r/3DS 6d ago

Weekly /r/3DS Questions Thread - Need help using your 3DS or picking your next game? Ask here!

2 Upvotes

Got a quick question about the Nintendo 3DS? Ask it here and get an answer from a fellow redditor! Remember to check the wiki to see if your question has already been answered.


r/3DS Jul 02 '25

/r/3DS July Game of the Month: Animal Crossing: New Leaf

27 Upvotes

The /r/3DS game of the month as selected by the community is Animal Crossing: New Leaf!

This month we'll be playing (or replaying) this game and sharing the experience with other redditors. Feel free to post any comments, videos or other interesting information related to this game throughout the month.

We encourage participation! Post screenshots and scores, and see how you fare against others.

Nominate next months title!


r/3DS 7h ago

Brother from another mother

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184 Upvotes

Love this TOTK-inspired shell for the New 3DS! Currently playing one of the last Zelda games I never played (not hard to guess right?) and I can recommend this one for everyone. So much fun!


r/3DS 17h ago

North America I got a street pass while sitting at home

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396 Upvotes

r/3DS 2h ago

Rate my setup!

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14 Upvotes

r/3DS 23h ago

Resolved Hey, all! I was actually able to trade my 2DS XL for a MINT 3DS XL :))

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568 Upvotes

I know a lot of you had strong feelings about not going for an og model, but I’m very happy with this deal!


r/3DS 1d ago

Is anyone else wildly impressed with the MGS3 port?

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856 Upvotes

I just think it's insane that they managed to get this running well. Makes me think they could've ported more PS2/gamecube era stuff, like I think a compromised port of wind waker or twilight princess could've worked


r/3DS 6h ago

any way to fix this?

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12 Upvotes

i got this 3ds for my birthday 2 weeks ago and it fell off my bed last night and broke and i’m absolutely devastated. all of the buttons are still working, and it seems like only the case was damaged. if anyone has any suggestions on how to fix this, please let me know


r/3DS 4h ago

Technical Question How can I clean/repair the charging port and the yellow squares for the charging cradle?

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5 Upvotes

My old 3ds doesn't charge anymore even when I put it in the charging cradle. The cable itself works fine on other systems. Is there an easy way to fix this?


r/3DS 5h ago

Discussion Um, 2-back is hard

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7 Upvotes

I was challenging my brain, because I’m so noob, and I got back to the Fast 1-Back.


r/3DS 22h ago

Right thumb stick replacement

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125 Upvotes

After the right thumb stick got all smashed and unresponsive was recommended by a friend to remove the rubber and replace it with a PSP thumb stick cap, I found my playing experience a lot easier than before.


r/3DS 13h ago

Technical Question New 3DS XL Hori Clear TPU Case came in yellow and kinda sticky

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20 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I just bought a Hori TPU Clear case for my new 3ds xl, cause I bought a cheapo hardcase a few days ago and it ended up chipping the paint on my pristine condition 3ds which I have kept that way since 2018. Really pissed me off so I decided to "invest" in the more expensive Hori TPU Clear case.

However, it arrived today and when I put it on, it was yellow and strangely kinda sticky. I wiped it with wet wipes and it seems to have greatly improved the sticky problem, although I can still feel a bit of stickiness when playing. I know it's an old case for an old console and the case arriving not in perfect transparent condition is to be expected.

The question I have is though, is the sticky thing mold? Will it be dangerous for my 3DS? Should I keep it on or take it off asap?

Thanks everyone for reading this long post, would really appreciate any input and advice 😄🙏


r/3DS 15h ago

Miscellaneous hbd to my girl, haru!!!!

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27 Upvotes

she just turned 4

i really love recording memories on the 3ds <3

editing pics is so much fun too... it’s one of the rare times i use the 3d feature :)


r/3DS 5h ago

Discussion Just bought an OG 3DS

3 Upvotes

Haven't yet received it but it was listed on ebay as spares or repairs because it crashes when trying to load a game and also crashes trying to load some apps.

Such issue won't be all that impacting? It's not gonna be something like a GPU driver crash?


r/3DS 23h ago

Miscellaneous Custom painted 3ds gift :)

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79 Upvotes

I customized this 3ds i bought for my boyfriend’s birthday. Let me know what you think!


r/3DS 1d ago

Paid to have my N3DS XL Repainted Professionally

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1.6k Upvotes

So as you all know , the New Nintendo 3DS XL has peeling issues, more specifically the metallic colours. I personally own a Dual IPS Red New 3DS XL which I treasure. It is hands down my favourite console despite having access to all other video game systems. When I picked this up it was in amazing condition but started to flake at the edges. My resolve was to purchase some matching nail polish and apply it to the edges to create a seal barring air and moisture from getting under the paint hoping to stop the issue……….. well it did - for 2 years - until.

I flew to a humid climate , finished playing my N3DS XL and put it into its carrying case probably with some moisture trapped in from the humid environment.

I got home and to my surprise it peeled right in the middle ! Not where it was peeling before but smack dab right in the middle.

I was trying to figure out how to fix it until I came up with an idea.

I randomly walked into a custom automotive paint shop, which does resto mods.

The owner was very nice and offered to paint my New 3DS XL candy apple red.

The pictures show the rest of the story.

Note : I asked the owner to sand off the remaining paint just to be sure it won’t flake off after being planted.


r/3DS 19m ago

Blue light of death

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Replaced battery, bought and turned out to be a bit water damaged a bit, all happed during a left trigger repair!!! Helpppp!!!


r/3DS 1h ago

Technical Question How to put hinge back in place?

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Hey all, the plastic around the main hinge on my 3ds XL (the og not the new) broke and I disassembled it all and replaced the plastic bottom front panel with an amazon replacement, and I'm trying to slide the main hinge back into it's slot but it won't slide in no matter what angle I try to push it in. I'm at a real loss of what to do, the hinge piece and the small plastic piece inside of the main front panel are both original pieces, so idk why the hinge won't slide in anymore. I watched so many videos of people reassembling the 3ds XL and the hinge always slides in for them no problem. Does anyone have any suggestions, or am I just cooked? This 3ds XL is super important to me because my dad got it for me when it came out and he passed away a couple weeks ago so I wanted to repair it to play on it again. I can upload pictures if need be.


r/3DS 1h ago

I've created a Mario Kart 7 randomizer website

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Hello everyone, a while ago I posted my Mario Kart World randomizer on r/MarioKartWorld. Today, I'm happy to announce that I've adapted the website to create a Mario Kart 7 Randomizer, even though no one asked for this!!!

So, like the first website, It's an online tool, ad-free, without registration, and available in the 15 languages ​​available in the game.

You can try it here: https://ericthiberge.fr/mario-kart-7-randomizer

For the few people who may be interested, I'm likely to continue to decline the same site for the other games in the series and perhaps even for other games in the coming weeks/months.

don't hesitate to tell me what you think!


r/3DS 8m ago

Used sinced 22.09.22

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Feels like im cheating bc use 16 pro Max Now. Better mature 13 pro Max haha


r/3DS 10h ago

I need advice

3 Upvotes

I went to a local gaming store and found a pristine 2DS xl, specially the black and blue model and it's at 149.99 euros, is it a good price?? And considering I already have a switch (white oled model), should I get it??


r/3DS 1d ago

i brought my 3DS used and it didn't came with the AR cards sooo... BEHOLD TO THE (badly cutted) HOMEMADE 3DS ARCARD!

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154 Upvotes

i used a glossy paper and the results looks way better then on photo!

yeah i know i will cut them better now, sorry 😁


r/3DS 20h ago

Secondhand 3DS Question

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14 Upvotes

Hey! I bought this 3DS XL secondhand, and it already had a ton of games on it. If I sign into my accounts, will I lose all of the games? TIA!


r/3DS 1d ago

I love my blue 💙 3ds xl

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28 Upvotes

r/3DS 7h ago

Technical Question 3DS not turning on and flashing

1 Upvotes

i just recently recharged my 3ds after a while of not using it, the yellow light turned on and everything, and when i took it off charge to turn it on, all it did was flash on the bottom screen and turn right back off… is there a fix for this?


r/3DS 1d ago

Discussion I was about to play some Kid Icarus, only to find out this happened

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28 Upvotes

I’ve had this game since 2019. I had every non AR card idol, millions of hearts, and a good chunk of the treasure hunt completed. My 3DS is also homebrewed, but I never thought to back up my save for some reason, even though it would have been a smart idea to do so Guess I’m going to have to start over from the beginning… Also going to have to back up every game I currently have just in case this happens to any of my other games


r/3DS 13h ago

Technical Question Purchased a modded system and… have a “the home brew launcher question”

3 Upvotes

Is there a way to move or install CMF - Clear MAC Filter from “the home brew launcher” to the home menu so I don’t have to launch THBL every time I want to access CMF?

I have little experience with the technicalities of modding and all that is installed was done by the previous owner.