It's simple. Mr. Iwata was behind the success of the DS and 3DS.
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
It was such a great time with him at the helm.
@picori.
3 ай бұрын
is your pfp the portal from chrono trigger, or am i losing my mind? lol
@franciscobutte
3 ай бұрын
@@picori. It is
@5095smf
3 ай бұрын
@@NeanderMeander I wish Switch 2 will have more of his charm coming back. At least a system soundtrack
@UndeadCollector
2 ай бұрын
this is not that simple. Otherwise the Wii U would be a success too.
@pokegangster57
Ай бұрын
The story tellihg about the virtual boy was perfection. I felt like i was back in the moments when i found out videogames even existed.
@NeanderMeander
26 күн бұрын
I'm glad you liked that part. It was fun to write and relive the moment.
@riverandquiver909
Ай бұрын
Two years back, I bought a Zelda dual ips screens 3ds xl. I had to get rid of it shortly after because of money issues. Fast forward to now, I just found and bought that same fire emblem fates New 3ds xl with dual ips screens. I feel like I’m reliving that moment and excitement from two years ago!
@CeasiusC
3 ай бұрын
The 3ds is my favorite console, one of the things I want to look into now is moving my physical copies to a dedicated emulator. You'd be surprised how good the 3ds graphics look when you can scale the resolution to 720p or 1080p.
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
I’ll have to give this a try. I bet they look great!
@legocreator768
3 ай бұрын
I am sad I could never try the 3D effect. I only have one working eye, so it isn't able to work for me. But great video as always! ^ ^
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
3DS games are very good played in 2D. The 3D effect is really cool, but ultimately not necessary. What games have you been playing?
@legocreator768
3 ай бұрын
@@NeanderMeander Geometry Wars Galaxies with circle pad patch, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky, EDGE, and as far as PC goes, Mirror's Edge and F.E.A.R. 1 ^w^
@Chrisezo
3 ай бұрын
Yes, I love my 3DS, ever since I updated it and set it up properly to emulate all my Nintendo games, I have a blast being able to play pretty much all the classics I enjoyed, but in a very portable format, its just too bad that the N64 emulator is still somewhat buggy, because it has frame drops and not high compatibility with many games, but I still believe that someone will eventually get it to work perfectly, because the Virtual Boy emulator didn't work at all about 7-8 years ago, but after someone picked it up last year, they improved that project so much that all the games are now 100% playable, and you also have many options to configure it to your liking too, which is what I want to see on all the other emulators currently on the system, as they all have their flaws and its mostly due to a lack of personalization or configuration, but its very probable that things improve in the future. Until all emulation runs perfectly on that system though, I'll have to stick to using Windows for most of my emulation needs, which is why I am excited to get my hands on one of those WIndows handhelds, especially the Ayaneo Flip DS.
@sirmcsir2080
18 күн бұрын
In my personal opinion, the new nintendo 3ds is the greatest handheld ever made.
@NeanderMeander
17 күн бұрын
It’s the perfect size! I love it!
@Clepticomet
2 ай бұрын
Huge 3D fan here. To this day there are still no glasses free 3D displays available to the everyday consumer other than the 3DS and there may never be. It is a one off system which doesnt get the love it deserves.
@NeanderMeander
2 ай бұрын
It's crazy that Nintendo pulled off a 3D display without the use of glasses. I still have a hard time wrapping my head around how it all works. I wish more people embraced the 3D effect. I use it for every game I play on it.
@mitchyz101
2 ай бұрын
The most charming, clever, and interesting console of all time. Can't believe the 3D wasn't more popular than it was. Streets of rage 2 in 3D made me want to cry with happiness
@NeanderMeander
2 ай бұрын
Well said. I can't believe the 3D wasn't as popular either. It makes games look amazing. It adds another dimension without needing to use any sort of special glasses. It still mesmerizes me to this day.
@_MasterChief-117
2 ай бұрын
I would always use 3d if it didn't use so much battery
@NeanderMeander
2 ай бұрын
Yeah, it does use more battery. I love it to much to stop using it.
@ProjectionProjects2.7182
3 ай бұрын
The homebrew community is not just cooking a 5 star meal... There cooking the entire 5 star buffet at this point.
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
I love this! Well said
@epicgamner1139
3 ай бұрын
we're on the fuckin michelin star level now
@moi4393
3 ай бұрын
how long until 6 stars
@ProjectionProjects2.7182
3 ай бұрын
@@moi4393 Not long my friend, not long.👍
@BillySaxKryme
3 ай бұрын
1. Sorry for my english that is not so good. I dont finish the video yet but it is nice, yeaterday i bought a nice condition black 3ds with few games. Never had this hansheld so i have no clue what iam doing, i have to wait for 256gb sd card and charger that i can start. I saw a video ppl make like jailbreak and/or mod they have emulator and all games from oldwst gameboy to new and apps anyone now how to so that please with tutorial, i have a laptop and i think i can easily do that and it wojld be awesome having tons of games for free and more. And do u guys now is there like a bigger akku to buy or something to make it more? Thx alot and i hope i get answer to reach my goal :)
@maxime6093
3 ай бұрын
I bought and sold my New 3DS XL years ago, and regretted it ever since. Two weeks ago, I felt the overwhelming urge to buy the console again. I bought one secondhand and I am so glad that I did. It even came with double IPS screens, which I was unaware of as it wasn't listed that way. I am so glad I get to play the amazing 3DS titles again!
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
That’s so cool you were able to get another one! What have you been playing?
@celestialkitsune
3 ай бұрын
How does one know if it's an IPS screen? And the fact you mentioned it, I'm assuming it had to be done custom that way?
@brosettastone7520
3 ай бұрын
@@celestialkitsunesome came with ips top or bottom or both. Supply issues with tn screens caused some units to ship with ips
@mlgbblade5221
3 ай бұрын
@@celestialkitsuneno, some of the 3ds made at later stages come with ips screens. A good way to tell is just to look the screen sideways, if it’s crisp clear then it’s most likely IPS. Or you can home brew it and there’s an app and tells the the specs of you 3ds. But if I’m not mistaken, only the new 3ds xl has ips screen
@rpizzaspaghetti2718
3 ай бұрын
I did the same thing when I had my New 3DS XL. I regretted it so much.
@EnzoDraws
2 ай бұрын
"Despite being old, underpowered and abandoned by its creator, it keeps getting reasons to come back" Pretty much my biography
@NeanderMeander
2 ай бұрын
This is amazing! I might pin this to the top of the comment section
@EnzoDraws
2 ай бұрын
@@NeanderMeander it's just such a badass line hahaha
@chillmccool
3 ай бұрын
Hacked my Nintendo 2DS last year, hacked my New Nintendo 2DS XL a couple months ago, and now I'm about to hack my New Nintendo 3DS XL. Absolutely zero regrets!
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
No regrets from me either. It’s made it infinitely better! What are you currently playing?
@chillmccool
3 ай бұрын
@@NeanderMeander Awesome! I've been playing the BoxBoy trilogy along with the Pokemon Game Boy games! Great games to spend my 15 minute work breaks on!
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
@@chillmccool I can't think of a better way to spend your break time. I remember playing games during my breaks in the past.
@IvanTube0
3 ай бұрын
hacked my 3ds almost 8 years ago with soundhax, time flies, especially with the huge library of games, homebrew, and mods the 3ds provides
@nsgames24
3 ай бұрын
It makes sense. I'm one of the few folks out there who don't really care about hacking my systems, but I still applaud the community of modders and hackers for helping keep a system preserved for many years to come.
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
I’ve only hacked one of my New 3DS’s and a New 2DS XL. I like having my every day system stock from the factory.
@anthonynugget701
3 ай бұрын
You honestly should, theres no real point in NOT doing it
@ProjectionProjects2.7182
3 ай бұрын
You probably should hack your 3DS. Hacking your 3Ds will allow you to return much of its functionality that was striped away by Nintendo. I was hesitant to hack mine at first but I did it and now have no regrets.
@bocadog3
3 ай бұрын
Why wouldn't you hack your 3ds? Like what
@nsgames24
3 ай бұрын
@bocadog3 It's not a freaking law that if you own an old system, you HAVE to hack it.
@socksyllmusic
3 ай бұрын
I remember getting my 3ds two years ago, and thinking "man i cant afford any more games this is gonna be useless once im done playing through the games i had" and I was right. UNTIL i hacked it, and a door of new possibilities opened up that made me realize it was my favorite nintendo console, mainly because of its amazing library and great feel.
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! It’s great you’ve been able to play more games than you originally thought. What’s your favorite so far?
@socksyllmusic
3 ай бұрын
@@NeanderMeander my favorite so far is definitely mario and luigi bowsers inside story. didn't think a mario rpg could be that good (haven't played paper mario ttyd yet)
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
@@socksyllmusic I have the DS version of that game, but I haven't played it yet. I also haven't played TTYD. They both look really good!
@oh-noe
4 күн бұрын
@@socksyllmusic Bowser's inside story was one of my favorite childhood games. I never beat it because I never managed to beat the last boss 😅 I need to replay it now
@alphega1983
3 ай бұрын
It's such a shame Nintendo shut down the 3DS online shop
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
It really is a shame. I don't think Nintendo knows how many people are still playing the 3DS
@RockYoMomsWorld
3 ай бұрын
That’s why you mod your console
@BillySaxKryme
3 ай бұрын
@@RockYoMomsWorld1. Sorry for my english that is not so good. I dont finish the video yet but it is nice, yeaterday i bought a nice condition black 3ds with few games. Never had this hansheld so i have no clue what iam doing, i have to wait for 256gb sd card and charger that i can start. I saw a video ppl make like jailbreak and/or mod they have emulator and all games from oldwst gameboy to new and apps anyone now how to so that please with tutorial, i have a laptop and i think i can easily do that and it wojld be awesome having tons of games for free and more. And do u guys now is there like a bigger akku to buy or something to make it more? Thx alot and i hope i get answer to reach my goal :)
@linuxes9681
3 ай бұрын
Hshop man. Removing the online servers is a bummer though.
@RockYoMomsWorld
3 ай бұрын
@@linuxes9681 that’s what pretendo is for. Unfortunately they’re still working on support for the majority of games, but it’s better than nothing
@TynologyGaming
3 ай бұрын
Yesss thanks for featuring my Virtual Boy! He’ll be excited 😆 I love that Red Viper is getting attention! It truly brought me back to the thrill of the Virtual Boy. Great video as always my dude 🤘
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
This has been my best performing video yet. I think it's because of your footage. I hope your channel has had more attention because of it. Thank you so much for letting me use it
@takwu0
2 ай бұрын
Havent heard of your channel, but definitely will take a quick look at it. @Neandermeander you should just pin this thread. i thought you always had decent views on your videos kinda surprised this was the best performing one.
@sammmenzies134
2 ай бұрын
Are Virtual Boy games available on hShop?
@the_tech_shed
3 ай бұрын
I have no idea how you only have 17k subs, so underrated.
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for saying this!
@raganx7108
3 ай бұрын
I will forever kick myself for putting down the SNES 3DS XL.
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
Oh man, that's tough. It is such a great looking version
@PercyJackson1931
3 ай бұрын
Literally saw a new Neander Meander video and instantly clicked. You're the one channel that I've found that shares my deep love for the 3DS. Keep making this stuff and I'll always be back for more!
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! It's great finding similar people. I appreciate you watching my videos.
@AnishaMishra-uy7gm
3 ай бұрын
Me too
@GamingtheOtter
3 ай бұрын
You know Streetpass Live 3 is coming to Pax West! If you can't get enough 3ds you seriously need to go this year!
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
It would be fun to go to that. I’ll look into it. Thanks for the suggestion!
@TuanNguyen-qy2hx
3 ай бұрын
Your video keeps Getting Better and Better
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for saying this. I put quite a bit of work into these videos. I’m so glad you like them.
@robertwolfgan
Ай бұрын
I came here expecting something I didn't know, sadly there wasn't. But yeah this console is great. Can't wait for the Switch homebrews
@joking_oregon1
21 күн бұрын
I think homebrewing my new 2DS XL has been one of the best things ive decided to do to one of my systems in years I lost my physical copy of a link between worlds and it was a joy to be able to play it again and im almost done with Ocarina of Time 3D again im excited to play Majora’s mask 3D and a link to the past on a roadtrip im going on in a few days
@suikasuika4157
19 күн бұрын
3DS have 3DS screen, just becaues of that every other consoles are lame. The 3D screen make everything better, even lame game is nice if the 3D pops nicely. Best console ever.
@lauren6509
3 ай бұрын
I have a Gameboy, GameCube, switch and 3DS XL(limited edition Mario Bros and Luigi dreamteam) they're sitting in my drawer waiting to be dusted off. I want to mod mine but don't know how. I know it's simple I just need to find time to do it 💯
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Sounds like you have quite a collection. I'm glad I finally modded a few of mine. Fans have really stepped up and made it better.
@NekoLovely607
3 ай бұрын
Ngl I didn't want a 3ds either until they released the midnight purple edition. I pre-ordered it from toy's r us. I still have it and I even modded too! And I brought a Galaxy Edition last month and modded it as well. I prefer to play my og 3ds more because my galaxy edition ended up getting a small speck trapped behind the touchscreen and its pretty unnoticeable but it still bugs me! Lol.
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
both of those are great looking versions. I have the Galaxy Edition. I love the interior color. I'm going to start looking for a purple og 3DS now that you've mention it. I've always wanted one.
@Tscubii
3 ай бұрын
I'm just here to shill Etrian Odyssey. Dungeon-crawling JRPG whose OST is kino. (feat. Cartography)
@BagzAndPresident
2 ай бұрын
The 3DS doesn’t get better, the homebrew does. Also the price wasn’t good at all which is why it didn’t sell well until they lowered the price
@NeanderMeander
2 ай бұрын
Well said
@guerrierim15
2 ай бұрын
A KZitemr champion of the New 3DS’s 3D effect in 2024? Subbed.
@NeanderMeander
Ай бұрын
We are few and far between. I'm glad there are others who like it
@JudeV-t8q
2 ай бұрын
how can I prevent bricking my 3DS XL when I install homebrew?
@NeanderMeander
2 ай бұрын
I don't know. Mine haven't had any issues. Follow the online guide. Don't watch a video tutorial. They are probably all out of date.
@FarrukhShabir
6 сағат бұрын
I have a little story to tell as well. Recently i found 2 2ds old model lying around in a pawn shop. I picked them up dirt cheap. Came home cleaned them up thoroughly and to my surprise they worked beautifully. I have a 6 year old daughter and 4 year old son. 2 handhelds were black n blue and White n Red. My daughter loves 💙 things. So i modded these 2dss installed anemone and set Elsa Theme for my daughter and Spiderman Red theme for my son. ( as he is super fan of spiderman). I loaded couple of NDS games and 3ds games. Kids friendly. And when i gave them they were shocked surprised happy, all at the same time. Never they have experienced this before. My son plays Ultimate Spiderman from DS everytime. And he keeps 2ds under his pillow every night. Man i am so happy! I now bought New 3ds xl for myself! But Gawd they so expensive now. Seems like everyone wants one. Ebay has whopping 200usd for a simple N3ds Xl.
@LuDaCo93
2 ай бұрын
Im going to criticize you but please understand it’s for a good reason. You have a ton of potential and a nice voice for videos of this category. You also do very good camera work albeit a little shaky at points. The issue here is your script, it really sounds like a middle schooler wrote it and it’s full of not very great grammar and a few syntax errors here and there. Don’t get me wrong I loved the video, but good writing is always a must. Just thought I’d share my opinion :)
@NeanderMeander
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. I’m always open to constructive criticism. Could you send me an email or a message with some examples? Also, the shaky camera is intentional. I know it’s not to everyone’s taste, but I like it.
@Andy251153
2 ай бұрын
I like the camera movement, to me it's not shakey but like natural movement. If it was more twitchy I could see it being shakey. Great stylistic choice. Script might need some work but to me it's like from a b+. Just a little fixing whatever clean up and it'd be an A
@LuDaCo93
2 ай бұрын
@@Andy251153 I agree, it’s really only during some of the panning shots. A cheap little camera slider track from Amazon would do wonders for stability during those nicely lit product shots. Vid was still good.
@kxys95
2 ай бұрын
“The issue here is your script, it really sounds like a middle schooler wrote it and it’s full of not very great grammar and a few syntax errors here and there.” Ah yes, clearly the epitome of grammar here with this very well put together sentence. Let me guess, you’re 14 and a freshman in high school?
@F1shyshad0zhehhee
2 ай бұрын
Bro when u said u were able to get a 3ds for 30 $ when its price was at its lowest I got mine for 25$ last year
@NeanderMeander
2 ай бұрын
That is so awesome! How did you manage that?
@mafw5572
2 ай бұрын
We just need a G&W emulator that support dual screen and the 3ds would run everything
@NeanderMeander
2 ай бұрын
That would so cool! I hope somebody developed on for it.
@RockYoMomsWorld
3 ай бұрын
Love my new 3ds xl more than anything else I own ❤ so thankful to my neighbor who I didn’t know that got deployed overseas for gifting it to me last year, I’ve gotten countless hours of gameplay on it since then. Hope he’s doing alright, was a very generous guy
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
That's a great gift! What color is it? What are your go-to games?
@ZEKESavage
2 ай бұрын
I want a 3ds but they getting expensive but i would love i have a Game boy color
@NeanderMeander
Ай бұрын
They are so expensive. I can't believe people are paying those prices.
@IkariusGaming
3 ай бұрын
Thanks to my mistake during the covid era i broke my 2ds with water damage when trying to "clean" the cartridge slot since it was broken back in 2021 but thanks to it i fix technology btw my 2ds is still broken but i made some progress it now shows some life! i just need a new screen....
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
That's bummer it broke. But very cool you've been able to work through you. Update me on the fix if you get a new screen for it.
@IkariusGaming
2 ай бұрын
@@NeanderMeanderI have gotten a new screen but the console doesnt detect it i do wonder whats going on?
@keijijohnson9754
2 ай бұрын
It's honestly annoying how misleading and clickbaity this really is. One would think it was about how custom firmware would make it better all throughout the video but having the majority of it regurgitating stuff you and others have uttered about it before just makes it more aggravating than anything.
@NeanderMeander
2 ай бұрын
Wow. I’m not sure what to say. I didn’t know I had this much power over other people’s emotions. I’ll keep that in mind for future videos. I outlined the video script to go over the beginning of the 3DS to now. It has continually improved over the years. I’m sorry if you had made up your own mind on what it would be about. I sincerely apologize for letting you down.
@keijijohnson9754
2 ай бұрын
@@NeanderMeanderBest not to be confused here. The video ITSELF was still worth a listen, as usual as with your previous videos regarding the 3DS and Wii U. Just add much especially as I've been slowly trying to get back into playing my New 3DS more, residual add he's researching to see what comes from having and implementing the custom firmware into it, it's just the titling itself that was more bothersome than anything else here. So if anyone's in need of apologizing here, it's ME for lashing out at you for that. 😓
@kamijordan
Ай бұрын
I never had an issue with the 3D and I love the mechanic. Of course if the face isnt centered the 3D doesnt work. in my idea, so you can see the depth in it. same way as 3D glasses on ps3 games that I considered worse and way more expensive
@RetroRivals
3 ай бұрын
I have a couple fun stories about the 3DS. First off my son wanted one for Christmas but I got him the 2DS XL instead because it was newer. In my mind of course he was going to want the newest console and it was going to be better 😂 Fast forward quite a few years later I finally found a near mint Galaxy 3DS XL and I had to snatch it up for myself, but I still have not used it to play 3DS games because the console is so expensive and thus I have never used the 3D compatibility 😂😂😂 Your video is also well timed because our local pawn shop has a copy of Samus returns special edition for well below price charting and luckily it's on hold for me and I'm picking it up today! Another great video! Happy to see you back on KZitem. I always enjoy your videos. Start to finish, a cinematic masterpiece
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
Did you son like the 2DS XL? I like the few that I've picked up. They are surprisingly very comfortable to play. I love the Galaxy Edition. The purple/blue colored interior is probably my favorite out of all the 3DS editions. You need to play 3DS games on that thing! Samus Returns is so awesome! You'll have to let me know what you think of it. You will play it, right? Have you played Dread? Thank you so much for watching! Your videos are always so inspiring. Whenever I see them it makes me want to shoot and edit a video.
@RetroRivals
3 ай бұрын
@@NeanderMeander Yes our son actually really really enjoyed his 2DS XL. His first question though, when he opened it was can I mod it? LOL Now that I'm thinking about it, I feel like I also have a flame red Nintendo 3DS and I have it CIB but I think the Galaxy is probably the way to go. I will absolutely totally be playing Samus returns, but when is the question? I'm just not sure. Too many games. Not enough time 😁
@riccccccardo
2 ай бұрын
You must play Mario 3d in full 3d mind blowing graphics.
@Yodas_Stick
3 ай бұрын
Why does this sound like A.I. Maybe I’m tripping
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
Definitely not A.I. I just clean up my audio before I post my videos. Only this year have I been told some of my videos sound like A.I. I don’t know if it’s a compliment or a put down. I wrote the script, recorded the voiceover, and edited it into a video.
@1moblin2
2 ай бұрын
its also amazing how Japanese Sony PSP & **PS VITA** keeps getting better & better as well. two of the greatest portable handhelds ever made of all time with the most innovative immersive designs with thousands stacked on thousands of many different Japanese games ever made for a handheld. Long Live Sony of Japan!
@NeanderMeander
2 ай бұрын
I agree with you! I hope they continue to live on and get millions of great games. I love the PSP and Vita. They are both stellar handhelds
@OniCr0w
2 ай бұрын
"abandoned by its creator" I came here to be entertained not to feel
@NeanderMeander
Ай бұрын
I'm sorry. I was full of all the feelings while writting the script.
@games_n_that
Күн бұрын
I absolutely loved my 3DS! Playing through Ocarina of Time in 3D was so much fun!
@vavadadeur150
3 ай бұрын
je suis heureux d'avoir moder ma 2DS XL est d'avoir autant de jeux à ma porter et c'est une console de poche en plus donc je l'amène partout, mon seul problème c'est les serveur internet
@qactustick
3 ай бұрын
When I look at how much the 3DS is going for these days, it makes me kinda worried about what I'll do if my well-loved handheld ever kicks the bucket for some reason. It'll be costly to replace!
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
That's a serious worry. Who knows how much they will go for in a few years? It would be great if Nintendo would make something to play these awesome games in the future.
@qactustick
3 ай бұрын
@@NeanderMeander Yeah, and due to the unique nature of the DS and 3DS I worry for the future of all of these games even in the wider retro game context. Emulation is of course still a solution even if Nintendo never does anything, but for me personally I can't play DS or 3DS games unless I have two displays and a touch screen. It just feels unnatural otherwise and Nintendo's probably not going to make another device like these awesome handhelds again.😞
@subtledemisefox
2 ай бұрын
@@qactustickthat's why a hacked Wii U is great because it can emulate a good portion of the NDS library with 2 screens and all. It crashes instantly trying to emulate DSi enhanced games for whatever reason, so the Pokemon Black and White games are out, which I'm sure is one reason for the ludicrous price point those games currently hold.
@UndeadCollector
2 ай бұрын
Im still surprised, that Nintendo never made a VB 3DS Collection. I own most of the VB Games myself and played alot of them. My favorite are Galactic Pinball and the best imo: Teleroboxer. This Game fits perfectly with the Controller in Mind with 2 D-Pads left and right, controlling your left and right hand ingame. I think this was the closed to immersive playing a VB Game. Sadly, most other Games are just for the collection. -Panic Bomber was a Port and better played on a PCEngine/Turbo GrafX -V-Tetris is just Tetris. You don't need a VB to play Tetris -3D Tetris is Unic, but way to slow to play (and feels like a copy of "Block Out" on DoS PCs) -Waterworld is a stupid arcade shooter in bad. -Mario Clash is a simple Minigame with 100 Levels, but no Save Feature AND they switched A with B. Yes. B is Jump and A is Throwing -Red Alarm is decent, but hard to see how you fly, because the whole Game is "transparent", without textures -Vertical Force is also a Port and better be played on a PCEngine/Turbo GrafX -Golf. Well it's Golf that you can play better on any other console. -Mario Tennis is not really good. It's way to basic and without the Nintendo Characters, it would be nothing to talk about. I don't want to rant about every single Game, but of all 22 Games (if you count jp exclusives), there is only a handfull i would suggest. (like Virtual Wario Land or the mentioned above. The super expensive Games like Virtual Lab or Gundam are maybe subjective if you like them or not, but Lab is not even good programmed and you can end up in having pieces you can not remove, even if you're good at it.
@UPHENOS
3 ай бұрын
Ι got me a New 3DS XL Majora's Mask edition, brand new, some years back and it's such a good little gizmo. I have quite a few physical 3DS and DS games and I never soft-modded it to keep it original. I also bought a lot of digital games and Virtual Console titles before the store's closure, mainly the ones that weren't available elsewhere! I still buy physical games from time to time, if the price is reasonable, since I can still find them in stores, even DS games!! My only regret is selling a second-hand New 3DS XL Monster Hunter edition I had purchased, because I would surely jail-break it.
@KevinKeys-KK
8 күн бұрын
I will say this about the 3D function. It kinda got a bad stigma because games didn't implement it well. Granted some games look better or the 3D effect works better for certain genres. Some games barely featured 3D, with the switch all the way up it was just the tiniest bit of pop. But games like Castlevania Mirror of Fate really showed what it can do. Of all the games I tried 3D on it wasn't until I played that and really felt this is how it's suppose to be and wished all 3DS games put that much effort into the 3D function. Mirror has its own stigma as a bad game, it's not. It's just a bad Castlevania game if you're coming from the GBA and DS titles. Still a great action game with the best 3D effects on the system. The Resident Evil games weren't too bad in that department either.
@SensibleChuckle
3 ай бұрын
I worked on games that used the same tech with larger screens. I loved the 3DS XL. 80s OVERDRIVE was outstanding on it! The platform lent itself really well to first person driving and flying games sure Mario never look more engaging as it did in 3D, but there were a kot of games that were meant for it, like the sega classics are so much better in 3D. I wish the modern isometric game adventure game, The Touryst was on it! I was completely disappointed when the switch came iut and it wasnt 3D. I thought for sure they'd made a 3D version of it. My only gripe is that the focus point had to be co close to my face. Maybe due to my glasses(?), but it shouldn't need to be closer that a book... Basically about a 15-30 degree elbow bend, not 70-85! I love it! The games that were 3D on it and ported to the switch are so meh. They really messed up when they gave up on 3D. My other gripe, games that came iut for it and were not 3D. Wtf! Those devs really cheesed out! Platform games would be so much more fun if the were a isometric or at least pan the camera on one axis to run towards the action, instead of paper thin action layer and a different layer for a background... Is ggat the best you devs could do is 2 layers with this technology? Come on! I know first hand what a pain in tbe but it is but once you know how its not much extra work since the layers are already separated in the art design phase.
@nomnom_reviews
Ай бұрын
What version of 3ds should best we go to?
@NeanderMeander
Ай бұрын
Any of the "New" versions are great. If you like to play games with the 3D effect I would go with either the 3DS XL or the standard sized New 3DS.
@Adamtheflame23
3 ай бұрын
Where do u find old consoles
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
I can only find good prices on things listed locally anymore. Retro stuff costs so much now.
@retroman--
3 ай бұрын
Try online markets people font use anymore. I got my 3DS here in korea using Craigslist. It's very much a dead site but someone posted it and no one was buying obviously so I got him to drop the price too.
@swift84
Ай бұрын
eBay
@Dosnmeda
3 ай бұрын
My wish for the Switch Successor is to bring back Dual Screen gaming, and hopefully have a 3D slider when you play it in handheld mode, so all the game concepts from the DS/3DS/Wii U era can be ported to it.
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
I would love to see another dual screen console from Nintendo. Based on how well the Switch did, I don't know if we'll see it on the Switch's successor. But who knows. Maybe after that one I could see them revisiting the design.
@UniversalRy
12 күн бұрын
The 3Ds just had so much charm as a console I think that’s something that I feel like the switch kinda lacks. It’s focus on much smaller portable gaming plus all its other features that come packed in (esp street pass features) added so much value to it. And in a world with all these long big budget triple A games I find myself coming back to the 3Ds as it’s very different to how portable gaming is now with the switch and other handhelds
@superduperdrew12345
10 күн бұрын
Have you ever considered grips for the 3DS series? I got a cheap one recently from Aliexpress for the New 3DS XL and it's comfortable but also tries to scratch the device when you take it off.
@toastrdog
3 ай бұрын
The only thing that keeps getting worse and worse in regards to the 3DS for me is the battery life! >_< Great video as always, dude. So jelly of that SNES 3DS and I'm TOTALLY with you - the 3D is the best feature of the 3DS by far!
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
Yeah, my battery life is also getting shorter. If I ever find an SNES version out there, I'm going to buy it for you. I don't think anyone would appreciate it's design more than you would. Let's hope some divine intervention makes it happen.
@myong9
3 ай бұрын
I still have my Galaxy 3DS XL that I bought new in 2015. I still play it time to time. I switch between that and the Vita. I had purchased the NES themed 3DS first and sold it for the Galaxy edition. I wish that I kept the NES themed one.
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
That NES edition is really cool! I love the button colors. I had the chance to get one, but I passed it up. If only we could go back.
@andieen.7426
3 ай бұрын
after having a hand on all of the 3ds and 2ds lineup, i ended up selling my entire collection from regular, new, and new xl's. the last console i bought was a cib mint condition new 2ds pokeball edition. but after that, i bought the last piece that i didnt have, the old 3ds but on japanese version. now i ended up playing the old 3ds version due to cfw potential, and now selling my un-modded pokeball 2ds xl. i just decided to put the 2ds pokeball inside the box with the unused charger and ar cards together with the manuals and put it on display while waiting for someone to buy it.
@luvphotography6939
3 ай бұрын
Finally another great video about another great console. I’ve been waiting for this for so long.
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! The 3DS is one of my favorites.
@asturides
2 ай бұрын
Aside from Red Viper, nothing new was talked about in this video, only the history of the console before it was discontinued.
@NeanderMeander
2 ай бұрын
You are correct. There's noway I can keep up with all the gaming news coming out. I appreciate you watching though. I hope you liked even just a little of it.
@asturides
2 ай бұрын
@@NeanderMeander no problem, the production values were good, but my point is that the title doesn't match with the contents of the video. Keep it up.
@kazuha74
Ай бұрын
It was not affordable in the slightest at launch what you on brah 🤣 I spent $249.99 on that thing back in the day a week after launch which when adjusted for inflation comes to $349.87 in 2024 and that's wild af for that little thing when it had hardly any launch titles but I regret nothing not even a little as it continued to get better and better so you get what you pay for I guess. I eventually upgraded to the New 3ds xl and down the line hacked it out the wazoo and recently got a shiny new 3200mah battery after my og battery bloated and turned my system off randomly and it lasts way longer sense it was mobbing on 1750mah before practically doubling the battery life.
@-dmm
Ай бұрын
literally bought one (New 3DS XL Black Metallic Very Good condition) on ebay for around $250 which I believe is like $50 over MSRP when it dropped. I firmly believe it will hit around $300 + for very good taken care of version and these are just for the normal color ones.
@LeafeMcGamer
2 ай бұрын
I remember getting my very first 3ds on Christmas of 2017, and I was obsessed I would barely put it down there was even a time in 2019 where I went months being more addicted to my 3ds than my phone or Xbox, tho I'm not quite sure where my 3ds is at the moment, I still play the 3ds I took from my mom, she never played with it once anyways, even tho I disliked the pink color to it so I texted my older sister to buy me a legend of Zelda case for it, tho I also know I have to get a new ds card for the 3ds to since the ds card it has now doesn't have the mini card in it.
@paulinductivo581
2 ай бұрын
I had a funny history with the 3DS. The first one I bought was the large version but with the clunky, unstable 3D mechanics (it's immediately painful in the eyes). One day it got stolen by our neighbor. I bought the New 3DS XL with a boring gray shell. One day I thought I lost it and went through several stages of grief because this time I blamed myself. It's okay if it was stolen, but for a while you grew attached to it and it just got lost for reasons other than getting stolen, that's I felt I failed for taking care of the things I buy. Anyway, I stupidly placed it inside a small, unused board game box and wrapped it in a huge box when I was going home for vacation and just realized that I didn't lose it. It was just there all along. However, during the time I thought I lost it, I bought an almost brand new 2DS XL, which costed around 200% of its original price. This was the time where 3DS is getting too expensive simply because it's no longer produced by Nintendo and video game stores no longer sell them. Simply put, it's like old, original Pokemon games. Now I have two of them and planning to homebrew my old one (probably the new one too). Even though I had the old GBC, GBA and Nintendo DS (homebrewed already), the 3DS was always the best.
@LuisKnight
3 ай бұрын
I've always thought that the 3d is amazing on the new models. Definitely one of my favorite all time system. I'm up too 5 consoles for it now. Awesome video!
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
Nice! Which models do you have?
@LuisKnight
3 ай бұрын
@@NeanderMeander I have 2 2ds, 1 new 2ds xl, 1 new 3ds, 1 new 3ds xl, all standard colors. I wish I had bought some special editions back then when they were normal price. I'm not make that mistake with the switch hahahaha!
@usrnmntavlibl2666
Ай бұрын
The last massive hurdle that I think can be crossed for the 3ds is figuring out how to create, and running psp recomps (because psp emulation on the 3ds is unfortunately a pipe dream outside of some limited exceptions).
@Blue_Tsuki
Ай бұрын
Hey never had 3DS, always wanted one 😭 Only have the older ones before 3DS. So basically main question is for the roms can we download from the internet within the 3DS or do we need a computer or laptop to always download a rom, because since there are new rom hacks we love to play. So does it require a computer or laptop? Or can we down any gbc or gba or ds rom hacks??
@amomusskibidi
2 ай бұрын
Parents often say that children are lazy and waste their potential, but they are wrong. THAT'S NINTENDO! All they do is sue civilians, ruin products, and print Pokémon year after year. i love the 3ds is the first console i realy own and the one that got me to know my lofe long friends in school, i dont know what nintendo fuking thinks, if they are simply stupid or what, they never listen to the comunity and constantly fail to catch any oportunity, like the virtual console/3ds port. i realy hate how gamefrak just print awfull pokemon games every year living of nostalgia, using plain animation, boring history and wating for the yearly pay of the life long fans.
@simhpl
Ай бұрын
I agree that 3DS is awesome. I am currently playing Chrono Trigger finally for the first time. Maybe you could do a more deep dive into 3DS in 2024, what you do with it, play etc? There are so much many videos on yt about how great it is but most of them are like commercials, scratch the surface only
@igorluisk2
2 ай бұрын
I bought my first 3ds close at launch and really fall in love with the system and the 3d capacity, the 3d gives me kinda an "anti-aliasing" to the games to look better, it gave me some headaches for a while, but i got used and these stopped, years later my friend sold me his modded 3DS XL and i still play on, i sold my old 3ds. Now i wonder, the new 3ds xl really worth it? please note that i live in Brazil and this system is really pricy here (like pretty much anything theses days) it worth to sell my 3ds xl to get the New 3ds xl? i know that therer are really few games exclusives to the new model, but the "new" 3D worth it? Thanks
@insaniquarium92
Ай бұрын
Have had my N3DSXL white (I call it my Baymax) for years now. Recently got an excellent condition 2nd hand N2DSXL orange white, loving them both.
@CreamyCaesar491
2 ай бұрын
I recently acquired flame red og 3ds in addition to my other systems. It's in rough shape, but everything works and it was affordable. I don't mind the scratches cause it gives me freedom to take it anywhere. I never realized how small first 3ds was. it's literally the same size as a DS lite, but with so much power and features. I also found that old 3d wasn't as annoying as I thought it'd be. I still kept that slider almost all the way up. It was really fun to play through Ocarina of Time again on it. You keep making me jealous with that Samus Returns 3ds lol! I'm currently on a rush to finish all metroid games and spinoffs before prime 4 releases. I discovered metroid after prime 4 was announced, and have played through most of the games (a lot of 2D ones 3-5 times). It also had a 3 year head start because I played my first metroid in 2020. So completing all the games before prime 4 release, will be deeply hilarious to me. Feels like the punch like to a joke that I must be able to tell haha. I have five left but it should be very doable in a year (Metroid II GB, Prime 3, Federation Force, Prime Pinball, Other M). Yes Other M is last on the list for a reason..... I must experience the pain unfortunately
@NeanderMeander
Ай бұрын
That's awesome you got an og 3DS. It might be my favorite 3DS console. Are you still playing it? I rarely play my Samus Returns 3DS. It's really cool, but I just don't have too much of a reason to play it over what I've already been playing on. How are you liking the Metroid games? Which one is your favorite so far? I went through a similar experience wanting to play through all the 2D Metroid games before Dread came out. I played Metroid Prime for the first time on the Switch. It's a great game. I still need to play Prime 2 and 3. I've heard they are best played on the Wii. Where did you play Prime 2? I'm hesitant to play Other M. It doesn't seem to be that great of a game. Though I'll never know until I sit down and turn it on.
@truthxbl
3 ай бұрын
Nintendo's lawyers are on their way
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
I'm leaving the country. Don't tell anyone.
@Ivan-zy8sc
Ай бұрын
dudeee i wish i could continue playing, just 3 dayas ago my 3ds fell and both screens died, i've been told that reparing it is more expensive than buying a second hand one but they are still expensive and idk if its worth it
@jonathanvaladez5916
25 күн бұрын
i have a 3ds xl and wanna play pokemon and zelda games but dont wanna spend hundreds, what's easiest/cheapest way to mod it to play them?
@Tribdinosaur
3 ай бұрын
Yessss I remember that period of time after Switch's rise, and before the Pandemic when everyone was eager to sell their 3DS to save up for new stuff. I was just getting into 3DS collecting. I'm happy to own lots of great game cartridges and multiple versions of the 3DS here with me.
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
That was such a great time to be into the 3DS. Nobody wanted them anymore. Games and consoles were very easy to find and afford. I like to think that it will be like that again in the future, but I don’t think that’s the case. What are your favorite 3DS models and games?
@Tribdinosaur
3 ай бұрын
@@NeanderMeander The small New 3DS model might be my top favorite; I think it's the perfect size and weight for a handheld, and I love the faceplate customization. The OG 3DS is close too, the metallic finish is so clean (the 3D just isn't as good). But I've also been realllly enamored by the OG 2DS, since seeing both screens at the same angle is quite novel. The sturdiness of the grip feels great too. Pokemon Battle Trozei is definitely one of my 3DS top faves. I love the puzzley style games like Bejeweled 3 and Pocket Card Jockey. I love music games, so Rhythm Heaven Megamix, as well as Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe are faves. And finally Pokemon X & Y and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire because Generation 6 is very special to me. What about yours?
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
@@Tribdinosaur I love the New 3DS, New 3DS XL, and the OG 3DS. The first model looks and feels amazing. It's completely different than any handheld Nintendo has ever made. It feels like it was designed more for adults than kids. It doesn't feel as toy like. I'm currently focused on Nintendo produced games currently. OOT, Samus Returns, DKC Returns, games like that. I just learned about the fan patch for Majora's Mask. I'm eager to play it!
@brentwells6802
Ай бұрын
I’m so happy with mine. Bought a white 3ds ll earlier this year from Japan for less than $200 bucks 🔥
@arthur78
2 ай бұрын
The 3D effect on 3DS is one of my favorite things ever and it's the thing I most wish the Switch had. I hope Nintendo makes another 3D handheld some day.
@NeanderMeander
Ай бұрын
It would be amazing if they tried the 3D effect again. I love it so much!
@EveryDayRetroGaming
3 ай бұрын
I always find it crazy how much they jumped in price even though it sold enough untils to keep the prices resonable. I'd love to buy the better version of the 3Ds now that you metioned they improved it. Maybe one day they'll drop in price?! I'll keep an eye out on Macari =P
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
I still can't believe people are paying those crazy prices for them! How in the world did they jump so high and stay there? I still don't understand it. Where are people getting their money for them? I've found that Mercari is the best place to get deals online. More people are willing to negotiate on price than other places. Thanks for watching man!
@tommyjansson7471
2 ай бұрын
I have all Nintendo consoles (except New 3DS XL) and New 3DS is definitely one of my favourites🙂❤👍
@randomgamer3483
Ай бұрын
YOO I HAVE THAT SAME SAMUS 3DS
@NeanderMeander
Ай бұрын
Nice! It's a good looking system
@Transientimage
3 ай бұрын
Another banger of a video. It always brings a smile to my face to see you are still preaching the gospel of 3DS to the world. Are you still picking games for the console? I've been delving into the Japanese side of the console. A lot of interesting stuff we never got in the west and it's all so affordable as well.
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
I have been picking up games here and there whenever I run across them. What Japanese games have you been playing?
@Transientimage
3 ай бұрын
@@NeanderMeander Pretty much anything I can get my hands on. i will spilt them into three categories. 1. Japanese English Games - Quite a few Japanese games have English natively on the carts; the first Ace Attorney Trilogy, Ace Attorney 4, the Pokemon games, Shovel Knight, Bravely Default For the Sequel (an updated version of the first game. This is the version we got in the West) Resident Evil Revelations, Dead or Alive Dimensions. 2. Games with English Patches: Digimon World - Re:Digitize Decode, EX Troopers, Beyond the Labyrinth, Puyo Puyo Chronicle 3. Random Games - Literally just any Japanese game I find interesting like the Japanese Rail Sim games where you drive a Japanese train, Assassination Classroom games, Haikyuu Games, Dragon Ball Heroes games. TL:DR Literally anything I find interesting and cheap and enough 😁
@Ad-us8vj
Ай бұрын
I miss my modded new 3dsxl galaxy....but I like the switch better
@DesignerSlashGamerPlays
Ай бұрын
it reallly is a great console. The only thing that holds me back is the low brightness of the screen 😞
@NeanderMeander
Ай бұрын
I agree that the screen is dim even on the highest setting. Though it hasn't bothered me.
@kryzethx
3 ай бұрын
GBA on 3DS isn't all that great.. because it's running natively, it functions just like a real GBA. Meaning, you can't just close the console and have the game in suspend mode, like with DS or 3DS games. No save states either, which is a bummer if you're used to "real" virtual console titles, like those on WiiU (which I believe is the superior way to play GBA games, I mean the tablet is basically just a giant GBA!)
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
emulation is great and has tons of benefits. I've played many games through emulation and I've loved every one of them. But I think playing the GBA games on the 3DS is really great. It's like you said, exactly how it was when they were released. It's interesting playing them that way. You need to find save points in or to save your progress. That thinking makes the game play mean that much more. Though, save states are great and very convenient. I know I wouldn't have been able to finish a few games without them.
@TANKTREAD
2 ай бұрын
Are you kidding me? Once the Switch came out, people were like, "3DS who?" Now in 2024, it's utterly amazing? True fans of the system always enjoyed it from day one and beyond. Doesn't mean the Switch is crap, it just ISN'T a replacement for the 3DS. Playing the game console as intended or even modding it, it's all good stuff. As long as it still gets the love it deserves.
@NeanderMeander
2 ай бұрын
I could have explained myself better. I know there are many people who never stopped playing their 3DS. I'm one of them. But, there were also many who did get rid of them. Used systems were very cheap on local classifieds. GameStops seemed to be flooded with them as well. I'm not saying everyone forgot about it or got rid of them. But a large number of people did. Not the true fans. They wouldn't be true fans if they had.
@dudejuice
Ай бұрын
Does homebrew accept Streetpass? Seems like an interesting hobby!
@PongbyAtari
2 ай бұрын
I bought my Switch on day one I didn’t make the mistake of trading in my 3ds and games. I still enjoy the 3ds weekly it's my favorite system from Nintendo and like you said it keeps getting better and better thats why I own duplicates of all the models 😊
@NeanderMeander
Ай бұрын
I also didn't trade mine in. I wasn't convinced the Switch was a better option. It took me a while to bring my Switch with me on trips instead of the 3DS. I still leave the Switch at home sometimes.
@lerrymaine
3 ай бұрын
Awesome video and edit. Everything was on point 🔥
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it!!
@crocs_n_socks
2 ай бұрын
There was a Japanese guy who once married his DS because of the Love Plus game. Wonder if I could marry my 3DS too. You guys will be invited to the wedding, naturally.
@NeanderMeander
Ай бұрын
Can I bring a plus one?
@P6057
Ай бұрын
I'm glad I modded my launch day 2DS I couldn't before because the SD card reader was broken but I got it repaired and I have Homebrew now
@NeanderMeander
Ай бұрын
Awesome! How are you liking it? What are you playing?
@Andy251153
2 ай бұрын
They should just come out with a switch DS. Just add switch to the name, make it compatible with switch games, have 2 screens, hell even make it clam shell like again. Give it 2 decent control sticks. Doubt it wouldn't sell.
@NeanderMeander
2 ай бұрын
I love this idea! Is there a way you could get a job at Nintendo and make this a reality?
@shiro_akechi
3 ай бұрын
Bro you need to play Bound High for Virtual Boy. It was an unreleased game that was nearly complete. It has since been completed and released by the homebrew community and is one of the best Virtual Boy titles. Now if only we could get Dragon Hopper......
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
That sounds like something I would like. I'll search around for it
@trzarector
2 ай бұрын
The only place to play Sega’s arcade classics in 3D too! You can also play VB on Meta Quest in full 3D too! It’s really good and probably the best experience of VB as its closest to the original concept.
@NeanderMeander
Ай бұрын
Wow! I didn't know you could play VB on the Meta Quest. I might look into it
@andrewortega4189
2 ай бұрын
The SAMAS(metroid) and the BLUE SUPER SMASH BROS are still my favorite handhelds in my collection… #handhelds4life
@NeanderMeander
Ай бұрын
Both are great looking versions! You have great taste.
@M64bros
2 ай бұрын
I still bring my 3DS with me! 👍🏻
@NeanderMeander
2 ай бұрын
Me too!
@bbj334
3 ай бұрын
I was pretty surprised last time i looked at Amazon and saw the price difference between what I bought the Mario & Luigi Dream Team 10 years ago to what its going for now new. It really is a great console just wish I didn't lose some of the games I had lol
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
Prices are insane for them right now! What games did you lose?
@davidchang4519
3 ай бұрын
I had the exact same experience with the virtual boy. I fell on the other side. Playing virtual boy games on the 3ds was horrible. The depth of field is so deep that it is impossible for me to even come close to being able to see the whole picture and the controller does not transfer to the 3ds well at all .Putting the right dpad on the touch screen requires a huge over reach and feels completely unnatural in game play.
@NeanderMeander
3 ай бұрын
Oh man, I'm sorry you didn't like it. I really like how deep the field is. It really feels like the environments are way back there. The d-pad on the touch screen isn't ideal at all.
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