If anyone is thinking about getting this, make sure you get the "new" model as it has significant more power and is overall faster than the old models. Hombrew will be more enjoyable and loading times, too. Also, it has a built-in 2nd nub.
@@TampaTec yeah I know these can be modded easily and the 3ds xl is an awesome handheld device to play with. This isba good option for someone who doesn't wanna do any of the work and have a brand new looking device haha
@@averagecyndaquilenjoyer-vj8ul oh this isn't a sticker. It's printed directly on the shell. It's supposed to be a clone of the special edition charizard shell that was released in Japan only
Just buy a used NEW 3DS / NEW 3DS XL along with a fresh 128gb microSD and spend the ~30 minutes it takes to fully mod it, instead of paying these marked up prices for one loaded with games that you probably won't end up playing (you can get them yourself with a certain green icon) and you also get the experience of customising it yourself
260$ for a 128GB SD Card full of random ROMs on a D-grade 3DS XL is outrageously expensive. It's not like it was hard to mod a 3DS nowadays nor to retrieve good ROMs you may want to play with, a little Google search and you're done. They basically make you pay for ROMs, which makes it even worse than it looks. This makes every retro-oriented company look bad, even the one that put hard work behind their products (R&D, limited runs with little to no budget, etc.)
@@Moukrea the reality is there are always going to be people who are willing to pay a premium to have an out of the box running/modded device. This is 100 percent something people can do on their own, but for those who do not want to put in the effort, they do a good job with the restorations.
@@Restalgia Still way to much money for something everyone can do watching a tutorial. My modded 3DS was the first mod i've ever done myself and it was not hard at all. The only costs was the New 3DS 120€ +10€ 128GB SD Card. So giving someone over 200€/$ for an easy 30min job is nothing i tell "worth it" (unless you are the guy modding and selling it) And there is a reason why New 3DS Modells rise in price, because ppl modding and selling make big bucks with this.
They did install the custom firmware and install a bunch of games. This product is not for everyone but in my experience with modding thebps1 classic and snes mini consoles, alot of people are willing to pay for someone else to do it for them, as easy as it may be.
A) Our special edition consoles are priced the same as the regular colors, and we clearly state that these are third-party options. Most original first-party shells are often scuffed, and few people want a faceplate that shows heavy wear. B) These consoles are fully restored. A replacement top screen alone for the ‘new’ 3DS XL can cost between $45 and $70, while a replacement motherboard runs $90 to $130-and that’s before factoring in labor costs. Even then, there's about a 25% failure rate for second-hand original parts, meaning not all of them work as expected. C) Most used 3DS consoles come with issues like worn rubber pads, degraded ABXY and D-pad buttons, yellowing screens, and worn-out shoulder buttons. Screen protectors and digitizers are often heavily scratched as well. The paint on the new 3DS XL series is quite thin and tends to show cosmetic defects due to wear and humidity, so it’s rare to find a used console without noticeable flaws. D) Full shell restorations are complex and challenging-most people trying it themselves would likely damage their console, and many repair shops don’t want to deal with the tricky ribbon cables, which are easy to break. Even third-party parts are often inconsistent in quality. After replacing the shell, additional adjustments are usually needed to ensure all buttons are responsive. Completing this process can take around 8 hours of labor and requires around $100 in parts (such as shells, buttons, shoulder modules, button stickers, rubber pads, screen protectors, nibs, etc.)-not including the console hardware itself. You can think of it like buying a used 2000 Honda Civic for $500 vs. a fully restored or brand-new one for $20,000. It’s simply not a direct comparison. If you’re okay with a worn console that might have deteriorated rubber, a yellowed screen, a scratched top screen protector, and a problematic game card reader, you can probably find one at a garage sale. Our consoles, however, are fully restored, and our pricing reflects the quality and effort that goes into them. If you can find similar quality for less, you’re more than welcome to.
If anyone is thinking about getting this, make sure you get the "new" model as it has significant more power and is overall faster than the old models. Hombrew will be more enjoyable and loading times, too. Also, it has a built-in 2nd nub.
@@NeptuneSega that's a great point actually. Thanks for the suggestion!
Agreed. I have new model and it works well.
Took me over 1hr to mod mine. Great review 👍🏻
@@TampaTec yeah I know these can be modded easily and the 3ds xl is an awesome handheld device to play with.
This isba good option for someone who doesn't wanna do any of the work and have a brand new looking device haha
Takes less than 20 min with basic reading comprehension
Oooooo have this ready for Friday!
Those are all fake "limited edition" shells. They're all over Ali(Express for dirt cheap.
@@thatzaliasguy yes all the shells are third party shells.
i have the exact same 3ds model and i used to have that charizard sticker. where did you find the sticker set?
@@averagecyndaquilenjoyer-vj8ul oh this isn't a sticker. It's printed directly on the shell. It's supposed to be a clone of the special edition charizard shell that was released in Japan only
@@Restalgia ohhhhh. do they offer just the shell? i already have a modded new 3ds xl, and i was thinking on doing a shell swap
@averagecyndaquilenjoyer-vj8ul I think they are available on ali-express
Just buy a used NEW 3DS / NEW 3DS XL along with a fresh 128gb microSD and spend the ~30 minutes it takes to fully mod it, instead of paying these marked up prices for one loaded with games that you probably won't end up playing (you can get them yourself with a certain green icon) and you also get the experience of customising it yourself
260$ for a 128GB SD Card full of random ROMs on a D-grade 3DS XL is outrageously expensive. It's not like it was hard to mod a 3DS nowadays nor to retrieve good ROMs you may want to play with, a little Google search and you're done. They basically make you pay for ROMs, which makes it even worse than it looks. This makes every retro-oriented company look bad, even the one that put hard work behind their products (R&D, limited runs with little to no budget, etc.)
@@Moukrea the reality is there are always going to be people who are willing to pay a premium to have an out of the box running/modded device.
This is 100 percent something people can do on their own, but for those who do not want to put in the effort, they do a good job with the restorations.
@@Restalgia Still way to much money for something everyone can do watching a tutorial.
My modded 3DS was the first mod i've ever done myself and it was not hard at all. The only costs was the New 3DS 120€ +10€ 128GB SD Card. So giving someone over 200€/$ for an easy 30min job is nothing i tell "worth it" (unless you are the guy modding and selling it)
And there is a reason why New 3DS Modells rise in price, because ppl modding and selling make big bucks with this.
another video red pro club does sponsor and another 3ds they just reshell with cheap aftermarket faceplates and advertise as "special edition"
They did install the custom firmware and install a bunch of games. This product is not for everyone but in my experience with modding thebps1 classic and snes mini consoles, alot of people are willing to pay for someone else to do it for them, as easy as it may be.
Simply modding the console and adding some popular games shouldn't put over ~$50 onto the price @@Restalgia
A) Our special edition consoles are priced the same as the regular colors, and we clearly state that these are third-party options. Most original first-party shells are often scuffed, and few people want a faceplate that shows heavy wear.
B) These consoles are fully restored. A replacement top screen alone for the ‘new’ 3DS XL can cost between $45 and $70, while a replacement motherboard runs $90 to $130-and that’s before factoring in labor costs. Even then, there's about a 25% failure rate for second-hand original parts, meaning not all of them work as expected.
C) Most used 3DS consoles come with issues like worn rubber pads, degraded ABXY and D-pad buttons, yellowing screens, and worn-out shoulder buttons. Screen protectors and digitizers are often heavily scratched as well. The paint on the new 3DS XL series is quite thin and tends to show cosmetic defects due to wear and humidity, so it’s rare to find a used console without noticeable flaws.
D) Full shell restorations are complex and challenging-most people trying it themselves would likely damage their console, and many repair shops don’t want to deal with the tricky ribbon cables, which are easy to break. Even third-party parts are often inconsistent in quality. After replacing the shell, additional adjustments are usually needed to ensure all buttons are responsive. Completing this process can take around 8 hours of labor and requires around $100 in parts (such as shells, buttons, shoulder modules, button stickers, rubber pads, screen protectors, nibs, etc.)-not including the console hardware itself.
You can think of it like buying a used 2000 Honda Civic for $500 vs. a fully restored or brand-new one for $20,000. It’s simply not a direct comparison.
If you’re okay with a worn console that might have deteriorated rubber, a yellowed screen, a scratched top screen protector, and a problematic game card reader, you can probably find one at a garage sale.
Our consoles, however, are fully restored, and our pricing reflects the quality and effort that goes into them. If you can find similar quality for less, you’re more than welcome to.