A 3DS for 2024 

I hope Nintendo makes another clam shell one day.

Very happy to see our product on RU-vid for the first time. Stefan has done a perfect USB-C installation!

I have USB-C modded a 3DS myself. I downloaded the Gerbers, modified them and ordered the PCBs. There is one VERY important thing: make sure that whatever USB-C mod you are getting has two 5.1k resistors. If you don't have them, only USB-A to USB-C cables will work. USB-C needs those two resistors to understand it has to give power.

3DS was such an epic device. I wish the next gen switch had a clamshell 2 screen setup, but I know that will never happen.

Really cool. Had no idea people went this far with the 3ds

Hey David, this is a wonderful video showcasing the function of the BT Audio Mod. Thank you!

Cool vid, I recently bought my first one and I'm having a blast softmodding it

that white color is so nice, i wanna get one with a capture card. Bluetooth audio and the c port charger must be very convenient.

a nice console is still a nice console even 20 years later especially one that has amazing games and incredible homebrew which literally makes the console 100 times better i never had 3ds when it was new only got one 2020 and i freaking love that thing for 2d games it's the Best portable console ever cause of the second screen

Very amazing mod! Lack of wireless audio was perhaps one of the biggest downs of the New models. The New 3DS seems like it's going to be the last true handheld console, so it's amazing the community is modernizing it.

I ran the StreetPass Panel at Pax East this year! Lets chat sometime! Impressive video! ❤

Fantastic craftsmanship - thanks for sharing ! I’ll check out this company to see if they can do my 3DS.

:O this looks awesome! I would love to have these mods added to mine too!!

I learned to micro solder to mod my oled switch, this looks to be a walk in the park compared to that lol... I'm going to do this to my 3ds xl BUT doing it with one of those after market shells, also made a Custom battery for my 3DS XL, which lasts 15 hours, my first rough test. It's a long way off from completion but when it's done it's gonna be awesome. 🤞🧐

The proprietary charger is annoying. I just recently had to replace my 3DS charger because it stopped working. Only way you can really buy another charger for it these days is online. I decided to go for a USB to 3DS charger on Amazon so I can charge my 3DS through an outlet or through my power banks for when I'm out and about.

The BT one is really cool. Any shot you can make a video detailing how to do it, for each 3DS version?

Really nice mods, these are the things that I often consider when deciding between taking my 2DS XL and my Switch on a trip. A complete package, I must have a look at doing something similar.

I’m a massive fan of the Nintendo 3-D as well, I actually own a modded version, however it’s only for emulators and stuff, I appreciate you showing off all of the cool things that can be done with a little bit of work

I still have my 3ds xl though I wish I got the new model. I have mine already hacked with custom firmware and its been pretty cool to use again.

Well I haven’t done modding because I don’t know anything about electronics, but I did use the 3D camera for 3D video

nice david well done

Amazing!!!

My brother got a first edition 3DS for Christmas back in 2014. I've tried it with the game Super Mario 3D Land and I fell in love with the device although since I have big man hands syndrome, it felt incredibly uncomfortable after a few hours of playing. I now have a modded New 2DS XL with all the games I like. The only physical 3DS games I own are the entire 3DS Pokemon main series.

This is so awesome

Will 3D and two screens... This still looks like a device from the future!

Looks good, but i think I'd use a replacement shell instead of cutting the original case. Did you look at video out mods?

Hey. That’s me! YT recommended me this 4 weeks after upload. Lol

Hey man, I really enjoyed your video and your mods. Really informative. I have a New 3DS with a weird bug and just wanted to ping you and see if you had any ideas. Once it's charged up, and subsequently fully powered off, the battery depletes within 48 hours. It lasts longer in standby mode. When it fully depletes, you have to reset the clock and whatnot. I've tried 2 original OEM Nintendo batteries (when they sold them), but both batteries reproduced the issue.

I'm jealous of the usb c por, screw the proprietary nintendo one. The fact that I need to bring the nintendo charger with me instead of a single usb c is ludicrous for a 2015 system that is supposed to be on the go. I personally went for style to custom my 3DS. I got a keychain that looks like the shiny charm from pokemon and custom pokemon plates. I wanted to get some official nintendo ones but 100+ euros for plates is preposterous. I'm happy to rock my custom plates that I made with the pokemon crystal 3ds theme, the shiny charm and my 20+ years old Suicune key chain. You might have conviced me to invest in a 3DS dock though, 10 bucks for a charger that looks nice on the desk rather than having to keep on sharing my one charger between my DSi/3DS/New3DS seems like a nice buy.

3:14 that's it? hopefully you can adjust the volume. didn't say if the volume can be adjusted.

Can you provide wiring of your mods and the switches you used for power and pairing?

I have the same Sony bluetooth headphones... I ALWAYS keep the 3.5mm cable with me when I travel, just in case. So I'd just plug them in and skip the BT mod. The USB-C is nice though, may have to try that at some point.

Cool mod. Only thing missing is controller support without the need for a wifi connaction. But with an arduino it would be pretty simple.

Great vid

I have 3ds xl for about a year now and I bought me another mini Nintendo 3ds omg it’s freaking cute I enjoy playing Kirby Deluxe and I am loving it on small screen 3.5 inch it’s super cute seeing Kirby in a tiny small 3d screen

Curious if it would be possible to code in a function to the rosalina menu to interface with a Bluetooth controller.😊

What I'd like to see is someone make a mod for a larger c stick the same size as the regular circle pad.

Hey this video was great! Do you have a link to Stefan’s service page to get something similar done for myself?

the red viper emulator is really awesome on the 3ds

0:42 YO-KAI WATCH

i just keep a usb charging cable in the 3ds case saves a lot of messing about and was only a a couple of pounds

I NEED ONE NOW!

Wireless charging actually sounds really intriguing to me. I didn't think that'd be something that would've come to the 3DS. What's better than replacing the proprietary port with USB? Not needing a port at all!

6:27 what's the 80's save file?

Man, these algorithms scare me. Literally 2 hours ago i was fussing about needing to install a USB-C so i can ditch the wall plug and you show me it's not already been done but being manufactured for a reasonable price!

Interessting I had used an Aux Bluetooth transistor from Urgreen my New 3ds and GBA (SP)

Do u have a video on how to soft mod the 3ds

Dude is very well spoken.

does the bluetooth mod Interfere with loony’s capture card mod In any way? also can I get Instructions on the bluetooth mod

Awesome, that apple dongle works :)

There is any ram increasing mod?

I have a 3DS and my biggest complaint about the system was the short battery life, at least until I bought another 5000 mAh one and the problem was over. I think it is the best mod that can be done to this console.

I've just bought all of the things required for that bluetooth mod. Cant cant to install it.

When you dump a game does the save data stay?

I think your whole video is a little overexposed, so everything just seems brighter but also losses detail

I usually fantasize about the 3ds also and I’m so shook that the Apple iPhone does 3D ; did you know that the pro max version is as big as the new 3ds xl

I need get 3ds myself I got a 2DS but it doesn't have where I can link it to the TV

You may want to turn down the exposure on your video camera.. by alot.. lol

I would love the 3ds to have proper bluetooth

can these work with the 2ds XL?

what about the second joystick

Hello! Does that bluetooth chip work with Airpods Pro Gen 2 usb-c version? Those Airpods doesn’t like to work with all the bluetooth chips, so thats why i’m asking

Let's talk about the main issue here. The Bluetooth delay.

Its really a great video, i don have a money or the courage to make this mod 😂, anyone know whats dongle is using in 3:38 is much more safety for me.😅

meanwhile i thought i was the man for replacing the thumb stick the other day hahahha

I think if you're a 3ds fan it's worth it, but it's just unfortunate that it's not more practical in terms of pricing as one could easily argue getting a retro pocket +4 for 199 instead of even paying a 180 dollars for a mod or all those costs combined with 3ds included you could get anything from an Odin to a Steam Deck. I understand all the skill involved, but it is strange to me that the 3ds, especially the n3ds has become as pricey as it is compared to say a Vita which is still fairly cheap on ebay in comparison and these mods certainly don't help. I'm glad you're straight forward with all the information in it despite whatever bias you have. As I will admit even after all I've said, I'm still very biased to my old 2ds I got for 100 dollars on a deal new due to a shipping error nearly ten years ago and I've hardware and software modded to hell and back, along with popping off the top screen to swap it out at least once. I think even after all this if we break it down we just can't compete hardware wise with the newer gen consoles in terms of flexibility, price and even down to power. But what we make up for it is community mods, the touch screen and an exclusive library of games from two generations run natively and along with what we cherish in our consoles. For me, that is something no amount of mods or money can replace, I have no reason to get another handheld at the moment other than maybe a rp4+ with how big my backlog is on my o2ds and my gaming pc. So yeah, I think it's more modernized and nicer that way. But it's certainly a hardcore fan only kinda thing and I get it, believe me, I do lol considering the personal time I've put into this thing I've had for 1/3rd of my life now.

hi, nice console, i think like you, 3ds is more portable than switch, thats why i have it for my edc bag, for charging instead of modify i bought an special usb cable with the 3ds terminal, it makes easier to charge it. For sound i still dont trust in bluetooth audio, i feel theres always a lag, and the gamming always need a no lag sound, so nothing like wired headphones.

The most softmod I'm able to do is to buy dust plugs on ebay for my 3ds...

Without at least doubling the functional life of the battery, I wouldn't be willing to further dispose of that power on Bluetooth audio.

alternate title: a 3ds on steroids!

I want the new 3ds for me with usb-c charger

you can refer to your Airpods as wireless earphones instead of using the brand name.

9:15 180 for bluetooth mod and not incorporating a (MCU) microcontroller is such a bad deal. An mcu can easily be added to make combination buttons to pair or turn on/off bluetooth, no ugly switch + can put in your dock. If you're thinking its hard to code, well no, someone published it on github for free to use the code. You just need to chip which costs $4 or less.

usb c is a must in a few years there will be no chargers anymore

WOW. you look like adam from MythBusters.

For that price i could buy the odin 2 pro or retroid pocket 4.... I think my money would be better spent there.

I really like this mods, but my true Wish Is Bluetooth controller

i am shocked at the cost... if someone wanna mod the 3ds himself will save a LOT money.

I mean these are cool mods but nothing I'd consider "must have", these are "I have money to burn/first world problem" mods. Especially considering that you'd probably be spending 2-300 bucks US to have these done professionally (maybe more).

The 3ds aged better thant the psvita imo. I have both devices and i find myself using the 3ds more. Games ln the 3ds look and play great while playing vita games in 2024 feel very outdated because most of the vita games are already ported to other devices. My only issue with the 3ds is the screen i wish it had a better quality ips display.

rip nintendo online

Fellow Honkai Star Rail Enjoyer?

It’s such a shame that the Nintendo 3ds can’t connect to RU-vid anymore :(

Sam sulek?

#teamwiredheadphones

What's your point Nintendo 3ds yes stills a good console in 2024 it'll be still in 2030 time doesn't will make it dye but Nintendo did tried but Nintendo doesn't there's more people who doesn't want it to dye people nowadays are powerful that Nintendo itself truth is

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And now you have a 3 hour battery life. Congrats.

NOT worth it you have less then 1 week before the Servers shut down forever and once they DO the Dragon Quest 7 DLC dungeons will go WITH the Shutdown and likely you won't be able to access them for some of the best armors/shields in game weapons not so much. I can't soft mode the console so once the Server's Shut down I still won't be able to access the DLC Dragon Quest 7 dungeons at all though the game is still beatable without access to them.

Those physical mods are pointless.

All you need to know is that he is a proud air pod owner and he actually thinks those are good quality headphones. That's all you need to know to see if his opinion is worth taking seriously or not. (It's not). A Bluetooth mod is the stupidest thing for a 3ds ever, along with a capture card. It's a 3ds. The resolution is very low. It isn't worth it and it reduces the battery life/durability. Not to mention it might give you a bunch of issues later down the line. The ONLY "upgrade" that is somewhat worth it, or at least not detrimental to the 3ds is the usb c charging port.

modding your 3ds is the worse thing you can do