the Nintendo 3DS is here to stay

No need to panic! The Nintendo 3DS eShop may be closing this March on the console's 12th birthday, but I promise you, this little guy is not going anywhere anytime soon.
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Music:
11pm - Animal Crossing New Leaf
Extras Menu - Sonic Mega Collection
Mii Maker Theme (Wii U) - Nintendo
Wii Shopping Channel - Nintendo
Opening Demo - Sonic Mega Collection
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How to Homebrew Your Nintendo 3DS - Anton Retro
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Nintendo 3DS Promo Trailer - IGN
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New Nintendo 3DS Promo - AGB Videos
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[@raulosunaa]

the Nintendo 3DS is here to slay

[@nikgrgrio]

Don't tempt me because I'm a synapse fire away from turning that into the actual title.

[@Lokear]

@@nikgrgrio Do it

[@THEcoolGAMER60]

@@nikgrgrio no way u actually changed it lol

[@shaungreer3350]

The nintendo 3ds has always slayed

[@Lokear]

@@pablosolermontanos641 They never changed it.

[@Bigsoz]

I love how all of us probably watched the same sequence of videos talking about not missing some games of the eshop and ended up here, with a homebrewed 3ds and a very nostalgic feeling.

[@nikgrgrio]

The rise of homebrewed 3DSs has only just begun haha

[@Wookis]

@@nikgrgrio I modded mine pretty much as soon as I heard about it, did it on the last day before browserhax got patched iirc. We need more homebrewed 3DSs, I agree lol

[@kronik5927]

Homebrewed Majora's Mask 3DS to be exact, sir. 😂

[@aaronarmeli1655]

I love having a modded 3DS. My primary modded 3DS got water damaged. Got super lucky and found a brand new n3dsxl at a retro shop for like $130. Bought it immediately and modded it that week.

[@-im-aim]

@@aaronarmeli1655 now that is what i call an amazing deal

[@KurtIndovina]

Every time I return to the DS consoles, I’m always amazed at their innovation, and how damn good they are. And the accessibility to just shut it and go. AMAZING. Really well crafted story here, Nicholas. This was a great video.

[@nikgrgrio]

Being able to shut it and go is life-ruining and it makes me nostalgic for that Iwata Era but of course we needed that world-changing BOTW era. I just miss my menu music. Dual Screens forever 🤟 Thank you for taking the time to watch, Kurt!

[@timeforgamesYT]

I scrolled down to comment "This is such a well-produced video, Nicholas! It kind of reminds me of videos by one of my favorite creators, Kurt Indovina.". Huh...

[@LethalLuggage]

I hate that no games have a rest feature. I have to get to a save point or I'm screwed.

[@fallyangy413]

Truueeee every few years i play it and it feels "new" haha insane

[@shanerpressley]

Love seeing your praise here Kurt, have you considered making videos on 3DS content? Homebrew, hacks, and restoration projects have really bloomed on the console in the past year

[@Dondon-wt5mw]

Whats really depressing is getting a 3ds now and not being able to use street pass because it genuinely is dead. Bring back the 3ds. For those of you with a 3ds, take them with you everywhere please, lets revive this thing.

[@employee4272]

I carry mine with me almost daily! Malls seem to be the best place to get hits. And retro game stores, as the employees often have them.

[@evalol10]

I got my 3DS in 2020. Getting it so early makes me so sad because i never got to experience the peak of the 3DS. streetpass, Miiverse, nintendo zone, online play etc. it really sucks because yesterday i bought a 35 dollar eshop card and was going to get a game and a theme. Yet to find they dont take eshop cards OR credit card funds. So i have to resort to physical copies of the game, which said, is too expensive. I love Zelda, Animal crossing, Nintendogs etc on the 3DS. I wish nintendo never discontinued it because i probably would’ve had so much more fun with it.

[@employee4272]

@@evalol10 you can add eshop funds through the my nintendo website!

[@evalol10]

@@employee4272 Yeah. i realized that a few hrs ago but i had already spent the funds on my switch!! :((

[@employee4272]

@@evalol10 man :(

[@HighStars4]

I'll never get bored of my 3ds, nor my DS games. It's just such a big era to me and pretty much took over almost my entire life so far. And when i first homebrewed/modded it, i just felt like that was the right thing to do since i knew that despite what Nintendo will do, the fans won't stop making this console keep it alive for the longest time as they can. And i'm in joy just knowing this.

[@jaredf6205]

I could never get into any of the Nintendo portables. I had every one from the original game boy to the 3DS and I just never had fun with them, there were never any games I enjoyed that much on them. Switch is the first one I actually like the games for.

[@creatingvideostobreakmyspe6049]

@@jaredf6205 Bet youre fun at parties.

[@jaredf6205]

@@creatingvideostobreakmyspe6049 Yeah, I bring my switch

[@brosettastone7520]

@@jaredf6205 ha, goteeeem

[@LamarrWilson]

found you randomly on my home page; nice video!

[@nikgrgrio]

Lamarr, it’s an honor to have you here! Thank you so much 🙂

[@monstermike22]

From the dual screen gaming experience to the actual 3D, this system continues to blow my mind and find its way back into my hands. The catalog has so much diversity and charm its been a lot of fun going through some of these as of late. Makes you wonder what happened to all the charm and uniqueness (Mii maker, Streetpass, Themes, Music, etc) and how its just absent on the switch. Not sure we'll ever have two screen or Stereoscopic gaming again, sad. Anyways, great video brother, earned a new subscriber, always looking forward to quality 3ds content, keep it coming!

[@nikgrgrio]

Incredibly happy to have you here, Mike! You're certainly right about the distinct personality the dual screen and motion control era of Nintendo had, I feel the same way and miss the menu music :/ Yeah, the BOTW, Mario Odyssey, and Switch era of nintendo was a vital shift for them and even us, but I miss that Iwata soul in all those games and consoles. Looking forward to making more content, thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@sjb626]

Man, if I had just been a few years older with more disposable income I would have gone all in on the New 3DS faceplates lol. Kicking myself for not getting one as I kinda find the XL to be uncomfortable after a while. Definitely feeling the 3DS love now that a some years have passed since moving on to the Switch. Nice video 👍🏼

[@nikgrgrio]

Funny enough sjb626, I often think about getting a new XL because my hands cramp on the 3DS XS 😅 The 3DS love is in the air this year and I'm here for it. Thanks for taking the time to watch :)

[@jamescrockett813]

I feel similar, as I get a small cramp in my right thumb when playing for extended periods. Usually shifting my grip helps. I play on a mint dual IPS “new” 3DS (the Pokémon one) and really appreciate the pixel density and quality. I have 2 boxed XL’s that I’ve contemplated using to avoid the cramp, but I think I would find the size and screen quality difference to have its own faults.

[@Lokear]

If you ever decide to get one again, I'd recommend the New 2DS XL, if you don't care about the 3D function. It's significantly cheaper, and it's got a really nice and slick design to match the Switch :)

[@overloadedbanana1155]

Just found my old first model 3ds! Don’t even know when I got it 😂

[@augieh6146]

I feel that way lol. Just if I woulda been 20 not 14

[@benyzehnder9310]

I think the closing of the E-shop, made homebrewing way more relevant.

[@nikgrgrio]

You’re definitely right- I’m on a homebrewing kick with all these eshop closures sending us into a panic, next has gotta be my Wii U

[@Windermed]

@Nicholas Gregorio good thing about it is that when it comes to the Wii U/3DS there actually exists something called Pretendo which is like a recreation of Nintendo's servers and it allowed for certain games like Super Mario Maker as well as other Online games to work again Nintendo's homebrewing community is still alive and kicking let's be all real here.

[@benyzehnder9310]

@@Windermed Oh that's awesome!

[@Elgreasyburrito650]

The end of an era type scenarios always make me feel like a loved one has died. Something that brought us so much joy has finally reached its end

[@AriyzenVR]

I also recently homebrewed my 3ds because of this, I didn’t want to lose most of my digital games. Once I finished homebrewing I pirated lots of games, then I did the this that makes the 3ds eshop not close. Although I could download them again, by pirating, I don’t know if it would erase my data. Also, You are underrated and need more subscribers! At first a thought you had thousands of subs but only 100+? Keep on doing your videos! Never give up! You can do it! Edit: THANKS I NEVER KNEW THIS WOULD GET THIS MUCH LIKES!!!

[@nikgrgrio]

Futruetech! I appreciate you being here and for taking the time to watch and comment. I’m incredibly grateful for the 100+ subscribers and don’t worry- I haven’t stopped making videos since I started so stay tuned for some more stuff ;) Here’s to 3DS homebrewing 🤟

[@chillbizz74]

Honestly Pirating is moral because Nintendo is just messing up all the time and heck they don't even earn money anymore

[@pacomatic9833]

Let me explain. Save data is linked to whatever the game is stored on. So if I have a game on a game card, then the save is stored on the card. If the game is on an SD card, it'll be on the SD. If the game is on internal storage, the save will be on internal storage. *What I'm saying is: Save data is deleted upon deleting the game.* With that said, extra data is always going to be stored on the SD card. DLC and updates are not associated with any save data, but if you _delete the update to a game, but not the game itself,_ then your save data will be for a newer version of a game then what you currently have; as such, the game may consider it corrupted and delete the save.

[@k8sloane]

@@pacomatic9833 do all digitally installed games delete when the eshop closes if your ds isn’t homebrewed?

[@Nicalay2]

@@k8sloane Nope, you still will be able to play them and enjoy them. But if you delete them, you will still be able to redownload them, even after march 29th. So yeah the eshop isn't really fully closed.

[@Ezlo]

Just began to feel the pressure of the eShop closing and my chance to revisit this piece of my childhood recently. I got a Steam Deck a while back and after emulating some GBA on it, I realized how good it felt to play games on hardware close in feel to the original layout (Obviously the SD has a lot going on, but a D-pad and a few buttons on either side of a rectangular screen just felt natural). There's nothing out there today like the NDS/3DS line. I just picked up a new 3DS to ensure I can go back and experience all those great games the way they're meant to be played again.

[@nikgrgrio]

100% with you on feeling that pressure from the eShop's closure and you're right- nothing out there is really portable like the NDS/3DS family and is geared more towards bringing AAA gaming with you for 2-3 hours of charge. That's not me knocking the switch or deck of course, but I just remembered how insane the charges on DS lites were Anyway, I'm happy to hear you were able to secure some GBA memories on your deck and were able to secure a new 3DS. Thanks for being here, Ezlo

[@qlligator]

@@samanthajenkins2036 Eshop is closing in March

[@wimzaaijer2655]

Its still possible to homebrew your system, so you can play whatever you want. Idk if its ethical to do but for me its a comforting thought that those eshop exclusives that i didnt buy wont be lost forever, they are only a download away😅

[@hugevibez]

It's a shame Citra for Android is no longer in active development, since foldable devices like a Fold 4 + telescopic controller seem to be the perfect alternative to DS-style consoles, with the added benefit of older 4:3 games being much larger since it's just a single screen.

[@cattysplat]

@@nikgrgrio Lucky we will always have internet ROMs containing every 3DS game ever released and the capability of playing them all conveniently thanks to dedicated individuals who share their work with the world.

[@corey_clip]

The 3ds will always be one of, if not my favorite console of all time. My first one was the link between worlds special edition and the memories I had playing that game and OOT3D will always be my favorite gaming experiences of all time. Now I have the snes new 3ds version and I still play it all the time. Since I hacked it I can continue to download and play any title I want and I'll never forget about this trusty little guy. Truly a perfect system

[@IssakLol]

I used to think that the 3DS was completely obsolete with the coming of the Switch, and I was considering selling mine (my 3DS is a special edition NES so I thought I could make a few bucks), but recently my friend bought one and told me I should buy it so I can ACNL with him, little did he know that I loved that game when I was younger. Somewhat inspired, I grabbed my old, scratched up 3DS and wasted five straight hours just playing New Leaf (not to mention all the other games, like Samus Returns, Ever Oasis, Happy Home Designer, a ton of Pokemon, etc.). And now, I bring the thing with me everywhere, which a lot of my friends have made jokes about. The thing was my childhood, and I hope it’ll someday be apart of my adulthood. Maybe even my kid’s childhoods.

[@Treetrunksr]

I relate to your story spiritually, I eventually homebrewed my 3DS after losing/selling all my physical copies and my switch games mostly being digital! Now we have the juice!

[@Partinaire]

I hope this doesnt sound weird but this was a really sweet and sincere video. Im big into emulation and gaming handhelds but a lot of my most favorite games were on the 3DS so emulating them on hardware other than the original 3ds console just doesnt feel the same. You've definitely talked me into getting a 'New" 3DS just to house all my old favorite DS and 3DS games.

[@Gidpho]

Such a good video essay about the nintendo 3ds. In recent years ive picked the ds back up especially because of the 3ds pokemon versions, mario games, lego games ect. Its nice to see a guy talk with the same amount of passion and nostalgia about something you adore. Hope to see more vids like this!

[@giezicastillo6710]

Nah fr tho. I was the same way about wanting to keep my system pure as can be, but like you I also decided to homebrew mine as well as my friends lol. It’s crazy because the DS really was a big part of our childhood and it’s sad to see it go which it doesn’t deserve! Anyways well done Nicholas, this video truly meant something as someone who only grew up playing handhelds.

[@Ravenamps]

Love this. Been shopping for a 3DS all week after hearing about the closure and this popped up in my feed. Was bidding on a lot yesterday and lost on some expensive lot of games and a system. So glad I did. Just ordered a system and will homebrew it. Great video man!

[@turbostarbp867]

Absolutely amazing video. It’s hard finding small channels like these so once and a while it’s refreshing to watch stuff like this. Extremely underrated as well, I can tell just by the amount of effort put into this you will start getting more attention

[@LEEHAMLOL]

the passion is real

[@SebastianMendoza28]

Amazing and high-quality video! I also recently started falling in love with my old 3DS again and then I upgraded and bought myself a JP New 3DS and modded it! Modding it unlocked soooo much and I'm just motivated now more than ever to play my old games and the games I missed out on like Ocarina of Time and Metroid Samus Returns. Taking it everywhere now has made me realize how the 3DS was such a big part of my gaming years. Also, bro, you need more subs I thought you were a big channel!

[@nikgrgrio]

Haha I'm happy to have you here, Sebastian! I've had a similar itch to get a JP New 3DS XL but I also just got a JP DSi and homebrewed it so maybe I should take it easy 😅 So glad you finally got to try out OoT 3D and Samus Returns and I think a lot of us can relate to the 3DS being a very personal console for us and that's incredibly special

[@miku-sf5qd]

id just like to say how beutifully shot this video is, the lighting in the intro is sooo nice

[@shanerpressley]

Please never forget the 3DS, it is such a beautiful handheld that nails everything we've been chipping away at over the years. Incredible console that still holds up with a strong library

[@justanotherjohn]

Man’s cinematography , storytelling and thumbnail design improve drastically compared to the previous video , any secrets young man I’m eager to learn

[@patchyourselfup]

Shocked that this channel only has 1.6k subs. You got a really good knack for storytelling and writing. Definitely will be looking for more.

[@LennerPOPPADOPALIS89]

The 3DS is such a great portable console. I remember being 22 in 2012, I got hurt at work and I was off for several weeks. I took some money and I got the red 3DS with Super Mario Bros. 2 and Zelda Ocarina of Time. I was really happy with my purchase!

[@nikgrgrio]

I was always jealous of the red 3DS owners, and that is quite the pairing of first games to own for the system back then! I’m sure it made that recovery process a little easier :)

[@Sunny10tv]

I also got the aqua blue 3ds on launch back then. Loved the game system but hated when it first came out because there wasn't alot of games in the game library at the time of launch. I ended up playing alot of Nintendo dogs 3ds then in later years they finally put some nicer games on it. A few years later I ended up importing an Australian 2ds for the game: Teddy Together 3ds specifically. What killed me was the game has a European release with not only the English language but also 9 other languages for every European game. I called Nintendo Of America on the phone several times asking them about an American release of Teddy Together & was told flat out by the manager of Nintendo of America that they had zero plans to release Teddy Together 3ds for America & to actually import a European 3ds & the copy of the game if I wanted to play it. I imported it but was ticked that I even had to import because of the fact Nintendo Of America was to lazy to release the game over here... 🤦‍♀️ Luckily with the switch it's region free. I play Japanese along with American switch games all the time. Why on earth nintendo region locked the 3ds is totally baffling to me. I knew other gamers back then who bought 3 3ds's: American, European, & Japanese in order to play 3ds games from other regions & had to categorize there 3ds games by region so it didn't brick the system. Other than that I still have my 3ds's & like / enjoy them but the region locking was annoying back then. 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️✌️

[@trashtrash2169]

3ds is the best console ever released, imo. I also got the red one at first. I was pretty young and destroyed it, eventually. I kept getting them after that, and destroying them. Eventually I got a little older and the frequency at which I destroyed them slowed and I eventually got pretty good at taking them apart. Now I have a second hand battered new 3ds xl in same color of my very first, red. I still have no clue how I managed to continue procuring them after I kept destroying them. My greatest woe was my link between worlds 3ds xl... Losing that one killed my emotions and the trauma deleted my memories of it from my brain. I am a husk now, but at least I can repair a bottom screen's digitizer if I need to.

[@Spokane64]

Great video. I have always been afraid to homebrew my 3ds and I still haven’t done it but think I will after the eshop closure. Also FANTASTIC choices for music throughout this video. They are all extremely nostalgic and remind me all of my childhood. Keep up the great work!

[@nikgrgrio]

Thank you so much , Chance :) you know I had to pull out all the stops with Sonic Mega Collection and ACNL 🎶

[@Spokane64]

@@nikgrgrio Update! I have since homebrewed 2 of my 3ds consoles and my Wii U! Absolutely love it!

[@anthonycastaneda7311]

The shot of you playing the 3ds in front of your escape the planet poster was so simple, and neat, I enjoyed it a lot.

[@nikgrgrio]

Thank you Anthony haha, yeah I don't have a gamer collection to film in front of so the pikmin poster was the next best thing

[@worldsboss]

The 3DS was its own special kind of magic. I stopped playing it from around 2015 - 2021, but once I picked it back up again I remembered just how much I loved it.

[@Spider-Complexion]

I managed to bust out my 3DS XL recently. I am blown away at how much the idea of the DS and its technology, still hold up today. It’s the same size as my phone just more thicker, and I actually get more enjoyment out of it than my phone, during down time.

[@Smeali]

Great video! Superb cinemtography! We're so close to the closure that I'm getting super nostalgic for the 3DS!

[@Fothanos]

just homebrewed mine and its amazing, thank you for this video

[@grimmddog4547]

wow! Your editing and camera skills are insane! I expected you to have at least a million subscribers. Well you are one step closer to 1 million. Keep up the good work.

[@nikgrgrio]

haha good to know that film degree paid off in some way ;) no, but really, I extremely appreciate you saying that and super happy to have you here!

[@mobu2492]

duuuuude you totally deserve tons more subscribers considering this amazing production quality!! your vids are really really good!!

[@nikgrgrio]

mobu, you really rock for taking the time to watch and comment! I appreciate every single person who even glances at these videos, let alone comment and subscribe so thank you :)

[@mvgiacomello]

Brilliant editing, dude. :)

[@jfloww]

Your video randomly showed up on my recommended but I’m so glad it did. I really like your style and this was a great video!

[@nikgrgrio]

Hey! I really appreciate you saying that :) Thanks for taking the time to watch haha

[@eatumupeatumup1211]

I felt exactly the same way about homebrewing my consoles but with the rapid closures of all these stores my mind completely flipped. I will be homebrewing my 3ds shortly. :)

[@Shin3y]

I would like to note the following. While the 3ds official servers will be shutting down eventually in a few years (beyond eshop closure) a fan project called pretendo has sprung up! While it is currently patreon exclusive, it is eventually planned to become free to the public. The services has even found was to preserve features like splatfests in the original splatoon on wii-U! I am confident, as both a retro enthusiast, and a tech nerd, that the 3ds is here to stay because of the amazing work of fans.

[@shoeboxbedroom]

just homebrewed my year of the luigi edition 3DS XL and it's so awesome, had a very similar experience to you when deciding to do it. I'm glad I did

[@FabiaN0445]

Such a cozy video thanks for that! :)

[@Musser0207]

I guess it’s in the air. I just recently randomly got the urge to buy a new 2ds xl and I just homebrew’d it. Can’t wait to play all the games I used to play as a kid!!

[@nikgrgrio]

Oh it's definitely in the air. Hope you're able to enjoy all the games and memories you had from being a kid!

[@Moth._.-]

I’ve never owned a 3ds before but I feel the exact same way. There’s just something so comforting about just sitting down and playing for hours on end with no worries whatsoever.

[@David-hn9hz]

Got this recommend video and subscribed after the video. Good job!

[@SideLineZero]

A great in the making. Loved the video. Keep up the good work!

[@nikgrgrio]

Thank you! And I’m happy you think so 🤓

[@base4yrface]

Currently in the process of homebrewing my 3ds and I'm planning on buying a new 2ds xl too if this one ever dies on me. I love this system to death

[@sunshineee4351]

this title brought me here. i remember when dad came home and brung me and my siblings a dsi i wanted one for so long and even asked santa for a pink dsi.. i was so happy but with four siblings we were very destructive especially since i was i believe 6 or 8 not sure but every year i always feel nostalgic when thinking about my many ds’ i had. the 3ds was the console i had the most memories with so i plan to save up and get another before the eshop closes!

[@nikgrgrio]

I just got a DSi recently and that is a GREAT incarnation of the DS 👌 the 3DS // DS for a lot of people tends to represent the first console that really belonged to them, and that’s so special Hopefully you’re able to nab one, but I know they’re getting more and more expensive by the minute :/

[@ilovebeansprouts2600]

this video makes me wanna play my 3ds again glad i have my XL, thanks for making this video man :)

[@tuxinf3rn028]

i remember when i got my first 3ds, i would super mario bros for hours. i’m still currently playing but with a 2nd xl and enjoying every game i have had and the nostalgic feeling that’s come to mind every time i revisit the game. it’s sad to know that the eshop is closing, it’s like a part of my childhood saying good bye. i loved this video so much! i’m glad i still play my 2ds to this day and i will for a while!

[@gabemarkwald]

Man, using my handed down 3ds recently that I barely used at all, makes me wish I used it more and that the switch had its quirks and personality, I like having cool themes and cool background console music

[@nikgrgrio]

I definitely miss that Iwata Era where we had fun menu music and personality to our consoles but then again, BOTW rocks 🥸 Also dude, finish up Majoras Mask 💜

[@gabemarkwald]

@@nikgrgrio dude I just beat the freaking great bay temple last night and I was so bad there I barely beat that ass of a boss with 2 minutes left to spare on the final day before the moon hit 💀

[@gdcalamity]

I really like the 3ds family of consoles. They just had some of the best titles imo. Now that I've watched the video, I'm gonna consider homebrewing my 2DS XL now. (I'm sad about no streetpasses aswell)

[@fastrack2170]

I'm loving that Sonic Mega Collection Music in the background!

[@icebergthegamer]

I’m just finding this channel, and I must say your content is fantastic. I wish there were more videos.

[@itsagabe]

The thing with the 3DS is that, despite being a portable device, it's not necessarily "bite-sized." SMTIV and IV Apocalypse are full-on JRPGs, for example. The Fire Emblem games are long and battles can take ages. Culdcept Revolt (imo one of the 3DS's most underrated, elusive, and obscure titles) is sort of bite-sized, but it's built in a way that matches take ages. Heck, we have Xenoblade Chronicles ad MGS3 on the 3DS. With some enhancements, many of those games would be right at home on a home console or even the PC. I had a GBC growing up and later on I got a DSi XL. And then, much later on I got a second-hand 3DS XL so I could play ACNL and gen 7 Pokemon. The 3DS has since been my favorite gaming device. I'm still primarily a PC gamer, but my 3DS is always in close proximity and I always take it outside on the slim chance I'll get a streetpass. Funny enough, I did get ONE on New Year when coming back home from London.

[@nikgrgrio]

Gabriel, you could not be more right. The 3DS has such a massive catalog of hour-suckers like the games you mentioned and that even though we have PCs and consoles we can take with us on the go, the 3DS still has more than enough space to exist in our setups. I also haven't heard of Culdcept Revolt, but I will definitely have to check that one out!

[@Bred_Lord]

I might be a gen z but I grew up with the ds it was honestly one of my favorite things ever.

[@OdipIsTired]

yeah, im only 11 years old but ive spent most of my life playing wii and 3ds games, now i still play them gamss on my gaming pc and they look amazing

[@nikgrgrio]

Nintendo consoles in general are never really stuck to one generation and that's what's so cool!

[@asxc3cvdfb]

lovely video dude, you managed to sum up a lot of my feelings on it super well. i love my ds and always will, thanks for sharing your love for it too

[@EvenFlow391]

I love the music from Sonic Mega collection! You and I shared a similar childhood.

[@matchaified]

for me its the same, I found mine while at my grandma's, recharged it, then homebrewed it (its a new 3ds xl)

[@HeyLoIo]

literally funny how most of us would never have home brewed if it weren't for the shop closing... i just did mine last week. bought a 128gb new battery and did it up.. everything was good except my y button didn't work took it apart had to clean the contact and now its perfect.

[@mathais2k]

I wish i stumbled across your channel a lot earlier. Your content is of great quality and your videos are relatable and calming

[@ole4150]

I bought my second n3ds xl mid 2022 and i was the happiest man on earth i have such a big gallery a folder with every pokemon game and im so proud to play with this console every day. litle hint to your ds games install a widescreen patch this is so much nicer. Good Video

[@xSaigez]

This video is so well made i have watched it about five times now its so good well done

[@gavinramsden6571]

Haven't seen one of your vids before stumbling upon this but man, such a great vid. Easy subscribe

[@benm1889]

Dude, awesome video. The production and writing is top notch! Thanks for making me fall in love again with my 3DS. 🙌🏼

[@nikgrgrio]

Thank you, Ben! Super happy to have you stumble across my video Here’s to the 3DS, man 🤟🙂

[@OoNVGoO]

amazing editing man

[@puudles]

Such an amazing video bro

[@theakid5336]

yesterday I finally got back my old Nintendo Id from my broken 3ds from when I 9... Im 17 now, and reliving all these games made me remember all the good times and why I loved the thing damn thing, more than I should...

[@tylermonkovic570]

Great video I love my 3ds and this made me smile

[@spoti1577]

nice video im 22 too and i love my 3ds and even more after the homebrew

[@miraysoley]

I appreciate the use of the Sonic Collection extras menu theme ✨

[@jgstrider]

The powers that be of the youtube algorithm have graced you my friend! This video appeared in my feed at a remarkably coincidental time where I've found myself making sure I have all my softmods and custom firmware squared away for my 3ds. The fans will certainly keep this wonderful device alive and preserved for many years to come. You've got a sub from me, keep up the good work! Your hard work recording and editing combined with your down to earth delivery certainly doesn't go unnoticed.

[@Engelinz]

With the eShop coming to a closure, I revisited my old 3DS which have been in a drawer for the past 8 years and I was surprised of how great the console still felt and the many great games available. It truly was a nostalgic moment and to see my younger self recorded on the crappy 3DS camera was very emotional. I have many great memories tied to the 3DS and it’s such a shame they’re closing the eShop but we luckily have the amazing Switch to enjoy! Anyway I really enjoyed your video, and you earned yourself a new sub!

[@Drooopyy]

Man you got me wanting to go out and try the 3ds now. Great video keep it up!!!

[@fudgersberg1120]

2:58 have had the same experience these last few months with my ps2. revisiting the childhood games still hit ! the analogue nipple lmao. smash bros kinda sucks whys the 3DS flip phone closing sound so satisfying hope youre doing well bro ! ❤ keep up the awesome content

[@nikgrgrio]

Haha dude I suck at smash I couldn’t stop flipping open and closing my 3DS all month. And nothing hits more than revisiting your childhood games at the right time :”) Hope you’re well too 🤓 your comment made my morning!

[@Justin-fm2sh]

This video was dope bro I’m glad I got this recommendation

[@fynn3112]

Your videos are amazing! I whould love to see your channle grow keep doing your thing bro!

[@nikgrgrio]

Fynn! I appreciate you for saying that! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, and stay tuned haha

[@Eli_IsThatYou]

woa this was a very great video! i love the 3ds so much and i was devastated when they announce its closure especially since i got into the 3ds in its later stages. anyway this was a great video please keep making more

[@sungrandstudios]

Thanks for sharing your journey with us. We feel the same way. We've spent the past year bringing some final exclusive new games to the 3DS to celebrate the console. We may even have 2 new exclusive titles coming to the 3DS within the next few weeks to celebrate end of support of eShop for 3DS.

[@funkyscott47]

Wow this is a well made video! :D

[@unspilledmilk7888]

DAMN NOT ONLY IS THIS VIDEO KILLER QUALITY BUT YOU USED THE SONG HISTORY GROM THE SONIC MEGA COLLECTION IDK HOW YOU DID IT BUT YOURE THE REALEST

[@nikgrgrio]

The Sonic Mega Collection music was meant for the real ones ;)

[@finadoggie]

This is such a good video, I’m amazed that you don’t even have 1k subs yet

[@donkeh3114]

Amazing vid bro!

[@witchinghourtv6651]

it reminds me of the psp early homebrewing days and iphone jailbreaks. man glory days of enjoying the product to its fullest. i was able to hack the 3ds and it has been amazing to replay so many games i lost physically, this and the wii u are probably the last time i think well see this type of homebrewing. even the whole process was nostalgia of the early days.

[@guydoesntlikeweed4233]

Great vid and very relatable to me over the past few months, subscribed bud!!

[@guydoesntlikeweed4233]

Me and my partner both found ours and have been playing ever since!!

[@nikgrgrio]

Hey Guy, incredibly happy to hear you and your partner are enjoying your 3DSs! Thank you for your subscription haha I appreciate you :)

[@Stylesbernard]

This is such a great video!

[@micahlynx]

this video made me feel a lot better about the fact the eshop is closing! i used to have a 3ds xl but gave it to my sister and since have been thinking about picking a new 3ds of new 2ds up for myself to be able to play a lot of the games i missed. but with the closure on the horizon it made me wonder if it’ll still be worth it, but watching this made me realise it definitively will be :) im more into physical games anyway and those i can’t find or are too expensive there’s always homebrewing haha

[@nikgrgrio]

Micah! I really appreciate your comment because I was hoping I could have that effect and make the daunting world of homebrewing seem less scary to someone who, like me, wanted to catch up on a bunch of games but just didn't have the money. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment :)

[@Michael-ku8vn]

loved watching this video and have been enjoying my 3ds for the last few months as well

[@doolittle_]

Really great video. Well made and personable. Made me want to play my DS.

[@nikgrgrio]

Thanks for commenting, xdoolittlex :) glad I could make something you enjoyed. I’m about to go play some DS too

[@AndrewMelder]

Loving the 3DS. I got the white New 3DS with the Kirby faceplate but I love your Mario version!

[@gabevochoa]

Watching this video after feeling nostalgic for my 3ds. Its really such a great console

[@jjspurlock]

I was raised mostly the same way with playing a lot of Nintendo games from the Wii to the Switch and then once I got older, I got a little more into gaming and honestly use it to stay off social media more. I started using a mixture of an R4 card as well as my old physical games collection on my 3DS that I honestly barely touched and I love either revisiting all these games I used to play as a kid or games that were popular at that time that I’ve never played. I think the 3DS is going to live on with home brewing and emulations.

[@sgsuperkiddan]

How does this man only have 2.18k subs. I’m subbing!!! 😂

[@supercoolswampert]

dude this video is awesome!! and we have the same DS!! i rarely see anyone with the same model as me, same colour too :D

[@nikgrgrio]

Thank you dude! And SAME, I never see anybody else with the black friday black mario new 3DS... (needs a shorter name tho)

[@JeysArcade]

Seeing your subscriber count shocked me. This is a very entertaining and high quality video

[@ThePestilentDefiler]

Im new to your channel and i enjoyed your perspective. Thank you for your story. I have 2 3D's so i may have to do this with one.

[@privatelyattack]

fantastic video. Think i'm gonna dig my 3DS out of storage soon.

[@jasonlee7777]

Great video man, keep it up

[@nikgrgrio]

Thank you Jason!

[@sofiadacosta4836]

great video! i'm glad this was in my recommendations :) your video is very well done and very chill to watch

[@nikgrgrio]

Hey Sofia, extremely happy to have you stumble upon this video :) I appreciate your comment and always happy to provide the "chill to watch" feeling

[@11064ri]

I definitely agree, I home brewed my New 3ds XL a little bit ago and its a wonder, especially since I hadn't used it in so long.. I've definitely seen it get more popular on TikTok recently

[@loudallo3028]

Great video! New to the channel and just subscribed.

[@rafalin7777]

I've also been playing the Ace Attorney games, and it's really sad that the second trilogy will be pretty much inaccessible outside of homebrewing :( great video btw!

[@theIJPmexican]

great camera work man