Should you buy a New Nintendo 3DS in 2024? | Worth it? | Review

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

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  • @bigmacreejr
    @bigmacreejr 2 місяці тому +17

    nice video, small correction though, there is no port of 3d land on the switch, only 3d world which is a wii u game/sequel to 3d land that got ported to switch, 3d land is only available on 3ds atm. also remember the pricing, if you plan on buying it to try out and use the 3d effect, then get the "new" models only, the og model and 2ds is great for people just wanting to try its catalogue, but the 3d effect is very bad on the og model compared to new (like very bad, especially without an ips screen, like move your head 1/10th an inch after spending 3 minutes trying to fnd that right angle and distance, and its just a blurry unplayable mess, barely usable) best to keep it off on old models), and the price difference and findability of used new models can be quite large, and since people know this, 3ds's can be found around 90-130 if your lucky, but dont expect to find any "new" models under 170, averaging closer to 200 nowadays, with very few games utilizing the new 3ds features (less than 10 released in store games using it), only really applicable to homebrew stuff due to the better hardware inside
    ps. also its worth mentioning,if you want to play ds games, try to find a dsi xl, ds games look very bad on the 3ds compared to the dsi (and even the og ds), with the game only taking up 2/3rd of both screen and somewhat blurrier than intended, or blown up to fill screen with tons of filters you cant disable that make even text hard to read its so blurry, the dsi has ips screens always, and doesnt have this issue, plus is also easily moddable, ds games work on 3ds but makes them look worse than on og hardware by a large margin

  • @GeordiLaForgery
    @GeordiLaForgery 2 місяці тому +117

    I made a mistake not buying a 'new' model when it was available and now used 'new' models are more expensive than they were when new!

    • @RomSay64
      @RomSay64 2 місяці тому +4

      I almost sold my Pokemon 20th anniversary edition.

    • @RyderPlatinumWarpstar
      @RyderPlatinumWarpstar 2 місяці тому +7

      If you have a computer and a microSD Card Reader, you could get a Japanese New 3DS for a good amount cheaper and hack it to remove the region locking. That’s what I did recently.

    • @sterben4958
      @sterben4958 2 місяці тому +1

      @@RyderPlatinumWarpstarfrom where?

    • @GeordiLaForgery
      @GeordiLaForgery 2 місяці тому

      @@RyderPlatinumWarpstar Are the settings still in japanese?

    • @RyderPlatinumWarpstar
      @RyderPlatinumWarpstar 2 місяці тому +1

      @@GeordiLaForgery Yes. When prompted to go to the settings, you’ll have to follow a visual guide.

  • @TypicalHaribo23
    @TypicalHaribo23 2 місяці тому +42

    Literally bought the 3DS yesterday!
    Very worth it in 2024 for those looking to get one but they are getting expensive

    • @isabelletaylor3881
      @isabelletaylor3881 Місяць тому

      Can I play with friends?!

    • @Text_Book
      @Text_Book Місяць тому

      ​@@isabelletaylor3881 yes

    • @flipogreen
      @flipogreen 9 днів тому

      @@isabelletaylor3881 yeah, it takes a while to set up, but stuff like mario kart works with pretendo

  • @mimicri326
    @mimicri326 Місяць тому +3

    I just purchased one used, I'm in awe, love the 3D feature. Transported me back to when I was younger.

  • @jacariwatsonallard8603
    @jacariwatsonallard8603 2 місяці тому +7

    I used to have a 2DS, but my little brother broke it. I then got an original model 3DS which I still have to this day which still works

  • @Dragonime
    @Dragonime 2 місяці тому +16

    Would be worth it if used models weren't so damn expensive!

    • @LilfoxTheHybridHylian5967
      @LilfoxTheHybridHylian5967 23 дні тому

      That's what I'm saying! Exactly

    • @domloveart
      @domloveart 10 днів тому

      if you're willing to mod it i recommend buying a used model from japan! they're cheaper

    • @bradwillis3361
      @bradwillis3361 9 днів тому

      I bought a 2ds it kinda looks like a chess wedge but it cost like 80 bucks for a really good used one on eBay but you can get them for cheaper

  • @CompletelyAverageGameplay
    @CompletelyAverageGameplay 2 місяці тому +1

    I was lucky enough to have bought most of the models at launch, but I did get a 3DS LL in white from Japan last year. With the inflated prices it's hard to justify buying one but if you do, you have access to the entire DS and 3DS library if you are savvy enough to hack it (and it truly is very easy). There is a homebrew eshop equivalent and a homebrew equivalent of the online servers that were shut down (pretendo network).

    • @Costa3891
      @Costa3891 17 годин тому

      Pretendo network…could play online?

    • @CompletelyAverageGameplay
      @CompletelyAverageGameplay 5 годин тому

      @@Costa3891 It's work in progress but yes, some games do work with it and it's in active development.

  • @Stephany922
    @Stephany922 Місяць тому +1

    Bought a brand new 3dxl that was pushed back in a corner behind New Switch consoles and games, OMG I saw the edge and asked to have the shelve unlocked and low and behold a new 3dxl new galaxy style in 2019, I still have it in the box put away never used it yet. I still play my Zelda Mask 3dxl.

  • @VR00100
    @VR00100 2 місяці тому +2

    I got a used orginal Japanese 3ds for little less than a 2ds just yesterday. So far im loving it, i owned a switch oled, and prior to this a psp and ps vita in terms of portable handheld consoles.
    Honestly the 3d effect is really good and honestly emulators cant emulate the 3d on your average pc/laptop making it a solid choice
    Also since the OG 3ds is less desired than the 2ds so its cheaper and has more features (in the end i still ended up paying 60% as import duties even free shipping and my region is India if your wondering)

    • @krisp2106
      @krisp2106 16 днів тому

      by original 3ds you mean the small screen one?

    • @VR00100
      @VR00100 16 днів тому

      @@krisp2106 yes

  • @LunaticKD1991
    @LunaticKD1991 2 місяці тому

    I still have my galaxy model New Nintento 3DS XL that I bought back in 2017. It's my favorite console because it can play both DS and 3DS games. I'm keeping and treasuring mine forever.

  • @ethanvaughn9386
    @ethanvaughn9386 24 дні тому

    I collect video games and especially collect for the 3ds. I’m just missing the flame red out of all the original 3ds models. I’d like to get ice white aswell. I love all of them. They are my favorite systems

  • @pressatopound6029
    @pressatopound6029 9 днів тому

    Maybe you misspoke at 8:07 ? There’s no remake of Super Mario 3D Land on the switch at the moment

  • @celestialtheicewing2633
    @celestialtheicewing2633 Місяць тому +1

    I know its been a month since this video uploaded, but i was wondering what the best place to buy a 3ds is exactly. Ive been wanted to play pokemon black 2 and dont know where to start whe buying the console. Any suggestions???

  • @Unocd
    @Unocd 6 днів тому

    To me 3d don’t hurt my eyes at all I enjoy playing games in 3d with my 3ds a lot ❤😊

  • @EJspeck2
    @EJspeck2 Місяць тому

    i have never had a ds but i have been craving old games lately

  • @AzureRT456
    @AzureRT456 2 місяці тому +2

    I bought a "new" model but requested a cancel for the order because apparently it doesn't take full sized SD cards... Which I went and get... And then threw the packaging away. And I don't want to spend another 10 bucks for a 64Gb micro SD.
    Is it still worth buying a new model or should I get an original XL? I might go to a Game XChange or GameStop tomorrow and see what they have to offer.

    • @reviewrattlesnake
      @reviewrattlesnake  2 місяці тому

      I suggest you invest in a micro SD card. Thats what I would so

    • @AzureRT456
      @AzureRT456 2 місяці тому

      @@reviewrattlesnake Is the new model really worth it? I don't imagine any gain in performance when the only games I play are Monster Hunter and Animal Crossing.

    • @awildfurret
      @awildfurret 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@AzureRT456Yes, Monster Hunter take advantage of New 3DS's enchanced performance afaik. Reduce load times

    • @awildfurret
      @awildfurret 2 місяці тому

      MicroSDs are cheaper than 3DSes. Get Sandisk or Samsung or something like that, around 64 to 128 GB

    • @AzureRT456
      @AzureRT456 2 місяці тому

      @@awildfurret that's good to know. I'm actually in the market for one. Apparently my original XL has "water damage", according to a shop I left it in to repair the circular pad.

  • @nassifsamuel55
    @nassifsamuel55 17 днів тому

    I recently got a new 3ds xl in good condition for $200, didnt know about ips screen one, so had to have that, paid $500 for a great condition red dual ips that was hacked. Then saw one from japan for $100, so got that one, and foind it super easy to hack, and gave it to my bro, if I were to go back in time, i woulda just got a cheap ips japanese one from ebay and hacked myself

  • @NBack-10
    @NBack-10 2 місяці тому

    I have 2 red ‘new’ 3ds LL from Japan. Might mod both.

  • @calculateddeclination5534
    @calculateddeclination5534 2 місяці тому +5

    Why are the xl ones so common and easy to find while the smaller new 3ds is super hard to find? I prefer the smaller one. It's more pocketable.

    • @reviewrattlesnake
      @reviewrattlesnake  2 місяці тому +1

      I am not sure either. I suppose it was sold more often as many people prefer the larger screen.

    • @Electric_Octopus
      @Electric_Octopus 2 місяці тому +2

      The standard New 3DS model wasn't released initially in the US and Canada, only the XL. The first smaller sized New 3DS available was, I believe, a special edition Animal Crossing version.

    • @Tr1john
      @Tr1john 2 місяці тому +1

      The small ones were barely produced in America they pushed the xl version out more

    • @netbirth
      @netbirth 15 днів тому

      Pokémon possibly too​@@Electric_Octopus

  • @kirbycardenas-vo8mj
    @kirbycardenas-vo8mj 2 місяці тому +2

    I get bored with the games idk I played all the mainstream games. Plus not online

    • @heavenwu5585
      @heavenwu5585 2 місяці тому +2

      Exactly, the online services are discontinued and it makes the gameplay less fun

  • @1nvd
    @1nvd 2 місяці тому +1

    Can I use my us games on the Japanese version

    • @reviewrattlesnake
      @reviewrattlesnake  2 місяці тому +1

      The 3DS is region locked, but you can change the region with custom firmware.

    • @droycon
      @droycon 2 місяці тому

      Homebrew it and then it’s possible. Very easy to do, you can find a guide online easily, but don’t use a video guide

  • @retrogamingindo4238
    @retrogamingindo4238 2 місяці тому

    Waiting my new 3ds regular (non xL) to arrive while watching this vid

  • @Final_Starman
    @Final_Starman 2 місяці тому +2

    My money disappeared

  • @heavenwu5585
    @heavenwu5585 2 місяці тому +2

    You can emulate on the steam deck. I’ve already emulated some of my favorite games and I love it.

  • @Satfirejade-br6mg
    @Satfirejade-br6mg 2 місяці тому

    What type of question is this of course it’s WORTH IT

  • @ItzMeGamer0192
    @ItzMeGamer0192 2 місяці тому

    I wamt the 3ds lol

  • @davidbailey9464
    @davidbailey9464 2 місяці тому +5

    No. There's no more games being made for it anyway. But yeah tons of fun games for it. Online was killed for it though. So at this point it's just for the fun factor.

    • @iamlordnoob
      @iamlordnoob 2 місяці тому +33

      homebrew jumpscare

    • @NoKuraiShin
      @NoKuraiShin 2 місяці тому

      Homebrew opens up that WiFi barrier, and there’s a free eshop

    • @WencePelayo
      @WencePelayo 2 місяці тому +3

      Neo, what if I told you you can still play online and there are still homebrew development to have more games, ports and emulators?

    • @smithy9993
      @smithy9993 2 місяці тому +17

      Isn't the fun factor why you buy any console? 🤣

    • @tripppparham8927
      @tripppparham8927 2 місяці тому +2

      Highly disagree when online can be turned back on. Not including the literal thousands of games between consoles

  • @Jadonpardon
    @Jadonpardon 2 місяці тому

    Early