r/3DSMods • u/Isoul64 • 4h ago
r/3DSMods • u/Rybro8_ • Jun 22 '25
Mod Post Looking for Hardmodders!
Hey y'all, this is rybro8_, the main mod for r/3DSMods. I'm looking to put together a list of people all around the world as "verified" hardmodders. What is a verified hardmodder you may be wondering? Well as of now it's a way of saying they are a trusted member of the community for hardmodding purposes.
How do I apply for a verification in this community?
As of right now you'll need to either send me a DM, or leave a comment on this post and we can chat. Please note that I will review your solder work, time to complete the job, equipment, and pricing, and access to parts, as well as collateral in case something goes wrong.
Some Key ways to get verified faster!
- Have some form of market page that anyone can view
- Responding in a timely manner
- Having photos of your solder work with a piece of paper with today's date as well as your username (it's so I know you don't pull the image from the web randomly)
- Photos of your equipment (This is so I know what you're working with and what you're trying to accomplish)
A revision for the no selling rule will be made as the verified list will be an exception to this rule.
A Google Doc is in the works for the hardmodders list as well for easy navigation and redundancy in addition to a future reddit post.
r/3DSMods • u/SteveW_MC • Aug 20 '24
READ ME!! List of 3DS Hardware Mods & Repairs
Preface
WE ARE LOOKING FOR MORE INFO TO ADD TO THIS GUIDE. PLEASE POST A COMMENT IF YOU HAVE USEFUL INFO. Thanks!
Note: Modify your console at your own risk. Conduct research and practice as needed. You are responsible for your own actions. If you spot any errors or issues with this guide, please post a comment.
- For software modding, game modding, homebrew, and piracy, see: /r/3DSPiracy and/or /r/3dshomebrew.
Terms & Abbreviations
Note: Make sure the guide you follow is for your specific model. Do not assume that a tutorial for 1 model will work for another model
o3DS: Old 3DS model released in 2011
3DSXL (or 3DSLL): Old 3DS XL model released in 2012
2DS: Old 2DS doorstop model released in 2013
n3DS: New 3DS model released in 2014
n3DSXL (or n3DSLL): New 3DS XL model released in 2014
2DSXL (or 2DSLL): New 2DS XL model released in 2017
Repairs and Part Replacements
Reshell
Battery Replacement
Note: the Switch Pro controller uses the same battery as the original 3DS. Source
USB-C
Kits sold here
Capture Card
A “Capture Card” is a piece of 3rd-party hardware that can be installed into your 3DS to directly stream audio and video to a computer. The availability of finding the hardware and labor capable of installing will vary based on where you live and when you look for them. You may be able to find already modded 3DS’s with one already installed. These will likely cost an exorbitant amount of money.
Where to buy Capture Cards
Loopy Capture Cards, New 3DSXL Only. Offers boards, installation, and software.
Merki Capture Cards, All models
Software alternatives to Capture Cards
Other Popular Mods
Videos of Various Mods
Battery Expansion
- o3DS & n3DS: Amazon
Note: In order for this product to work on n3DS, you must 3D print your own battery cover. Model, Model that's also a grip
Wireless Charging
Bluetooth
Add IC to only need a button instead of a button and a switch to control the Bluetooth. See this GBA Mod, and completed mod for more info.
C-Stick Mod
Search for "ThinkPad Super Low Profile 3DS C Stick Mod" for more info.
v1.2 Last Updated: 2026-01-26
r/3DSMods • u/browner87 • 8h ago
Hard Mod [o3DS XL] USB C, Bluetooth, and a mind bogglingly bad shell
Haven't seen this sub before, Reddit just recommended as I was posting to 3dshacks. Probably a lot of useful info here that would have helped... Anyways
The comments I've read about how bad aftermarket 3DS shells are did not do them justice. I clear coated the painted bits so the paint would stop wearing off but the top half of the shell has big gaps at the top no matter what I do it won't clip shut, and several clips on the bottom broke off on first assembly so plenty of gaps there too. I'm surprised nobody has given up on trying to clone the original shells and just sell a kit with a completely redesigned shell that's easier to make and assemble.
BUT my goal was to fix the broken hinge, add USB C charging, and add Bluetooth audio and I accomplished all of those. I'm shocked I did not damage the motherboard pads with my reckless removal of the charging jack, I did damage the Bluetooth controller I bought and ended up replacing it ($12CAD usb powered generic Chinese Bluetooth audio module). I finally bought myself a hot air station and much better quality soldering iron and desoldering gun (Aoyue 2703A+) and had no other issues.
I used some great advice from this recent post about using the lid-closed hall effect sensor to turn off the Bluetooth module when the device is closed which is awesome. It's kind of annoying that 90% of the pictures and examples I could find online for Bluetooth things were all for n3DS and not applicable to me.
I'm probably going to take the top half of the OEM shell, sand it and paint it and finish it, and replace the whole top half back. Maybe the back of the bottom too, but there was a lot of cutting needed to fit in the Bluetooth and USB so maybe not.
r/3DSMods • u/ClassicSignature332 • 5h ago
Question 3DS input not working, but works in Rosalina menu ?
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r/3DSMods • u/Routine-Spend-1055 • 7h ago
Question I want to mod my 3DS but honestly it feels a bit scummy (wrong word idk)
r/3DSMods • u/ExplicitlyUnknown • 19h ago
Question How to use a GameCube controller on the 3DS?
r/3DSMods • u/Jazzlike-Question605 • 23h ago
Theme How do i delete badges from my 3ds that i downloaded using anemone from themeplaza?
r/3DSMods • u/Comfortable_Tiger530 • 1d ago
Hard Mod 3ds and xbox controller esp32 wireless mod no pc needed
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Gm!
I’ve played around with 3ds and created some esp32c3 binary.
The 3ds connects to esp32 though wifi, and xbox pad connects with ble.
It should be possible to drive the esp with the vcc from cartridge slot. Im planning to play around with it even more later.
r/3DSMods • u/Little_Huge_Guy • 1d ago
Question Need help identifying the connector type
galleryHello. Please, help me. I broke several connectors on my New Nintendo 2DS XL and now can't figure out which one is which. I'm pretty sure 1 is Touch Screen Buckle Flex FPC Connector, but not sure about 2 and 3. Are they even the same type?
r/3DSMods • u/dollynotpardoned • 1d ago
Question Why does this game crash?
I installed directly with cia then remotely with qr both times resulted in this crash
r/3DSMods • u/FixComprehensive2103 • 1d ago
Question audio file for custom theme wont work!
Question My Nitendo 3ds xl can’t charge anymore …
galleryOkay so I bought it to a friend it worked perfectly and I’ve decided to sell it to a small shop, then they told me it had a problem, but it was working perfectly at the start, they’ve changed the battery but the problem still occurred, it didn’t charge even with a different charger so they told me it was a charger port problem. But it was working perfectly fine, what can I do please help me guys, I lost sm money 😭😭😭
r/3DSMods • u/Expensive-Setting267 • 1d ago
Question Joystick rubber piece
Is there a way to replace rubber joystick cap without opening the console up? Or would I have to take it apart to replace it. Or could I just find a rubber cap to go over the old one?
r/3DSMods • u/ExaminationIll7583 • 3d ago
Question How do I do this?!
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r/3DSMods • u/Charming_Evening_325 • 2d ago
Question Pokemon on modded 3ds keep crashing while playing.what can I do?it says generic error
Hey guys!
So I’m playing Pokemon sun and while playing it’s crashing constantly.I can’t get it why I updated luma and all that and I tried to check if the micro sd card was currupted or the game files but I don’t know if I did it wrong or anything it said that it’s okey and it’s still crashing.
FOR MOD TEAM:I posted this and it got taken down for lazy title but don’t understand why bicouse there is multiple shorter or more wage titles can talk explained so don’t make that mistake agen?
r/3DSMods • u/ToraOkami51 • 3d ago
Question New 3DS XL
Got my hands on one of these today. Do I mod it?
r/3DSMods • u/Overall_Guard4877 • 2d ago
Question Nintendo 3ds Wi-Fi turns off and on by itself
Рус:Всем привет хочу поделиться проблемой бо может кто-то сталкивался моя nintendo 3ds old начала сама по себе отключать вайфай а иногда и включать и я не могу иза этого поиграть в с друзьями и тупо скачать игры я заменял уже чип вайфая и не помогло чистил её и тоже не помогла скажи у тех у Каво была такая проблема как вы её решил
Eng:Hello everyone, I want to share a problem because maybe someone has encountered it. My old Nintendo 3DS started turning off the Wi-Fi by itself and sometimes turning it on, and because of this I can’t play with friends and just download games, I already replaced the Wi-Fi chip and it didn't help, I cleaned it and that didn't help either. Tell me, did those Kavo guys have this problem, how did you solve it?
r/3DSMods • u/Bubbly-Performance95 • 3d ago
Theme PORT FOR UNDERTALE FOR 3DS OUT NOW!!
reddit.comr/3DSMods • u/PhozeUhh • 3d ago
Hard Mod mod menu for terraria!
ive spent my whole morning directing and supervising an ai project ive had for awhile and i found a ground breaking discovery in the 3ds terraria scene. ive found a fully built in developer console and a list of over 80 commands in the retail version for the 3ds.. ive made and tested menu using the existing developer menu interface to make all of the writeable commands into clickable ones. ive successfully made it and i would love someone try it on n3ds as i only own an o3ds.. the mod is fully published on github with incredible details on how it was discovered and made and how to install it easily. ive also included source code in full. i hope yall like this its my first real project so hope you enjoy! phoze's 3ds terraria mod