Why The Nintendo 3DS Is So Popular In 2023

[@maravreloaded]

The 3DS is basically the peak of Nintendo Handhelds. You have a really solid own library + the whole DS and DSi library in one package. And if you mod it you can get all the games for free, even emulators or virtual consoles.

[@mohammedu7105]

hooray piracy!

[@cloudy_xDD]

Honestly, I can’t wait for the Switch to be to a point where it has a case similar to that of the 3DS with modding allowing for free games and emulators.

[@AbirMojumder]

@@cloudy_xDD Yup that would be awesome, I have a switch lite so there is no way to get CFW on it. Just enjoying 3ds games now through hshop, never had a 3ds/ds before, so i'm finding a lot of nice games in there

[@kacperzimowski4626]

solid library? I'm strategy games fan and on DS I have Lego Battles, Civilisation Revolution, 2 Age of Empires games, 2 Anno games, Ys Strategy, The Settlers, and on 3DS there is... virtually nothing.... forget about actual Elders' Scrolls clones like Fighting Fantasy that was also only on DS. And... 3DS just doesn't realy play DS games well...

[@AbirMojumder]

@@kacperzimowski4626 Other than the top screen size difference, it should play ds games well no? Since it has the ds processor inside too. Atleast I didnt notice any issue so far

[@dwg8084]

Nintendo shut down home brewing because otherwise they cant keep selling you the same games over and over again.

[@thelastdragon5551]

Bingo. I cringe whenever I see people say stuff like “NSO isn’t worth the $20 annually. I have to pay to play online? It’s free on PC! Those free retro games that comes with it? Baby, I have all those games on my modded 3DS!” 😅

[@HollowRick]

​@@thelastdragon5551same tbh

[@magdiel7695]

@@thelastdragon5551 It's not our fault that Microsoft standardized the online payment in addition to the fact that I don't think someone pays for that service only for retro games

[@Dreaming-Void]

@@thelastdragon5551why

[@thelastdragon5551]

@@Dreaming-Void What was your question?

[@PL4Y3R_ON3]

I have an original 3DS, a 2DS and a DSiXL all modded with 32gb cards loaded with games and I'm still in love with the aystem. I know having a 2ds and a 3ds is kinda redundant but people don't seem to carry these anymore and I'm still trying to complete streetpass pictures so having 2 they streetpass each other like 3 times a day.

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Niceeee! If you can have multiple, why not!

[@RedChaos1208]

@@GamersChoiceKZbinI mainly have both my consoles for local trade for pokemon

[@mezomoza7]

Because it is simply the better handheld compared to the switch. Its games are optimized for handheld gameplay, and the 2-screen design is amazing

[@MLPRainbowFantasy]

The Switch is ALOT smoother regarding boot up and load times tho

[@mezomoza7]

@@MLPRainbowFantasy You are right, but it is a minor advantage compared to the ability of using custom Themes and Background music on New 3DS XL (I am using Hollow Knight one)

[@mezomoza7]

Try comparing the handheld gameplay of Luigi Mansion 2/ Luigi Mansion 3 or Mario 3D Land vs Mario 3D World and tell me which is the better experience with better level design.

[@XenonAdventures]

Yes 3ds is better

[@zmb5501]

Seems obvious to me. Nintendo doesn't want you on a 3ds. They want you to buy a switch.

[@spooky5496]

Had mine for nearly 11 years, bought a new one XL one earlier this year and man oh man. The 3ds is truly the gift that keeps on giving.

[@pokedude3221]

What games are you playing I just can't find anything to play

[@spooky5496]

@@pokedude3221 a multitude i put some gba fe games on it and currently smt 4 and a few others

[@SonicSega0964]

@@spooky5496how do you mod it

[@DoMyDanceYES]

I just got my New 2DS XL! Loving it so far, been wanting an original 3DS since 2011 Absolutely love it.

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Awesome, love to hear it!

[@dynosaurhope]

Welcome to the club!

[@AMR15H]

I just got my Black & Lime Green New 2DS XL as well! I did not use my OG 3DS for several years and wanted to replay all the Pokémon and Nintendo exclusives. However my hands did not fit the OG 3DS anymore. The New 2DS XL is so much more comfortable and it’s faster too. Love it.

[@GREENGAMER41]

also had mine for 2 months and new 2ds xl

[@GrumpyJaime]

nice, i got one aswell. i got the creeper edition. its really cool imo.

[@REDSPEK-]

Me and my older brother saved money for a 2DS XL. And after we modded it, oh boy. 3DS has really good games, you have Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, Metroid, Kingdom Hearts, Resident Evil, Smash Bros, Tomadachi Life, Street Fighter, Nintendogs, and the list goes on. 150$ well spent.

[@supervivo7069]

My brother gave me his old New 2DS XL. :) I'm glad you can enjoy yours with your brother.

[@azurekite3870]

Well sadly the 3ds only has one 3ds kingdom hearts game for it witch dream drop distance

[@JoshF848]

Sold my 3DS a couple of years ago after not having used it for several months at the time, I massively regret it now not just because its value has continued to go up but there are so many games i now want to revisit, its just not the same in an emulator, even if you can upscale to make them look really good.

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Yea, its not easy to replicate the dual screens.

[@chan13153]

@@GamersChoiceKZbin I agree 100%. 3DS XL will always be the best way to play 3DS games. Emulation just cant replicate a 3DS. The only real solution is if Citra is able to support a wiiu gamepad for the bottom screen and your monitor/TV as the top screen.

[@azurekite3870]

Well you can always buy a og 2ds witch is much cheaper and more sturdy without the hinge.

[@cambocontent6732]

1:41 My best guess is that Nintendo wants to block people from enjoying these old 3DS games likely because it takes attention away from newer systems, newer content, like the content currently being sold on Switch. Having content freely available on an older platform gives people an alternative to where they can play and experience games and I suppose that proposes a problem from their strict business perspective.

[@alexferrucci5478]

Agreed. Therefore they should be creating more original content instead of rehashing everything.

[@LemonCakeOfficial]

Exactly

[@IceYetiWins]

And of course the best way to stop people from getting content for free is by closing down the way for people to give you money

[@thelastdragon5551]

⁠@@alexferrucci5478You’re fooling yourself if you think Nintendo don’t have tons of new original titles on the Switch. You only believed what you believe because they do also give you ports on the system too. Why not say the more the merrier?

[@Kevin-co7dr]

i love it best because of 3D. The 3D itself is insanely immersive and awesome with zero downsides.

[@reyfarce5697]

U have the new 3ds or the original 3ds? I heard the 3d tracking is vastly improved on the new 3ds

[@sentinite]

@@reyfarce5697 it is yes. You can't really move your head with the old one. Definitely recommend the new one :) (if you were looking to get one that is, of course)

[@cloudy_xDD]

The only issue I’ve had with the 3D is eye strain but other than that it’s pretty good.

[@KaydeGRules2010]

I think modding is gonna peak more than TikTok in 2020

[@fateerah851]

It’s not 2020 buddy

[@KaydeGRules2010]

@@fateerah851 I know but I’m saying TikTok was peaking in 2020

[@jason6070]

@@fateerah851 he meant to say “more than TikTok did in 2020”

[@Pajchl]

@@fateerah851 buddy 🤓

[@18thSTVATO]

Your right bro honestly I always ignored modding but now here I am

[@awetistic5295]

The 3DS is still my trusty handheld. As someone with chronic pain issues in the hands, the Switch is not a handheld for me.

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Glad the 3DS is perfect for you, it’s a great console to enjoy for the long run.

[@supervivo7069]

I have a New 3DS XL, a New 2DS XL, and an original 3DS I've owned since 2013. I played it religiously until 2016, then left it by the wayside until earlier this year. I discovered all it could do and got the New 3DS XL.

[@name6953]

My first and only handheld ever was an o3Ds. I got my 3Ds actually pretty late, I got it in 2019. After 2020, I lost interest and stopped playing it for an entire year. Then, late 2022, I found it again, and actually found it pretty fun. Early 2023, I got a new SD card and everything and also got into the modding community. Now I spend hours playing it with friends/siblings. I took it to school and got a StreetPass because this guy in my class had a 2Ds. Can't believe this thing is getting popular again! :D

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Love to hear it!

[@coolcomments]

My sister had an original 2DS but the battery expanded, so she bought a new one. A new console. So I ordered a new battery, repaired it, and modded it. Now it has a lot of games and I really love it.

[@dziodziopv]

and that's how you should live

[@coolcomments]

@@dziodziopv This is totally unrelated to this topic but i got the same luck for my new phone (Somebody just gave me a Poco X3 Pro, for free, like that)

[@azurekite3870]

Wow,sounds like your sister wasted money but you got a great 2ds

[@keito204]

I saw the way the wind was blowing and I always wanted to get one, but never had as a kid. Only thing I had was the original psp as a kid, as like… the only person lol. Few years ago decided wanted to get a 3ds but been unable to find one anywhere in my country, even used, that was like the latest model. Wasn’t until this Christmas my boyfriend went to Japan and I had him pick one up for me from there cuz twas really the only place you could still buy them. I got that as a Christmas present this year and have been using it almost daily last 6 months since. I love this thing. Been playing bit of everything honestly. Main games have been, Stella Glow, MH4U, MH Stories, Mario Kart 7, New Super Mario Bros 2, Mario Golf World Tour, and also my first ever pokemon game, Pokemon Ultra Moon. But also just tested aaaalll the games. Lately I’ve been getting into Yo-Kai Watch and Inuzuma Eleven, and their both mindblowingly good games tiz insane. If I played these as a kid would probably be my favorite game lol

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Love to hear it!

[@misspikapika7972]

Yo kai watch is sooo underrated and it's so good!!!

[@guilhermegoldman]

Be thankful! If you're into Monster Hunter you either have a circle pad pro or probably long nails. When I tried the ds as a kid, before having guitar nails, I absolutely despised using the stylus, now I have over 80h on MH4U alone!

[@XenonAdventures]

Nintendo just cares about money not caring about their customers at all. 3ds is the best Nintendo console imo

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Agreed

[@Flizz0]

Fr

[@thelastdragon5551]

Are you talking about the 3DS eShop closing?

[@TANKTREAD]

The DS is my favorite hand held gaming console. The 3DS is just amazing. I remember all the hype when it was released and then when the Switch was released, all of a sudden the 3DS was forgotten. The GBA, DS & 3DS are the best, suck it Switch.

[@ibapreppie]

Nintendo will keep updating and the modders will keep jailbreaking every firmware Nintendo comes out with. So Nintendo can keep wasting their time

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Facts.

[@advu_]

this morning before looking more into modding my 3ds i made the dumb decision to update it without looking into it. i already bought stuff to mod it. (a sd card, adapter, and sd card to usb.) now i need to buy mario kart 7, mod my sister's non-updated 3ds, and use that to mod mine. fun.

[@555Plus]

Playing MHXX online today and the low rank hub is still very active (10+ rooms around early night)

[@Jay6x]

I was already playing my 3DS every now and then, but only recently modded my N3DSXL, and had to even replace my circle pad. Now I enjoy it just about as much as I did when I originally bought the system. Now I REALLY need to finish Dragon Quest VIII, among other games I never got to.

[@Nichslvl]

I love the 3DS, its so awesome, I love it :) Awesome video bro, glad you're keeping the 3DS community together :) btw whats your favorite 3DS console

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Thanks! And probably the NES special edition

[@iamapie13]

I absolute love my 3DS, the switch realease in 2017 did not slow down how much I play with my 3DS

[@noluck8250]

keep up the great videos bro!

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Thanks!

[@Gloryboyquan]

​@Gamers Choice what u play on vita bro??

[@MasterBen117]

I built a GBA IPS. Love the games from the original GB and GBC and GBA. Maybe I'll get a 3Ds too

[@Lord_wildfire]

I just restarted my 3ds collection. Picked up a Galaxy 3ds and buying up all and ever 3ds game I find In pawn shops, flea markets and etc. all these games I wish to save just to keep alive and fresh

[@justadumbkid3951]

I have a New 3DS XL, Dsi, another dsi, DSi XL with cfw and r4 cards I love all of them especially the new 3ds xl ❤️

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

👑

[@xcrack6364]

Funny you say that as I’ve been getting back into playing mine lately. I love the 3ds.

[@travenature]

Because they don’t want you to mod it even though you can’t get the game until they release a new version of that game or port them to the new game console

[@azurekite3870]

Well I doubt any of the 3ds game will ever get ported to the switch since it not the same as the 3ds at all and only has one screen and playing with one screen is not the same.

[@travenature]

@@azurekite3870I doubt it as well but Nintendo doesn’t want you to do it because it it’s their stuff if they don’t want to sell them to you and don’t want you to have it than they can try to prevent you from doing it. Even though they might fail. But technically it is not legal to do so download games without paying for them even though if they aren’t available.

[@XenonAdventures]

They have to make a 4ds or something

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

4DS? LOL

[@Flizz0]

I doubt it they love feeding shit into the switch

[@Michirin9801]

You can absolutely play SNES on an old 3DS, all you need is Snes9x3DS, most games play at full speed, the only ones that don't are ones which use the SuperFX or SA1 chips in the cartridge, which for the most part are no big loss... On top of that, you can also play TurboGrafx + Turbo CD, Mega Drive + Mega CD, and a whole bunch more stuff, not to mention emulate NES, GB and GBC games that weren't on the Virtual Console

[@drizzdrazz]

i have an original 3ds, unfortunately emulating gameboy advance games makes the games really laggy, only way to go around that is to get gba cartridge thing that lets you put in an sd card so you can run them natively, i still have all of the 3ds and regular ds games tho so i cant complain hahaha not to mention i never had a 3ds, i stopped at the ds lite so ALL of these games for the 3ds are brand new to me so thats a HUGE plus

[@johnkieffer1982]

I have a galaxy edition New 3DS XL that I picked up last year for $150. I modded it and it is my favorite handheld system. I also have a Switch that we got as a gift, and I really like the Switch, but I hardly play it compared to my 3DS. I really enjoy the 3D effect, it is a more comfortable handheld to me, and I like that I actually have the retro games rather than I'm renting them.

[@scpnoobers]

I have a switch Oled and a 3ds xl and I haven’t used my switch in 2-3 months. I use and bring my 3ds mostly every where

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Love to hear it!

[@visarhajvazi]

People showing h shop etc. was a good solution against people who pushed-> you should buy games short before closure

[@SicketMog]

Looking at 3DS because I want to play OoT again, and I want to finish MM (never did as a kid; just borrowed it for a short while from a friend) and Nintendo are taking their sweet ass time just porting all of the games to Switch. Make a Zelda colletion like the Mario one except... Not bad. Do that and I'll pay for it. Oh and force Cave to port their 360 collection too while at it. Not in the market rn, I have an RG351P that I REALLY enjoy and I'm busy buying Switch games, but since that handheld doesn't emulate DS all that well...

[@Yang_Mulia]

i just can dream nintendo bring back street pass to switch, or smartphone as companion apps

[@josea4783]

I just took my modded 3ds on a flight. Been playing Minish Cap.

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Nice!!

[@DarkFaeCosplay]

I miss my old wii disc player. But on the bright side recently my dad gave me my little sis old 3DS and I’m enjoying every bit of it

[@Mehwhatevr]

4:59 amen brother. I invested in the Nintendo Switch with the expectation that it would support my beloved retro games. Unfortunately, they never materialized. Now, they've rolled out a few, but with an annual subscription attached? To make matters worse, the quality of emulation (if that's what we're calling it) on the Switch is subpar. Titles like Ocarina of Time are virtually unplayable, and even Mario 64 tested my patience to the limit. I'm holding onto the hope that using the N64 controller for Switch will improve the experience. I'd been wanting to buy the new 3ds for a few years now. I'd been eyeing but not wanting to spend the money. finally this year I decided I wanted to play some more games. Then videos started popping up in my feed about the end of the eshop and modding and I figured now or never. the 3DS is the only way I'll ever be able to re-enjoy the DS and 3DS games (because emulating the dual screens just doesn't seem appealing, and it plays all of the older games I love to emulate first thing I did was download all of Zelda games. Ocarina of Time down, now Oracle of Ages.

[@Robato-yuh]

Trying to bring back streetpass groups and events 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@5andWitch]

I love my new 3ds XL more than my switch OLED. I'm planning to sell my Switch after i finished Tears of the kingdom,but I'll keep my 3ds forever.

[@michaelrhine3152]

Don’t do it. Unless you need the money hang on to the Switch. Someday you might regret it. Just look at the people in the comments who regret getting rid of their 3DS. Could easily happen with the Switch someday. 🤷‍♂️

[@newogame1]

Never had a 3ds before but now it's scratches so many inches.

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Definitely worth it to get one today.

[@trash2treazures]

I never had a DS but the games surprisingly play very well on the Wii U game pad . GBA games too. Great video!

[@DrJrGenius]

Nice video! Just FYI, Anemone is like "Sea Anemone" (ah-neh-moh-nee)

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Noted 🤝

[@sias.2569]

You did good son. Spread the word.

[@diamondly6250]

my biggest problem with the 3ds is my hands are to big and would start to cramp after 40 minutes then i got a grip, hands never cramped again would recommend

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Grips are key, have one on most of my handhelds.

[@thelastdragon5551]

@@GamersChoiceKZbinThe quality ones for the N3DSXL can be upwards of $80+. Don’t think many will spend that much. The cheap $10 are just crap. The clip that holds the system on will break if you look at it funny.

[@SilentCanary]

wow! I just walked into this, have no idea where to start? So I guess, what should I do first? Which 3DS do I get? Super new newbie lol

[@ianswift3521]

new 3ds XL

[@brutal2417]

For value I would get the 2ds. For the best experience I would get a new 3ds xl.

[@Brotatochip6507]

anemone: uh-NEH-muh-nee

[@yaktkk]

I have a galaxy 3ds xl, a 2ds xl, original 3ds in blue and a original 3ds in pink from 2013

[@devotedwik797]

I have just purchased a 3ds as I see this video 💀

[@ForgottenChildMusic]

I just bought one for 109 on eBay with 3 games in perfect condition 😊

[@borginburkes1819]

I want to get one but they’re so expensive. I saw one for $485 on Amazon

[@phantomzonegaming4161]

Import one from Japan, I just ordered a new 3ds cib for $150 from ninnin game and ended up ordering a second one.

[@borginburkes1819]

@@phantomzonegaming4161 yeah I ended up getting one from Japan in near mint condition. Payed $175 and it shipped pretty fast.

[@Frozen_Egg]

Bro i wish i was alive in 2011, it sucks being a fetus when a super popular and revolutionary console is being bought and sold just outside your reach

[@FNaFGamer3000]

I have a problem, not about piracy, but the thing is there could be an end to Modding 3DS Set of Family Handheld Systems in 2024. Cause Homebrewing Nintendo 3DS Family Systems, require internet connection. But the thing is, Internet connections will end in April next year.

[@jayDee92133]

Honestly I don't want my system modded I just wanna play some 3ds and buy a few here and there, I had someone offer to do it for me but I just don't see the point in doing it.

[@brutal2417]

Free games and mods.

[@METALFAN2486]

I'm trying to figure out what's my next system I miss my nds lite but I own a switch lite and oled with a NSO family expansion family which has gba games available I've never owned a Wii-u or a 3ds system so my question which one would you choose 3dsxl,2dsxl or Wii-u to collect for and mod eventually? I have to choose 1 by october the nds lite I used own had a nds cartridge with a sd card slot to play roms idk if 3ds systems work like that or not but I bought nds games that were must buys chrono trigger ds,pokemon conquest,space invades remix and reloaded and pokemon black which was 15$ new at kmart bc they were going bankrupt this was 7 years or more ago my nds lite gba slot stopped reading games so I gave it to a good female friend before I moved away that nds lite was a birthday gift from my brother in law it was black/red.

[@dannyfenton9335]

The wii U is probably the best bang for your buck, to be honest. However, I don't think it handles the 3ds library very well, if at all. If you have a switch the combination of a modded N3DS, a modded Wii U, and a switch will give you access to the entire nintendo library. As for the N2DSXL or the N3DSXL, the difference is minimal. Pick whichever you like the best. I think the 3D function is pretty cool, but it is a novelty. For reference, I am pretty sure the 2DS is a little bit cheaper on average.

[@METALFAN2486]

@@dannyfenton9335 I'm worried about the 3d effect making me dizzy or too bright on a 3ds and my bestfriend/roomate owns a wii with a controller and I've never owned a Wii-u or 3ds system psp slim 2000 and nds lite yes years ago

[@METALFAN2486]

@@dannyfenton9335 the psp slim made me feel dizzy during a car ride.

[@dannyfenton9335]

@@METALFAN2486 Yeah, definitely shoot for the 2DS, or still get the 3ds and never use the 3d slider. Both are valid.

[@cloudy_xDD]

I’m glad I held onto my O3DS XL for quite years now. I recently modded it and it’s been just as enjoyable as the switch. It’s gotten me into playing some stuff I did play when I was younger too.

[@thomasfarr16]

It’s pretty ridiculous you can spend hundreds on content purchased through proper means and have a company just end a service and take it all back essentially.

[@armstrongQB1]

It's literally better than the switch. Like seriously, how isn't the 3ds/2ds better? So many games, easy to mod, more portable etc.

[@thelastdragon5551]

Does the 3DS have Super Mario Oddysey? BotW? RotK?

[@brutal2417]

I like both. I love the games on both the switch and 3ds.

[@retroXgamez]

Great Video 😎

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

😏🤝

[@altay7065]

Can you do a video where you show all your 3ds games?

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Hmmmm, Modded 3DS Tour?

[@altay7065]

@@GamersChoiceKZbinYeeee

[@heavenlysona]

i can’t wait to finally get my hands on a 3ds im sad i missed out on it though when it was still available in stores ☹️☹️

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Better late than never! You have a lot to look forward to

[@DFSJoAI]

i have a red 3ds modded if you wanna trade do you have a playstation 4 or xbox?

[@heavenlysona]

@@DFSJoAI yeah i have a old white xbox 1 x that i haven’t played on in some years but the controller is broken

[@callmeyuki9488]

hey buddy, u missed nothing!!! You can still mod your 3ds and play all games for free and even online!!! Wish you the best experience ❤❤

[@jedinetwork9985]

@@callmeyuki9488can u still do that?

[@tdzinkdroid]

The new 3DS xl SNES edition is my daily driver for gaming!

[@JackyBoiTV]

Having trouble pronouncing Anemone brought me right back to Finding Nemo lmao

[@Aisosahere]

Hello, please, could you help me? I don't understand how Streetpass work. Do I have to have the Streetpass software opened, or like going to the home menu but not closing it? Or can I close it? Also, do I have to be connected to a WIFI network or WIFI hot-spot? Or do I only have to have the WIFI switched on, but I don't have to have it actually connect to a WIFI? Or do I have to switch off the WIFI? Please, answer!

[@Frankiemaldonado114]

I called 10 GameStops looking for a changer and no luck smh.

[@bhoqeem1975]

I know why: the texts are a LOT easier to read! I’m an RPG gamer, so this thing is extremely crucial. The texts on the Switch are RIDICULOUSLY small it doesn’t make sense, it actually hurts my eyes, and making me angry.

[@ImBetterThenEveryone]

They tried to lock it, because new3dsxl is still a rival to switch, i m enjoying gaming on it more then my switch lite, that 3d effect makes 3ds screen look huge vs switch lite screen and the games maybe simple but they are more enjoyable.

[@AstrosCinema]

Listen man ive been seeing your content lots of places, usually shorts… i have a modded new 3dsXL and a modded switch and you are missing out its as easy as getting a year one switch and a 3d printed slider

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

I appreciate you watching! But I'm still scared to mod a switch lol

[@r3bs]

​@@GamersChoiceKZbinDo it.

[@ocreyy]

Cool video. It is off topic, but is there any update about the 11.17.50-E version

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Yes, methods are out already to by pass it. I will not be making a video on it, but it is definitely out there!

[@ocreyy]

I found it, and I swear to God if it bricks my console i will sell my livers

[@saifffy123]

@@ocreyy what's the method?

[@princessnodak]

Amazing how popular something is when all the games on it are easily free now

[@sias.2569]

Not to be pedantic, but the hshop or freeshop have been around since Nintendo was still releasing games on the platform. Now KZbinrs can advertise these apps because it’s “no longer piracy” since the eshop is closed. I personally disagree and think it’s just an excuse to retroactively deflect any sense of wrongdoing. However, my main point is that it isn’t just “now” that people can pirate games.

[@princessnodak]

@@sias.2569 no, but it's just now that 3DS prices are shooting up and making piracy the way cheaper route

[@sias.2569]

@@princessnodak Ehhhhh… I would agree. However, I have a link to a video from Nintendo life from June of last year discussing the rising prices of 3DS games: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/maDdgmimjbZ6ldU I mean a year isn’t that long, but it’s not “now” I guess.

[@dorayaki5494]

It's an easy choice tbh.. Spend $40 a year for the games THEY want to release or.... Spend $170 once, get a console AND all the classic games you can fit in a 512GB card.

[@thelastdragon5551]

I mean it wins by default because people can get all the games they want on it for FREE. Who wants to pay for anything right? Devs, you don’t need to make a living right?

[@dorayaki5494]

@@thelastdragon5551 Nah bro, not with older games. Support their new releases on the switch like i do and leave the older games up for emulation. The more popular titles have been re-released so many damn times by now, remastered, remade etc... that i'm all up for emulating them. Nintendo needs to stop milking older titles and start to actually release more brand new titles.

[@thelastdragon5551]

@@dorayaki5494 Name me one company that has released more original content than Nintendo?

[@dorayaki5494]

​@@thelastdragon5551 Yes you are right they have a ton of original content. They are also the biggest gaming company out there. They sell and resell older games for $60 (especially on the switch). Which is fine i guess since they are still quality games. But as someone who buys most of their OG games on the switch and as someone who also knows their games stay around the $40-$60 asking price for years i'm not against emulating their older games. Especially since there are tons of them that still didn't reach NSO. And won't get there at all. And unless you are willing to pay a kidney to get some older games in physical format (since the 3DS and Wii eShop closed) you should be in favor of people being able to experience them for free. Companies do this to themselves by not enabling backwards compatibility between consoles and by simply by not passing them through every console eShop.

[@ianswift3521]

512 is about 5x more than you actually need... 64gb will be more than you need...

[@omegabas7413]

I JUST FOUND MY OLD 3DS XL IN MY GARAGE. I ONLY PLAYED USED IT FOR POKÉMON ORAS!

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Sweettttt!

[@gamer-jm6my]

Is it safe to mod my main 3ds I have a cupple things downloaded that I obviously can’t redownload anymore so I’m afraid of loosing that stuff so I want to download the Hsop so I can play the library of 3ds games and experiance some ones I never got to

[@tecnological2723]

My dad got the 3ds xl at 2017

[@TitusConstantine]

Bro said "ah-mo-nay" 💀💀💀

[@Brotatochip6507]

Yet I still can’t get any StreetPasses these days 😢

[@aldo.z3485]

is it safe to mod a 3ds xl? or can they patch it up? sorry for the dumb question lol it would be mi first modded handheld

[@phantomzonegaming4161]

The patches do nothing after being modded and there’s always a fix if they do.

[@Edikafrfx]

They just announced they’ll be shutting down the online servers early 2024

[@SneaktheWolf]

Just modded mine today and guess what it was on 11.6

[@AspectAtoz]

Man i wish I still had my 3ds once I found it snapped in half on my dresser and never knew who did. It😢 I still don’t have one

[@zairaxenogalaxygirl6459]

I have two 3DSs I enjoy very much!!! 💗

[@lillkarin7472]

I loved playing on Nintendo 3DS but lost the controller. I have a Nintendo Switch now and I am wondering what games you can play on it that are similar to the games you could play on the 3DS? There were some games that I really liked but I have forgotten what they are called. Can someone recommend some games that I can play on my switch that are similar to the 3DS. Pokemon and Super Mario

[@josheeb]

"Mario Kart 7" for the 3DS is "Mario Kart 8" for Switch "Super Mario 3d Land" for the 3DS is "Super Mario 3d World" for Switch "New Super Mario Bros 2" for the 3DS is "new super mario bros U deluxe " for Switch "Super Smash Bros 3DS" for the 3DS is "Super Smash Bros Ultimate" for Switch "Super Mario Maker 3DS" for the 3DS is "Super Mario Maker 2" for Switch

[@jimothyburns]

my man said amoné💅🏻

[@Penguinbro88]

Is it ok if I can send my 3ds to you because I need help getting games on twilight++ . Plus I don’t have a computer so can you help me please

[@weelebaseknowles4410]

I moded my 3ds in the molding peak it works great

[@vincenzoianniciello884]

pick up a 2ds for 50€ in february i wanted it since 2013

[@AJ16484]

I play my 2dsxl everyday! Top 5 favorite system ever maybe 4

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Love to hear it!

[@turismofoegaming8806]

I got me a Really nice LL New 3DS about 3 or 4 months ago and I absolutely love it!! So Many Great Games!

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

So many games to enjoy

[@abdularif1086]

How much was it

[@turismofoegaming8806]

@@abdularif1086 way too much!!! But it had so many games on it that I wanted.. it came with the SNES Emulator & hundreds of games for it plus the Sega genesis pico drive emulator with hundreds of games on that place right at 100 3DS games with H shop already on it as well as about 50 or 60 of the best game boy advance games, game boy color games and about 50 or 60 DS games.. Plus the fact that it was near mint condition… still doesn’t really justify how much I paid but I didn’t mind $442😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬 Oh yeah and it came with an official charger and an official 3DS carrying case!!

[@gabeeilers4760]

4:50 how can you talk if you “don’t even have a switch”? I think the online is a a great deals. I pay less than Xbox online and PlayStation online in a whole year. At the same time my friends and I also get access to 5+ retro game libraries and assorted dlc.

[@GamersChoiceYouTube]

Because the games are 25 years old, and have been accessible on pc for 10 years. Also, I just don't like the business practice of recycling your games over and over to continue monetizing them.

[@avneet1735]

I got my Nintendo 3ds in 2015

[@maravreloaded]

I hope I could get a 3DS but... f-cking taxes suck here.

[@jaquenhgar4251]

A friend gave me his n2dsxl because he didnt play with it. It was stored 1 jear in my bookshelf and now i have homebrewchannel and a ton of games on the 128gb sd. 😅

[@NuudleThegreat]

You can still play snes games on old 3ds.

[@BimonotBmo]

mines been modded for months and it was harder back then

[@michaelrhine3152]

Commenting for the KZbin algorithm

[@SmgM591]

This was the same when the wii shut down

[@OxiFreeze]

I love my 3DS

[@SamanthaJenkins-l7d]

I still have all and I got 300 games for it