It was really fun to travel with it because of this. When I took it to Japan, I tagged not only so many people from around Japan, but people from all different countries.
For people living in big cities or who travel a lot, sure, but for me living in a small city where most people don't even know what a 3ds is I always hated when games had content locked behind the streetpass
I remember the new 3DS coming out, as a poor student I couldn't afford it but Nintendo actually ran a competition in my local Game store which I won getting white new 3DS, wood effect mario face plate (the best one) and a bunch of games. It was awesome and I still have the letter from nintendo which came with it.
@@bam2502 If he says “Game” I’m assuming it might be the UK or Ireland as we have a shop called Game which sold all the consoles and games back in the day. It also bought out its main competitor “gamestation”.
The New Nintendo 3DS (non-XL) is without a doubt one of the most unique nintendo consoles. The face plates give it so much character and the customizability makes you feel like you're getting more out of your device than just playing the software
I loved the faceplates until it came to acquiring them… most of them were Japan exclusive and if they were popular at all (ie a character design and not a pattern) they would cost about as much as a 3DS game to import them. Cool idea, but I personally wish I had picked up the XL for its advancements over faceplates >~
And what is even more unique about it, is the IPS screen lottery. I managed to get a regular white New 3DS with both IPS displays and get new Fire Emblem panels. With this ultimate set up I decided to start getting acquainted with this console, and as a sophisticated gamer, I receive great aesthetic, gaming pleasure from this console and I return to my precious regularly (gollum noises).
@@EmersionXfuck you for getting both IPS when I got both TM 😢 soooo jealous. I’ve seen the videos on replacing for IPS and it’s just not worth the risk of bricking it in my humble opinion lol. Maybe there’ll be a stupidly easy solution for a swap in the future for guys like me
The 3DS years were pretty wonderful in my opinion. Sure it would have been great if Nintendo added Game Boy Advance games to the Virtual Console for the New Nintendo 3DS like they did for Super Nintendo Games but still, those were some good times.
Hell GBA games ran fine on the base model, I was one of the people that was eligible for the Ambassador Program and, limited though the selection was, those things ran like a dream, still dunno why they never bothered to actually release them on the eShop but, I guess when they say "Nobody else gets them" they damn well mean it.
If I remember correctly, they didn't want to bring them to the shop because the system would get set in GBA mode, like DS mode, where you couldn't access anything in the system without rebooting it. Yes, still a dumb decision.
I feel they should have also offered DS games on the eShop as well to download, they had a My Nintendo promo with WarioWare Touched that made me wonder why they didn’t just offer more DS titles (at least first party titles)
It's always weird seeing how rare the regular new 3ds was in North America. In Australia you could just get them. In 2015 I had saved up my money and just walked into big w and bought one. I don't understand why Nintendo was so hesitant to release it over there
I think it has to do with how much the US market preferred the XL over the standard size. Basically as soon as the DSi XL came out the DSi stopped selling, and the same with the 3DS XL and the regular 3DS. For me, despite having larger hands, I've always preferred the standard size, as while the larger screen is nicer, the lower DPI makes games look like complete garbage on the XLs
I actually sold my N3DSLL for an N3DS and even though the screens are smaller, it’s very reminiscent of my old NDS Lite. Definite don’t miss the bigger form factor and the face plates are an added bonus for sure
It’s absurd that the XL and original New 3DS models are so well balanced. One is better for customization and transportation, the other is bigger and overall easier to use. The fact that I still debate over which one is better is impressive
@@iBMcFlyI prefer the normal one because it's more portable and lighter which is an underrated aspect. I've never had any issues with the size of the screens or comfort
@@CrisCheese_ well that's not what it's made for. If you are installing lots of large games, do yourself a favor and either set up custom-install to make it faster if you choose to remove the SD card or set up 3hs to make it more convenient if you want to do it all on-device.
I'm still blown away by how good the face tracking is on the new 3DS considering its hardware. It just works, I barely have any problems with it, it quickly pickup your face back after you've looked away or something, and Nintendo even put an IR light so that it can still work even if you're playing in the dark
One of my favorite stories to tell relating to my 3DS was that for my 11th birthday I got my first 3DS alongside Animal Crossing New Leaf. I loved it, kept me entertained for hours, my parents liked it because it made it easy to find me in my room, 3DS plugged into the wall. About a year later for my 12th birthday dad took me to Six Flags for the first time and he took my 3DS with us without telling me. We went into a really long line after getting soaked on a water ride, dad surprised me by pulling my 3DS out of his pocket to help me with the long wait, and it was a happy 5 fun-filled minutes before it suddenly turned off, and never turned back on again. Slightly ruined the rest of the day but it was still a good day. The day after that we went to Target so I could pick myself out a new 3DS. And it was there that I saw the very pretty galaxy New 3DS. I picked that one and it was as if I never lost the old one in the first place (the game that was in the old 3DS by the way is fine, it still worked normally). To this day it still works in prim proper condition other than the fact that the rubber of the circle pad rubbed off, but it still functions the same!
Yeah it's a bit annoying when you're trying to mod the 3DS but once you mod it you can use FTPD for file transfers. It's easier for anything that isn't a huge file (big files take a long time to transfer)
The New 3DS is what i feel is the definitive 3DS Experience. Some find the old design cramped, but i prefer the form factor honestly. The smaller screen means higher pixel density, which looks better for me. Its got the higher power, better panels, and a super strudy design, which i feel nobody talks about. This thing feels fireproof its so solid.
One of my regrets in life was selling my Black Friday $99 New 3DS. It was an amazing system. It was the most iconic handheld for me. Could easily fit in my pocket. But I'm thinking of traveling to Japan someday and buying one at a tech store in Akihabara. Of course, I'll have to figure out out to mod it when I get back to the states. So, I hope it can be done with the Japanese version.
Unless you want one new, don't buy it in Akihabara. It will likely be absurdly expensive. Instead, look around Japan for a chain called Book-off. If you don't mind used items, Book-off is an insanely cheap and convenient way to find older games. Prices also vary from location to location, so it pays to check out Book-offs all around Japan, even out in the more rural areas.
@@justapickedminfan two things; you would want to specifically check out Hard-Off. But, second, you *can* still find not terrible deals in Akiba if you look long enough. I just got back from a trip and picked up a New 3DS, with the original packaging, for $110 in great condition. Granted you're going to want to check early in the morning before the really good deals are sold!
There’s some on Etsy that are reasonably priced. 150-300 depending on the vendor and if you want them to mod it prior and get rid of the region lock. I’m not sure if that’s the only thing you were traveling to Japan for but it’d save a lot of money!!!
Hacking my New 3ds was easily one of the best decisions I ever made. Not only is it super easy to do as far as homebrew is concerned, but the system has a great modding scene that really made this thing something special. It was practically made to be hacked. I still play it regularly. Can't recommend enough.
@@masonmurphy5402get cfw installed. Use 3ds hacks guide do not use a video. Then boot the system while holding select to bring up Luma and there should be a setting to overclock
An important thing to note about the SD cards not being removable was that Nintendo updated the software of the New model consoles to have wireless data transfer in order to negate even having to take out the SD card.
@@SnakebitSTIoh yeah. if you've ever taken apart a 3ds, there's a tiny little cable that you might notice. when you see it's attached to the wifi chip, you realize it's the tiniest coax you've ever seen. it's hilarious
Also, never ever use it. It uses SMBv1 which is disabled on Windows by default for good reason. Just enabling SMBv1 on a computer is a massive security risk, so you should never *ever* do it.
Instead, you should mod your console. You get an app called FTPD and with a guide from the official wiki, you can access the files wirelessly over FTP, which is a lot safer.
One reason that the XL doesn’t have faceplates could be confusion. Having faceplates for two very similar looking systems would confuse consumers, so Nintendo only made it compatible with one.
Doubt it they probably didn't want it to have the face plates since it was kinda nique there's a reason the small model and the face plates were only regularly sold in japan
the n3ds is most probably my favourite handheld of all time. back when i listened to all the nintendo-covering channels and got the n3ds xl and was EXTREMELY dissatisfied. the xl never felt or looked good to me, so i switched to the n3ds later and then the whole 3ds-generation suddenly clicked with me. enjoying the system itself unlocked so much games and experiences for me, it was a wonderful time for handheld gaming.
I appreciate to hear your voice while playing Gaur Plains in the background. Definitely New Nintendo 3DS (not-XL) is my fav handheld all time. Good screen size and great portability.
I love the standards N3DS. The screen for the XLs is too large for the low resolution in games, and btw the N3DS screens are themselves larger than the OG size. So it's perfect for me.
I loved the original DS design. It was huge, and I definitely enjoyed the Lite better, but as a ~14 yo kid when I first played the DS, it was awesome AF
Something funny in hindsight for myself is that I anticipated Nintendo to rerelease the 3DS with an XL version, like they did for the DS. So I waited and bought my 3DS once the XL came out like I planned and knew all along. However, I never anticipated them to rerelease the 3DS AGAIN but with the c stick and labeled as “new” 😂
But it is unfortunate not all of them had IPS screens. That would've been a great additional selling point. But no. I've heard only around 10% of them have IPS screens.
Last year i found the new 3ds (non xl) mistakenly labeled as broken/for parts at a used goods store when the only thing wrong with it was a ding on the touch screen. $25. Playing smt iv apocalypse as i watch this video. I will never get that lucky again
Because of the funky realese date of the new 3ds in NA, 8 year old me had no clue a new 3ds existed. I genuinely thought the new XL was the only one until like 2016
I bought a New 3DS XL recently, mostly for Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and I LOVE it. The C-nub is nice to have, but it was playable on the old 3DS using the L button to recenter the camera, but having the C-nub is definitely an upgrade, but it's not a game changer. The other advantages though, increased processing power, bigger screen, better colors, faster load times, better form factor, all that makes Monster Hunter a joy to play. It's much smoother and more comfortable to play than on an old 3DS. Love my New XL, worth every penny.
> increased processing power Too bad most games didn't take advantage of that officially. Gotta soft-mod it to get that faster processor speed in most games.
I love the new 3ds xl. Probably my favorite handheld nintendo ever made. Excellent games library, Not to mention all the great classics games available in the eshop.
@@Super_star_remix Okay, but then again, there's Shin Megami Tensei IV and Devil Survivor Overclocked It depends on where you look; the way I see it, the 3DS has some good stuff
Kid Icarus Uprising, arguably the best Kirby game, arguably the best Monster Hunter game, Zelda Link Between Worlds, the list goes on. So many good games.
I just pulled out my Happy Home Academy USA New3DS (non-XL) from the Club Nintendo red sleeve and plugged it into the cradle, and promptly began to cry childhood tears
I really wish the New 3DS was still supported, because I was never able to afford one at the time because I was still in school and didn't have a job. And the same time that I got my first job was just a few months after it the 3DS eShop was discontinued
face plates were such a cool idea that i never got to use because i had an XL. they really need to bring those back for like the switch 2 or whatever their switch follow-up is
I bought the New 3DS Smash Bros. plates back in like 2015 and I loved them so much-then someone stole my New 3DS. I still miss those plates, but it's tough to justify buying a second pair now that the price has sadly ballooned to over $100.
I think this is the most underrated 3DS model. Everyone rides the XL because it's big but the normal sized new 3DS is more light and portable, easier to carry in your pocket. I've never had any issues of comfort or the screen size, and carrying the new 3DS XL in my pocket would always make my leggings slip down my hips, too heavy
Never got a new 3DS of either size, but had friends back in HS that had XLs and new XLs and boy did games not look good on the XL. The larger screen at the same resolution just emphasized the fact that the 3DS uses a 240p display
@@KyleDavis328 Yeah, I agree. I also don't have much problem with the screen resolution on the XL but the normal one definitely looks better while you're playing 3DS games
I love my Switch. Might be the console I’ve put the most hours into in my entire life (and I’m old). Having said that, the 3DS is just a “cooler” handheld. It just has a charm that a slab with buttons on the side could never match.
I absolutely adore the small New 3DS. The size of both the console and the screens is perfect (the 240p screens really look bad on XL size) and the feel of the plastic is perfect
After my launch 3DS broke, I completely avoided getting any replacement until I could find the regular-size “New” 3DS in black at a reasonable price. I wasn’t interested in any of the bundles, and my local stores just didn’t stock the Black Friday systems. Online listings were too expensive, and I wasn’t a skilled enough technician to fix a broken one. I couldn’t get a new 3DS until 2019… after I completely missed almost everything else the system had to offer at retail.
I have a Black regular New 3ds I bought refurbished from GameStop back in 2018 and I absolutely love it. I like the faceplates and swap them around frequently, I like how it's just as portable as the regular 3ds but they managed to put in a slightly larger screen, and I feel like how rare the whole revision of the console is here adds to the appeal
3DS was one of my favorite games delivery systems ever. I loved having it in a little carry case, with several games in the little case pouches. Such a fun little system !!!
I never owned Mario Kart 7 but someone in my 7th grade drama class did and I played the shit out it through download play. I remember a “challenge” I imposed on myself sometimes was to use the motion controls and the 3D at the same time. I don’t think I won any races I did like that but that didn’t stop me from having “fun”
I remember importing the black model from Japan when even the N3DSXL wasn't in America yet. Still have the box for it too, amazing design imo. Loved the system to death even if I couldn't really use it (I wanted to keep it unhacked and stock).
I remember here in Australia, we were the first to receive the New 3DS and XL after Japan in November 2014. I was very surprised that happened in the first place
Important omission about the 3DS XL was that glossy finish was like a cheap sticker that inevitably peels itself off after enough time/use. I got one on launch and didn't even use it THAT much, but a few years later I noticed the skin was peeling off. I ended up paying too much on eBay for a Black Friday new 3DS for the matte finish, and for the fact that I prefer the smaller size anyway. Those low-res DS screens did not need to be stretched out even bigger.
Nice! It's the NEW 3DS XL for me then...I'll be lucky to even find one whether the galaxy gloss one, or red/blue/whatever. Thanks for the lowdown on all the differences!
I remember when they announced these back then and distinctly remember being pissed that I couldnt get the smaller unit and was forced to get the XL model. I now own a "new" 3DS model, albeit a Japanese import one that I region swapped, but kid me always thought the face plates were cool as hell and i guess that's the reason I picked one up recently cause dammit those face plates are still cool as hell.
The only thing I didn't like about the XL version was the horrible glossy finish. It looks awful when it gets smudges. The new 3DS XL SNES version had a mat finish, and is therefore the ultimate 3DS available.
I wanted the New 3DS so much. The fact it had substantially larger screens than the OG and was close to the XL without being near as huge and fitting better in the pocket, on top of the faceplates and overall design, I loved it. I was crushed when we didn't get it originally. You bet your ASS I bought that Pokemon Anniversary version! Unfortunately, something got spilled on it and I've been unable to get it repaired at 2nd hand shops (by the time it happened, Nintendo was only repairing 2DS and New 3DS XL sadly). I just love this thing so much. My favorite version of my favorite console.
I had surprisingly little issues with the 3D effect on the original 3DS while playing Starfox 64 3D, and I used the Gyro controls heavily! Starfox and Ocarina of Time were pretty much the only games where I used the 3D for prolonged amounts of time, and I think it worked amazingly on both those games - even when using Gyro controls!
I remember being heartbroken when America didn’t the standard New 3DS, right as my playtime on my chunky launch 3DS peaked due to playing Smash Bros every day. Then, when they started doing the bundles, I missed the news because I just wasn’t gaming as much. I didn’t finally get a white n3DS, until last year. It stung paying $200 when I could’ve paid $99 for a Black Friday bundle back in 2016, but this lil guy is my pride and joy
I find myself enjoying videos on here more than the main channel. Scott The Woz videos are insanely high quality but I prefer this more relaxed, discussion-based approach.
I loved my 2ds, so comfortable to hold. But upgraded to a new 3ds when Best Buy has a Black Friday deal for them for $100. The smaller one is the way to go. The pixel density of the screen makes it look sharper
I still believe StreetPass was one of Nintendo's best ideas. That was so much fun and exciting to use.
It was such a nice surprise getting home and seeing that you ran into other players
Going to a con and getting like 20 tags is such a nice feeling
It was really fun to travel with it because of this. When I took it to Japan, I tagged not only so many people from around Japan, but people from all different countries.
It was a sad day when StreetPass died. Running HomePass on a Raspberry Pi in 2015 was good times.
For people living in big cities or who travel a lot, sure, but for me living in a small city where most people don't even know what a 3ds is I always hated when games had content locked behind the streetpass
And with the Nintendo 3DS officially done, we can definitely say goodbye to world peace.
that would explain Russia and Ukraine
@@Homeminboss*the general state of the world
If only NATO was also officially done, we could say hello to world peace!
@@Homeminbossthe 4 letter word you're looking for is NATO.
@@CaptainWafflesplz end nato so we can commit war crime 😢
I remember the new 3DS coming out, as a poor student I couldn't afford it but Nintendo actually ran a competition in my local Game store which I won getting white new 3DS, wood effect mario face plate (the best one) and a bunch of games. It was awesome and I still have the letter from nintendo which came with it.
I wish nintendo would do this kind of stuff here
From what country you from?
UK was in a shop called 'Game'@@bam2502
@@bam2502 If he says “Game” I’m assuming it might be the UK or Ireland as we have a shop called Game which sold all the consoles and games back in the day. It also bought out its main competitor “gamestation”.
rip gamestation bro that was the shit
The New Nintendo 3DS (non-XL) is without a doubt one of the most unique nintendo consoles. The face plates give it so much character and the customizability makes you feel like you're getting more out of your device than just playing the software
It's like the peak of handheld gaming and just a fraction bigger than a ds lite. Amazing.
I loved the faceplates until it came to acquiring them… most of them were Japan exclusive and if they were popular at all (ie a character design and not a pattern) they would cost about as much as a 3DS game to import them. Cool idea, but I personally wish I had picked up the XL for its advancements over faceplates >~
And what is even more unique about it, is the IPS screen lottery. I managed to get a regular white New 3DS with both IPS displays and get new Fire Emblem panels. With this ultimate set up I decided to start getting acquainted with this console, and as a sophisticated gamer, I receive great aesthetic, gaming pleasure from this console and I return to my precious regularly (gollum noises).
Are you gay?
@@EmersionXfuck you for getting both IPS when I got both TM 😢 soooo jealous. I’ve seen the videos on replacing for IPS and it’s just not worth the risk of bricking it in my humble opinion lol. Maybe there’ll be a stupidly easy solution for a swap in the future for guys like me
The 3DS years were pretty wonderful in my opinion. Sure it would have been great if Nintendo added Game Boy Advance games to the Virtual Console for the New Nintendo 3DS like they did for Super Nintendo Games but still, those were some good times.
Hell GBA games ran fine on the base model, I was one of the people that was eligible for the Ambassador Program and, limited though the selection was, those things ran like a dream, still dunno why they never bothered to actually release them on the eShop but, I guess when they say "Nobody else gets them" they damn well mean it.
The 3DS has literally GBA hardware built-in (as it's part of its DS hardware), they chose the worst excuse possible
If I remember correctly, they didn't want to bring them to the shop because the system would get set in GBA mode, like DS mode, where you couldn't access anything in the system without rebooting it.
Yes, still a dumb decision.
I feel they should have also offered DS games on the eShop as well to download, they had a My Nintendo promo with WarioWare Touched that made me wonder why they didn’t just offer more DS titles (at least first party titles)
@@carvman217 you’re right they should have! I never understood why they didn’t release DS games digitally on the 3DS eshop but instead on the Wii U.
It’s always humorous when companies put the word “New” in the title of their products, which totally doesn’t make them dated years later 😂
Hey, New Super Mario Brothers Wii hasn't aged a day.
@@54356776Looking forward to the release of the Used Nintendo Switch, followed by the Nintendo Switch (Parts Only)
I mean, it was “new” at one point.
"New 'New 3DS' for sale"
I just wish they would simultaneously officially re-brand the older model with the "Old" moniker.
This was easily the best 3DS model. Loved how it felt and the Super Famicom style buttons.
It's always weird seeing how rare the regular new 3ds was in North America. In Australia you could just get them. In 2015 I had saved up my money and just walked into big w and bought one. I don't understand why Nintendo was so hesitant to release it over there
I think it has to do with how much the US market preferred the XL over the standard size. Basically as soon as the DSi XL came out the DSi stopped selling, and the same with the 3DS XL and the regular 3DS.
For me, despite having larger hands, I've always preferred the standard size, as while the larger screen is nicer, the lower DPI makes games look like complete garbage on the XLs
@@KyleDavis328 yeah but I think they definitely misjudged how many of us Americans would have wanted those cover plates and small form factor.
Big W always clutching it up. EB and JB cant compete
It's weird that the rarest game system I own is a Mario White New 3DS
@rflxPoint I buy my switch games at jb because they're always like $5-10 under rrp
The removal of the face plates on the XL model is the one thing that keeps me up at night
Take the plates off and you'll sleep easy
I actually sold my N3DSLL for an N3DS and even though the screens are smaller, it’s very reminiscent of my old NDS Lite. Definite don’t miss the bigger form factor and the face plates are an added bonus for sure
@@momotaroux264I never sell my games 😊
It’s absurd that the XL and original New 3DS models are so well balanced. One is better for customization and transportation, the other is bigger and overall easier to use. The fact that I still debate over which one is better is impressive
It’s the XL, by a mile….
Yeah going back to when Scott made the joke about the original XL and the reviewers with big hands, I’m going with the New XL
@@iBMcFlyI prefer the normal one because it's more portable and lighter which is an underrated aspect. I've never had any issues with the size of the screens or comfort
The New 3DS XL is as big as my Nintendo Switch w/o the Joycons, and it's thicker! No way is it portable, but my games are bigger!
@@iBMcFly it's the regular, by a mile....
"How often are you gonna be changing your micro SD cards?"
Homebrew users: ...
relatable even though I use my original one the most
FTPD: exists
@@ManiacOfUA-camthe wifi chip on the 3ds is super slow so it takes ages for cia files
@@CrisCheese_ well that's not what it's made for. If you are installing lots of large games, do yourself a favor and either set up custom-install to make it faster if you choose to remove the SD card or set up 3hs to make it more convenient if you want to do it all on-device.
I'm still blown away by how good the face tracking is on the new 3DS considering its hardware. It just works, I barely have any problems with it, it quickly pickup your face back after you've looked away or something, and Nintendo even put an IR light so that it can still work even if you're playing in the dark
One of my favorite stories to tell relating to my 3DS was that for my 11th birthday I got my first 3DS alongside Animal Crossing New Leaf. I loved it, kept me entertained for hours, my parents liked it because it made it easy to find me in my room, 3DS plugged into the wall. About a year later for my 12th birthday dad took me to Six Flags for the first time and he took my 3DS with us without telling me. We went into a really long line after getting soaked on a water ride, dad surprised me by pulling my 3DS out of his pocket to help me with the long wait, and it was a happy 5 fun-filled minutes before it suddenly turned off, and never turned back on again. Slightly ruined the rest of the day but it was still a good day. The day after that we went to Target so I could pick myself out a new 3DS. And it was there that I saw the very pretty galaxy New 3DS. I picked that one and it was as if I never lost the old one in the first place (the game that was in the old 3DS by the way is fine, it still worked normally).
To this day it still works in prim proper condition other than the fact that the rubber of the circle pad rubbed off, but it still functions the same!
Yeah, maybe it wasn't the greatest idea to bring a 3DS to a water park lol
At least it worked out in the end, you got a new one that you still have!
This system was my very first 3ds, and I specifically remember telling my father "I want the small one because you can change the faceplates"
At this point, Scott could be talking about his rug and I'd still be entertained
“How often are you changing out your microSD card?”
me, a modder with no patience:
Yeah it's a bit annoying when you're trying to mod the 3DS but once you mod it you can use FTPD for file transfers. It's easier for anything that isn't a huge file (big files take a long time to transfer)
@@juicetimer that’s why i specified no patience lmao
The New 3DS is what i feel is the definitive 3DS Experience. Some find the old design cramped, but i prefer the form factor honestly. The smaller screen means higher pixel density, which looks better for me. Its got the higher power, better panels, and a super strudy design, which i feel nobody talks about. This thing feels fireproof its so solid.
One of my regrets in life was selling my Black Friday $99 New 3DS. It was an amazing system. It was the most iconic handheld for me. Could easily fit in my pocket. But I'm thinking of traveling to Japan someday and buying one at a tech store in Akihabara. Of course, I'll have to figure out out to mod it when I get back to the states. So, I hope it can be done with the Japanese version.
One of my regrets was not buying a Black Friday new 3DS in the first place XD
Ive done it recently, its not hard at all to mod and get rid of the region lock :)
Unless you want one new, don't buy it in Akihabara. It will likely be absurdly expensive. Instead, look around Japan for a chain called Book-off. If you don't mind used items, Book-off is an insanely cheap and convenient way to find older games. Prices also vary from location to location, so it pays to check out Book-offs all around Japan, even out in the more rural areas.
@@justapickedminfan two things; you would want to specifically check out Hard-Off. But, second, you *can* still find not terrible deals in Akiba if you look long enough. I just got back from a trip and picked up a New 3DS, with the original packaging, for $110 in great condition. Granted you're going to want to check early in the morning before the really good deals are sold!
There’s some on Etsy that are reasonably priced. 150-300 depending on the vendor and if you want them to mod it prior and get rid of the region lock. I’m not sure if that’s the only thing you were traveling to Japan for but it’d save a lot of money!!!
These 15 minute videos are Scotts version of UA-cam Shorts
Hacking my New 3ds was easily one of the best decisions I ever made. Not only is it super easy to do as far as homebrew is concerned, but the system has a great modding scene that really made this thing something special. It was practically made to be hacked.
I still play it regularly. Can't recommend enough.
Also H icon
Don't forget to overclock it, that lets you use quite a few 60fps codes
@@M_CFVhow do you do that and is that new 3ds only or regular too
@@masonmurphy5402get cfw installed. Use 3ds hacks guide do not use a video. Then boot the system while holding select to bring up Luma and there should be a setting to overclock
@@M_CFVI have a old 3ds xl. Can it run games faster and better with mods?
An important thing to note about the SD cards not being removable was that Nintendo updated the software of the New model consoles to have wireless data transfer in order to negate even having to take out the SD card.
@@SnakebitSTIoh yeah. if you've ever taken apart a 3ds, there's a tiny little cable that you might notice. when you see it's attached to the wifi chip, you realize it's the tiniest coax you've ever seen. it's hilarious
@@SnakebitSTI agreed, not saying it was a fix, it was what they thought was a solution.
Also, never ever use it. It uses SMBv1 which is disabled on Windows by default for good reason. Just enabling SMBv1 on a computer is a massive security risk, so you should never *ever* do it.
Instead, you should mod your console. You get an app called FTPD and with a guide from the official wiki, you can access the files wirelessly over FTP, which is a lot safer.
One reason that the XL doesn’t have faceplates could be confusion. Having faceplates for two very similar looking systems would confuse consumers, so Nintendo only made it compatible with one.
Doubt it they probably didn't want it to have the face plates since it was kinda nique there's a reason the small model and the face plates were only regularly sold in japan
@@Raddish-Is-Radd They were also sold regularly here in Europe though
@@Raddish-Is-Radd I was just theorizing. You very well could be right. So could I
@@sperical-snail last time I checked Europe isn't America
@@Raddish-Is-Raddmonkey brain
the n3ds is most probably my favourite handheld of all time. back when i listened to all the nintendo-covering channels and got the n3ds xl and was EXTREMELY dissatisfied. the xl never felt or looked good to me, so i switched to the n3ds later and then the whole 3ds-generation suddenly clicked with me.
enjoying the system itself unlocked so much games and experiences for me, it was a wonderful time for handheld gaming.
ENOUGH! SCOTT, ITS TIME I STAND UP FOR THE ORIGINAL DS. THAT DESIGN WAS CUTE DAMMIT!
I appreciate to hear your voice while playing Gaur Plains in the background. Definitely New Nintendo 3DS (not-XL) is my fav handheld all time. Good screen size and great portability.
I love the standards N3DS. The screen for the XLs is too large for the low resolution in games, and btw the N3DS screens are themselves larger than the OG size. So it's perfect for me.
After the 3DS cover plates, I think a lot of people were anticipating Switch switchable backs
I still use mine to this day. Perfectly portable, but not too small, and the faceplates are so cool. If only they weren’t a fortune on eBay
I bought a 3DS XL like 6 months before the new 3DS was released. I still regret it.
Hands down the best version of the 3DS!
I loved the original DS design. It was huge, and I definitely enjoyed the Lite better, but as a ~14 yo kid when I first played the DS, it was awesome AF
Something funny in hindsight for myself is that I anticipated Nintendo to rerelease the 3DS with an XL version, like they did for the DS. So I waited and bought my 3DS once the XL came out like I planned and knew all along. However, I never anticipated them to rerelease the 3DS AGAIN but with the c stick and labeled as “new” 😂
Scott really the type of guy to say that interchangeable faceplates are a "reason" to own a New 3DS over a New 3DS XL
That’s why his videos are 3 hours long and that’s why we love them
SCARILY well timed as I just got my new 3DS in the mail today, you love to see it
I'm not gonna lie scotts stash is even more entertaining to me than the main channel nowadays
I love the orignal 3DS design! It’s so shiny! I love sparkles!
New 3DS is great too!
i think "layer cake of glitter" is officially the most accurate description of the original 3ds i've ever heard.
The small "new" 3DS is objectively the best 3DS experience you can get but my favorite is the door stopper 2DS, it's just comfortable man!
But it is unfortunate not all of them had IPS screens. That would've been a great additional selling point.
But no. I've heard only around 10% of them have IPS screens.
@@ThePreciseClimber Yeah odd choice especially with the 3D finally working well. I think my top screen is ips, looks pretty damn good at least.
@@RisingRevengeance If there's a major difference in how washed-out the two of them look at an angle, then yes, one of them is IPS.
Last year i found the new 3ds (non xl) mistakenly labeled as broken/for parts at a used goods store when the only thing wrong with it was a ding on the touch screen. $25. Playing smt iv apocalypse as i watch this video. I will never get that lucky again
I got the Happy Home Designer New 3DS when it first came out and I still have it to this day. It might be my favorite console that I have ever owned.
Because of the funky realese date of the new 3ds in NA, 8 year old me had no clue a new 3ds existed. I genuinely thought the new XL was the only one until like 2016
I bought a New 3DS XL recently, mostly for Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and I LOVE it. The C-nub is nice to have, but it was playable on the old 3DS using the L button to recenter the camera, but having the C-nub is definitely an upgrade, but it's not a game changer. The other advantages though, increased processing power, bigger screen, better colors, faster load times, better form factor, all that makes Monster Hunter a joy to play. It's much smoother and more comfortable to play than on an old 3DS. Love my New XL, worth every penny.
The N3DS also improved textures in MH4U. Digital Foundry even did an entire video on it.
> increased processing power
Too bad most games didn't take advantage of that officially. Gotta soft-mod it to get that faster processor speed in most games.
I love the new 3ds xl. Probably my favorite handheld nintendo ever made. Excellent games library, Not to mention all the great classics games available in the eshop.
The Libray was Good I woulden't say it was Excellen because you got games like mario sports super stars and sonic lost world
@@Super_star_remix Okay, but then again, there's Shin Megami Tensei IV and Devil Survivor Overclocked
It depends on where you look; the way I see it, the 3DS has some good stuff
Kid Icarus Uprising, arguably the best Kirby game, arguably the best Monster Hunter game, Zelda Link Between Worlds, the list goes on. So many good games.
"There's a little animal nipple now!" That caught me completely off guard and was hilarious
I just pulled out my Happy Home Academy USA New3DS (non-XL) from the Club Nintendo red sleeve and plugged it into the cradle, and promptly began to cry childhood tears
I really wish the New 3DS was still supported, because I was never able to afford one at the time because I was still in school and didn't have a job. And the same time that I got my first job was just a few months after it the 3DS eShop was discontinued
sail the seas man. huge homebrew scene
Hurts how much Scott hates the new 2DS so much I love mine
It would’ve been cool if the back of the new 3ds pen was the screwdriver for the backplate
face plates were such a cool idea that i never got to use because i had an XL. they really need to bring those back for like the switch 2 or whatever their switch follow-up is
The new 3ds is definitely my favorite looking 3ds
I’m lucky enough to own a New 3DS and I like it more than the XL
I am hoping with the new switch (hopefully still portable), we can get some fun features like a swappable cover or even a street pass
This is present day Nintendo. Do you really think they’re gonna do something fun?
@@Butterscotch_96 i dont know why but i keep having hope lol
Regarding the faceplate availability in NA: I believe the Nintendo NY store also stocked a selection of faceplates for a while as well.
If if the new 3DS can be called the new 3DS despite being old then this video can technically be called “new”.
Yeah why not
TIL you can use the back of the New 3DS’s stylus to help pry off the faceplates. Good to know
More like, the Old 3DS, amiright fellas?
I bought the New 3DS Smash Bros. plates back in like 2015 and I loved them so much-then someone stole my New 3DS. I still miss those plates, but it's tough to justify buying a second pair now that the price has sadly ballooned to over $100.
Im glad Scott decided to cover the best 3DS
I think this is the most underrated 3DS model. Everyone rides the XL because it's big but the normal sized new 3DS is more light and portable, easier to carry in your pocket. I've never had any issues of comfort or the screen size, and carrying the new 3DS XL in my pocket would always make my leggings slip down my hips, too heavy
Never got a new 3DS of either size, but had friends back in HS that had XLs and new XLs and boy did games not look good on the XL. The larger screen at the same resolution just emphasized the fact that the 3DS uses a 240p display
@@KyleDavis328 Yeah, I agree. I also don't have much problem with the screen resolution on the XL but the normal one definitely looks better while you're playing 3DS games
I wear leggings and I'm a man. I'm trying to start a "Bulge" trend.
Can you go into more detail about the leggings?
The (non XL) new 3DS feels so premium, definitely one of the best handheld to hold with my hands imo
I love my Switch. Might be the console I’ve put the most hours into in my entire life (and I’m old). Having said that, the 3DS is just a “cooler” handheld. It just has a charm that a slab with buttons on the side could never match.
The C stick gets overlooked a lot... I used it all the time in Smash Bros
I absolutely adore the small New 3DS. The size of both the console and the screens is perfect (the 240p screens really look bad on XL size) and the feel of the plastic is perfect
After my launch 3DS broke, I completely avoided getting any replacement until I could find the regular-size “New” 3DS in black at a reasonable price. I wasn’t interested in any of the bundles, and my local stores just didn’t stock the Black Friday systems. Online listings were too expensive, and I wasn’t a skilled enough technician to fix a broken one. I couldn’t get a new 3DS until 2019… after I completely missed almost everything else the system had to offer at retail.
In a perfect world they would do a Switch with the 3D effect
I'm pretty sure my cousin used to have yo-kai watch themed plates for his new 3ds XL
I have a Black regular New 3ds I bought refurbished from GameStop back in 2018 and I absolutely love it. I like the faceplates and swap them around frequently, I like how it's just as portable as the regular 3ds but they managed to put in a slightly larger screen, and I feel like how rare the whole revision of the console is here adds to the appeal
the joke about world peace didn't age well
My biggest regret in terms of selling a gaming item was a new 3ds with the smash bros plates
3DS was one of my favorite games delivery systems ever. I loved having it in a little carry case, with several games in the little case pouches. Such a fun little system !!!
Im thinking about picking one up now, never tried it, but something telling me that some stuff like mario galaxy should be fun on 3ds
I got lucky and got the regular size New 3DS on ebay for a decent price. Glad I did, I always thought 240p looked worse on the XL's larger screen.
I never owned Mario Kart 7 but someone in my 7th grade drama class did and I played the shit out it through download play. I remember a “challenge” I imposed on myself sometimes was to use the motion controls and the 3D at the same time. I don’t think I won any races I did like that but that didn’t stop me from having “fun”
I remember importing the black model from Japan when even the N3DSXL wasn't in America yet. Still have the box for it too, amazing design imo. Loved the system to death even if I couldn't really use it (I wanted to keep it unhacked and stock).
I remember here in Australia, we were the first to receive the New 3DS and XL after Japan in November 2014.
I was very surprised that happened in the first place
Rip 3DS eShop... AND HELLO PIRACY!
Important omission about the 3DS XL was that glossy finish was like a cheap sticker that inevitably peels itself off after enough time/use. I got one on launch and didn't even use it THAT much, but a few years later I noticed the skin was peeling off. I ended up paying too much on eBay for a Black Friday new 3DS for the matte finish, and for the fact that I prefer the smaller size anyway. Those low-res DS screens did not need to be stretched out even bigger.
Nice! It's the NEW 3DS XL for me then...I'll be lucky to even find one whether the galaxy gloss one, or red/blue/whatever. Thanks for the lowdown on all the differences!
I remember when they announced these back then and distinctly remember being pissed that I couldnt get the smaller unit and was forced to get the XL model. I now own a "new" 3DS model, albeit a Japanese import one that I region swapped, but kid me always thought the face plates were cool as hell and i guess that's the reason I picked one up recently cause dammit those face plates are still cool as hell.
The only thing I didn't like about the XL version was the horrible glossy finish. It looks awful when it gets smudges. The new 3DS XL SNES version had a mat finish, and is therefore the ultimate 3DS available.
Just got mine imported from Japan, it’s sooooo nice. I wish these were more standard in the states. The perfect DS
I wanted the New 3DS so much. The fact it had substantially larger screens than the OG and was close to the XL without being near as huge and fitting better in the pocket, on top of the faceplates and overall design, I loved it. I was crushed when we didn't get it originally.
You bet your ASS I bought that Pokemon Anniversary version! Unfortunately, something got spilled on it and I've been unable to get it repaired at 2nd hand shops (by the time it happened, Nintendo was only repairing 2DS and New 3DS XL sadly). I just love this thing so much. My favorite version of my favorite console.
This is my favorite 3ds model I got the Black Friday 2016 Mario black model for my 11th birthday and still have it to this day it means a lot to me
I don't believe we got the bundles in Australia but in 2015 I bought the white one and the white mario cover plates
This and the Black Friday edition of this are some of my favorite special editions. I still have the boxes in perfect condition for my collection
I had surprisingly little issues with the 3D effect on the original 3DS while playing Starfox 64 3D, and I used the Gyro controls heavily! Starfox and Ocarina of Time were pretty much the only games where I used the 3D for prolonged amounts of time, and I think it worked amazingly on both those games - even when using Gyro controls!
did anyone else notice the cover plate popping off into the perfect spot like a paid actor 9:17
That black friday bundle was a steal
Crazy thing is selling a New 3DS used is worth way more than retail
Hey guys tip you dont have to screw in the backplate on new3ds it has enough force to stay on for easy swapping
Got the black friday new 3ds and it's wonderful thing, got the kirby paper craft plates for the matching theme
I remember saving up for a New Nintendo 3DS as a kid, and I managed to get one on Black Friday for a great price! It was awesome :D
As somebody with a New Nintendo 3DS, I can confirm that it is my favourite Nintendo 3DS model.
I just got off work god this is perfect THANKS!!
I remember being heartbroken when America didn’t the standard New 3DS, right as my playtime on my chunky launch 3DS peaked due to playing Smash Bros every day. Then, when they started doing the bundles, I missed the news because I just wasn’t gaming as much.
I didn’t finally get a white n3DS, until last year. It stung paying $200 when I could’ve paid $99 for a Black Friday bundle back in 2016, but this lil guy is my pride and joy
Scott you forgot to talk about the actual best one of the bunch the NEW 2DS XL
I find myself enjoying videos on here more than the main channel. Scott The Woz videos are insanely high quality but I prefer this more relaxed, discussion-based approach.
I loved my 2ds, so comfortable to hold. But upgraded to a new 3ds when Best Buy has a Black Friday deal for them for $100. The smaller one is the way to go. The pixel density of the screen makes it look sharper
My biggest grip with the new 3DS XL design is the placement of the cartridge slot.
It can sometimes make you remove the games by mistake
Weird I just transferred my data over to this exact model that I finally opened after years of waiting
Scott: How often are you going to need to unscrew the back of the 'new' 3DS XL?
Me: *laughs in modded 3DS*