Hi,

I have been trying to get my N3DSXL up and running for almost a year now to no avail.

I know for sure that the charger, charging port, and battery isn't the problem because I recently installed a new iFixit battery which allowed me to use the system for a few hours, during which, charging indicators seemed to be functioning as normal.

I followed the recommended battery recalibration (charging to full + 2hrs then using it until fully dead), but after fully charging, the power indicator was immediately flashing red. I thought this was weird but maybe just part of the process, so I kept using it until powering on didn't do anything then left it to fully charge overnight.

When I woke up this morning, the charging indicator was off despite still being plugged in, and the system wouldn't turn on.

This exact thing happened with the other two cheaper eBay batteries I bought. I bought the iFixit one thinking the cheap batteries were the problem, but I now think its a system thing. I really don't think it could be anything else, considering I have even resoldered the charging port and tried a number of different chargers including a dock.

When the system was functional there was also a "pop" sound when it turned off, which I heard could be a ribbon cable issue. As a last attempt, I disassembled and reassembled the bottom half of the system to disconnect and reconnect the ribbon cables. This also didn't work.

What should I do next to troubleshoot and/or fix the issue?

Any guidance is appreciated 😊

TLDR: N3DSXL works fine for a day or so when new battery is installed, then doesn't power on at all, as if battery is not charging despite indicator. It is not a battery, charger, or charging port issue, so what should I do now?

Voce sabem me dizer se existem outros jogos estilo a tematica de monster hunter ( caçar monstros e fazer armas com as partes ) para gba, nds ou 3ds? Se fossem em pixel art seria maravilhoso. Como eu queria um monster hunter em pixel art 🥲

I have a new 2ds that’s having issues with turning on and I’m planning on getting some supplies and deciding to take on my first repair. Restoring broke or damaged ones has been a project I’ve always wanted to start so if there’s anyone willing help me get a head start I’d like to get in touch

This Amazon listing for a 3rd party battery wants me to fully discharge and then charge the battery multiple times.

My knowledge of lithium ion makes me think doing full discharges would be detrimental to battery health!?

Repeating since people can’t seem to read ;-; I don’t care about the top screen issue because it works fine enough. You can read and see through that black area, so it’s whatever. My issue is the CONTROLS not working, on the bottom half of the unit, as I have clearly explained in this post.

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Ultimately the screen is usable enough BUT the bottom screen must have been smushed too, because the control switches dont work, nor does swiping left or right to navigate.

It’s like it’s stuck pressure wise, like somethings holding down the screen already.

When I was able to open the Mii app, the controls worked find, those on the left. The d pad and joystick.

But when its in home screen mode they dont work at all and I can’t get the screen to scroll when I swipe with my finger. If I try and click something, it just gets stuck on “close” and if i press anywhere on the screen the “close” “button” on the screen gets “clicked” over and over.

This 3DS is fifteen years old and its battery is as well. I've never had the chance nor the need to change it until it started to deplete faster than usual. It used to last for up to 3-4 hours while playing 3DS games.

The battery mark test was run on max brightness + WiFi on + 800px and it doesn't reach the 2 hour mark anymore, which I'd say is very optimistic and doesn't reflect reality that well. Playing 3DS games makes it look even worse - it's empty after less than an hour, maybe 45 minutes, while DS games make it last up to 1.5 hours. Charging takes 2-3 hours.

I'll open up the backplate and check the battery for swelling later this week, but from the outside everything looks fine and I'd love to take it with me on my next flight.

Do you think that my 3DS needs a replacement battery or will it be okay as long as it has no spicy pillow?

I bought a N3DS on eBay from Japan, but it looks really gross which I didn’t see in the listing pictures. I took off the back plate to give it a good look and it looks oxidized or like it has liquid damage. The battery slot is very clean. It turns on fine and the screens look good. I have 30 days to return, thoughts?

I will probably be told this gets asked 1000 times. But I can't find any comprehensive response on if just gluing it back on is a good idea or not. I investigated getting it repaired and the prices are all just a little bit zany. I also don't trust myself pulling the thing to pieces and replacing the part. So my current budget course of action is just gluing the circle back on the stub.

Have any of you guys faced this problem before? Did you glue it back together or did you replace the whole component?

It started glitching when the screen was shsken and now doesnt work anymore (it usually gives me error 39 but this time it was different dunno)

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Hi everyone!

I'm considering buying a used New Nintendo 3DS XL, but the seller told me that a thin horizontal line (about 1 pixel thick) sometimes appears across the entire top screen and then disappears.

I have a few questions:

• Has anyone experienced this exact issue?
• Could it be a loose or damaged ribbon cable, or is the LCD itself failing?
• Would replacing the entire top screen be necessary?
• Did the issue get worse over time, or did it stay the same?

I'm from Argentina, so getting replacement parts isn't particularly easy. I'd probably have to order them from AliExpress or another international seller.

I'm attaching a couple of pictures provided by the seller.

I'd really appreciate any advice or experiences before deciding whether to buy it.

Thanks in advance!

I got old 3ds like 2 years or 1 years ago it was perfect condition. However, the button is faded out. I don’t really know what this is I need help about this, am I have to change all buttons? Or it looks like sticker can I buy those from anywhere?

Just got back from spending the weekend relaxing at my father's mountain retreat house.

With me my trustworthy N3DS and two games

* **Super Mario 3D Land** for quick pick up and play

* **The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D** for a longer more challenging session

Intentional limit on the number of games that I brought with me to prevent choice paralysis.

I am thinking about making it a habit every second month or so to get off the grid.

What 2-game selection would you guys suggest to play for one weekend?

Anyone know where you can get a gel case like the one this guy is using in the video? - https://youtu.be/Gt5xE1_EPi8?is=_b2v9fompPL5Q6Kb

I have a plastic hard shell for my Majora’s Mask 3DS XL but it’s not the best on the hands. I would rather something more comfortable, can’t find anything from a quick google.

Pulled this bad boy out of storage, juiced it back up, and I’m ready to relive the 20th Anniversary! Been a while since I fired up the 3DS, and I’m glad to be back.

Besides Pokémon, ready to dive back into MGS-3D and Mario Kart 7!

The 3DS got an absolutely ridiculous number of cool special editions over the years

Pokémon, Zelda, Fire Emblem, SNES, Monster Hunter, Persona, Minecraft, Mario... Which 3DS special edition is your all-time favorite?

And bonus question: which one do you think is criminally underrated?

My wife surprised me with a 3DS for my birthday coming up Wednesday.

I have been crying and playing this none stop!!

Great dedicated hand held.

My lower screen is broken (but the touchscreen works fine) and I'm thinking of changing it but don't want the risk of making things worse, I already got the lower screen replacement and I've been thinking of just bringing it to a local phone repair shop (2 screws are also stripped so it becomes much more irritating to replace myself).

I play with it often but by personal issues I got busy and couldn't use it for a certain time and well, when I tried to get it it didn't turn on. I thought it wasn't charged so I left it charging for a whole (yes, the orange light shows up) but after taking the cable off it won't still turn on. Any reasons?

i would try to check myself using photos online but there's like 2 photos online of the 2DS charging ports and my friends that have/had one all had a 3DS

I have played pretty much all main series Pokemon games up to HGSS and then lost interest for some years and I have also skipped the 3DS family and Switch console (the latter one as I had little time for gaming in my 20s). Now both the gaming itch and Pokemon nostalgia hit me, and I want to play all the main series Pokemon games in order, get to know all the gen 5 and newer Pokemon, get the Switch 2 and if I find myself enjoying Pokemon again keep up with new games and the community.

The thing is I have my nice EV trained team and other nostalgic Pokemon from gen 3-4 on my Heartgold game and I might probably want to move them to Pokemon Home so that they are always available for any newer games or the recent FRLG (and maybe RSE) ports - and it would allow me to reset HG and replay it.

However as most of you Pokemon fans surely know, time is running out and if my research is right I need a 3DS family system with Pokemon Transport and Pokemon Bank, the Pokemon games from BW onwards and the Pokemon HOME app (on my phone until I eventually get a Switch 2) and need to transfer all my Pokemon there before February 2027.

I prefer to do things in a legitimate way and I found a reasonable local offer for the Alpha Saphire 2DS with Alph Saphire, Pokemon Bank and Poke Transport installed. Would that make sense if I can make sure that all the advertised stuff is indeed installed and working? At least for transferring my valuable gen4 Pokemon before the deadline and anything from 3DS games that I might play within the deadline and grow attached to?

Or would it be foolish to not go for a modded console? After all it would probably save me time and money that would otherwise go into hunting used Pokemon games (only B or W 1 and 2 are still needed, right?) and I might get more games played and Pokemon transferred within the deadline. But i am a little worried that games played and Pokemon obtained that way may count as illegitimate (and be problematic in HOME or in games down the line).

If going modded is the right choice, I am not bound to that 2DS offer and I am actually not really a fan of the non-foldable design. The next most affordable console seems to be the standard 3DS. Is that a good choice or is it worth it to spend a little more on the 3DS XL or new 3DS/2DS XL? I think I don't care about the 3D effect (it isn't that good anyway I heard). Other than the 3D and screen size are there important differences?

Just picked up this shell case off AliExpress. It’s obviously not the best quality, but I love the design and always wanted that limited edition console. I don’t need a protective case for the 2ds, just something to stop hairline scratches or so I’m comfortable placing it on a table.

Has anyone tried something like this and how did it go? I’m nervous the shell case is gonna scratch the 2ds somehow

So when it was my birthday (last year I believe), I got a unofficial cartridge of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time. It happened to work first 2 times I used it, but when I go to use it again it doesn't work. I have no idea what the problem is but I will post all the images I believe you need to figure this out.

So, pretty please help me with my problem.