAD]

@@FlopFlopHyeon Yes, I agree with you 100% my friend.

[@serraramayfield9230]

@@FlopFlopHyeon The problem is that you can only support a console for so long

[@GirlPower707]

You forgot that 3ds took external images and videos while the Switch takes internal images and videos.

[@fartpotatoes]

The 3ds could sometimes take internal pics too.

[@GirlPower707]

@@fartpotatoes wow. I never knew that.

[@kam5086]

we are in the modern era where everyone has phones, there is no need for the switch to have a camera, it is a gaming device

[@GirlPower707]

@@kam5086 Not everyone has a phone. Only rich people have phones and Nintendo is an adult toy.

[@ijustbevibin0425]

@@kam5086 we didn’t need it for a 3ds either but they included one your comments dumb it’s an extra feature

[@NANGSGARAGE]

I love playing Fire Emblem on my 3DS 😊

[@Dtecki_]

The 3ds was so good the switch feels like a huge setback

[@TheMasterOreoTM]

The 3ds has the internet browser, which was one of the biggest exploits back in the days

[@whenthemewhen2755]

If anything you can mod your switch to have a web browser

[@t58beare]

@@whenthemewhen2755 Stock Switch has an internet browser as well, just not as easy to access.

[@whenthemewhen2755]

@@t58beare Yeah i found out about that later, you have to do some stuff with your DNS if I remember correctly

[@imsofresh2602]

Dsi had one too before 3ds

[@il_veltro]

Broooo I remember some crazy stuff where you could inject a pokemon into your game using a qr code

[@mcsonic8121]

Don't forget that the 3ds has themes for the menu while the switch still doesn't have it.

[@maniac1628]

Yeah we got black white

[@Raton_28594_]

@@maniac1628 Juat Black White? It should have more than that!

[@haaxxx9]

@@Raton_28594_ Its been 5 years. No fucking theme shop and the worst part the 3DS got themes 3 years into its lifespan.

[@Its_JustJae]

And the 3ds has music for the eshop unlike the switch

[@Mike-77-YT]

To be fair, 3D screen technology ended quite quickly once it released. Not just to the 3DS, but pretty much every TV nowadays.

[@Starlightpassi]

I wish Nintendo would've upgraded the 3DS insteadt of releasing the Switch.

[@SalmonPerson2000]

Honestly I don’t like the switch’s “vibe” you know? I just think the Wii U and 3DS are some of the best Nintendo devices ever. And, I know maybe not everyone liked the Wii U but I thought it was really fun

[@Joob_Toob]

eh I'm a fan of the focus on an 'older' audience with a more streamlined "vibe", though I can see where you're coming from. I'm just glad we didn't get another "hOt BUtTerEd pOP cOrn THaT's A DeAL" moment

[@nintendogamer1926]

It's just too sterile and minimalistic. Also, it is unsatisfying you first get into the home menu, because there is literally nothing. Until then, Nintendo consoles had always something when there wasn't a game (or wouldn't power up without one) but on the switch, it was just blank and empty.

[@moister3727]

It's more understandable to most public but at a long shot it feels bland. Contrary to the Wii U, 3DS or even Wii. When you know what to do and how it works it's a unique experience. Compare it to learn a new language.

[@nintendogamer1926]

@@moister3727 It isn't.

[@FollowMe4REP]

The Switch feels like a Windows phone.

[@mango_in_chile5233]

This is one of the many reasons why after having a switch I still use my 3ds for a bunch of other stuff

[@BobBuilder-se9bq]

Hack it and you can use it and have all the similar features as the 3ds

[@Forzamon42069]

@@BobBuilder-se9bq If you want to get banned, that's a great idea

[@brandonperdomo1141]

@@BobBuilder-se9bq yeah bc when you hack a nintendo switch you get streetpass downloadplay 3D FOCKING SCREENS

[@edge3646]

@@BobBuilder-se9bq yeah and then what ? ...They send ninjas to kill me.

[@pj1343]

man, this do be making me appreciate the 3ds more than the switch now.

[@stephme2686]

Didn’t the 3D screen give everyone migraines so they ended up not using it anyway? 😂

[@Plasmariel]

Not me. ??

[@IceBlueLugia]

Later 3DS games didn’t even have it. Hell didn’t Gen 7 Pokémon only allow it on the new 3DS? Might’ve been another game Nintendo knew it was underused

[@lockstepchris3400]

3DS has an eShop that doesn't feel like forever to load even the most basic functions

[@bestestbread]

I disagree for my 3DS it takes much more time

[@evanstar]

Yeah, the switch uses some sort of browser to load the eshop and it sucks.

[@dragonwoodland4773]

Sadly eShop is going to shut down :'(

[@smugegeez1406]

Not for long

[@AcetylCoA605]

idk about you but my switch eshop loads pretty quickly while my 3ds takes forever

[@buckru_wanderer]

lmfao this appeared on my feed just after Nintendo is going to shut down the 3ds e shop

[@xTheXboxPolicex]

Same shit just happened to me too lmaooo

[@CodeSEVEN-7]

The 3ds also has the 3ds camera and 3ds music apps, and it actually has theme songs. I wish they were on the switch

[@jadenbradley207]

The 3Ds were goated back in the day

[@Zanderman2006]

The Switch: Can't be Perfect The 3DS: Can be Perfect

[@TTV-Floppydisk]

no you mean the 3ds IS perfect

[@Queenalfa995]

​@@TTV-Floppydiskit's not at all

[@okrainz]

@@Queenalfa995yes

[@ianthewarriorgamer8180]

@@okrainzit’s close to perfect but has some flaws. Still one of the best handhelds ever

[@turbomario]

The 3DS was FAR from perfect.

[@rutgerniemeijer]

For part 2: - Streetpass/Spotpass - Themes - Download play - Pedometer - Actual game time tracker - A decent eShop - Flipnote 3D - etc.

[@thephase665]

Pedowhat?

[@Feurigel1806]

Miiverse (before it was shut down :/)

[@Plasmariel]

It had the best Nintendo eShop! The music and UI

[@DE23]

Yeah bro just gotta download play an 8GB game

[@rutgerniemeijer]

@@DE23 I guess it might not be great for all games, but it would work for games such as Boxboy & Boxgirl, Super Bomberman R, Flip Wars and Snipperclips

[@kiake75]

You forgot personality. That’s something I wish the Switch had

[@soulguibo]

Okay technically, the switch does have an internet browser, just being able to access it is very tricky

[@IceBlueLugia]

That’s splitting hairs when the 3DS has a button for it right on the menu though Realistically the complaints about the browser are pretty dumb anyway lol. Plenty other actual issues with the switch

[@chirisca]

even my 12 year old dsi had a web browser. it's barely chugging along, but it's there.

[@AquaQuokka]

​@@jasonplays3334It doesn't. That's third-party stuff. Nintendo didn't make it. You're tricking the Nintendo Switch into accessing its builtin browser using a third-party DNS.

[@CosmicConvict1]

That's facts, I'm shocked it still works, although you can't watch videos and 90% of the websites are either too large for the ds to load, or formatted weird. Nevertheless, still very cool

[@IceBlueLugia]

The obsession with a browser is purely because “they had it before!” like maybe you guys used it back on the Wii and DS days when it was a fairly new thing and smartphones weren’t around but the amount of people who used it on the slow ass 3DS and Wii U compared to their phone had to have been microscopic. Wii U and 3DS were hacked through a web exploit back in the day; hell PS3 and PSP were as well I believe. Web browsers introduce too many vulnerabilities and not enough benefit to be worth including. Even the PS5 doesn’t have one. I agree with the complaints about themes and Virtual Console and stuff but you guys are really reaching with this complaint

[@leeham6230]

​@@CosmicConvict1the browser was completely useless, but idiots like you will ask for an equally terrible one because "it's cool". Stupidity.

[@socio637]

@@IceBlueLugia well put

[@Ckoz2829]

Don’t forget the most glaring omissions on the switch, that being folders and themes.

[@idgaf23547]

They finally added folders

[@Ckoz2829]

@@idgaf23547 Praise be. It only took them 5 years to do it. I wonder how long before we get a cart in the eshop.

[@wertydeluxe1405]

And music

[@user-zs8eg4mu8t]

@@idgaf23547 not rlly, you have to press many buttons to do jt

[@terradive187]

@@user-zs8eg4mu8t Just because it takes a few button pushes, doesn't mean it's non-existent. XD

[@froggo5000]

Never forget the iconic mii channel music, not as iconic as the wii but still nostalgic

[@yimmyrawr]

The switch doesn’t have a soul like the old consoles, really hope the next console does

[@totallynotthebio-lizard7631]

Last I checked, the 2DS didn’t have a 3D screen either.

[@mariomario1849]

But before the 3ds was discontinued it only cost 80€

[@niameyscandia]

That's why it called 2DS

[@awildmoose6541]

The 3D was always a trashy gimmick

[@buddygass3728]

@@awildmoose6541 not on the new ones it’s actually amazing

[@aaron_aj_knight_95]

Honestly who cares about the 3D mode? It's an eyesore.

[@xlnewtlx4553]

Real homies talked through pictochat

[@proffesorchaos]

yess

[@coreylee2802]

I used to draw penis's to my mates and shit when I was like 5. Can't believe that was 14 years ago

[@thelittlevampirebecca6983]

Could you talk about which games are a must to get before the e-shop shuts down?

[@temple134]

We said “yeah” at the same time 😂😂

[@dog8438]

The Switch is fantastic but I can't believe little stuff like this is missing

[@ERDude]

The only useful thing the 3ds had over switch is ds games and virtual console which will still be discontinued, and what would you need a web browser for, its a gaming machine. Phones exist

[@snbrmn9015]

@@ERDude really the only thing the 3ds has going for it is it’s portable. If you have half a brain you can emulate all virtual console/ds games. The switch is better because you actually need it to play Nintendo’s new games.

[@raichutheoof6867]

Switch is extremely overhated

[@Carnidoom]

@@ERDude i mean you couæd emulate the ds games instead

[@bloodruststaples]

The 3ds also has an audio program you mess with the audio in songs and recordings in, and a photo viewer that you can mess around with pictures in

[@ArtisChronicles]

I sent messages on xbox live using that audio program

[@jarkeeRGB]

switch homebrew: hold my beer...

[@ItsVortex2796]

Imagine a Nintendo 3DSwitch

[@amogussussy.4134]

To be honest, if there were a version of the switch that could play switch and 3DS (maybe even ds) games, I’d buy it.

[@yaboijuanito1460]

@@amogussussy.4134 same cuz it's worth it

[@reynoldnjoku9735]

Bro what

[@ItsVortex2796]

@@amogussussy.4134 same

[@ItsVortex2796]

@@reynoldnjoku9735 ?

[@the-rats-ruckus]

Don't forget the menu music!

[@bombdotcom2168]

Oh dude the activity log is always fun to browse when you get a second hand 3ds

[@asmr-sensei]

NGL, I'm gonna buy me a 3DS XL for nostalgia. I like the design / screens / color options / and stylus!

[@ZwaetschgeRaeuber]

get a new3ds/new3ds xl/new2ds xl instead. its better and has more options if you consider to install cfw on it

[@markkart]

I'm thinking of buying a new 2ds because the 3d has lost its appeal to me and the regular 2ds sucks honestly. I am already clumsy and I've dropped my 3ds many times and I think the clamshell design has saved it these past 10 years. The old version of the 2ds is supposed to be a cheaper version I get it but removing the ability to close the system to preserve the screen was a really bad decision from Nintendo. Problem is now my 3ds won't charge anymore and since last year they stopped repairs for the old model which I have. I will look and try to find repair shops but since the original system is real old it might be harder now.

[@SentientShades]

I still have mine with a lot of games from 7 years ago

[@Itslewcario]

Found a new 3ds xl for $120 at GameXchange and modded it. Worth it bro

[@TheTrueXaver]

i really want to but can't find any anywhere

[@thecringeprophet]

Forgot to mention one of the biggest things is the fact that you can customize your home screen a lot on the 3ds. Meanwhile we're stuck with just a white or black background with the switch.

[@user-to9kv4eg5n]

THERES A INTERNET BROWSER ON DA SWITCH

[@tiramisuellie]

don't forget about the fact that the 3ds had a full ass social media, while on the switch you need to do a convoluted mess to get in contact with people

[@xDjiki]

I am an owner of both and I gotta say I like my regular 3DS over my regular Switch. Today, I actually had a conversation about this with someone close and I pointed out all these things that the Switch is missing. The Switch lacks that Nintendo personality. No themes, no BGM, lack of digital socialising, paid online????, no fun when it comes to custom stuff (aka Homebrew and the Homebrew community), too expensive, games too expensive + not as fun (they also lack personality) + random re releases of old games sold for more money??? (explain Skyward Sword to me?, hello i can play it for free on Dolphin?? and my Wii…) … there’s more points I’d love to discuss but KZbin comments just isn’t the place for that.

[@paulo4034]

Lol games on tbe Switch are way way better. Please.

[@xDjiki]

@@paulo4034Yeah sure, like what? The 3DS has both its own and the DS’ library plus it can be modded to play other console games too. The Switch lacks so many things and games it has do not have a Nintendo charm

[@Darth-Cosmos]

The New 3DS XL has become my main retro gaming machine, after you put some homebrew on it, it becomes such a complete machine because it runs everything up the Playstation/N64 Era

[@bucci_network]

Fr and you can literally play DS games without having to use emulators.

[@smokegames1179]

and a jailbreaj nintendo switch can do that too plus switch games

[@gamingwithzan4654]

@@smokegames1179 way harder to do it on switch than 3ds

[@femto859]

@@smokegames1179 but kinda lack 3ds game compatibilty and the screen just looks awful in that way

[@lorier5829]

No Fullscreen thou

[@NepsiaV2]

Good thing I still have my 3Ds after all these years. I’m still playing on it to this day with CFW

[@hyxlo_]

Honestly the switch Lacks so much character. The OS doesn’t even feel like something Nintendo would make.

[@fatyoshi1456]

“The 3DS has a 3D screen, the switch *still* doesn’t have one” New Nintendo Switch Software update: 3D screen!

[@roanbarlow3957]

Even with software update switch couldn’t do 3D

[@fatyoshi1456]

@@roanbarlow3957 yeah thats the joke

[@Kalvinjj]

@@fatyoshi1456 It's like the "Stability update" thing and people joke about how the kickstand will finally work properly

[@fatyoshi1456]

@@Kalvinjj stability update costs £300 to download (switch oled)

[@bumptyboi]

​@@fatyoshi1456 no

[@johnkenneth8746]

Ds and the 3ds is my favorite portable console of all time I remember a lot of good memories there

[@fluffyjr.3085]

And with the power of modding, it gets even crazier.

[@ADC2009]

not to mention the 3DS has an entire original soundtrack in the UI while the switch has no music

[@xblvckpinkx]

the 3ds is literally better in every way...I wish they would've continued the DS line

[@dylanbailey4776]

The switch has much better hardware

[@koino7716]

@@dylanbailey4776 thats also right, but the sacrifice of the DS line for it was, probably, the worst decision as far as majority of people think

[@dylanbailey4776]

@@koino7716 Yeah, a new ds with current gen harware would be awesome

[@dylanbailey4776]

@@koino7716 DS's have a lot more charm than the switch

[@hamadalrowaie6882]

I'm still in love with my 3ds 🥰❤

[@Anas-Real491]

The switch DOES have internet browsing but its a bit complicated

[@Akitektur]

Also the 3ds had a proper and fun activity log. The Switch only had your weird profile page that doesn’t work with accounts without a Nintendo account (which are quite a few if you want to have multiple save files on games like BOTW). Plus it doesn’t even show all of your games and less data than on 3ds

[@LuckiiTucky]

out of everything you could have mentioned, you open with "it doesnt have a 3d screen" also pretty sure swapdoodle doesnt work anymore

[@zwanzigzwanzig]

Swapdoodle does still work, a friend sent me a note there only a few days ago

[@residencekill15]

Yeah that and ds games was odd lol

[@tobyisawesome]

Swapdoodle still works

[@MrDarkSky]

Swapdoodle was shut down because people were drawing pen*ses and sending them to people

[@zwanzigzwanzig]

@@MrDarkSky no, that was Nintendo Letterbox, Swapdoodle still works

[@dunah9128]

#1, Have personality.

[@MrWinnieP]

The last one and backwards compatibility were the only ones that actually matter

[@SW99836]

"the switch does not have a browser" That is bs, there is a hidden one

[@Fireball006]

Imagine the next switch has comparability with 3DS and DS games, it will be the most popular console in existence. It would mean that no one would buy those newer DS’s though but honestly they should merge the two.

[@buddygass3728]

I don’t even know if that’s possible

[@zanmato94]

Backwards compatibility is not profitable anymore. Emulations are hot now.

[@buddygass3728]

@@zanmato94 yeah but not everyone wants to do that or knows how to your definitely right but that still doesn’t really matter

[@EliKirbyYoutube]

You can play with da boys on separate consoles without paying 60$ 💀

[@christopherrobyn4416]

The 3DS/2DS was such a feature rich console especially back in the day with Miiverse and other services. The switch feels so boring in comparison. I still play my New 2DS XL regularly, it’s very rare I pick up my switch lite lately

[@chaos7218]

The 3ds had e shop music, on the switch the e shop feels soulless

[@quintonconoly]

eShop music 😢

[@someonebutodd]

The switch does have an internet browser, it's just very well hidden.

[@someonebutodd]

@R I look it up

[@SnrubSource]

To the point where it doesn’t count

[@caden3ds]

Not really, most websites are broken and it's just meant to login to Wi-Fi networks that have sign-in pages

[@knuclear200x]

>You have to mess with your internet settings just to Google something

[@someonebutodd]

@@knuclear200x yeah true

[@silv3r97]

the 3ds was a truly portable console because you could put it in your pocket. and it had a much more usable touch screen, and you could do a lot more things with the stylus

[@Tedinator64SAUSAGEROLL]

The 3DS Has Tomodatchi Life

[@Cashimat]

Another thing, you can leave your 3ds on a full charge and find it after a few months under a couch and it still has enough battery to turn on. The switch dies before you even lose it lol.

[@MiniMight]

The switch definitely has full virtual console support if you're brave enough

[@trentmorrison6074]

Im geussing your talking about home brew.

[@tnnt1263]

It does for me! No regrets.

[@Hush.Elementz]

I still wish I knew how to get installations to show up on the home screen like you can on 3DS 🤔

[@brotbrotsen1100]

My 3ds has full support for everything snes, nes, gb, gbc, Gba, DS, sega mega drive has to offer. My switch would have it if i wouldn't be so lazy

[@gme5600]

if you want your account to get banned sure

[@The_Official_You]

3ds also has menu themes, the switch is just lifeless

[@samuellodge231]

Absolutely outrageous that you didn’t mention themes! They are by far the best difference between the two

[@FunnyFinger69]

damn the 3DS was way ahead of its time.

[@Pixelcraftian]

1 thing the switch can do that the 3DS can’t: Use the eShop on April 8th 2023

[@huntsvillecoin]

We should protest against this. What should I download before it's too late???

[@zayywyd7832]

@@huntsvillecoin better learn how to mod ur 3ds

[@1Seak]

Fun fact: you can take pictures on the 3ds

[@RealBillyBob123]

I feel like the main difference the switch has to older Nintendo consoles in general is its charm. Older consoles had random features and apps that made them unique, while the switch lacks most of that and simply focuses on being able to run Nintendo games.

[@A_Lazy_Mutt]

Install homebrew on your 3ds and vita and be happy forever.