That hand wear on the side is a true sign of a warrior's battle scars. May the 3DS family always be honored and remembered as the last TRUE handheld system. The last warrior to leave the battlefield. 💪🐨💪
I will 100% Klingon yell should my 3DS fall in battle 🙌 As much as I want to keep my items pristine, I do take a bit of pride in the wear knowing it's from the love of gaming 😊
I've ALWAYS had these for my 3DS systems. They feel too thin and fragile without them. They do start to cloud and brown over time but at least the system is more protected.
Yes it is an issue from nintendo with paint coming off... They cheaped out and use the vinyl wrap for the metallic top and back which comes off due to sweat and oils in our hands So it's pretty much mandatory to get a case for these models to stop that from happening
I love the 'new' 3DS XL but hate the shiny fingerprint magnet that it is, the standard size 'new' 3DS has that perfect matt finish that feels and looks a lot better in my opinion
@@SvennyMcG absolutely! I mean you can re paint it if you can find/ create the right shade but what's the point, it'll no longer be factory painted. I have heard from other videos I watched after this one that the shell cover can take off paint itself though, I'm not sure if that's accurate or not and hopefully you won't encounter that problem in the future but if you do please make a video to alert others
I've owned a new 3DS XL since 2017 and thankfully because I was more interested with my switch around that time I left it alone for a long while which made it survive my younger years so now since I've gotten it back from my dads I've put it up where it would be safe and be able to get to easily plus I even recently homebrewed it so now I can play what ever game I missed out on with the 3DS cause of the price tags that follow with some
It's a beauty system! I went all-in with the 3DS & Wii U until I grabbed a Switch too, glad you're taking the time to enjoy it now 😊 Truly a fantastic games library
Thanks for sharing this very useful video! I enjoyed it. This material being flexible could actually be good for direct impact. Distributing more energy towards itself and dampening the impact.
Definitely! I too like it's not a hard, brittle material that could also shatter on impact. Plus, the flexible material is comfy too. Thanks for watching!
My husband got me a special edition Metroid New 3DS XL in 2017 - I barely played it once I got my Switch. I’ve only recently picked it up again because I wanted to play the first Zelda game I ever played - A Link Between Worlds- in anticipation of the sequel to Breath of the Wild. There are a few scratches on the 3DS but otherwise, it is in pristine condition. I recently ordered a screen protector and a protective case… I was also thinking to maybe get a vinyl protective skin for the inside as well. I just need to find one for the New 3DS XL. Also, people are still playing Mario Kart 7 online in 2023 🤯 Needless to say, my 3DS is going to be played a lot more than it has been since I first got it. It’s such a great system and I’m sad to see it discontinued and the eShop closed 😢
All great ideas, especially for a special edition console! Isn't it amazing to see the love the 3DS is having these days? Even with its eShop closure it's still being celebrated with a send-off of users worldwide showing it some love 💘 Enjoy yours! Thanks for watching 😊
I prefer to use a wrist strap because my fingers are made of butter! Along with an armored shell which will help preserve my device for as long as possible.
Honestly the wrist strap is a great idea and I'm glad that the inlet to accept the strap was considered when they designed the console (even as far back as the DS). Love the butter fingers analogy 🤣 Thanks for watching!
I keep mine clean since 2015. No scratches, no blemishes. But now I am removing the TN touch screen and installing an IPS. I'll keep the original screen stored away, but an IPS definitely adds more value + utility. NDS games on a dual IPS N3DS XL look amazing. Some consoles have 2 TN screens, many Galaxy ones from what I have seen. That must really really suck imo. The difference between TN and IPS is like night and day after you compare. 2 IPS should be everyone's first priority with N3DS XL.
@@SvennyMcG my top screen was an ips by default. there’s a bottom screen on Amazon rn that claims to be an IPS for N3DSXL. No reviews, but i picked one up just recently. I’ll have to see how it turns out once all the parts arrive. Still need to pick up a digitizer as well as a new screen protector.
What sucks is I want mine to last forever, and I also hate the feel and look of the N3DS when stuck behind a shell hiding its beauty lol. But.. I know ill appreciate the lack of scratches one day
The paint has started wearing off of my zelda n3ds xl and I was rly upset to feel like I should stop using it so the problem doesn't get worse. I'll definitely try this shell, thanks!
Nintendo dropped the ball on the New DS redesigns: 3ds LL: Very short printed in certain retailers and was basically the eBay edition of the New systems 3ds XL: Gets the case cracked easily and smudgy from it's terrible case 2ds XL: The audio speakers are placed horribly and will vibrate the system if the volume is over 40% Not to mention they wouldn't include the charger with the system like some Gamestop bundle
When they removed the charging cable from these models I think that was the biggest head scratcher 🤔 Love this line of handhelds but you're right, definitely some unique decisions made. Thanks for watching 🙌
What you say about the speaker placement on the 2ds xl is very accurate. That's my least favorite thing about having that model but I do wear headphones half the time while playing it so I guess that helps
While it's less portable, I love the layout of the original 2DS - but alas, it only has a single speaker 😪 Any long-term gameplay makes headphones necessary for this model too
Wow! I honestly didn't know there was such a demand, I simply came across this one last month in a bundled pickup. Best of luck! I have a few Amazon alternatives in the video description as well 👍
I like to keep my consoles as original as possible but in this case, with missing paint, I'd definitely consider upgrading. Any particular brand recommendations?
@@SvennyMcG oh no I was just saying that also because my 3Ds suffered damage and I can’t find a decent housing replacement anywhere, I’m glad iPhone is going 3D video
I really like the 3DS LL model (the super famicom). it is too high of a cost though, sells for over 300 dollars every time and can only play Japanese games
@@SvennyMcG i think its from vendors. Cant seem to find from the manufacturer. Sold out means that the scavengers TooK Em All? How do you even "gotta catch em all"???
I'm sorry, my friend! I wasn't sure how likely this was when I made the video but based upon comments here it seems as though it is a common complaint for this model 😔
To be honest if you look close you can see lines through the paint job and I’ve even seen these lines before and after when it chips I think the final coat and prior coats were put on over that lined finish and when you see the 3ds chip i always say it’s like it should have never been painted over this lined glossy finish underneath I think it was a rush job they didn’t look over in mass production but man the hardware rocks!!😂😂
Completely agree - absolutely love these systems but that seems to be its only flaw is the paint jobs on there. Glad they still handle perfectly well and have an amazing games library 😊👍
very helpful video! i got a new3dsxl recently and the only issue I've got is sweaty hands, the console slips off my fingers (still got a grip on it though) and I'm 100% getting a case, TPU is out of stock sadly but the hori solid case is still available
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. I've seen grips for the 3DS systems that convert it into more of a controller but I haven't yet picked any up to recommend. Stay tuned!
Hori makes some pretty decent products. I am gonna try to get something like that from my 2ds xl. I got it refurbished from Nintendo and it's practically mint still. It has little to no scratches and I want to try to keep it that way. Don't want to make the same mistake as I did with Gameboy Advance SP. I've had it since I was a kid and that thing has scratches all over it. It's still running strong though!
I've shown a light blue Game Boy Advance SP in a few videos that, while I bought it secondhand, it looks like it fought a cat and lost 🤣 Runs great, screen thankfully has no issues, but the shell is beat up for sure
What yo showing at 1min08 is a problem from the conception of this part of the machine. Mine is or in my hands or in the protection case. Never falll in the ground and all of this. And it began to do this some days ago when was playing Dragon Quest VII. :/
This I grabbed locally in a group lot of items; I didn't realize until after the video and sharing Amazon links how hard they are to come by these days
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That hand wear on the side is a true sign of a warrior's battle scars. May the 3DS family always be honored and remembered as the last TRUE handheld system. The last warrior to leave the battlefield. 💪🐨💪
I will 100% Klingon yell should my 3DS fall in battle 🙌 As much as I want to keep my items pristine, I do take a bit of pride in the wear knowing it's from the love of gaming 😊
Have my New Galaxy Style since 2017 and I got a Hori Duraflex case to protect it. Still looks like it came straight out of the box. 👍🏽
That's awesome to hear, those Galaxy editions look great and the longer you can keep it that way the better! 👍
I've ALWAYS had these for my 3DS systems. They feel too thin and fragile without them. They do start to cloud and brown over time but at least the system is more protected.
Definitely a good idea! The better we can keep them in their original state the better 😊👍 Thanks for watching
Great video! I lol'd at the thumbnail of this video!
Haha thanks chummy 😅
Yes it is an issue from nintendo with paint coming off... They cheaped out and use the vinyl wrap for the metallic top and back which comes off due to sweat and oils in our hands So it's pretty much mandatory to get a case for these models to stop that from happening
Such a nice metallic colour too, shame it peels 😔
I have same color N3DS and Hori Armor too the armor has been great :D
Happy to hear that! Keeping it in original condition isn't easy but rewarding 😊 Thanks for watching
I love the 'new' 3DS XL but hate the shiny fingerprint magnet that it is, the standard size 'new' 3DS has that perfect matt finish that feels and looks a lot better in my opinion
The New 2DS XL is the same, matte finish that definitely reduces the fingerprints- plus, the paint doesn't peel
This is especially helpful for special edition consoles, seeing what some of the Majora's mask edition consoles look like on online marketplaces 😢
Definitely! I recently saw a limited edition Legend of Zelda 3DS asking $300, definitely don't want that beautiful gold paint peeling off!
@@SvennyMcG absolutely! I mean you can re paint it if you can find/ create the right shade but what's the point, it'll no longer be factory painted. I have heard from other videos I watched after this one that the shell cover can take off paint itself though, I'm not sure if that's accurate or not and hopefully you won't encounter that problem in the future but if you do please make a video to alert others
I'll certainly update if that's the case - and someone else commented something similar too so I'd definitely advise everyone to be watchful 👍
I've owned a new 3DS XL since 2017 and thankfully because I was more interested with my switch around that time I left it alone for a long while which made it survive my younger years so now since I've gotten it back from my dads I've put it up where it would be safe and be able to get to easily plus I even recently homebrewed it so now I can play what ever game I missed out on with the 3DS cause of the price tags that follow with some
It's a beauty system! I went all-in with the 3DS & Wii U until I grabbed a Switch too, glad you're taking the time to enjoy it now 😊 Truly a fantastic games library
How age the battery life bro?
Thanks for sharing this very useful video! I enjoyed it.
This material being flexible could actually be good for direct impact. Distributing more energy towards itself and dampening the impact.
Definitely! I too like it's not a hard, brittle material that could also shatter on impact. Plus, the flexible material is comfy too.
Thanks for watching!
I’ve been searching every day for this case for my Pikachu New 3DS XL with no luck
Sorry my friend, hopefully soon! 🙏 The Pikachu edition is such a beautiful one
My husband got me a special edition Metroid New 3DS XL in 2017 - I barely played it once I got my Switch. I’ve only recently picked it up again because I wanted to play the first Zelda game I ever played - A Link Between Worlds- in anticipation of the sequel to Breath of the Wild.
There are a few scratches on the 3DS but otherwise, it is in pristine condition. I recently ordered a screen protector and a protective case… I was also thinking to maybe get a vinyl protective skin for the inside as well. I just need to find one for the New 3DS XL.
Also, people are still playing Mario Kart 7 online in 2023 🤯
Needless to say, my 3DS is going to be played a lot more than it has been since I first got it. It’s such a great system and I’m sad to see it discontinued and the eShop closed 😢
All great ideas, especially for a special edition console!
Isn't it amazing to see the love the 3DS is having these days? Even with its eShop closure it's still being celebrated with a send-off of users worldwide showing it some love 💘
Enjoy yours! Thanks for watching 😊
I prefer to use a wrist strap because my fingers are made of butter! Along with an armored shell which will help preserve my device for as long as possible.
Honestly the wrist strap is a great idea and I'm glad that the inlet to accept the strap was considered when they designed the console (even as far back as the DS). Love the butter fingers analogy 🤣 Thanks for watching!
I keep mine clean since 2015. No scratches, no blemishes. But now I am removing the TN touch screen and installing an IPS. I'll keep the original screen stored away, but an IPS definitely adds more value + utility. NDS games on a dual IPS N3DS XL look amazing. Some consoles have 2 TN screens, many Galaxy ones from what I have seen. That must really really suck imo. The difference between TN and IPS is like night and day after you compare. 2 IPS should be everyone's first priority with N3DS XL.
Definitely worth exploring! Where did you source your screens from?
@@SvennyMcG my top screen was an ips by default. there’s a bottom screen on Amazon rn that claims to be an IPS for N3DSXL. No reviews, but i picked one up just recently. I’ll have to see how it turns out once all the parts arrive. Still need to pick up a digitizer as well as a new screen protector.
@@partypat7229 that's very cool. Please let me know how it goes 👍
@@SvennyMcG will do. might take a week or so to get all the parts, but I’ll lyk how it turns out.
@@partypat7229any news?
What sucks is I want mine to last forever, and I also hate the feel and look of the N3DS when stuck behind a shell hiding its beauty lol. But.. I know ill appreciate the lack of scratches one day
I agree, I generally prefer without a case but alas, mine is already proof of why it needs to be protected 😅
The paint has started wearing off of my zelda n3ds xl and I was rly upset to feel like I should stop using it so the problem doesn't get worse. I'll definitely try this shell, thanks!
That's the worst isn't it, to want to play but feel guilty about it! This should hopefully keep you protected and back in action 😊 Thanks for watching
Nintendo dropped the ball on the New DS redesigns:
3ds LL: Very short printed in certain retailers and was basically the eBay edition of the New systems
3ds XL: Gets the case cracked easily and smudgy from it's terrible case
2ds XL: The audio speakers are placed horribly and will vibrate the system if the volume is over 40%
Not to mention they wouldn't include the charger with the system like some Gamestop bundle
When they removed the charging cable from these models I think that was the biggest head scratcher 🤔
Love this line of handhelds but you're right, definitely some unique decisions made. Thanks for watching 🙌
What you say about the speaker placement on the 2ds xl is very accurate. That's my least favorite thing about having that model but I do wear headphones half the time while playing it so I guess that helps
While it's less portable, I love the layout of the original 2DS - but alas, it only has a single speaker 😪 Any long-term gameplay makes headphones necessary for this model too
Ive always been confused to why nintendo barely made the LL consoles, as I loved the form factor
I do too! I thought the XL models are where Nintendo hit their stride with the console 👍
Mostly to reduce paint stripping.
May not seem like much but it helps maintain your console in the long run 🎮
Man I want to get one of those TPU Hori cases so bad but the prices are insane on eBay
Wow! I honestly didn't know there was such a demand, I simply came across this one last month in a bundled pickup. Best of luck! I have a few Amazon alternatives in the video description as well 👍
in indonesia, the cheapest price is around 2 dollar for hori transparant case
Wow, well worth the price! Thanks for watching 😊
It’s time for a full housing swap with high grade plastic
I like to keep my consoles as original as possible but in this case, with missing paint, I'd definitely consider upgrading. Any particular brand recommendations?
@@SvennyMcG oh no I was just saying that also because my 3Ds suffered damage and I can’t find a decent housing replacement anywhere, I’m glad iPhone is going 3D video
I really like the 3DS LL model (the super famicom). it is too high of a cost though, sells for over 300 dollars every time and can only play Japanese games
Yeah it's a shame it's region locked but boy, the Super Famicom & SNES editions were definitely some of the nicest editions they made for sure 🙌
you can mod it pretty easily to remove the region lock!
I haven't yet looked into it but that's good to know! I'm assuming side-loading through the MicroSD card?
I cant believe they jacked up thr prices on hori cases. Fifty bucks unbelievable!!!!
Holy moley for real?? That's crazy! Is that from vendors or the manufacturer?
@@SvennyMcG i think its from vendors. Cant seem to find from the manufacturer. Sold out means that the scavengers TooK Em All? How do you even "gotta catch em all"???
No doubt! I was fortunate to buy mine in a new condition but from a chum that hadn't used it. It's wild to know these skyrocketed in prices though!
So it’s not an isolated incident. Had my new 3ds xl since 2016 and the red paint is just starting to flake off on the right side. 😢
I'm sorry, my friend! I wasn't sure how likely this was when I made the video but based upon comments here it seems as though it is a common complaint for this model 😔
To be honest if you look close you can see lines through the paint job and I’ve even seen these lines before and after when it chips I think the final coat and prior coats were put on over that lined finish and when you see the 3ds chip i always say it’s like it should have never been painted over this lined glossy finish underneath I think it was a rush job they didn’t look over in mass production but man the hardware rocks!!😂😂
Completely agree - absolutely love these systems but that seems to be its only flaw is the paint jobs on there. Glad they still handle perfectly well and have an amazing games library 😊👍
very helpful video! i got a new3dsxl recently and the only issue I've got is sweaty hands, the console slips off my fingers (still got a grip on it though) and I'm 100% getting a case, TPU is out of stock sadly but the hori solid case is still available
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. I've seen grips for the 3DS systems that convert it into more of a controller but I haven't yet picked any up to recommend. Stay tuned!
Hori makes some pretty decent products. I am gonna try to get something like that from my 2ds xl. I got it refurbished from Nintendo and it's practically mint still. It has little to no scratches and I want to try to keep it that way. Don't want to make the same mistake as I did with Gameboy Advance SP. I've had it since I was a kid and that thing has scratches all over it. It's still running strong though!
I've shown a light blue Game Boy Advance SP in a few videos that, while I bought it secondhand, it looks like it fought a cat and lost 🤣 Runs great, screen thankfully has no issues, but the shell is beat up for sure
@@SvennyMcG Haha well as long as it runs I'd say that's more important. I have that same model too.
Haha agreed! I'm okay with the scratches as long as I can still stomp on Goombas in the Mushroom Kingdom 😊
Why do you keep calling the New 3DS XL a 3DS XL? They are two different models. Both in the video itself, and the video title.
You are correct! I consider it semantics but yes, the 3DS XL and the New 3DS XL do have some very different features
Also it's worth noting I do mean "protect ALL your 3DS models", New or otherwise 👍
Mine still peels even with a case on lmao
I have no doubt that that will be the eventual fate of mine too, but hopefully it holds out as long as possible 🙏
What yo showing at 1min08 is a problem from the conception of this part of the machine. Mine is or in my hands or in the protection case. Never falll in the ground and all of this. And it began to do this some days ago when was playing Dragon Quest VII. :/
Isn't it a shame? 😕 It's a great machine but because this model uses painted plastic it's unfortunately starting to come apart 😔
Where were you able to find the Hori?
This I grabbed locally in a group lot of items; I didn't realize until after the video and sharing Amazon links how hard they are to come by these days
I think this is the same one I have on my 3ds and it has started to deteriorate. It turned a milky color and I don't leave it in the sun.
Wow, that's crazy! So it was no longer transparent?
@@SvennyMcG not completely, I'll have to send you a picture.
Wild! Sounds good chummy
Same
You have this issue too?