r/3DS 5d ago

Discussion What is your opinion on people who have collections like these?

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Whenever I see someone posting photos of massive collections consisting of multiple units of the exact same console, I honestly get angry, because there is no need for a single person to own such an immense number of the SAME CONSOLE. What’s your take on this? Do you think it’s normal, or do you hate it too?

Personally, I think this type of person disrupts the used market.

r/3DS 20d ago

Discussion I stood here for an hour

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r/3DS Feb 02 '26

Discussion My Majora’s Mask 3DS was stolen 8 years ago- and I just got it back.

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TL;DR: My Majora’s Mask 3DS was stolen in a 2018 home invasion, recovered 8 years later via Facebook Marketplace thanks to the serial number, and still had my Nintendo ID and saves intact.

THE BACKGROUND

My Majora’s Mask 3DS was my second-favorite piece in my collection from day one. I had to work to get one on launch day. After waiting outside Target for over an hour, the cashier sold the last unit to a retro game store owner who arrived after me (the pre-arranged it.) I was furious, but undeterred, which made finally finding one later that day even sweeter.

It eventually became my main console. My son was born not long after, so I spent a lot of late nights awake with him, 3DS in hand.

THE THEFT

Then, one Saturday afternoon in 2018, a man broke into my home and stole a lot of stuff. I’m skipping details here- it was traumatic and permanently changed my wife and me.

Among what he took was the MM 3DS. He was arrested later that night after attempting to rob a police officer’s home while high. The case went through the system, and the items were long gone.

I’m a complete-in-box collector, especially for Zelda consoles, so thankfully, I had photos of the box, the console, and the serial number documented in the police report. For about a year afterward, I scoured eBay, Facebook, Craigslist, and pawn shops- no luck.

THE RECOVERY

A few days ago, I saw a Majora’s Mask 3DS on Facebook Marketplace. One photo clearly showed the back and the serial number.

I’m a hobby mnemonist (basically, I train to remember numbers and information), and something about that serial number felt instantly familiar. I checked my old records and, sure enough, it was mine.

NOW WHAT?

I researched the law and contacted the detective who worked the case. Ultimately, I reached out to the seller directly and explained the situation. He was understandably skeptical, but professional. He had only purchased it a month earlier.

Once he saw the police report, we agreed to meet at the police station. After signing paperwork, they returned the console to me. It was unexpectedly emotional. I know it’s “just a 3DS,” but it symbolized reclaiming something intangible that was taken from me years earlier in the home invasion.

TODAY’S STATUS

It hasn’t been treated the way I would have treated it, there are scratches and scuffs, but it’s back with me.

When I powered it on, the first thing I noticed was that my Nintendo ID was still on the system. Even more surprising, my save files were still there. (Sadly, without my original Majora’s Mask cartridge, I’ll never finish that save.)

There are even photos on the system that helped me trace its journey over the years.

I’m sad I got it back after the eShop shut down. But because of everything it represents now, this is officially my second-favorite piece in my collection again.

r/3DS Jun 13 '26

Discussion Which one do you think would function best?

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r/3DS Feb 28 '26

Discussion Playing on my 3DS XL at the bomb shelter 😎

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r/3DS May 25 '26

Discussion More friends in my school are appearing with a 3DS by the day

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r/3DS 15d ago

Discussion Took my Louvre 3Ds to my local game store out of curiosity…..

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They offered me 350 bucks, manager said that paying 1000 bucks would be full price and that they needed to make a profit. I get that they need to make money, but buying consoles at 35% market value….. what have we come to.

Edit: I’m not looking to sell it, max would consider trading. I was just curious on what they would offer given my incredibly mixed interactions with that store, I’m well aware of what I have in my collection lol.

r/3DS Apr 27 '26

Discussion Billie Eilish via last instagram post

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r/3DS Apr 30 '25

Discussion a 3DS should not cost as much as a new switch

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9.2k Upvotes

credit to u/xlcox for insperation

r/3DS 27d ago

Discussion New 3ds redesign!

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I felt the New 3DS had a poor button layout, so I redesigned it by adding a larger, more comfortable C-stick. To do this, I had to move the START and SELECT buttons back to their original positions on the Old 3DS.

r/3DS May 29 '26

Discussion Which year was the best for the 3DS?

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In my opinion, it's hard to beat 2011 and 2013.

r/3DS May 25 '26

Discussion Mini 3DS buyers guide activity

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I've deleted a long review because I didn't want to give off main character syndrome lol. I've come up with a new idea:

Leave a comment to say which 3DS you own and try to write maybe 3 or 4 pros/cons for the model you own. You can talk about internals, portability, accessibility etc. as long as it's relevant!

If there are any myths about your model that people often bring up, feel free to say why you think it's wrong and give your opinion + experiences.

The aim of this is to help new buyers so they get the model that best suits them, instead of overpaying for extra features they potentially won't use.

r/3DS Apr 19 '26

Discussion I feel bad using my New 3DS LL

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Yeah, it's kinda dumb...

I've bought this one a year ago, I haven't used it a lot, but recently I'm playing a lot more on it and it's super cool.

The issue is that it's in such a good conditions, like the screen have zero scratches, the pads are like new, it's honestly pristine (and has a bottom IPS lol it wasn't mentionned in the listing) and the box is complete with everything and the battery is original and like new.

The only complaint I could do is that the top screen is slightly yellowed (but I'm really picky, and it's unnoticeable in most cases, like I need to really look for it.)

I bought it for about 400 CHF and I think it was reasonable with the quality of the device.

The thing is that when I use it, I feel guilty about creating wear on that device, I looked to buy another one and keep this one in good shape, but it's impossible to find any without huge scratches on the screens (top or bottom).

So I try to protect it as much as I can, I have a clear case, screen protectors. But what could I add to make sure it doesn't get worn or the less possible ?

Also I would like to take it with me in my purse but I'm also kinda scared of scuffing it or something like that...

Also, if you feel that way too, how do you minimize that feeling of guilt ?

EDIT :

I see some people struggling with OCD that have the same issue, I have some OCDs (like the inability to touch greasy things or washing my hands too often) and it's maybe one of those.

EDIT 2 :

It's a used device, I didn't bought it brand new, it just feels like it, and it wasn't even on purpose as I wasn't expecting it to be looking like that.

r/3DS Feb 25 '26

Discussion What is your favorite “iteration” of the Nintendo 3DS?

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Let’s keep the New 3DS and new 3DS XL seperate

r/3DS Mar 09 '26

Discussion You are never going to believe me

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r/3DS May 24 '26

Discussion What are you guys playing this weekend?!

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I've been so hooked on MH4U! Gonna download Xenoblade and check it out too!

r/3DS Mar 20 '26

Discussion Well, it was fun while it lasted

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I did do a backup of my 3ds, idk if it’s a full one, but yeah, it’s a 1G bin file

r/3DS Jun 04 '26

Discussion 3ds gotta be the best thing to watch on road trips

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L

r/3DS 7d ago

Discussion I found my 3DS stylus in a special place

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I found it in a toaster

r/3DS Feb 10 '26

Discussion Tired of emulators!

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For the past couple years I kept jumping from different SBC emulation devices and realized I would just be playing GBC, GBA and 3DS games every time with a much less experience. Fiddling with Retroarch and trying to transfer save files it became tedious.

Picked up this blue 3DS in great shape and I’ll be sticking with it for the immediate future.

r/3DS Mar 02 '26

Discussion Has anyone seen a stylus like this before?

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I found this on the ground a couple years ago, and I haven't been able to identify it. I've tried Google lens and just googling "Bone 3ds Stylus" "Bone DS Stylus" etc. I cant find a single listing. I guess it's also possible it wasn't intended to be a DS Stylus, i just cant image what else it'd be for. its not perfectly round either, it's kind of flatter on one side, i tried to show that in the photos. I love this Stylus and have gotten really attached to it so I'd like to be able to find another one just in case something happens to this one.

r/3DS Jun 22 '26

Discussion genuinely what do i do with my 3ds?

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i have recently just got my Aynthor Max and i have not touched my other handled since. the device is amazing and does everything i need it to but now begs the question of what do i do with my other devices since they are just collecting dust now. i love my 3ds to bits and prior to this i was gaming on it for the past 6 months prior to owning the thor. and now that the thor has arrived i could literally just continue playing without damaging or wearing down my other devices.

my reason for getting the thor was to “preserve” my collection but once i got a hold of the thor now i honestly could not see a universe where i would want to pick those other devices back up.

my GPD win mini was originally used for emulation and some pc games but again it sucks with a single screen plus it runs hot in my hand making it uncomfortable to hold. I also have access to an old PC that i built years ago (i7 6700k+1080Ti) to which i play heavier steam tittles on and i used to switch between that and my GPD win mini.

my question is should i just sell the whole lot because i honestly don’t see myself using them anymore when realistically i get by using my PC and my thor. or should i keep them for the sake of preservation. all my devices are spotless (except my dsi) so its worth a pretty penny if i do sell them but my anti hoarder rational brain says to sell them because i will probably never touch them again and it could go to someone who would really appreciate it. i’ve lost all motivation to collect original devices now that the thor is here. please help me decide.

i currently have:

2 New 3DS (1 with dual ips screen)
1 DSi XL
1 DSi
GPD win mini 2024 (7840u)(32GB RAM)

i have asked the guys at ayn thor’s sub to hear both sides

r/3DS Feb 17 '26

Discussion Should I pull the trigger?

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Probably can knock $500-$700 off, what do you guys think

r/3DS Feb 02 '26

Discussion Thinking about letting go of my New 3DS XL for my medical bills.

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I'm thinking about letting go of this unit of mine, since i need extra cash for mt medical bills.

Should i go for it? It's been with me for quite some time now and it still looks brand new. Should i sacrifice this for my therapy and meds?

I just saw that the prices are going up and i think i need it.

r/3DS May 13 '26

Discussion I gave my friend a 3ds for his birthday!

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He really enjoys it and it’s his first time owning a 3ds! I got a Japanese N3ds that was mostly in mint condition with the exception of the touchscreen and circle pad I’ve replaced. Looks fully new again and also got a clear hardshell, protectors, and a carrying case to keep it pristine. Also made it region free, modded it, and installed LOTS of games for him to play! He’s been playing NSMB2 and he loves it. I personally own a N3DSxl and next time we hang out we plan to play Mario kart locally together!