I Bought a Crappy Nintendo 3DS from Wish... 

Do you have a 3DS? BTW, this console is for sale on my website: www.jrobgaming.com/ EDIT: the console has been sold, but check out my website if you wanna buy other consoles.

I still find it to be the most hilarious thing that for home brewing a 3DS, the file manager app is called FBI, and the 3ds rom files are encrypted as CIA files.

I have a 2ds to be specific. Also I think that's a modded 3ds not a fake

To give them credit, they actually included the charging adapter, something that the "official" new version of the 3ds can't say.

This is a legit 3ds.... Everything about how it feels is how a 3ds feels. The screen wobbles like on all 3ds. It's even pre soft modded. This is a steal at that price since they are so expensive on the second hand market right now.

Honestly 130 bucks for a "technically refurbished" 3DS with pre-set up homebrew and some nice accesoires is pretty decent, considering current prices.

That's honestly a pretty good price even for a "refurbished" system. One of the first things I've seen from wish that isn't a bad deal.

Once again I think this console (internals) are real but the housing is third party so it's basically a refurbished.

Also, nintendo injects the button labels into the plastic meaning it won't wear away, these are printed on top so they'll wear over time.

Please stop saying that these are fake, they are legit consoles with fake shells, the console on itself isnt fake

this seems weird, it looks like a genuine 3DS with a fake case. My best guess is that the original case for this 3DS was damaged, so it had a replacement put on and then someone decided to sell it as "New". If not, then I really wouldn't know why anyone would want to go into the effort of replacing a 3DS case for any other reason 😅

I have one of the original 3DS like this one, still works great and the battery life is still amazing. I love the glossy jeweled looking top on the original 3DS.

Would you rather buy a used but legit 3ds, or this 3ds with a “new” (but crappy) shell?

The SD-Card is real. They are always a little off centred and the capacity of fake SD-cards is almost none. Also, FBI is an homebrew software that allows you to install games and software from that SD-Card but keep in mind that you can also install CIA's (that is a file type of the installable 3ds games) that you don't have (so basicly roms from the internet)

It's just a normal 3ds with some parts replaced. The 3d slider is clanky also on my 3ds. You got pretty lucky, not getting scammed on low price tech nowadays is hard

I'm guessing all the games were pirated, speaking from experience. It's really, really, really easy to pirate games for the 3DS once you get CFW and FBI on there. No wonder why the SD card slot is floppy too. I pretty much just left the screws off of the back plate on my New 3DS XL just for easy access to the Micro SD card. I personally don't think it's worth $135. Maybe $65 at most. On one hand, it's really easy to install CFW, but on the other hand, there's no possibility that you could brick your 3DS by trying to get CFW on there and waste a bunch of money if the CFW is already on there. Also, there's no Homebrew Launcher with boomer shooters. No Quake or Half-Life.

It's so funny seeing people reaction to modded consoles, I think I've modded every single Nintendo console that I have ever owned

FBI is part of homebrewing. It’s typical for a jailbroken 3ds and is usually where you install ‘acquired’ games on your sd card.

Well it's modded so I think it's worth it even though the parts they used to refurbish it are knock off parts

3DS systems (New 3DS, New 2DS XL) is actually GREAT right now, I can play pretty much everything up to like N64/PS1. It's also REALLY easy to mod and install CFW. Great little system, I also have a Vita I use ONLY for emulation of SNES/NES/GBA games, but the 3DS is great for emulation of N65/PS1 games. Plus I enjoy being able to have all my DS/3DS games digitally on a 64 GB card so I can just stick it in my bag and play some 3D Land or Mario Kart DS or 7 while waiting for an appointment etc.

My guy just paid $100 for a jailbroken 3ds lol

It's just a modded 3DS in a knock off case

im pretty sure that FBI is just a joke based of of the 3ds installers being called CIA files (CTR Importable Archive) CTR was the internal name for the 3ds for context

That's actually a very good 3DS.

As someone who has homebrewed a few 3DS consoles in the past, FBI is used to install cia files, which are the application format for 3ds. It can be used for simple stuff like installing homebrew applications or mods, or pirate games. I would imagine it is the latter in this case. But yeah, it's probably the most useful homebrew app and most popular as well.

I’m fairly certain this is a modded 3DS. I have a modded 2DS & I modded my S/Os 3DS. FBI is a homebrew application.

That's a old 3ds you got scammed, missing the right c stick

Listen, I would personally be glad that it comes with custom firmware. That's pretty sweet, even though using custom firmware is really easy. It's like the seller knew exactly what people would do with it, so they went ahead and did it for them.

this looks like a pretty good deal, especially with all the extra games they included.

It would have been kinda cool if they sold an iQue 3DS (official chinese version) with an english firmware slapped on it.

"FBI, is that like a little indie game or something?" Yeah, totally, never seen this either. 👀

Nice, I can see that you include longer gameplay footage as I recommended. That's lovely.

Ok, there is one very amazing feature that a custom firmware (CFW) 3DS has and that's that it removes the region lock and allows you to play any physical DS/3DS game from any region. It's really cool 😁

I am going to assume they took a 3ds that was used, busted/broken, air sprayed it to clean and possibly used a safety pin to get dust from the back then changed the logos with photoshop and taped it on. Also FBI cam be used to install games from your SD card and delete the file that the game came on effectively making it look like you had the game downloaded legit assuming the FBI app isn't seen.

“Cus nobody’s name is N.” Gen 5 Pokémon would like to have a talk. Lmao

The Wii U version is called super Mario 3d world

You know someone's trying to rip you off when they're selling a cheap 3DS for the same price as my 3DS XL that I bought at GameStop.

U got lucky especially from wish lol... That's either a modded system or a really good 1st copy. Knockoff products are getting better by the year. This one is missing the front logo though.

It's a homebrewed 3DS, bro. The guy who sold it to you deleted his account then made a random new profile so he could homebrew it with all the .cia files on it. For the price you got a pretty good deal. Also not sure if the SD card is real but tbh using an SD card with more than 32GB for a 3DS only provides diminishing returns.

Looks almost official to me. I was actually thinking of buying an aftermarket shell to bring my og 3ds back to life.

Title manager is actually a copy of the dev menu from official 3ds dev units

considering that most of those games would be easy to install and a 64gb sd card can be purchased for about 5 bucks these days, it definitely was not worth 130 bucks. but it still does appear to be a good console. Thanks Jacob!

Like others have said, the inside are probably real, but the housing is replaced. They also homebrewed the 3ds, FBI being the main indicator, its also how they got all those games on. Honestly, if the housing was better, it'd be a solid deal. Maybe in some countries where getting an official 3ds is next to impossible, this would probably be a kids dream come true. 3ds has such a big catalog of amazing games not to mention the entire ds library (and whatever else homebrew can get you with emulators and stuff).

I love your content keep up with the great work and you are the best content creator

I use a New 2DS XL myself. Absolutely love that thing.

6:09 are you describing the place it shipped from or the box it was in or the console's plastic shell

This man rly did an ad for his own channel

This could've been a worse buy, Jacob. You could've gotten a really bad shell (like your DSi) and a potentially fake system: But, you got a decent shell (even though it is unofficial) and a few awesome accessories (even though I'm certain they're unofficial as-well) with a soft-mod (being the Homebrew Launcher alongside FBI) that allows CIA (3DS) roms to be installed onto the system (using FBI), with the seller adding a few CIA roms for the convience. You could probably sell the accessories and make back some money.

I think it's pretty decent for an FBI installed 3DS. Im pretty sure it's both for installing extra games from your computer and also using cheats in games like getting unlimited Pokeballs in Pokemon. Pretty good deal if you ask me

12:57 then they'd match the console just fine

I bought a used gold triforce edition DS lite off of wish for like 45 dollars and it was honestly in great condition and was a high quality replacement housing besides the off center letters on the buttons

Reminds me of when I bought a Wii on Ebay that wasn't even factory reset.

Honestly I think that was a really good price considering the games they have preloaded. I was sold after Mario and oot.

I bought. a. Crappy. Nintendo. 3Ds. From. Wish.

I love how many people mix up 3D Land with 3D World

Awesome video man

It has custom firmware

The FBI and the CIA 😂 I have so many 2DS consoles and I mod most of them so it’s pretty nice that one came pre-modded

I think they're selling is as a new color specifically due to the generic reshell, because I've never personally seen a 3DS that color.

despite that sub-par shell, its actually not a bad deal for a soft-modded refurb with included games, a charger, and all the other accessories

You actually think it’s a fake 3ds? 💀

I have the same model 3DS. The "FBI" application is a file-manager/installer. Games can be ripped or downloaded with the ".cia" file type and can be installed with the app. Using the homebrew launcher you can launch 3DS games or apps that use the ".3dsx" or ".3ds" file types. There are some good apps, like checkpoint that can make a backup save of any game. Ex: You beet a game but don't want to loos your save. Using checkpoint, you can make a copy of the save then you can safely reset and play. Making shure you make a copy of your new progress, you can load up the old save and continue.

It is Indeed a modded 3ds. To my knowledge it can run up to n64 games depending on model

It's just a modded 3ds and the memory card isn't fake

That motherboard they probably took it from a 3ds that had a bad casing and maybe broken top screen and hinches, but the motherboards in 3ds are super reliable almost unbreakable, and its also an amazing system with amazing games, right now i'm playing in my 3ds xl but i also have 2 2ds in decent shape that i like a lot couse have super good ergonomics very confortable handheld also very under rated

I'd probably buy this if I didn't have a 3DS already, just for the sole fact it has loads of games on it

Nintendo probably had a seizure knowing this exists out of their influence

This is a real unit , it may have been repaired but it is how the console is. It's also modded which means homebrew

you have no business reviewing 3ds and such for a quick video if you dont even know the basic 3ds homebrew titles

Dude I really think you should come into stuff with an opened mind,you got a modded system for THAT CHEAP look em up on eBay they go for 200+,you nitpicking bruv

The SanDisk card looks official. The coloring sometimes looks off but thats normal. Also mario 3D land is a 3DS exclusive Super mario 3D world was the sequel on WII U and both games are different.

Comparing this 3DS to mine is crazy! It’s obvious that they did refurbish flame red 3DS, as I own it. But it’s colors and font are just off! Along with the home, start, and select buttons! And the fonts for the X, A, B, and Y are just off too! Edit: The stylus position looks a bit off too, idk though! It just looks like it should be farther

4:36 4:46 Face Reveal Sneak Peek lol

Pretty sure all the games including SM3DL are illegitimate. I don't actually own a 3DS but I think FBI pins apps to the home screen like some stuff pins to home screen on Wii's homebrew channel?

I did buy me a nintendo 3DS some months ago on Wish, I was shocked that it was modded with custom firmware

It looks like this man has never touched a 3ds before and it shows

Not even fake it’s just real internals in third party housing or with 3rd party buttons or something.

the only reason i can think of as to why it’s called FBI is because 3ds files are called CIA’s

I'm sure the shallow buttons can be replaced with original buttons if you don't like them and also what does the unternals look like if it is a refurbished handheld console? I've seen a few of your videos but you only review the console never actually fully check internal components to see whether it is new , refurbished, or junk thrown together in a aftermarket case

Dunno why you show in the title that it's "crappy." Knockoffs, especially this one, can be really good. The only thing crappy in this video is your analysis on the most unimportant parts of the console lmao. [No actual hate tho, subbed and liked 'cause your other videos are neat]

Awesome Original 3DS review,it's in really good condition,like new and it has it's stylus,I paid about $20 for mine and its condition was good but no stylus.The 3D slider will become smoother.Happy gaming.💯💯✌

Oh so that's where my DS went

My cousin had a fake 3DS just like this when we were younger, I was just so taken aback by the low quality I didn’t even know what to say.

ah yes, i just bought one like this but in facebook, it was black version and it costed around 60 dollars in argentinian pesos, it had all original parts and didnt have much use, feelsgoodman

Thank God factory workers don't even see fixers for any wifi radio and or removal

I’m amazed you actually got a game console and not sunglasses or a picture of a game console or something

I love how you could get the FBI called on you for having the FBI 3DS Application

4:47 if you slow the video down I see Jacob! Bro, you just gave us a face reveal through the 3ds screen? likee-

If I'm not mistaken, you can't play super Mario 3d land on Wii u. The game you were talking about (11:45) was super Mario 3d world, which is available on Wii u (and switch now).

That USB cable is a charging cable, not a data cable. Those are actually very useful to have.

My takeaway from this video is that you don't know what a 3DS is.

"the ice age experience... quality content.

To be fair, I’ve unboxed brand new store bought 3ds systems with loose hinges.

I have a 3ds! Its so fun! I thank you for doing this so other people don't get scammed. Your a legend! keep it up!

Honestly, that's pretty likely to be a real console, and at $135 that's still a really good price, considering the original 2011 models are fetching close to $200. The shell is probably fake but the internals are definitely the real deal, as are the hinges for the screen, all of the wobbling you say you felt is exactly how I remembered the console itself feeling. Next, FBI is a is a storage manager that allows you to install CIAs, which are essentially 3ds roms (the same thing .gcn is for Gamecube and .wbfs is for Wii), that can be installed directly to the console. DLC and updates are also able to be installed using these, and in fact, that's likely what the USB was for. I describe it that way because there's zero use in trying to dress it as something it isn't; this is a pirating tool, this is very clearly created with the intent of running unsigned content, and to be completely honest, I blame nobody for using it. What's Nintendo doing about it? They're the ones who gave up on the 3ds, at least you're still using it. Even if you buy resale, it's not like Nintendo's getting that money, and a lot of those games are so good, what's most important is that people experience them. I'm all for emulation even if it's not the "right way" as it were. In all honesty I recommend the 3ds modding scene if you own a console, outside of pirating, you can make and download completely custom wallpapers and themes, CTGP-7 is a brilliant mod that does exactly what it's Wii counterpart does; adds a boatload of new content to Mario Kart 7. There's a bunch of neat little experimental apps too to play around with, there's even a weather app. Not a whole lot of substance to these but I just think it's cool to see what, in reality, were probably college and high school projects from 7 years ago in action, and that's not to say stuff isn't being done now either. I'd recommend this HARD, and that honestly includes the purchase if you feel like it. No setup to do, as long as you're careful with these... they'll do the job honestly, if they're anything like this one. And again; Nintendo isn't making these anymore so what's stopping you?

the reason they called it FBI and CIA files are just jokes by the homebrew community, but that FBI logo looks off.

I love my CFW in my 3Ds XL. Easy to instal, and it allows you to play any game you want “legally”

Imagine having no experience with a 3DS.. -You look on Wish, -Find this 3DS and decide to buy it, -Wait a couple days.. -It arrives! -You turn it on.. -Look at the apps.. -FBI.. *FBI OPEN UP*

I got one from a local store for just $33. Had to get a separate charger, stylus and memory card and then I modded it. But hey $33 for the 3DS is a steal! And yes, it is the real deal.

Looks pretty solid. Looks like my real first 3DS. Same colour kinda