Why I Bought Another 3DS in 2022

As the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops are on a countdown timer to their end, I decided to track down and buy another New 3DS XL. Here’s why.
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[@ZackFisherTV]

Really wished Nintendo would give this system design another look. The DS line was such a unique experience that deserves a contemporary version. Nothing out there like it.

[@Chronoflation]

HD3DS would be super fun. Imagine if the 3DSXL games all ran in even 720p with 60fps in 3D. I'd pay a pretty penny for that type of experience. The 3D looks great with the few games that actually hit 60fps and I'm sure a higher resolution would only help more

[@squidsmove]

@@Chronoflation i think the problem in that is the size and battery of the device because even the switch doesn’t have 60 fps 1080p bc it would compromise the battery life and if they did make it bigger for a longer battery life it would be too much for a handheld

[@Chronoflation]

@@squidsmove Yeah, that's why I said 720p. Though, it'd probably need a more efficient processor than the Switch. But the 3DS also didn't play as intensive games as the Switch tries to. The Switch's main problem with fps and resolution is that it tries to play home console games on the go and a lot of games are ported down to the Switch instead of being built for it. The games built for it tend to run well and I think if they did an HD3DS the system would run smooth enough. The 3DS ran well enough on 2011 hardware, so I firmly believe 2017 or 2020 hardware could push one that is at least double or triple the resolution with similar game performance.

[@TheLegendofTrk]

Maybe in 2033 Nintendo release 4ks and its supports 4k lol

[@diamonshade7484]

If the find a way for the switch to get a second screen that could be dope my ideas are like use your own smartphone or a switch lite basically ur playing on Wii u gamepad and u don't even know it 😈

[@ashtoric]

The 3DS is such a neat system. I want to go through my entire library someday and finish my backlog for it.

[@Mac_Omegaly]

I'm working through it, but that Capcom and ATLUS sale added 700 hours required. Lol

[@ashtoric]

@@Mac_Omegaly I need to buy a couple of those cause my Persona Q1 for example died :( cartridge failure. It is my favorite 3DS game and I have memories from high school playing it when it came out. So unfortunate

[@Mac_Omegaly]

@@ashtoric While it currently is not on sale, it's been $7.99 +tax in the most recent Sale. Keep an eye out for it in late July as ATLUS seems to put their games up every 3 months.

[@leeartlee915]

If you have anything like my backlog, that will literally be impossible (unless you plan to never play any other games for any other systems for the rest of your life).

[@leeartlee915]

@@ashtoric Or just mod your system and scan the QR code with the FBI app. You already bought the game once. Why pay for it again?

[@VEN0M415]

Its got such a huge library and it had such great features bundled in, Im still trying to finish a lot of the games I got for it and I love the variety and the way the 3D is actually beneficial in most of them. Once homebrewed you can play around 11 systems for it, honestly its the ultimate pokemon game system at that point since you can play gen 1-7 and you can transfer your pokemon from DS and 3ds games to the pokebank. Honestly we took the 3DS for granted, shame the switch didnt carry over many aspects of the 3ds and wii u just to charge people for a subscription service or not include features at all.

[@Chronoflation]

Charging people for less features than the previous consoles had. The Switch has some decent games, but I really miss Iwata. He made sure the customer came first and that Nintendo always shipped products with character and the unique Nintendo personality. The Switch is pretty great, but it really feels sterile without things like the Mii Maker, eshop music, and even Miiverse. Who else thinks the eshop would be better with the old Wii Shop Channel music? It needs a bigger upgrade than that, but it'd at least feel more alive

[@hspets4467]

11? Which r?

[@VEN0M415]

@@hspets4467 nes, snes, genesis, gamegear, game boy, gameboy color, gameboy advance, N64, PS1, neo geo. Then doom and half life being homebrew ports I added on so technically PC is the last one lol.

[@hspets4467]

@@VEN0M415 woah i frgot about gb and gbc. Hahaha. But i heard if use new 3ds (with extra silver button) can also play ps1 games

[@VEN0M415]

@@hspets4467 yep the nub on the new 3ds acts as a secondary/right stick so PS1 games are doable, although I find that PS1 games is pushing the system a bit unless its something like final fantasy IV or chrono trigger.

[@Tortilla_Pizzeria_Pixels]

Ngl, even if the Switch system is the future for Nintendo, I’d still kill to see something like the DS and 3DS again. I’ve always loved the folding screens, the touchscreens… it’s always been one of my favorite console designs ever. I have a 2DS regular right now, just so I can play the majority of the 3DS games, but I had a New 3DS XL before I sold it to get a switch. I’m just happy I can still access the 3DS library.

[@Shrukin9000]

I wish we could get some kind of backwards compatability revamp with some more powerful hardware.

[@MegaFinalRound]

Phones will eventually run these games better

[@MegaFinalRound]

You should have kept the New. Much more powerful.

[@Tortilla_Pizzeria_Pixels]

@@MegaFinalRound The New also sold for much more tho. If I sold the 2DS I could be expecting close to nothing from it. Anyways, it was my brothers before I gave him a couple of dollars to keep it.

[@user-pq4by2rq9y]

@@MegaFinalRound phones can already run the switch better. Still not as good of a experience despite more powerful hardware though.

[@Malisteen]

Homebrew firmware is very easy to install on the 3ds, at least as long as the eshop stays up. It really expands what the system is capable of, especially the 'new' models (new 3ds, new 3ds xl, new 2ds xl).

[@dadou3jdcify]

Why as long as the eshop stays up?

[@MaryyamFatima]

@@dadou3jdcify one of the ways you can homebrew is through downloading an app, but I think there are workarounds to this as there are other methods that don't use the eshop.

[@tijmenteering9877]

Absolutely love my 3ds with cfw on it, it's such a great experience.

[@LennyQUMFIF]

Well I got the SM64 Render96 60fps port on my OLD 3DS, It runs like sh*t, Literally unplayable. Also homebrew that requieres New 3ds and an App that streams the 3ds's display to PC, yea New 3ds exclusive... If you're looking for homebrew I dont think an Old 3ds is worth it, I mean its usable but New 3ds offers more. At this point the Old 3ds might as well be a collector's item...

[@D00ML0RD1]

@@MaryyamFatima I have 150 16GB sd cards with the game just incase the eshop gose down they all have the needed app

[@eplugplay8409]

I bought a 3DS from someone on FB market few months ago for $130 that he wanted to just get rid of and turned out to be in mint condition with a IPS panel at top and TN on bottom. Love the IPS panel, much more colorful and Got lucky!

[@MegaFinalRound]

You are 4 leaf shamrock ☘️ 🍀

[@TVTR7]

I got one a few years back, hyrule edition new 3ds for $80. Guy was funding a switch. Found it out had dual IPS screens later. I still love and I'm playing it today. So happy you had an awesome score as well! They're still out there!

[@ElPsyKongroo]

Same! And the one he had was the monster hunter generations midnight blue 😍

[@diegomorata2885]

I got mine for free lol

[@eplugplay8409]

@@diegomorata2885 Nice.

[@billygilmusic5072]

I have a dual IPS display New 3DS XL that I modded and I treat it like it's the holy grail lmao. best portable console ever imo

[@Malisteen]

For metroid fans, the 3ds can run all of the 2d metroid games before dread, (though you'll need homebrew firmware to install and run the gba titles since iirc they were never made officially available on 3ds to the general public - otherwise you'll need a gba or ds to run the gba titles). I had a great time replaying the entire series on my 3ds in the run up to Dread's release, really helped me appreciate dread more by having the immediate context of playing through the series' evolution.

[@dan1the8man2]

Read my mind.

[@VEN0M415]

Did that and it loved fusion and got the real cartridge to get unlocks in prime, thank god I did cause the price has nearly tripled what I payed a few years ago.

[@dashannsche8460]

@@VEN0M415 As far as I know it's only the original NES game that can be unlocked this way ... or is there more unlockable content for the fusion game?

[@VEN0M415]

@@dashannsche8460 Fusion suit for prime is also unlocked and usable if you start the story again. A shame prime 2 didnt do the same and unlock super metroid and give you another suit

[@dashannsche8460]

@@VEN0M415 Ah, thanks. So each game gets goodies. 💡

[@serginhobb07]

I’ve had many 3DSs over the years. Now I have three of them, just to make sure I won’t need to worry about not having one if things goes wrong. It’s definitely worth having at least one, even if you’re not a Nintendo fan. It’s library is so amazing that I’m still discovering some gems up to this day. Last year I gave SMT IV a try and I couldn’t stop playing it! Had played Persona 4 on Vita years ago and really enjoyed it, but it didn’t hooked at the time. The only problem is that games like this, that are that good and somewhat for a “niche” audience have been skyrocketing in price. Thankfully I’ve been collecting for years now.

[@lucasfelipe8349]

Do you think that the model you choose Impact on the library of games It has? I live in Brazil so these Nintendo Consoles are Overpriced every where, Just Because they are from Nintendo. So i can only Get a 3ds old or a 2ds

[@Mehwhatevr]

​@@lucasfelipe8349 if you're still interested in this, the model does impact the library. the New 3DS has more controls and a better cpu. It will play many games better, but there are also games exclusive to it. If you want to look in reverse, I saw someone say there are at least 3 games that were better on the old 3DS. Monster Hunter 3, Resident Evil Revelations and Metal Gear Solid 3D. The reason for this, they said, was that they were designed to be played with an accessory called the circle pad pro. it added a thumbstick to the right side of the device. This accessory doesn't support the New 3DS. The New 3DS added a thumb control to the right side called the c-stick, but those who have played those games on both the old and new 3DS say that playing them with the c-stick instead of the circle pad pro is not good.

[@ricfnts]

After seeing what Blaine Locklair does with these I was lucky to snag a New Mario Bros edition 3ds xl for $99 and a NEW 2ds XL in Box for $119 at my local pawn shop. They're both amazing.

[@zzoinks]

It's amazing how much their price went up from back then. If I recall, wasn't new 2ds sold for $75, or even cheaper in a sale?

[@ricfnts]

@@zzoinks Yeah the new 2DS XL used to be ultra cheap and came bundled with mariokart 7 and other games at some point.

[@APeterson95]

Anyone else remember when Walmart was selling that black/blue 2ds xl for $99 two years ago? So glad I picked it up right before it was officially discontinued and the prices shot up.

[@WonderK-89]

Got mine at $70 on walmart clearance!!

[@AdrianCardoza]

I do. I got one but looking at prices now wish I got a few more.

[@p.georgie]

cheers dude. just checked and my ³DS is dual iPS, which is handy for those crisp looking lengthy iBS sessions on the porcelain throne

[@-crazycat]

you aight man?

[@bikemurke6006]

Well spoken lol

[@frishdaw]

Had no idea there were IPS 3DS systems! I almost find myself playing the 3DS more than the Switch lately because of the extensive library!

[@okanut]

The 3DS will always be one of my favorite systems. So many cool things you can do with 2 screens!

[@pablobernocchi]

Just sold mine 2ds xl Poméball edition and bought an awesome new 3ds XL SNES editon and it's amazing. My new daily driver, so many games to play. So much fun. Great video

[@jordenmessel]

i just recently pulled my 3ds xl out and decided to home brew it. i love how much 3ds content i’ve seemed to come across, it’s just such a fun system

[@jeb_leeds2928]

You just HAD to dig up the IPS issue again here we go

[@Uniqloy]

I remember the whole neighbor group up at 9:00 AM in the morning with DSs playing Mario Kart 😢. Had a great childhood…😊

[@Nick-sd6fj]

A switch/DS hybrid would be pretty cool

[@jimmyjay689]

No reason why Nintendo couldnt put a 3DS port on the Switch for backwards compatibility

[@sirradez]

@@jimmyjay689 Except for the 2 screens

[@anhh25]

@@jimmyjay689 cuz switch don't have 2 screens

[@ryanperrault8174]

1000+ DS games + all 3DS games. Nintendo 3DS is my favorite handheld and possibly favorite gaming device. It's got a certain charm to it.

[@benjamindittmann7431]

I tried to get the Majoras Mask New 3DS XL Version, but those are criminally expensive. I'd take your Zelda New 3DS XL too though. I'm kinda angry at myself for being late to the party. The 3DS is an amazing system. Kinda sad that the eShop closes down.

[@captainboof741]

check around locally at game stores, on FB marketplace etc. but watch out for scams. it's a commonly scammed item because of the demand. make sure there's recent and relevant feedback and reasonable other items for sale and that there are good photos of everything important. they're not making any more 3DSs!

[@captain_cloudd]

Homebrew it, it's easy af, you'll thank me later

[@Malisteen]

Cave story and shovel knight have fantastic 3ds ports that make great use of the 3d features.

[@RiasatSalminSami]

I wish we had monitors with 3D support like that. 3D without glasses, how cool is that?

[@samuraivader3814]

Sadly the only 3d monitors out there are only TN panels and require 3D Glasses with battery. The last good 3D display was an LG 4K Oled with passive 3D.

[@todogenial119]

@@samuraivader3814 must be crazy expensive lol

[@prcr364]

@@samuraivader3814 Do you know why it’s like this?

[@mAtT47739]

@@samuraivader3814 3D just wasn't that big of a hit with consumers. LTT did a video on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epPNk2WppdyEjMk

[@AO-bl7cc]

​@@prcr364 The glasses were pricey and proprietary to that brand of TV. The blu-rays were always more expensive. Too many post-production fake-3d flooded the market(Disney's marvel movies were the worst offenders), and the movie theaters always charging more for the 3d version while also skimping on improving the projector. About the only time 3d actually looked good in the theaters were the 48fps Hobbit films, and those have never been released on blu-ray. 3d tvs died off, and it killed 3d gaming. Which is a shame, 3d works so well for gaming.

[@SickTruck]

I got a double IPS panel black New 3DS XL, shout out to Voltage Videogames in Syracuse, just randomly and didn't know it was an option. One day I saw a video about this and went back to Voltage and asked if I could compare just to check and sure enough I got one. I was super psyched! Again, thanks to Voltage Videogames in Syracuse NY. Oh, it was $200.

[@arondyte318]

I remember picking up my Fire Emblem Fates New 3DS XL together with the Special Edition copy of the game (the one that comes with both games + Revelations in one cartridge) on launch day at MSRP. I just checked how much they were both going for these days on holy moly what the heck is with that price. Jeeeez. 😂

[@blackph0enix]

Same. Although, I’d probably never sell the 3DS. I am now considering selling the Fire Emblem Fates SE game now that I have them digitally via CFW.

[@CambreyGoG]

Thanks for this video! I bought a second 3DS last year for 2 reasons: my main 3DS has a lot of miles and things don't always last forever so I wanted a backup. With Nintendo stopping the 3DS production, I figured that prices will go up on a brand new model. And I'm currently playing Monster Hunter Stories.

[@LuiBC3]

3DS production stopped years ago

[@TyTystick]

Having a modern high-resolution display in a form factor like the 3ds for portability would be amazing.

[@12inch_monster]

thanks for the reminder! need to dl my updates and purchases before it goes dark next march. so glad i bought a few backup 2 & 3dses near the end of their lives when the retailers were clearancing them out. i feel sorry for those just jumping into this gen as so many of these gamers are so priced out of its systems and games now, and there were many

[@logan317b]

I really love the New 3DS XL and especially the smaller New 3DS. It's much easier to carry around than the XL and I love the changeable faceplates with the matte finish. I own both models and I gotta say I'm perfectly content with both having TN panels, they look perfectly fine to me. I've also heard that the IPS screens drain the battery faster. However the IPS is really that much better maybe someday in the future I'll hunt for an IPS model or mod one with IPS screens.

[@mauryj.3415]

The only reason to get a 3DS at this point is to MOD IT, you can dump your own games into a Hard Drive and save your games forever, you can download DLC from the internet and save it forever, don't know why anyone would run to buy eShop games when these are available online to keep forever.

[@CharissaAlex]

There is a massive difference between IPS and TN. Yesterday I bought a N3DSXL (red) that has both IPS displays. It’s a huge difference from the N2DSXL I was using previously. Today I picked up a mint condition N3DSXL in black which is the colour I prefer, hoping to find my forever system, but both screens are TN. I could tell right away. I’m keeping the red one and will keep searching.

[@HoloNetHero]

You can change the screens out yourself

[@Juan-js7np]

Lmao Ive done a few 3ds shell swaps. Screen removals and re installations are no joke. You have to wrap and feed delicate ribbon cables through the 3ds hinge, if it were easy, everyone would replace their TN panels for IPS or better 3rd party panels. Trust me, its not something you want to attempt if you dont have electeonic repair experience.

[@niqgal3356]

So happy to have the Metroid-themed New XL! It's top IPS and bottom TN, which I am okay with -- I just don't want dual TN.

[@LordNementon]

Buying games? Nah, they are all free, aren't they? 😈

[@boying.]

oh my god! I didn’t know that adding funds via Switch will still work. I still have games that I need to buy for the 3DS. thank you!

[@fennsk]

Of course, there's also homebrew and loading it up with ROMs. I'm planning to do so on my 2DS XL (I got lucky on a used one for $99 recently) by ripping all of my cartridges and downloading digital copies that I own on my kids' 2DS systems.

[@lameojameo4859]

This is what I did recently. I have a New 3DS XL as my main system, but I also have a Smash Edition 3DS XL that I homebrewed as my "Secondary" system since I didn't want to risk bricking my main system. The process was actually super easy and I love being able to load Roms that include GBA, SNES, DS, and 3DS titles

[@fennsk]

@@lameojameo4859 it seems to me that 3ds consoles should remain valuable to the emulation community because the dual screens get really awkward on other hardware. Next on the list would be Wii because of motion control requirements (or Wii U if anyone cared).

[@crashdude7589]

I don't really get this nintendo fan thing where they are like "you can still buy the games but you have to go through these hoops" no, nintendo doesn't want to support the console so we do not need to support them

[@Raikou87]

My N3DSXL has a TN top screen and IPS bottom. My Pokemon N3DS has both TN screens. Thanks for pointing this out for me, Kevin. 😑 Can't unsee the difference now. 😆

[@Aelrandir]

I hate that the 3DS is region locked. I live in Japan and there's still such a healthy supply here of fairly priced games and systems. I'd be able to add so much to my physical library but even with custom firmware the cartridges themselves are basically always Japanese only.

[@erzajumeidi]

There's no way to make region locked japanese cartridge to turn into us copy, but on cfw there's actually an app called lumalocaleswitcher and somewhat able to change the region and change the language of some japanese copy of a game that has multiple language. Keep in mind though it's not a magic tool that can change any copy made for japanese language only or exclusives.

[@jabellera]

I have been searching for 3ds games, systems, and a new 2ds xl for fun recently. I enjoyed the system a lot and regret not getting some of the games at release but I was just a teen back then. Glad to know about the screens and try out the 3ds if yall never played!

[@cm_0011]

The hyrule one does have a higher chance of dual IPS, i’ve read a lot - mine is also a dual IPS. It’s not guaranteed but very few hyrule ones don’t have dual IPS.

[@magneisuemwinterjuice7810]

mine is too, heard the rumor and glad i got this ver

[@supersolarsun]

Friend was getting rid of his for some reason and I snatched it up 7+ years ago and I'm glad I did. IPS for both. My pokemon anniversary one has both IPS's while the modded 3dS XL is not.

[@seraloro]

Vis a vis the Ace Attorney games on the 3DS 👉🏻 Don't listen to what anyone says - Dual Destinies is one of the best games in the franchise and just a phenomenal game overall! Even if you're not an Ace Attorney fan, per se, I still think that game and it's story will be enjoyable to everyone❤️ (It's so good, it's just so good!!)

[@AlbertoJMarcano]

Thanks to SpawnWave last year for his video on buying a 3DS in 2021 way before Nintendo mentioned anything about closures. Went on eBay and picked up a "New 2DS XL boxed in mint condition with 6 first party games all boxed, for £150. Bargain!

[@steveballmersbaldspot2.095]

Yeah considering the crazy prices now you made out like a bandit.

[@jellypopcorn]

_Im so hype for this video, I've been playing my 3DS like mad lately and looking at backup consoles to get haha, not a bad idea to get a spare battery and charge cable! Also a transparent case to protect some of the metallic 3DS from sweat-wear. But there are such good titles on the console that will be lost after the digital store closes down--- its such a good travel console too! Im constantly still looking at titles being on sale on the shop, for titles like Persona Q_

[@5AM-9PM]

Last month, I got a used 3DS XL for less than 2$ from an antique shop. He said it broken. But after 5 minutes of charging, it work perfectly fine. Then I paid around 8$ for some 'mod' and that was the best 10$ spent in my life.

[@arcxgamer6654]

What a bargain for a 3ds hope your enjoying it

[@WonderK-89]

I bought one a few months ago for $130 used, I recently realized it was dual IPS! Very happy with it!

[@levisearls360]

I own a New 2DS XL, and absolutely love it. the screens don't matter for everyday play nearly as much as people think lol. the new 2ds is basically my perfect console. alot of the original line new 2ds's have poor build quality, and have cheeper feeling plastic, but when mine came, side by side to a new 3ds it felt just as well put together as you would expect. its sleeker, thinner, and i think it looks better, and prefer the button type to the new 3ds. also, i know there is very little hardware difference between the new 2ds and new 3ds, but my new 2ds preforms noticeably better than the new 3ds. i just really love the console, and think it was a perfect way to end the DS console line.

[@teopogi2821]

if your 3ds is modded, you don't need to worry about the eshop closing, you can even install the patches offline.

[@Anna_Rae]

I like the ergonomics more on the 2DS XL. The 3D was fun when I was a kid, but now that I’m 25 it hurts my eyes. Probably have a TN panel, I also notice ghosting; not sure if that’s on an IPS 3DS. Great system to mod though. You should definitely mod it and play GBA games in a hardware accurate manner. It uses the DS mode’s GBA mode. It’s better than emulation

[@LennyQUMFIF]

The 3d Always hurt my eyes since i was like 5 bruh. Even today its as bad as back then, maybe even worse because i now use glasses

[@davida7229]

Hardware accurate manner? What?? More like get an everdrive gba and then play it on the actual hardware accurate manner

[@LennyQUMFIF]

@@davida7229 the DS has GBA hardware even on 3ds. So it will still be as accurate as an original GBA.

[@davida7229]

@@LennyQUMFIF lol oh how both of yours are so wrong. I like how the other one pointed out where she basically played herself. Its a mode, not in the actual hardware motherboard of the 3ds. You're telling me that on the 3ds where DS games are a definite no go to be playing your games on, is the best accurate way to be playing gba games?

[@linusmayden8465]

Damn, if only you could turn off the 3D features? Too bad they didn't made a switch on the side to down it out, Oh wait.

[@Gatz3D]

Looks like my New 3DS XL has IPS but only on the top screen. Still stoked 🙌🙌🙌

[@s-falcon1695]

Pro tip: you don't need to hunt down Nintendo point cards just buy a normal Nintendo giftcard it still works

[@JAVYxGV]

I bought a New 3DS XL just to play the older Pokémon games. Literally a hobby at this point. I'm thinking to buy a DS with the GBA compatibility as well.

[@Matt_Sorensen]

For those looking at this system, don't discount the regular wedge shaped 2ds. Probably one of the most criticized handhelds ever made but as far as comfort goes, it is by far the most comfortable in this lineup of consoles and it has the best pixel density. These were being sold nib a couple years ago for $80 so its still pretty easy to find them for cheap. I have a new 3ds, a 3ds XL and a 2ds and honestly I play the 2ds the most because its so comfortable to hold.

[@alexnicolaou3579]

i personally can't get past their whole "made for toddlers" association tho.. they are robust and non folding because they were targeted to the younger kids, like a 10 year old would get a 3ds and their 4 year old brother would have a 2ds

[@Matt_Sorensen]

@@alexnicolaou3579 Well I'm 31 so either way it looks like I'm playing with a child's toy so I don't really care about the perception lol.

[@Lugiavsgiratina]

Don’t ever give people advice again

[@Matt_Sorensen]

@@Lugiavsgiratina Drinking water can help alleviate feeling salty

[@shabberplasm32]

Makes me grateful that (fingers crossed) my Pikachu 2DSXL is still in great condition.

[@nusilver]

I bought all of the DLC for Curtain Call that I was missing late last year. It was pricey, probably about $50 (there's obviously a LOT, as you said), but the most annoying part of it was that every single item had to be downloaded piecemeal. Which, as you can imagine, took a LONG time.

[@ElNegus9985]

Could've just pirated it instead

[@nusilver]

@@ElNegus9985 congrats on being a cartoon character.

[@ElNegus9985]

@@nusilver And Nintendo will soon end eshop support in 2023, just pirate it.

[@hyoretsu1]

A disclaimer that needs to be made, purchases on the 3DS family are tied to that specific device, not your account. So if your device breaks somehow, you'll lose all those games.

[@worldsboss]

Oh nice, my New 3DS XL seems to have an IPS screen completely by accident. That’s pretty cool! I do love this model, but whyyyyy did they put the power button on the bottom 🤦🏻‍♂️ It always switches the system on in my pocket and drains the battery!

[@classicnut6655]

I have a Pokémon 20th anniversary New regular 3DS dual IPS and a yellow Pikachu New 3DS XL dual IPS. Both are modded and loaded with games. I have over 50 games still sealed. Love the 3DS dual IPS. It’s my all time favorite handheld.

[@leeartlee915]

The reason you should only buy the “New” editions of 3DS is that they allow you to emulate a LOT more stuff on it. And if you don’t plan to homebrew your 3DS, you are missing the hell out.

[@professorpenguin7293]

I've never owned a 3DS and am looking to buy one to homebrew. I'm on a budget and leaning towards buying a 3DS XL, how would that limit me if I dont go for the "new" one?

[@leeartlee915]

@@professorpenguin7293 The “New” edition runs emulation bette. If all you want it to do is play NES, SNES, DS, and 3DS games, it’s likely fine. My suggestion? If you’re gonna homebrew it anyways, buy a Japanese New 3DS LL. They are way cheaper and once you mod it, you can set it to region free anyway.

[@professorpenguin7293]

@@leeartlee915 hey I did just that and have one on the way, thank you. I'm curious if you have any experience with using twilight menu or an R4 flashcart? I wanna play DS games but I'm not sure which option performs better.

[@leeartlee915]

@@professorpenguin7293 I have experience with both. Twilight works fine but it is admittedly a little clunky. Not sure if you ever used a Wii U but it’s like when you want to play a Wii game on there. It boots up to a whole other OS and is contained in there. The R4 is similar but easier. To tel you the Gods honest truth, I went through all that hassle and now I just use a regular DS XL with a R4 cart. Because the screen ratios are different on the DS vs 3DS, the games look “better”. I’m a little crazy though. But between the two you’re considering, I’d recommended Twilight. It makes everything all contained on one SD card and is a little slicker. But if you’re struggling at all (Twilight can be finicky), buy a R4 card and you’re good to go. Good luck!

[@professorpenguin7293]

@@leeartlee915 thank you so much! I guess I'll go with twilight then, I appreciate your time :)

[@greathorn]

It feels so early to drop support for the 3DS imo. They were still releasing first-party Nintendo titles on it up until 2019.

[@peter.hernandez]

I have the New 3DS non XL. I think that one is a happy medium. It has a larger display than a regular 3DS but not so large compared to the XL. Plus it comes with the interchangeable front and back plates as well as colored buttons. I got lucky I guess because both panels are also IPS. It's a beautiful little system sitting ins its charging cradle on my desk ready to play at a moments notice.

[@fredrick8691]

I love my 3DSXL Seamus edition I'm sad to see the 3DS and Wii U going away eventually.

[@ryanbane]

Maybe I missed it in the video, but if I didn’t - don’t forget!: the NEW 3DS also has eye tracking which is sooo much better for 3D content over the original.

[@Chronoflation]

This is a fact. Also, the regular size has a stronger 3D effect since they didn't scale the 3D with the XL's size increase with those models, so get the N3DS for pixel density and 3D depth, N3DSXL for size and comfort, based on your preferences

[@blockbusterlatefees7713]

Crimson Shroud looks awesome! First time I hear about it and I've seen so many 3DS videos. The system is epic! Thanks!

[@crack64]

I've had both IPS and TN screens on the 3DS systems I've owned so far. IPS ones had HORRIBLE pixel response times making moving around in games feel nauseating

[@jo54763]

I was unaware of the LCD lottery that happened with the 3DSes (mine being N3DSXL) and found out yesterday that I have dual TN panels... But in all honesty, I don't really think they're all that terrible as long as you're not trying to play at a weird viewing angle.

[@johnboona4048]

@@jo54763 TN also has horrible washed out colors even viewing from head on. IPS has better more saturated colors and better black levels.

[@jo54763]

@@johnboona4048 To be fair I've been playing on a PSP 2000 and a DS lite lately (went on a refurb spree) so I might be a little more tolerable lmao

[@mresab1997]

So this would be a reason to desire a TN instead?

[@MarcoMissere]

@@mresab1997 absolutely not. IPS displays have noticeably more vivid colors

[@andrewwyatt1610]

Wish I would have found this video before I bought my first 3ds last month I kinda missed the whole generation so decided I needed to come back and visit it thankfully I lucked into my new 3ds xl having both ips screens

[@rebelgoldfish8727]

I think it’s funny how Nintendo will take away every possible way to play their games and then get mad at you for emulating them 😓

[@Chichirumiru]

My New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador edition has dual IPS :) Wasn't hunting for one, just bought the ambassador edition when it released and got lucky.

[@shanky-san4132]

They need to make another one.

[@CristianLopez-xi4rt]

I really love it for emulation, mostly NES and SNES, battery life is really good cause you only use 2d sprites instead of full 3D effect.

[@DR.DisInfect]

I want to know why you wear a beanie in middle of summer ☀️ 👨‍🦲

[@IsaMasih]

I bought a 3DS SNES edition im 2010 and i still love it.

[@obi-wan3916]

Same! Mine is fully set up with homebrew and loaded with snes games 👍

[@IsaMasih]

@@obi-wan3916 I have been tempted to do that, I just do not want to break my console. If I do it wrong

[@Eyetrauma]

Great overview! Really wish there was a “New” wedge-style 2DS, I find the style of that one kinda charming but the loss of the extra homebrew features isn’t enough to compensate.

[@idkwhattohaveasausername5828]

What homebrew features are you losing with a normal 2ds? Mine does everything that a new 3ds can do

[@dvcunlimited668]

You can also use the modern Nintendo eShop cards, since they still support Wii U and 3DS

[@Mkgamer_2]

I know people shouldn't do what I'm going to say but you can always get them the Illegal way to get it

[@steveballmersbaldspot2.095]

The 3DS has a pretty spectacular lineup of games.

[@GabeWilliams]

I’m so proud of my past self for getting my hands on the majoras mask 3ds xl. I’m almost scared now to check if it’s IPS. Anyone here still have their ambassador games? Update: it is IPS 😅

[@Chronoflation]

Still have and still go back to play the ambassador games every now and then. Sacred Stones was my first Fire Emblem because of that and Fusion my first Metroid. Got me into 2 of my all time favorite franchises that I've sunk hundreds of hours into. Well, hundreds for Fire Emblem. Dozens for Metroid. You'd have to be pretty bad or only replaying the prime trilogy over and over for that amount of time with Metroid, lol

[@ddreamlezz]

You know this is a little off topic bit man i just can watch Kevin's videos like for a long time, from the music choices, to the way the product is shown. It's just amazing would love to learn how to get in to this 😭😀 But love the work Kevin ❤️, thanks for another great vid

[@HoLDoN4Sec]

i remember buying a lot of 20 "untested - for parts" "new" 3ds xl's back in 2018 for 320$. 18 of them were basically just fine but with dead batteries and filthy. 2 of them were filthy and with broken casings - fixing those and installing genuine "limited / special edition" shells was a cheap but ANNOYING task to do (anyone that has done a shell swap on a 3DS/DS will understand the pain of doing that to just one 3DS, let alone i did it to TWO 3DS's) 8 were black, 7 were red, one is monster hunter 4 ultimate special edition, one was galaxy special edition, two are hyrule special editions and the last one was the SNES special edition i've kept all of them except for two in a cardboard box in the attic just to preserve them i gave one of the hyrule special edition 3DS's to my gf (one had near pristine shell condition, the other one was a bit scuffed) and i kept the monster hunter 4 special edition for myself (since the game i played the most on it was monster hunter 4 ultimate anyways so that was awesome) but now that the cost of just a single "new" 3DS XL skyrocketed to over 200$ for one in good condition that actually makes me feel really smart for buying that lot of 20 3DS's for 320$ back then lol

[@Acecy]

i wish i had a 3ds xl rn, i loved my DS as a kid but never got a 3ds

[@LinusIslamTips]

I regret selling mine. Although I actively use emulation on my phone and it works perfect having it physically in hand is still a different feeling

[@loro615]

I love ur vids

[@JoeamyAhmad]

Whoaaa. Early this time. Keep it up bro! I too still use my 3ds xl

[@Scitch-et4vk]

The 3ds is better than the switch in my opinion

[@kyle7447]

I'm thinking about playing mine after months of it being in a drawer. Great system

[@RaikouRosario]

FOMO is unhealthy Be a pirate, less stress 😌

[@fastrack2170]

I just bought the Super Nintendo New Nintendo 3DS XL w/ Top IPS screen. I've been enjoying it since!

[@chillout3521]

I remember, all the way back in 2017 when I got my first new 3ds xl I shipped it in with a “screen defect” and they sent it back with the top screen replaced with an IPS one. I was stoked, unfortunately it is a top ips and bottom tn, but I at least got one and didn’t have to pay anything for it. I doubt you could do that nowadays, but it is a good point to think about the screen type when buying a new 3ds xl in 2022 and in the future

[@patitoduck123]

Obviously double IPS would be ideal but you having a top screen IPS is the most important screen out of the two. I have one new 3DS XL with a top IPS and bottom screen and I hardly care or notice anything from the bottom screen. It’s that top screen that is the important one

[@myrealusername2193]

@@patitoduck123 plus if you buy a replacement top screen there’s a chance it won’t have the 3D functionality.

[@mresab1997]

@@myrealusername2193 wait what? How is that a thing?

[@myrealusername2193]

@@mresab1997 essentially the screen has to be manufactured in a very specific way to have that 3D effect, but nearly no one makes that type of display any more so the replacement ones might not be that type and so won’t work

[@adamsmith9933]

Luckily a few months ago they had a big sale on all the Ace Attorney games on the 3DS eshop and I bought them all! Really wish the Professor Layton games would go on sale too.

[@qactustick]

Something about the TN/IPS comparison that kinda gets downplayed is just how insignificant the viewing angle difference really is. Like...when you're playing, you're almost always looking at the screens pretty much dead-on, right? When's it ever going to actually be a negative that TN panels have almost nonexistent viewing angles? Closest you might get is if someone wants to watch you play, but I can't imagine that's something that's happening too often with a 3DS.

[@0Stellar0]

Don’t get me wrong I love my switch oled but the DS will always have a special place in my heart and wish they continue to make new ones

[@Grt1n]

I know the switch is basically the replacement for the gameboy and I know phones have also taken over the mobile field and I know that Microsoft is pushing cloud gaming on mobile devices but, I wonder if Nintendo will ever bring the gameboy back again…

[@paganphilosopher]

Awesome video! Didn't know about the screen difference, very interesting. I feel like I should really recommend everyone who owns and uses a 3ds now to install custom firmware, I did it on mine and it's super easy and also great for future-proofing I think :)

[@alexnicolaou3579]

what does that do?

[@EpiikoAlt]

because you have money?

[@QuizMasterEntertainment]

To be honest, I missed out on the 3DS era, I just got into buying games recently and while I love my switch, I can see why people are mad they gave up on the backwards compatibility. If anything, I'd say the best bet Nintendo could have, is pull a Wii U and make a separate unit to connect to the switch and add the second screen along with a slot for 3DS games. If possible, making the unit work like a pro controller and work even if the switch is connected to a TV sounds like a great idea. Doubt it would improve the processing quality, but it could be done. That or being able to link a switch lite to a switch and use the switch lite as the lower screen, but that wouldn't work for old game cards.

[@franciscobutte]

Oh yeah. The unappreciated IPS screens 3DS. Glad I have mines already. Good luck finding one today at a reasonable price especially after the release of this video.

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

I have played and owned all of the models at one point or another (don’t ask me why lol). The New 2DS XL was what I settled on in the end because it just felt nicer and less top heavy compared to the New 3DS XL. I understand the IPS screen but, because I am not looking for a graphical experience on such a small scale, I live happily with the TN screen.

[@phreshmark]

Just reminded me of the 3ds backlog that sits untouched

[@brkbtjunkie]

I just got lucky on my first 3DS, got one from Japan few days ago and it has a top IPS!

[@notmyrealname1526]

Bought mine quite recently, got IPS on top and TN on the bottom. Also, install CFW while you still can (without needing a flash cart). Installed pretty much everything worthwhile on mine, including stuff that was never available in my region and stuff that was removed years ago. Got 130 games on a 128 GB SD, works perfectly.

[@Beelzeebab]

are the ips stuff really that worth it?

[@notmyrealname1526]

@@Beelzeebab I guess they've used a different refresh rate for the later models, you can actually see the OG model flicker as it refreshes when you look closely. No idea if that got something to do with the IPS screen, but they definitely have much nicer colors and viewing angles.

[@jjm6187]

So glad my MH4U nn3dsxl has a top IPS screen. The pricing of these dual IPS units has gone crazy.

[@Arukarru]

Can we all agree to carry our 3ds again, I wanna get y’all’s streetpass

[@simplyelwin]

I just got my new 3ds xl. Saved myself a headache and homebrewed it lol