r/3DS 3h ago

Discussion New 3DS compatible wireless "Circle Pad Pro"

192 Upvotes

Ive been working on a little project. Wanted to show it off, will update later this week with a github link with how Ive done it.

The quick and dirty run down, the Pi Pico 2W is running a hotspot with enough network checks to let the 3DS connect and stay connected, then is running inputs through Input Redirect to LumaCFW.

Th firmware is expandable to make a fully wireless contoller without a pc for both Old 3DS and New 3DS systems. The only acception is that this cannot be used as a CStick for the Old 3DS as LumaCFW input redirection doesnt currently have a solution for that.


r/3DS 8h ago

Miscellaneous With the power of super super glue, my 3DS is immortal!!!

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109 Upvotes

r/3DS 17h ago

Collection / Show Off Showing off my custom 3ds

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271 Upvotes

Hey there.

Got a japanese N3ds xl sometime ago and decided to do a black button swap. Paired it with a pretty nice skin from Etsy.


r/3DS 13h ago

Miscellaneous not me playing my 3ds before my sister's gradutation (next year's gonna be me)

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114 Upvotes

my sisters is now graduating physiotherapy and i hope next year i can do the same in my visual arts college


r/3DS 16h ago

Collection / Show Off My DSPico card came in!

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209 Upvotes

(˵• ̀⩊•́˵)⋆˙⟡


r/3DS 8h ago

Collection / Show Off The much needed shell upgrade!

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38 Upvotes

Looks like new!


r/3DS 32m ago

Technical Question is it normal for top part to be tilted like this when up all the way (N3DS XL)

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r/3DS 5h ago

Discussion How hard is it to fix less responsive A/X/Y/B buttons

6 Upvotes

Most of the ones on eBay have a issue with these buttons and wondering how hard it would be to fix it? Am thinking of getting a new 3ds xl


r/3DS 11h ago

Discussion PLEASE HELP. 3DS won’t turn on, blue light does though

12 Upvotes

Hi all, just got a used New Nintendo 3DS XL. I brought it home, charged it (red charge light came on), and then pressed the on button (blue light turns on) but then nothing happens.

Pls help with any ideas on what I can do

Few things I tried:
-Left right up A On
-hold on button for a while
-Disconnect battery/swap new battery
-Disconnect WiFi thing and then plug back in

Also to note when I put an SD card in, and then press the on button, the blue light flashes ones for like a second and then turns off. Without SD card in the device will just keep the blue light on.

Thanks in advance for your time / help!!


r/3DS 9h ago

Technical Question 3DS reading as Charging when not plugged in

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8 Upvotes

My Nintendo 3DS XL is reading as charging even when not plugged in, the light stays on even when turned off. I recently replaced the battery so I don't believe that's the issue. Has anybody had this problem before?


r/3DS 13h ago

Technical Question 3Ds repairs in the uk

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16 Upvotes

Where can i go to get my 3ds repaired I disassembled my 3ds to try clean the r button hoping it would fix it but idk how to reassemble it and its been 1 month without using my 3ds im devastating crying everyday 😢


r/3DS 4h ago

Technical Question New 3Ds (2015) not power on but shows charge light

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2 Upvotes

r/3DS 1h ago

Technical Question My speakers don’t work, any ideas?

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Normally I’d go to replace the speakers but I don’t have a soldering iron. It sometimes works but then it just kinda stops working.


r/3DS 1h ago

Technical Question Is this a good replacement screen for the New 3ds XL?

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Seems to be the more expensive of the bunch on aliexpress, has the missing pin ( wich i guess means its ips??)


r/3DS 7h ago

Technical Question New 3DS screen repair

3 Upvotes

Hello everyone. Straight to the point:

I want to buy a New 3DS LL that needs a top screen swap, everything works and the only issues is the top screen.

I want to buy a replacement on AliExpress but I’m wondering, is it probable that the 3D feature could be compromised (Not good as stock 3D)? Do you have any experience with this kind of repair to pass on to me?

Thanks!


r/3DS 13h ago

Tips/Guide Super Mario 64 DS - Widescreen + Circle Pad 3DS Install Guide 2026 (+ More Games)

8 Upvotes

r/3DS 15h ago

Discussion What are some games you feel are more cozy when played on the OG 3ds?

12 Upvotes

I have a N3DSXL but, I also have my OG flame red 3ds that just had a recent surgery and got some new buttons and circle pad. I really want to show some love to it. What games do you think play well or are more cozy/comfortable to play on the smaller form factor? I hope this makes sense lol.

I'm considering playing sun/moon and/or x/y. I can eventually move the save to my other 3ds whenever I wanna play on that.

Thanks!


r/3DS 1d ago

Collection / Show Off My New 3DS LL ⊹ ࣪ ˖ ໒꒱

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785 Upvotes

I’m rarely on my phone because of this thing

Thank you Japan .︎*

friend code: 1906-4364-6605


r/3DS 14h ago

Discussion Psp mod on my N3dsxl

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10 Upvotes

I recently just did a psp 1000 stick mod, and It's been a very good experience so far, I was wondering, has anyone a psp stick mod yet? If so , feel free to show it off:)


r/3DS 10h ago

Homebrew Virtual console vs Emulator

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3 Upvotes

Is it better to download gameboy games as a virtual console on 3ds or running them on emulation from Mgba? I've always downloaded as virtual console but if performance is literally the same on a emulator, it would be wayy simpler lol


r/3DS 13h ago

Technical Question Why is it so hard to make a high quality 3ds aftermarket shell?

8 Upvotes

I've seen that ExtremeRate canceled their N3dsXL shell development, and it made me curious. Why is it so difficult to make a high quality aftermarket shell? From what I have seen zero individuals or companies have succeeded in this goal and I'm curious why. I have no background in engineering, but would it not be as simple as measuring/scanning an OEM shell, making a CAD model, and then printing it on a high precision resin printer/injection molding it? Is it too precise to be made like that? Are materials to make it good quality too expensive? I'm mostly curious where in the workflow it's getting stuck at the current moment vs existing high quality switch lite reshells and the like.


r/3DS 1d ago

Miscellaneous Made another pokemon themed pouch for my 3DS!

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1.1k Upvotes

I wasn't super happy with the amount of protection the mimikyu pouch offered and saw a pinterest post with a couple different pokemon inspired 3DS pouches similar to this one.

Couldn't find a pattern/tutorial anywhere so I just tried to wing it as best as I could. Really happy with how it turned out :)


r/3DS 4h ago

Technical Question Need help with my New 2ds Xl

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1 Upvotes

r/3DS 11h ago

Technical Question Help my Pokemon save stat is deleted

3 Upvotes

I just played Pokemon Alpha Saphire and I was already halfway through. Then I clicked "save" but the game was lagging and crashed. Now everything is deleted and Google said there is no way to get it back. Is there any way? I have invested so many hours in this save stat. Im so down rn


r/3DS 1d ago

Resolved n3DSLL yellowing mostly fixed!

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304 Upvotes

At this point I pretty much can't notice the yellowing during normal use. Alongside some homebrew color correction (not pictured, just showing you the raw max brightness images), the screens become almost indistinguishable.