I Bought a REFURBISHED New 3DS XL from GameStop... for a good price! 

Is this the best 3DS color??

It’s nice that it came with charger. When the “New” 3DS XL was released it didn’t include a charger. The reason behind that is Nintendo thought the only people who would buy a “New” 3DS XL, were people who had previously owned a 3DS. You can imagine how annoying that was, considering I had never owned a 3DS before lol. Great video game console, though. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate was definitely worth the 300 dollars I paid for the console. (At least that’s my opinion.)

“It cost me 130 bucks” *now its like 500 bucks*

GameStop employee here, game came in a different package because it was sourced from a different GameStop, our system does TRY to complete orders all from the same store, so this was actually a rare occasion, to have the same order come from two different stores

The micro SD card is hidden behind the bottom cover. You need to unscrew the two small screws to access it

Jacob R: Orders refurbished new Nintendo 3Ds XL. GameStop: Give him the new one!

I have the Galaxy 3DS and I absolutely love it! Even though i have a switch I still find myself coming back to play it.

I got a switch, but if the switch wasn't a thing, I would've gotten a 3DS in this color

The main difference with new and old 3dsxl is that the 3d can be seen in any angle without the 3d shifting, the little grey C Stick and the ZL ZR buttons.

Thanks for this video. I was considering buying that same thing from GameStop so now I know what to expect.

Thank goodness they sent me a PREMIUM refurbished console... I was scared that I'd get a regular refurbished!

Awesome purchase! I bought a new New 3DS XL Galaxy edition from eBay around the same time you did. Just to let you know, all the 3DS systems come with a 4 GB memory card. Anyways, I hope you're enjoying your system as much as I am!

I remember when this 3DS came out in 2015 the hype was real for it! Great video man! The color looks great on this!

The "nub" is a c stick for free camera on certain games. Also, every 3ds comes with a 4GB SD card, and on the new 3ds, and new 3ds XL, the sd card s built in. The sd card is needed to download a digital copy of a game and the save data on game cards are stored on the game card.

June 5th 2020. I bought a "New Nintendo 2Ds XL". I got it for $99.99 brand new at walmart. I upgraded from the original 2ds.

That thing lowkey do be lookin kinda fire doe

I got this around March of 2020 and it is still so beautiful. I ordered it refurbished from Nintendo's website and it looked brand new. I still play it several times a week, along with my switch!

I have one of those! I got mine for about the same price after tax, as a refurbished model straight from Nintendo (Luckily I got it before they shut down their shop) It came in absolutely pristine condition, and I am very happy with it. It came with the AR cards, but it didn't come with an AC adapter. I already had a 2DS so that didn't bother me too much. I got it in a plain box with a sticker of the system and logo on it. Better than nothing, but a slight bummer, because I like keeping the official boxes. Your guess was right, that nub by the ABXY buttons is a second analog input, they call it the c stick, but I call it a c nub because it is much more like the mouse nub on a ThinkPad. Most games will not use the c nub or the Z buttons, but most "New" exclusive games and older games that were compatible with the Circle Pad Pro accessory will work with those. Some games actually need the "New" systems to run, like Xenoblade Chronicles and SNES virtual console games, but the ratio of non-exclusive games to exclusive games makes me wonder why Nintendo even bothered with the stronger hardware revision to begin with. At least some games like Smash Bros do load a lot faster with the "New" systems. Beware though, with some models (even the older and regular sized models), there is a defect called the pinch of death, where if you put too much pressure on a certain point, it cuts the battery and immediately turns off the system. For mine, that point happens to be right where the start button is. There is supposed to be a fix for that, but it is a pain to research it, because there is not a whole lot of documentation on it. I discovered that while playing Super Mario 64 DS, but after I learned about that, I got used to it. I've actually used that pinch a few times. Fun fact, the "New" systems actually have wireless file transfer! It is seen by the pc as a file server. The only drawback is with newer Windows systems, you have to enable the SMB1 protocol, as it is usually disabled by default. If you've got any questions about it, I would love to answer them! I adore this system.

I have that exact same one that I got for christmas 5 years ago, but it was new, not refurbished. I also have an old blue 3DS XL that I got as a kindergarten graduation gift (also new, not refurbished). My 3DS systems are older than I thought.

In 2017 I tried getting this edition but gamestop only had the samus edition so I got that one. This the best color edition all the way 🔥

yeah this is that same one my dad bought me. I dont know why he bought me a refurbished one when they where still making them brand new but i still love it!

While it appears very well applied so that it's seamless (like it's supposed to be, but often doesn't go on like that) it appears to have a screen protector, on both top and bottom screens. No doubt why it's in good condition still. I have sold Gamestop a few handheld systems that I got new and put a screen protector on and they say they leave them on if they were applied well.

I also bought a refurbished 3DS from Fan Expo at Ebgames. It is the Canadian version of GameSpot. They sell it at a loss in the conventions. I'm surprised it comes with an earphone. The nob is another joystick type.

Started using my launch model again because I can fit it in my pocket for in between classes, just modded it so I can back up all my games and I’ve been having a blast !

I wanted this so bad when it came out but now I have the purple/silver 2DS XL and threw a galaxy skin on it lol.

Was the prices both or only one of your kidneys?

I ordered 2 refurbished systems from them and both came like I bought them from the trash can. I was able to return it but lost my "handling" fee. I'm glad yours look this good, I was hoping for the same :(

I just bought a new nintendo 3ds mario edition for $109 from a local retro gaming store. It was in excellent condition. I was going to get one from gamestop but they were sold out of all models. Im glad I got my hands on a special edition though. I did buy a auqa blue 3ds from gamestop for my niece back in 2018. She hasn't had any problems with hers so far.

Omg I have no idea why but the GameStop unboxings are addictive

Hi there. The easiest way to check the Micro SD Card is to go to System (wrench icon) settings: tap 3DS then tap "software" and it will show you how much room you have on the micro SD card. Otherwise, you have to take off the back of the "New" 3DS XL to get at the micro SD card. Hopefully they gave you a big card. The maximum card any 3DS can handle is a legacy 32 GB SD Card.

I think the screens are replaced, ordered a refurbished Sun & Moon 3DS XL and it still had plastic attached with minimal scratches on the body. Pretty stocked.

I’ve had mine for 6 years definitely very worn with a lot of great use, it’s gorgeous!

You got the exact same one I did! It’s looks so cool

That looks amazing.

I also bought one and i have already homebrewed it!

When the 3DS first come out, I had the wine red DSi XL (still do) and my parents said that the 3D makes people with epilepsy have seizures so I couldn't have one, but I now have the blue one and I'm alright.. was that just a rumour flying around or was it true?

DUDE! You haven't even played Dream Team? It's arguably the best Mario and Luigi game in the series.

6:36 That is used in games like Minecraft to move the camera around

Prob my fav console of all time just by the massive library of games.

It looks like you got the duel IPs screens. Nice

Having the voluum switch on the screen is so much better than the bottom like the one i have

They used to have those at Walmart last year for $170. They were good for CF.

Jacob, just need some quick advice about this two years later. I've been looking into buying a refurbished 3ds, so how's yours been holding up? Anything i should be weary about?

on Hand held Nintendo games the data mainly saves to the cartridge and on console with discs it saves to the system

Love the vids

What do you do with the pre owned/refurbished consoles you buy from gamestop after you review them?

I really love it my mom just ordered me the Mario maker 2ds and later I will get omega ruby for it can't wait

They are definitely going for way more now.

Dropped by to show some support 😊

I have this color as well, love this design.

Jacob isn’t able to remember that it is premium refurbished even though it said it like 7 times

I really want this 3DS XL, this one is in amazing condition

I also have the galaxy 3ds and its beautiful i cant even see the scratches i made lol

Dang that's lookin fire🔥🔥

Used to have a 3DS just like this… I really regret selling it :(

This is the First time you gave a positive review lol

this was such a steal, now it is like 700+ dollars.

me waching with a scrached up screen: how can you say that there is no scraches there is like 90 million on there

I have that exact same one that's crazy

8:01 It's actually one of those GameStop generic cases.

The SD card is in the back of the handheld but you have to un screw the backplate.

U can get them refurbished from Nintendo for $118...Nintendo’s refurbishes are awesome and literally look new...I got a 2ds xl pokeball edition awhile back and it had zero imperfections and looked like I just got a new one, i was impressed.

Yeah but the thing is that nowadays the "refurbished" new 3ds XL consoles are quite badly done. I got one and it had a lot of stuff in the card slot and it came with a knockoff battery. But then I got a "controlled" console from a german second hand electronics store in a "good" condition and it had a iFixit battery which is quite good brand, it was cleaned and I got 3 years of warranty. Same went for my Vita which was in a "very good" condition, I paid 300$ less than on GarbageStop and after the 3 years of warranty it still works and I use it while traveling to this day. However, the vita came with a Anker USB to Vita connector which is nice but there was not charger included. I managed to modify it as easy as the New 3DS XL. It's still in a good condition and I would be able to get the 3DS for more than 600$ since it's that official Zelda edition.

I got that exact switch from a GameStop on a military base!

I just paid 160 for one in really good condition, I’m stoked!!

I’m getting a refurbished one from game stop today!!! What a coincidence

My 3ds is the galaxy style and I love it so much I’m still buying games for it

The space raders face changes everytime you turn it on from my experience

I bought a refurbished original 2ds from GameStop online a couple months ago and it was a badly used one lol crazy chips and scratches all over it. I can’t complain too much cause it’s a gamble anyways

August 14, 2020 was when mine arrived in the mail haha

the 3DS saves on the sd card because i still own a 3DS and that is how it saves

the problem with the new 3ds xl is that u gotta open the back to put in a sd card or to put one out

There’s no SD card flap on the console cause the SD card slot is behind the back cover you have to unscrew the back cover to access the SD card

Still own my original 3ds in ice white still working

Wow good price for it !

Man I miss my red 3ds I used to play it allday

I think you bought the only galaxy console they had, like really, last night I had that one in my Gamestop cart and now it's not for sale.

Nice vid

I got a refurbished 3ds xl (black and silver) with No charger stylus or games for my daughter for 65$ it had some scratches on the back and a small scratch on the top screen but everything else was working perfectly

I have my 3dsxl galaxy for 3 years it came with pokemom ultra sun and Mario and luigi superstar saga and have 2dsxl i love this console

i want more Ebay unboxings!

The first time I got a regular 3DS XL refurbished it didn't have a SIM card so I can't play any 3DS games and it was region locked so I couldn't even connected to the internet but when I brought it back they gave me a black 2 DS XL refurbished and they're giving away a case so I got it

‘New’ was when they added the amiibo reader into it

if you look closely on the black 3ds screen you can see his face

My dudes holding a piece of history

Wow nice Nintendo 3ds xl

On my birthday (3rd Jan) this year I bought myself a white/red original 2ds bc my 3ds broke a few years ago and I really wanted a new one

I used to have one an identical 3ds but I sold it to gamestop for money to buy a new console I think I might buy a 3ds again just for nostalgia

It must be MODDED!

Dude mod😄it will become the ultimate portable console

I bought the same 3DS last year !!!!! I got it for like 130$. The reason as to why i got it is because i wanted to get Mario and luigi dream team. But i couldnt find a copy so i got Bowsers Inside story

Someone should run homebrew on this!

I got that exact same new 3ds color from GameStop

Him : has the galaxy 3ds xl Me : also has the galaxy 3ds xl

Tbh honest refurbished and new don’t go tighter very well

Thank god I have that one and new.

Lol I got a new 3ds xl used for £60 and it has 1 small scratch and a little tiny dent thing you can’t even see it unless you look really close and the paint is chipped at bottom but I’m gonna get a sticker Monday it also came with a bonus free game. If you do your research I got myn for really cheap.

Are you gonna keep this console? Or would you do a give away?

The Galaxy color looks like the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Wallpaper. Try to change my opinion, I dare you.

you got real lucky with that one. its like a 30% chance that referbished consoles from gamestop actually work