You can still mod the older model really easily for anyone looking at getting an older model. Just make sure you don’t update it as soon as you get it.
@@JobenJonzalezI have a modded N3DSXL that’s still on the 11.16 instead of the new one that’s 11.17 I believe, but there’s still no workaround to mod with newly updated 3ds’ besides with the use of a Mario kart cartridge?
@@JT-qj2ljyou can actually still hack 11.16 firmware and update to 11.17 modded as long as Luna cfw is high enough you can then update it won’t effect the 3ds.
I bought 2 new 3ds xl and 1 new 2ds xl on covid time for $350 Canadian dollar. I even sold the 3ds and 3ds xl with games in covid time lol. Who knew the prices will go this high. Now I have the Steam Deck and Rog Ally. I really want to buy the Ayn Odin 2. My S23 ULTRA plays 3ds games.
in sweden nobody wants to pay double price certain models like samus 3ds or so sits at 400 for months but zelda however is known to have ips screen so cant get low price
I got a New 2DS earlier this year to replace my New 3DS that I'd sold years ago. I'm so glad I took the plunge. Haven't gotten around to modding it yet (I'm scared to) but I have a good library of games to play and I've been spending more time with it than any of my other consoles.
Don’t be scared nodding your 3ds is so much easier then you think. But if you got the games you want to play there’s no rush. Just keep it in mind if you ever want to play any rom hacks or new games.
If i were you i would sell the games and buy another one, but the N3ds small and mod both, assuming you have cartridges But is very cool to have the original games, add something magical, hard decision
I modded my New3dsxl after transferring all my Pokemons from Pokemon bank to Pokemon Home on my Switch, now i can sell my physical games and have money to get new Switch games 🤣
The "New" line vs old is not just a screen difference. There is a different processor that allows it to play certain games that only work on the "New" line, and they play SNES games (because apparently the old models cant but they can handle GBA fine). And the NEW 3DS has way better 3D eye tracking motion so you don't need to keep your head in the sweet spot when using 3D. If you want the best screen, you need to turn on the 3D and hold the light up against a wall to figure out which screen you system has, but idk the difference yet
I love the options the NEW line gives you. Having the C stick is gaming changing on certain games. But really I’m just addicted to buying new faceplates for my 3ds lol
The reason the old 3DS can't play SNES games but can play GBA games is because the 3DS actually has real GBA architecture in it or something, like the DS, so it's actually running the GBA games natively (much like running a Gamecube game on a Wii or Wii U), it just doesn't have the physical GBA cartridge slot. Whereas the SNES games have to be emulated, which the OG 3DS apparently couldn't handle well.
this is true, the switch has been dropping some bangers, including a lot of remakes. Personally my favorite games of all time on are the 3ds which is why I would choose it over the switch. Luckily we live in a world where we don't have too choose :)
Yesssss you going through exactly what I did 🤣. Bro I swear I played every single 3ds game I could think of. I remember queuing up like 5 games to download overnight just cause I could !
I just got myself a new 2ds xl for $80 like a month ago from a friend because I regret not keeping my 2ds and 3ds xl which I gave to my cousins and now that a got on all these years later is a really good feeling just to have again and I would say It is just really fun going back on old games and discovering new ones for any console you dive back into, I just love to have console nobody wants any more because its "old" and if its old that doesn't mean you could have a good time.
@@JobenJonzalez I still play my Wii to this day even though I have a Switch, and even still get new games I haven't played before for it (recently got DKC Returns and Sonic Colors, I know the latter now has a modern re-release but that remaster is awful and butchered. Also just found the GC version of Jungle Beat for cheap which my Wii is able to play so might get that too).
Dude that’s how I feel with my Wii U. I have so many games I go back and play every so often. But I just HATE having to set it up everytime I want to play them lol
For those who lived through the 80s and 90s the 3ds and its special screen is like a little window into the past and has managed to recapture the authenticity of the games of the time, whether snes, nes, gameboy, playstation or nintendo 64 emulation.
I have 2 New 3DS XL and 1 New 2DS XL. I got all 3 for $350 Canadian dollar from facebook marketplace. I even had original 3ds and 3ds xl, I sold both of them with games. Its an amazing Nintendo handheld console.
Congrats! I think it’s a great investment! Not only do you have the Hshop, but if you ever feel comfortable you can put the SD card into a computer and download OG DS games and Gameboy advanced games too!
@@JobenJonzalez yes ! I honestly can’t wait to learn how to add more roms, action replay , and customize the switch . Hopefully you could show us more cool things we can do with the switch
As someone with a New 3ds XL, I can confirm that it’s been my main video game device since I got it off eBay. I even transferred everything I bought legitimately off the eshop before it closed down on my New 2ds XL.
Just got a New 3DS (actually got 4, planning to resell 3 and keep one, they're all Japanese which are much more affordable in price) and I've just been playing it too much lol. I modded the one in the worst condition first just to test if it worked (it was still very good condition, just relative to the other 3 it had some scratches on the bottom screen that are only really visible when it's off) but I ended up continuing to play on it repeatedly and still haven't gotten around to the others yet because it was just too fun to play lol. Nice thing about it is it still has not only DS hardware but also GBA hardware in it meaning you have native access to the libraries of all 3 systems without even needing emulation. Got some romhacks too like Newer DS or a Mario 64 DS mod that adds real analog controls with the circle pad and it's great. The 3D effect is really cool too, even games that don't have any 3D gimmicks to them and just use it solely for visuals look really nice with it and still feel enhanced, glad I went for it instead of a 2DS.
What kind of new 3ds did you get? Normals or XLs? Yea bro I absolutely love playing my 3ds too man. My guilty pleasure are the Pokémon rom hacks dude I fricken love those haha
@@JobenJonzalez They're XLs (or, well, LLs, as that's what they're called in Japan, but it's the same thing), normal New 3DS seems almost impossible to find lol.
Thank you so much bro fr! I did consider it but the methods of modding a 3ds change so often I’m worried that the version I make would get outdated. Last thing I want to do be blamed for messing someone’s system up. Personally the written guides have always worked for me and they have discords on there that can always help with any weird issues. Honestly you should be fine tho I believe in you!
I used to have the Faceplate New 3DS. It was a fun experience, but I sold it in favour of a Pokémon Sun/Moon New 3DS XL, which I still use to this day. Dunno why I did that...guess I wanted the experience of a larger screen (which I already experienced with the OG 3DS XL) and extra battery life, on top of it being a special edition. I still have several faceplates saved from my Faceplate New 3DS. I wanna sell them online, but I never did online selling before and it sounds difficult to get into doing, because I've several things I wanna get rid of, but not without making some moolah off of it since they are genuinely things that collectors would be seeking for. To this day, Nintendo has not come close to matching the charm of the 3DS family with the Switch - Switch has fantastic games, but...the charm in areas like the menu just *ISN'T* there and is instead a lifeless, oversimplified mess.
ooooo thats a 3ds that I really want, Its so hard to find a Sun/Moon 3ds in good condition for a reasonable price. Yea man people really dont think about how many charming things the 3ds had going for it, street pass, themes, and Miis being more used.
I found a red 3ds xl a few months ago with the tiniest crack ever near the notification light, and last month, the hinge broke. It’s now being held together by shipping tape but it still works fine besides that Edit: I modded that 3ds about 2 weeks after I got it, I just forgot to mention that
It crazy how I just thought about modding my 3ds too! I unfortunately have the Original 3dsXL(from when I was a kid) so I won't have the better performance from the "New" line. I'm glad its running still! Just ordered a 128gb sd card, new stylus, and a 3ds grip I found from Etsy. So I'm gonna give this a shot this week hopefully
Bro you are going to LOVE IT!! Make sure you got everything you need to mod your 3ds I suggest if it’s an older model DO NOT UPDATE IT. You can still mod it just becomes a bit more pain in the butt.
@@JobenJonzalez Yeah I'm excited! I'm already making a list of what games I want to add to get a head start when everything comes in! haven't done the update! I still have my copy of MK7 just in case hahaha
My dude you are READY and I love it. I’m thinking of making a video of the best 5 games to download after you mod your 3ds. Hope you stick around to watch 😁
This year I got a New 3DS XL so I can Streetpass with my old 3DS XL, modded them both. I think 512gb SD cards on both iirc. Citra is nice, but many of those games are just superior on original hardware with the dual-screens and stylus. Extremely glad I bought the second system and modded them both. Now all my 3DS and DS saves are backed up onto my Dropbox and can be played on Citra or restored later. It's wild knowing the Pokemon Platinum save I started 15 years ago will live with me forever. The only concern I have at all is hardware failure on the 3DS or Pokemon Bank possibly shutting down in the future
@@JobenJonzalez Thank you for the recommendation, I just checked it out. So many great games on 3DS, current lineup is Fire Emblem Fates and Shadows of Valentia, Shin Megami Tensei IV and Apocalypse, as well as Pokemon Ultra Sun and Alpha Sapphire, keep me busy for awhile lol
Bro! I literally just bought a New 3DS XL about 2 weeks ago at my local Walmart! I couldn’t believe it! And it had the ups screen! I took pictures and everything! 😊
I have a new 2DS XL and I was able to mod it easily. It was my first time ever modding game console 😁 you can try "retro game corp" guide video for some visual guidance
I personally can’t bring myself to get a new 3ds, 1 cause I have a functional one from launch day and 2 cause they’re so expensive. If not for the price I’d get an upgrade since my old one isn’t very comfortable, but I can still work with it. I do hope that an exploit is found in the lite because it would become the ultimate modded system, I love my lite.
I got a New 2DS XL from Amazon Japan this past September, and the price was pretty decent. I think I've been playing more games with it than with my Switch OLED because it's definitely more comfortable to hold. It's 100% worth the purchase!
dude thats what I tell all of my friends! I cant play my switch lite for more then a few hours without feeling cramps but I can play my 3ds for hours on end lol.
I have the 2ds xl and it actually cramps my hands since the bottom edge will make a mark on my palm. I got the new 3ds Charizard plate for like 300 on Mercari but it's modded already which I didn't want to do with my 2ds xl, it has a dent inside (that middle part so like the hinge?) but I missed bc it blends with the white and has a very few minor stuff so I probably got scammed a little but I still love it. One thing I agree is that the old Pkmn games don't look that good on big screens and even the 3ds vs 3ds xl, the graphics are the same so some games look slightly blurry on a bigger screen which I can tell. A lot of people will say there's no difference or it's not that big but it is and I have sensitive/blind eyes haha!
Bro I bought a res New 3DS XL mint condition for $70 on offer up from a dude. He didn’t have a charger and said it was his growing up. I got home plugged it in and it’s perfect 😭 I wanted to give my little 5 year old nephew my current 2DS since he loves it so I saw it as good Karma
I can speak from experience that softmodding your New 3DS is well worth it. You can even play rom hacks, like Pokemon Renegade Platinum or Mega Man World 5 DX.
Awesome video, bro! I pretty much binge anything 3ds as I have so much affinity for that generation of handhelds and it got me back into videogames and collecting 2020. Yeah, I know, I'm far from the only one to get that genius idea at that time, but while everybody was buying switches I saw a cute brand new *New* 2DS XL Pikachu edition for just above $100 retail and held off buying the Switch til the year after cause of it lol. Jeez, here I go again rambling on about my favorite handheld when I actually started writing to compliment you, but also to ask where you snagged those sleek and discreet plastic covers that your units look to fit so snug in? Oh, and I knew the faceplate 3ds was gonna be your favorite! Lol It's my favorite as well, and I have yet to find another RUclipsr who owns one and doesn't consider it their favorite😁
Man thank you so much for this comment. This is the type of stuff that really makes me want to continue doing RUclips. 2DS PIKACHU EDITION is one of my favorite 3ds I have. I have a pikachu theme on it so when I open it it tells PIKACHU!! Lol
@@JobenJonzalez Well, you have one more fan to binge that awesome content!😊 Ah sweet! I modded mine not too long ago to make it the ultimate Pokemon handheld. I put every GB & GBC game from the Virtual Console on it and it's got a super cool Pokemon Hanafuda theme with Japanese instruments playing, and when you open the clamshell from sleep mode you hear the jingle healed jingle from the Pokemon centre😁 Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, now to get proper protection for my babies lol
@@JobenJonzalez no, thank you! I finally found these things I've needed for a while now thanks to you! I got sidetracked with a black friday deal for an 8bitdo controller and since funds are a bit limited atm I'm gonna hold off until next paycheck before I get the protectors. I just realized that I only need one, and that's for my NN3DS. I forgot that my N2DSXL Pikachu edition already has a flashy hard plastic shell with gold accents from Hori. I only use the bottom half of it though cause Pikachu's bulging nose prevents it from attaching itself properly lol. Wish I'd gotten my NN3DS earlier than I did when faceplates were more common and cheaper though. I've heard there are some cool aftermarket ones on Ali express though, so gonna try to get some of those as well to customize the shit out of it!
Bro I modded my VITA a few years ago and hated that I had to download everything on the computer. The Hshop was really what made me LOVE my 3ds being modded.
Yeah finding dsl or dsi or even an OG 3ds for 80-130$ on eBay, but finding a new 3ds is at best 150$ used or it’s the same price as the new XL. Also for some reason the 2ds xl is more expensive then the new 3ds xl even though it’s more cheaply built
Bro what a steal! MOD It and go ham on that HShop. When I modded my DS I had it queue up some games to download as I went to bed. Waking up to 5-10 games downloaded was awesome.
@@JobenJonzalez yeah, that’s what I’m doing rn ahah I already modded my n3ds back in 2017 (then sold it, dumb me), and recently I modded my gf 3dsXL, it’s super easy these days and hshop is phenomenal
CRAZY how easy it is nowadays. That's why I recommend everyone to consider it. A few years ago it might have seemed daunting but really they have made it so accessible I feel if people are not modding there 3DS they are doing themselves a huge disservice.
Picked the 3DS over the Switch myself in 2019 when I wanted to dabble into Nintendo gaming... Couldn't get myself to pay 80$ Can + taxes per game for the Switch. Prices for the console were high but the price of most popular games were still close to MSRP or lower. The new 2DS Xl is comfortable to play and love the 3D on the new 3DS XL. 3D brings dimension to otherwise simple-looking games. ❤ it. My 3ds is a treasure box.
great video but please... please... improve your audio. Just put the audio on "dual-mono" mode and buy yourself a cheap pop protection for the mic so youre not recording your p- and b-plosive sounds. Really enjoyed the Video but its so annoying to watch with headphones
You should consider the DSi XL as well as DS games look much better on DSi than 3DS also both screens on DSi are ALWAYS ips which is not true on 3DS. If you are primarily playing DS games then DSi is the way to go. Also, DS games are mostly not region locked so if you pick up a Japanese model - you are looking are like $75 rather than close to the $200 you have to pay for the 3DS. Now I agree the 3DS is awesome and it does play DS games though a bit blurry and you also can play 3DS games and well 3D is cool and if you are lucky you may get one with one ips screen though most likely you will get one with two TN screens. Best option get both a 3DS and a DSi!
Makes no sense why 3ds is so expensive. We've never seen a console in history just instantly go up after being discontinued. Probably becuase covid and there being no 3ds succesor is the reason why
I think it has to do with that and the closing of the Eshop and the opening of the Hshop. When Modding a 3ds became so easy anyone could do it its natural for the price to jump up the way it did tbh.
Oof very good take. I personally do enjoy my Wii U but hate seeing it up. I don’t have a pro remote so I have to go through the trouble of finding the tablet charger all the time lol
You can still mod the older model really easily for anyone looking at getting an older model. Just make sure you don’t update it as soon as you get it.
This is a very good point! This is true, I think you only need a copy of Mario Kart if you want to MOD an older 3ds thats fully updated.
@@JobenJonzalezI have a modded N3DSXL that’s still on the 11.16 instead of the new one that’s 11.17 I believe, but there’s still no workaround to mod with newly updated 3ds’ besides with the use of a Mario kart cartridge?
Because I thought days after software updates the 3ds modding community used to come up with new workarounds.
@@JobenJonzalezIt is I have a pikachu 2ds with the face on it
@@JT-qj2ljyou can actually still hack 11.16 firmware and update to 11.17 modded as long as Luna cfw is high enough you can then update it won’t effect the 3ds.
Best time was 2 years ago before prices went 100% up.
That’s when I got all my DS lol. I also have all the GEN 4 and 5 games, bought them all when they were $20 bucks each!
I bought 2 new 3ds xl and 1 new 2ds xl on covid time for $350 Canadian dollar. I even sold the 3ds and 3ds xl with games in covid time lol. Who knew the prices will go this high. Now I have the Steam Deck and Rog Ally. I really want to buy the Ayn Odin 2. My S23 ULTRA plays 3ds games.
in sweden nobody wants to pay double price certain models like samus 3ds or so sits at 400 for months
but zelda however is known to have ips screen so cant get low price
I got a New 2DS earlier this year to replace my New 3DS that I'd sold years ago. I'm so glad I took the plunge. Haven't gotten around to modding it yet (I'm scared to) but I have a good library of games to play and I've been spending more time with it than any of my other consoles.
Don’t be scared nodding your 3ds is so much easier then you think. But if you got the games you want to play there’s no rush. Just keep it in mind if you ever want to play any rom hacks or new games.
If i were you i would sell the games and buy another one, but the N3ds small and mod both, assuming you have cartridges
But is very cool to have the original games, add something magical, hard decision
I modded my New3dsxl after transferring all my Pokemons from Pokemon bank to Pokemon Home on my Switch, now i can sell my physical games and have money to get new Switch games 🤣
The "New" line vs old is not just a screen difference. There is a different processor that allows it to play certain games that only work on the "New" line, and they play SNES games (because apparently the old models cant but they can handle GBA fine). And the NEW 3DS has way better 3D eye tracking motion so you don't need to keep your head in the sweet spot when using 3D. If you want the best screen, you need to turn on the 3D and hold the light up against a wall to figure out which screen you system has, but idk the difference yet
I love the options the NEW line gives you. Having the C stick is gaming changing on certain games. But really I’m just addicted to buying new faceplates for my 3ds lol
The reason the old 3DS can't play SNES games but can play GBA games is because the 3DS actually has real GBA architecture in it or something, like the DS, so it's actually running the GBA games natively (much like running a Gamecube game on a Wii or Wii U), it just doesn't have the physical GBA cartridge slot. Whereas the SNES games have to be emulated, which the OG 3DS apparently couldn't handle well.
@@JobenJonzalezFACTS the custom ability is EVERYTHING for me
I think the 3ds is great but i wouldn't choose it over switch because the switch is still pumping out amazing games.
this is true, the switch has been dropping some bangers, including a lot of remakes. Personally my favorite games of all time on are the 3ds which is why I would choose it over the switch. Luckily we live in a world where we don't have too choose :)
Opened my 2ds xl and noticed my top screen is broken. It was my first 2ds/3ds console luckily i have another 5 3ds all of them modded.
Lucky you! Bro how did your 2ds break??
Since 3 months ago I homebrewed my 2dsXl from 2018 and I have been playing it non-stop having is just soo good
Yesssss you going through exactly what I did 🤣. Bro I swear I played every single 3ds game I could think of. I remember queuing up like 5 games to download overnight just cause I could !
the only thing keeping to my 3ds are the gens 1 and 2 pokemon games and the snes games I bought years ago that are locked to nso on switch
Cool thing is being able to play gens 4-5 on ds. Those games on the actual DS hardware hit that gaming spot. Nothing like it
I brought my 3ds to comiccon 2023 and got 12 street pass. It’s coming back fr!
yes it issss! I took my 3DS to the opening of the Mario Movie and I got some streetpasses!!! I was so hyped.
I just got myself a new 2ds xl for $80 like a month ago from a friend because I regret not keeping my 2ds and 3ds xl which I gave to my cousins and now that a got on all these years later is a really good feeling just to have again and I would say It is just really fun going back on old games and discovering new ones for any console you dive back into, I just love to have console nobody wants any more because its "old" and if its old that doesn't mean you could have a good time.
EXACTLY! and who doenst love a little flash to the past playing some games they used to love when they were kids!
@@JobenJonzalez I still play my Wii to this day even though I have a Switch, and even still get new games I haven't played before for it (recently got DKC Returns and Sonic Colors, I know the latter now has a modern re-release but that remaster is awful and butchered. Also just found the GC version of Jungle Beat for cheap which my Wii is able to play so might get that too).
Dude that’s how I feel with my Wii U. I have so many games I go back and play every so often. But I just HATE having to set it up everytime I want to play them lol
For those who lived through the 80s and 90s
the 3ds and its special screen is like a little window into the past and has managed to recapture the authenticity of the games of the time, whether snes, nes, gameboy, playstation or nintendo 64 emulation.
THIS!
My modded 3DS is my go to system right now!😎
Same! And I have a switch and steamdeck.
i tought u had more subs, underrated
Thanks man, I just started uploading regularly for a month or so. We will get to a thousands subs soon I know it 😁
I have 2 New 3DS XL and 1 New 2DS XL. I got all 3 for $350 Canadian dollar from facebook marketplace. I even had original 3ds and 3ds xl, I sold both of them with games. Its an amazing Nintendo handheld console.
Agreed and your just like me having a bunch of 3ds 😏. Personally I love switching between them every so often it’s so much fun lol
Literally just bought mine 2 days ago already modded . I think it was a good investment and many hours of entertainment
Congrats! I think it’s a great investment! Not only do you have the Hshop, but if you ever feel comfortable you can put the SD card into a computer and download OG DS games and Gameboy advanced games too!
@@JobenJonzalez yes ! I honestly can’t wait to learn how to add more roms, action replay , and customize the switch . Hopefully you could show us more cool things we can do with the switch
Thanks for the support dude! there is more to come dont worry about that :)
As someone with a New 3ds XL, I can confirm that it’s been my main video game device since I got it off eBay. I even transferred everything I bought legitimately off the eshop before it closed down on my New 2ds XL.
Good man, and yes I’m playing my 3ds more then any of my other consoles as of late as well!
I have a 2DS, is that good enough?
That’s great wym!
I carry either my N3dsXL or my psvita basically everywhere, doesn’t matter if I plan on using it or not cause they’re so small it’s kinda like why not
sameeeeee
I’m really wanting to get a new 3ds xl. I used to have a new 2ds xl, but I lost it 2 years ago.
gotta put an air tag on it next time lol
Just got a New 3DS (actually got 4, planning to resell 3 and keep one, they're all Japanese which are much more affordable in price) and I've just been playing it too much lol. I modded the one in the worst condition first just to test if it worked (it was still very good condition, just relative to the other 3 it had some scratches on the bottom screen that are only really visible when it's off) but I ended up continuing to play on it repeatedly and still haven't gotten around to the others yet because it was just too fun to play lol. Nice thing about it is it still has not only DS hardware but also GBA hardware in it meaning you have native access to the libraries of all 3 systems without even needing emulation. Got some romhacks too like Newer DS or a Mario 64 DS mod that adds real analog controls with the circle pad and it's great. The 3D effect is really cool too, even games that don't have any 3D gimmicks to them and just use it solely for visuals look really nice with it and still feel enhanced, glad I went for it instead of a 2DS.
What kind of new 3ds did you get? Normals or XLs? Yea bro I absolutely love playing my 3ds too man. My guilty pleasure are the Pokémon rom hacks dude I fricken love those haha
@@JobenJonzalez They're XLs (or, well, LLs, as that's what they're called in Japan, but it's the same thing), normal New 3DS seems almost impossible to find lol.
@@legoboy7107they’re fairly cheap on proxy sites like neokyo or buyee
Hmm gotta check these out, are they legit?
Ooooo I seen those before. Is it difficult to un region lock them?
Would love to get into modding a 3DS, would you ever consider doing a guide on how? Love the content brother. Subscribed.
Thank you so much bro fr! I did consider it but the methods of modding a 3ds change so often I’m worried that the version I make would get outdated. Last thing I want to do be blamed for messing someone’s system up. Personally the written guides have always worked for me and they have discords on there that can always help with any weird issues. Honestly you should be fine tho I believe in you!
I used to have the Faceplate New 3DS. It was a fun experience, but I sold it in favour of a Pokémon Sun/Moon New 3DS XL, which I still use to this day.
Dunno why I did that...guess I wanted the experience of a larger screen (which I already experienced with the OG 3DS XL) and extra battery life, on top of it being a special edition. I still have several faceplates saved from my Faceplate New 3DS. I wanna sell them online, but I never did online selling before and it sounds difficult to get into doing, because I've several things I wanna get rid of, but not without making some moolah off of it since they are genuinely things that collectors would be seeking for.
To this day, Nintendo has not come close to matching the charm of the 3DS family with the Switch - Switch has fantastic games, but...the charm in areas like the menu just *ISN'T* there and is instead a lifeless, oversimplified mess.
ooooo thats a 3ds that I really want, Its so hard to find a Sun/Moon 3ds in good condition for a reasonable price.
Yea man people really dont think about how many charming things the 3ds had going for it, street pass, themes, and Miis being more used.
Great videos bro! Thanks for sharing
Appreciate the love brother!
Grate Video! I Love my 3ds.
(just a tipp for the Nest video: try to get a cheap popfilter and try to make the audio equal on both sides.)
mannnnnn i still need this lol
The 3D effect can't be emulated making this console a real collectors piece
True! i never really thought about it that way tbh
where did u get that tyranitar figure in the bacl
target my guy lol
I found a red 3ds xl a few months ago with the tiniest crack ever near the notification light, and last month, the hinge broke. It’s now being held together by shipping tape but it still works fine besides that
Edit: I modded that 3ds about 2 weeks after I got it, I just forgot to mention that
come up! congrats!
It crazy how I just thought about modding my 3ds too! I unfortunately have the Original 3dsXL(from when I was a kid) so I won't have the better performance from the "New" line. I'm glad its running still! Just ordered a 128gb sd card, new stylus, and a 3ds grip I found from Etsy. So I'm gonna give this a shot this week hopefully
Bro you are going to LOVE IT!! Make sure you got everything you need to mod your 3ds I suggest if it’s an older model DO NOT UPDATE IT. You can still mod it just becomes a bit more pain in the butt.
@@JobenJonzalez Yeah I'm excited! I'm already making a list of what games I want to add to get a head start when everything comes in! haven't done the update! I still have my copy of MK7 just in case hahaha
My dude you are READY and I love it. I’m thinking of making a video of the best 5 games to download after you mod your 3ds. Hope you stick around to watch 😁
Definitly get a New Model if you want to do Homebrew. A lot of the more interesting stuff is exclusive to the New Line of Models
I 100% agree also I think having all the upgrades the "new" line gives you is worth the extra cash!
This year I got a New 3DS XL so I can Streetpass with my old 3DS XL, modded them both. I think 512gb SD cards on both iirc. Citra is nice, but many of those games are just superior on original hardware with the dual-screens and stylus. Extremely glad I bought the second system and modded them both. Now all my 3DS and DS saves are backed up onto my Dropbox and can be played on Citra or restored later. It's wild knowing the Pokemon Platinum save I started 15 years ago will live with me forever. The only concern I have at all is hardware failure on the 3DS or Pokemon Bank possibly shutting down in the future
you my friend are living the life. Bro play Reengaged Following Platinum trust me.
@@JobenJonzalez Thank you for the recommendation, I just checked it out. So many great games on 3DS, current lineup is Fire Emblem Fates and Shadows of Valentia, Shin Megami Tensei IV and Apocalypse, as well as Pokemon Ultra Sun and Alpha Sapphire, keep me busy for awhile lol
I have a 2DS, it runs 3DS games. Best console ever created.
Agreed! Glad to see so many DS BELIEVERS🎉
You got a link for your Zelda botw theme please ?
themeplaza.art/item/61957
I think its this one!
I didn’t even have to watch the full video, I just looked at the thumbnail and 100% agree!
NICEEEEEE
@@JobenJonzalez yea (but I also watched the video lol)
Appreciate it! You have a beautiful dog BTW!
@@JobenJonzalez thank you
Bro! I literally just bought a New 3DS XL about 2 weeks ago at my local Walmart! I couldn’t believe it! And it had the ups screen! I took pictures and everything! 😊
Bro you lived a dream scenario that has played in my head for the past 2 years every time I go to Walmart!!!
im doing the same thing with my steam deck when it comes to any game lol only thing is mine isnt pocketable but i have a 2ds xl will this be difficult
I have a new 2DS XL and I was able to mod it easily. It was my first time ever modding game console 😁 you can try "retro game corp" guide video for some visual guidance
Thank you cool mustache man 👍
And thank you random RUclips viewer 👍
Appreciate you tho fr
I personally can’t bring myself to get a new 3ds, 1 cause I have a functional one from launch day and 2 cause they’re so expensive. If not for the price I’d get an upgrade since my old one isn’t very comfortable, but I can still work with it. I do hope that an exploit is found in the lite because it would become the ultimate modded system, I love my lite.
Yea man I can understand that. I would just be on the lookout for a good deal. Maybe you could find one locally
Is it better to have one device modded over the other or both ?
mmm I think if they are the same style then yes 1 and 1, but if they are different models then mod both.
Loving these videos!
So glad!
Recently picked up a 2DS since getting rid of my 3ds a few years back.
Glad to have you back on the DS family 😁
I got a really good deal on my new3ds xl galaxy theme for 100 bucks from my cousin. Its near mint and she had the box and everything.
What a steal!!! Don’t show your cousin this video haha 😂
I got a New 2DS XL from Amazon Japan this past September, and the price was pretty decent. I think I've been playing more games with it than with my Switch OLED because it's definitely more comfortable to hold. It's 100% worth the purchase!
dude thats what I tell all of my friends! I cant play my switch lite for more then a few hours without feeling cramps but I can play my 3ds for hours on end lol.
I have the 2ds xl and it actually cramps my hands since the bottom edge will make a mark on my palm. I got the new 3ds Charizard plate for like 300 on Mercari but it's modded already which I didn't want to do with my 2ds xl, it has a dent inside (that middle part so like the hinge?) but I missed bc it blends with the white and has a very few minor stuff so I probably got scammed a little but I still love it. One thing I agree is that the old Pkmn games don't look that good on big screens and even the 3ds vs 3ds xl, the graphics are the same so some games look slightly blurry on a bigger screen which I can tell. A lot of people will say there's no difference or it's not that big but it is and I have sensitive/blind eyes haha!
Bro I bought a res New 3DS XL mint condition for $70 on offer up from a dude. He didn’t have a charger and said it was his growing up. I got home plugged it in and it’s perfect 😭 I wanted to give my little 5 year old nephew my current 2DS since he loves it so I saw it as good Karma
bro I need some of this Karma!
I got the 2ds xl of a trade in the beginning of the year. Best decision
What you trade it for? It’s pretty amazing I have to admit. I absolutely love the 2ds xl screen
@@JobenJonzalez i traded 3 copies of paper mario for gc. Definitely worth it
If you find local brick and mortars, you can get lucky, nabbed a used, but very clean one recently for $110
Very good price! You aree super lucky, most of the retro game stores around me know about the increased prices and kinda upcharge :(
The 3DS SNES edition has to a rare chance to have an upgraded version on both its screens.
I’ve heard that some 3ds have the chance for better screens… but I have no idea how to check 😅
@@JobenJonzalez you can still see the upgraded screens from an angle better than the original.
interesting, I should check mine out!
I have 2011 version-can I mod it?
Yes
have you done so yet brother?
@@JobenJonzalez nope
Give it a try, and when you feel comfortable download pokemon radical red, or follow me platinum. You wont regret it!
I think I'm going to sell some of my 2DS systems and get myself a new 3ds
liked and subscribed cool video!
Which one you going for the faceplate model or XL?
Thanks so much for subbing and liking man I hope you enjoy the content 😄
@@JobenJonzalez definitely the faceplate
As you should! Any faceplates you going after?
@@JobenJonzalez probably some of the pokemon ones but I found a company on aliexpress that can make OEM faceplates so I might make my own design
I can speak from experience that softmodding your New 3DS is well worth it. You can even play rom hacks, like Pokemon Renegade Platinum or Mega Man World 5 DX.
Pokémon renegade following!! That’s literally the BDSP remake we deserved!
@@JobenJonzalez Yeah, Following Renegade is what I got. I started it after wrapping up BDSP and selling it.
bro how GF do us so dirty with BDSP and FANSSSSS make a gem like Following Renegade???
Counter Point Switch has smash ultimate a basically Upgraded smash 3ds
True I do love smash ultimate!
Awesome video, bro! I pretty much binge anything 3ds as I have so much affinity for that generation of handhelds and it got me back into videogames and collecting 2020. Yeah, I know, I'm far from the only one to get that genius idea at that time, but while everybody was buying switches I saw a cute brand new *New* 2DS XL Pikachu edition for just above $100 retail and held off buying the Switch til the year after cause of it lol.
Jeez, here I go again rambling on about my favorite handheld when I actually started writing to compliment you, but also to ask where you snagged those sleek and discreet plastic covers that your units look to fit so snug in?
Oh, and I knew the faceplate 3ds was gonna be your favorite! Lol It's my favorite as well, and I have yet to find another RUclipsr who owns one and doesn't consider it their favorite😁
Man thank you so much for this comment. This is the type of stuff that really makes me want to continue doing RUclips. 2DS PIKACHU EDITION is one of my favorite 3ds I have. I have a pikachu theme on it so when I open it it tells PIKACHU!! Lol
Also I got the plastic protectors on Amazon. Just look up the ds of your choice and plastic protector and they should pull up!
@@JobenJonzalez Well, you have one more fan to binge that awesome content!😊
Ah sweet! I modded mine not too long ago to make it the ultimate Pokemon handheld. I put every GB & GBC game from the Virtual Console on it and it's got a super cool Pokemon Hanafuda theme with Japanese instruments playing, and when you open the clamshell from sleep mode you hear the jingle healed jingle from the Pokemon centre😁
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, now to get proper protection for my babies lol
Thank you so much!! Any luck on ordering the protectors?
@@JobenJonzalez no, thank you! I finally found these things I've needed for a while now thanks to you! I got sidetracked with a black friday deal for an 8bitdo controller and since funds are a bit limited atm I'm gonna hold off until next paycheck before I get the protectors. I just realized that I only need one, and that's for my NN3DS. I forgot that my N2DSXL Pikachu edition already has a flashy hard plastic shell with gold accents from Hori. I only use the bottom half of it though cause Pikachu's bulging nose prevents it from attaching itself properly lol. Wish I'd gotten my NN3DS earlier than I did when faceplates were more common and cheaper though. I've heard there are some cool aftermarket ones on Ali express though, so gonna try to get some of those as well to customize the shit out of it!
I got lucky, I bought one right before they stopped making them. Buy em now before the price gets worse
Agreed! Man I remember going to Walmart/target and seeing so many 2DS XLs.... I should have bought every single one lol.
i was fan psp and ps vita still am ! but recently i bought N3dslx and mod! it amazing i would play all the games that i miss during that time
Bro I modded my VITA a few years ago and hated that I had to download everything on the computer. The Hshop was really what made me LOVE my 3ds being modded.
@@JobenJonzalezbut now the ps vita have it own hshop pkgj but i still download ds game true computer since most ds arent in hshop
@@TatsuyaWow no way! bro I gotta look into that, that sounds amazing.
Yeah finding dsl or dsi or even an OG 3ds for 80-130$ on eBay, but finding a new 3ds is at best 150$ used or it’s the same price as the new XL.
Also for some reason the 2ds xl is more expensive then the new 3ds xl even though it’s more cheaply built
Which is your favorite tho?
I have a 2ds xl and a 2ds (Both modded) I only use the 2ds xl and i love it
2ds xl has the BEST special editions
Lucky i bought mine new 3ds back in 2018 brand new for 150. Though I dont appreciate that galaxy style, I'll never sell it.
What a great time to buy!
I like the galaxy one personally. Purple has always been my favorite color so that maybe why lol.
I got my 2 3DS's from offer up
Ahhh bro I forgot about offer up been a min! This is also a good suggestion.
I’m going to guess you like the face plate 3DS the most
Bro you actually guessed!!! GOOD STUFF
@@JobenJonzalez figured since it has the options to swap the plates lol I personally own a dual IPS screen New N3DS XL in all black 👌
MY MAN! you win a cookie :)
keep your voice down, i need prices to stay low to get one for a friend
did i do a bad :(
I sold my switch a couple of weeks ago and today I bought a N2DSXL (for 60€, a human price) lol this is my definitive retro console
Bro what a steal! MOD It and go ham on that HShop. When I modded my DS I had it queue up some games to download as I went to bed. Waking up to 5-10 games downloaded was awesome.
@@JobenJonzalez yeah, that’s what I’m doing rn ahah I already modded my n3ds back in 2017 (then sold it, dumb me), and recently I modded my gf 3dsXL, it’s super easy these days and hshop is phenomenal
CRAZY how easy it is nowadays. That's why I recommend everyone to consider it. A few years ago it might have seemed daunting but really they have made it so accessible I feel if people are not modding there 3DS they are doing themselves a huge disservice.
Picked the 3DS over the Switch myself in 2019 when I wanted to dabble into Nintendo gaming... Couldn't get myself to pay 80$ Can + taxes per game for the Switch. Prices for the console were high but the price of most popular games were still close to MSRP or lower. The new 2DS Xl is comfortable to play and love the 3D on the new 3DS XL. 3D brings dimension to otherwise simple-looking games. ❤ it. My 3ds is a treasure box.
great video but please... please... improve your audio. Just put the audio on "dual-mono" mode and buy yourself a cheap pop protection for the mic so youre not recording your p- and b-plosive sounds. Really enjoyed the Video but its so annoying to watch with headphones
I promise this is on the to-do list
Love my 3DS, been grinding Monster Hunter on it !
Nice!! 3ds monster hunter is actually my first MH
epic look at the 3ds, I havent hade one since 2017.
Consider jumping back in man, you might be surprised how much you like it.
I will to get one @@JobenJonzalez
You should consider the DSi XL as well as DS games look much better on DSi than 3DS also both screens on DSi are ALWAYS ips which is not true on 3DS. If you are primarily playing DS games then DSi is the way to go. Also, DS games are mostly not region locked so if you pick up a Japanese model - you are looking are like $75 rather than close to the $200 you have to pay for the 3DS. Now I agree the 3DS is awesome and it does play DS games though a bit blurry and you also can play 3DS games and well 3D is cool and if you are lucky you may get one with one ips screen though most likely you will get one with two TN screens. Best option get both a 3DS and a DSi!
Fire Emblem best nintendo series glad it gets its flowers nowadays 😅🔥
Fire Emblem better on 3ds than switch 😏
@@JobenJonzalez thats close but maybe true lol but we gotta wait until fire emblem 4 remake comes out next year to say for sure
Bro you know ENGAGE was BUTTS
Pokeball New 2DS XL is BEST 3DS. In fact, I even have the exact same protective case on mine that you have on yours.
I love and hate the protective case cause it doesn’t let me fidget with it as much but I keep it on cause I’m not trying to scratch that beauty haha
Switch releasing so much atm 3ds on sleep mode for the rest of this year haha
Bro you profile picture go so hard I’ll let you continue playing your switch in peace! Lol
Every time I see a good condition New 3ds in the store I will buy it! 😅
dude I just got a limited edition NDS (white version) at the thrift shop just last month :)
The 3DS has Tomodachi Life. The Switch doesn't. 3DS wins.
The logic here is impeccable 🤌
I'm getting a ds lite
As you should!
6:37 Bro just became Bender 🤖
Omg bro fr ☠️
great video but concider getting a pop filter
Really appreciate this feedback, Thank you so much!
I would not recommend to mod your ds. Keep it original and clean
all good friend! games expensive tho :(
1:25 6 in total
forgets the new 3ds xl💀
awe man :( lool
I had a pikachu 3DS I regrett selling it
No friend that’s horrible 🥺
inb4 Nintendo sues you
I hope they don’t 😟
I love this console!, great content!
Same man! And thank you!
@@JobenJonzalez ofc keep up the great work man!
Thank you dude! Appreciate you watching.
@@JobenJonzalezmy pleasure man!, I subbed! :D
thanks dude!
Get yourself 2ds! They basically play the same games! And once it is modded well worth the price
when is the rerelease lol
Nah, I don't want a doorstop that can play 3DS games in 2D.
3d is whatever, the doorstop hurts my hands.
Great video
thank you good sir!
I can do the same thing with my hardware modded Switch too. It’s called piracy.
hmmmmm im scared to do it on my switch lol
New 3ds can't be modded......can they?
Yes sir, just make sure you look up the software your 3ds is on before trying to mod it!
Everything you said, you can also do with a switch lite 😂.
Yea but switch lite hurts my hands so bad 😞
@@JobenJonzalez I’ve had that same problem as well, so I had bought a grip case and it fixed that problem lol
@@SOCyak I use the flip case cause I love how portable it makes the console. But you right I prob need a grip.
I love the 3DS but still
Switch>3DS
Great video.
You know what I can’t hate on that. Thanks for watching 😁
Makes no sense why 3ds is so expensive. We've never seen a console in history just instantly go up after being discontinued. Probably becuase covid and there being no 3ds succesor is the reason why
I think it has to do with that and the closing of the Eshop and the opening of the Hshop. When Modding a 3ds became so easy anyone could do it its natural for the price to jump up the way it did tbh.
The 3ds and the Wii U are better than the switch backwards compatibility and the ability to own your titles with free online.
Oof very good take. I personally do enjoy my Wii U but hate seeing it up. I don’t have a pro remote so I have to go through the trouble of finding the tablet charger all the time lol
If we're talking handhelds, 3ds. But prefer home consoles these days
Cant hate. Personally if im playing home console I gear towards my ps5. Switch I only play handheld nowadays.
I mixed my o 3ds
I miss you :(
I just bought a New 3DS, what games do you recommend to play on it? nice video!
Thanks! And I suggest any of the Zelda games? And Hshop has some rom versions of XY and Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. I would try one of those out!
Basically same hardware for the Switch lol
Yea pretty much lol
I love 3 ds too!!!
As you should!!
Je pense qu'il a dit les faits
si?
@@JobenJonzalez Oui tu a raison
Gracias!
'No one really cares' man I love the 3D. :(
we all love the 3ds here!
Mine was 170 dollars aus
nice!
6:10 it's not magic it's piracy lol
which is kinda the same thing no? lol
you're saying it like the switch is EVER going to be better
NEVER!
@@JobenJonzalez THATS THE SPIRIT
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The eShop closure made me think of it
I didn't know you could actually modded it that way
A game actually made me want to get a 3DS a long time ago
Bro if you havnt moded your 3DS highly recommend it. It will change your life lol!
you wish he chose 3ds for only views obviously
What if I told you I actually own all of those 3ds 😂
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