Nintendo 3DS BUYING GUIDE & Top 10 Games!

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  • The Nintendo 3DS is a smash hit with amazing hardware, great games and killer apps! This guide will help you decide what model of 3DS is right for you, help you get started with the best games and accessories and much more!
    Buy 3DS HERE: goo.gl/CQL1WD (Affiliate Link)
    GAMES SHOWN:
    Kid Icarus Uprising
    Kirby Planet Robobot
    Animal Crossing New Leaf
    Tomodachi Life
    Super Mario 3D Land
    Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate / Generations
    The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
    Fire Emblem Fates (Birthright / Conquest)
    Bravely Default
    Star Fox 64 3D
    Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time / Majora’s Mask
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    ** All game play footage using the katsukity 3DS kit.
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  • @frankvilla9401
    @frankvilla9401 Před 4 lety +613

    Man, Metal Jesus' hosting skills are damn good. What a great host. Keeps the conversation moving, asks the right questions, and is genuinely engaged. Makes it super easy to binge his videos.

    • @garfieldfan08
      @garfieldfan08 Před 3 lety +4

      ^

    • @danmaia455
      @danmaia455 Před 3 lety

      Àk do em vi cu

    • @wistful3631
      @wistful3631 Před 3 lety +4

      Yeah like what do you think I’m doing now?

    • @sixtolopez1080
      @sixtolopez1080 Před 3 lety +3

      Feels like a gamer Howard Stern, even the voice it's kind of similar

    • @twilightprince2529
      @twilightprince2529 Před 3 lety +3

      I agree he has a really professional way of always keeping the conversation on a positive and upbeat note. Always very informative and productive debating never biased.

  • @AlexanderBird
    @AlexanderBird Před 7 lety +536

    So funny, I literally just had a fiasco trying to buy a used "new" 3ds and the worker at Gamestop kept getting confused. XD

    • @jpesicka999
      @jpesicka999 Před 5 lety +20

      Because Gamestop though

    • @fervcorsica3358
      @fervcorsica3358 Před 5 lety +24

      Learn how to use the word "literally". It was unnecessary in your comment. Literally means that it actually happened as it is stated and not meant as a figurative expression. Like when people say they "shit their pants" when they experience fear, when you say "I literally shat my pants" it means that you ACTUALLY did shit yourself

    • @jordancole1283
      @jordancole1283 Před 5 lety +114

      @@fervcorsica3358 learn to do your research. It's used as informal. used for emphasis or to express strong feeling while not being literally true.

    • @jordancole1283
      @jordancole1283 Před 5 lety +45

      @@fervcorsica3358 but shes using it formal though cause the person did have a fiasco

    • @edmund8954
      @edmund8954 Před 5 lety +6

      @@fervcorsica3358 but.hes right

  • @EvaFull
    @EvaFull Před rokem +30

    Definitely needs an update 6 years later. Especially with the rise in 3DS prices since this original video. Not to mention that the eShop is closing on March 27, 2023 for the 3DS & WiiU, so that has really changed the different things to collect for each system.

    • @Rubafix989
      @Rubafix989 Před 5 měsíci

      I hope you chose to mod your console by now since the eshop is defunct, the used market is literally a scammer heaven :/ But yeah we definitely need a part 2. You can look for fan translations of JP only games for unseen gems. There are a few quite impressive games like beyond the labyrinth and EX Troopers.

  • @dennisneo1608
    @dennisneo1608 Před 6 lety +306

    I personally love the 3D effect. It's still amazes me how they do it.

    • @oceantomkins9961
      @oceantomkins9961 Před 4 lety +4

      dennis neo I’m with you love the 3D cheers ocean from Australia

    • @wistful3631
      @wistful3631 Před 4 lety +22

      Ocean Tomkins it’s nice to see some other people that use it. My brother always tells me to turn it off because he says I’m going to go blind, which is funny because he is the one with glasses

    • @user-yh4sp2hn7n
      @user-yh4sp2hn7n Před 4 lety +3

      My understanding is it slides two images apart like vr

    • @Louisthesaxman1
      @Louisthesaxman1 Před 4 lety +10

      I love it too. I thought ocarina of time was beautiful. I like how it feels like the screen has depth instead of coming out into the room.

    • @wistful3631
      @wistful3631 Před 3 lety

      Sailor Pluto yeah it does when turning it on it kinda looks like the image is getting stretched out which is it splitting

  • @MetalJesusRocks
    @MetalJesusRocks  Před 7 lety +225

    What are YOUR Top 5 3DS games? What are some HIDDEN GEMS?

    • @guerillagrueplays6301
      @guerillagrueplays6301 Před 7 lety +15

      5. Super Mario 3D Land
      4. Pokemon X
      3. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
      2. Mario Kart 7
      1. Resident Evil Revelations (but only with CPP/New 3DS, otherwise move it to 5 and the others up.)
      I love the 3DS, and only about 2 weeks ago updated to a New 3DS XL. The system has tons of great games, and really does have something for everyone. I've spent most of my time recently in PokeMoon and Pokemon Picross :)

    • @KendallSeabury
      @KendallSeabury Před 7 lety +8

      Definitely Xenoblade Chronicles.

    • @mpm8503
      @mpm8503 Před 7 lety +6

      1: Zelda Link Between Worlds
      2: Kid Icarus
      3: Fire Emblem Fates
      4: Luigis Mansion
      5: Bravely Default
      some hidden gems are Shinobi, Code of princess and Fantasy Life

    • @g1nobleteam
      @g1nobleteam Před 7 lety +2

      MetalJesusRocks Well for hidden gems think digital is where you find them, as outside of games like Code of Princess, I can't think of many 3DS games that felt like they went underappreciated, or had low sales. So for hidden gems something like BoxBoy, or Rhythm Heaven Paradise (not sure on the name for the 3DS entry) would count. Also My Nintendo users got a digital download for Warioware Touched earlier this year, and a Picross game as well.

    • @SgtBilby
      @SgtBilby Před 7 lety +5

      Hidden gems?
      Depends on what you mean
      If you mean physical: Rhythm Thief and The Emperor's Treasure, Yo-Kai Watch, Yo-Kai Watch 2 (Bony Spirits/Fleshy Souls), Centipede Infestation and the Theatrhythm Final Fantasy games
      If you mean eShop: Rhythm Heaven Megamix, Pirate Pop Plus, Pocket Card Jockey and Order Up!
      as for Top 5
      1. Pokemon Moon/Yo-Kai Watch 2 (tie)
      2. Order Up!
      3. Bit.Trip Saga
      4. Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure
      5. Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call
      Honorable Mentions: Tetris Axis (better Tetris 3DS game than f**king Tetris Ultimate)
      River City: Tokyo Rumble

  • @randyh.7782
    @randyh.7782 Před 7 lety +171

    I love the 3D aspect, especially for racing games and RPG's.

    • @illuz1oN44
      @illuz1oN44 Před 6 lety +2

      I agree it works well with racing games, personally use it for cutscenes

    • @JaydenHamilton1945
      @JaydenHamilton1945 Před 6 lety +1

      Randy H. The new 3ds is for 3d, the older model's 3d is crappy.

    • @JasonJrake
      @JasonJrake Před 5 lety +4

      Randy H. I have good luck converting 3D skeptics by “making” them try Mario Kart 7 in 3D. It even worked for a friend who didn’t think the effect mattered for Link between worlds, his favorite game since Halo.
      Most my time on the 3ds-es I’ve owned is spent on F-zero Maximum Velocity, and is love to have it in 3D. Come to think of it, most of my Nintendo gaming is spent on Mario Cart, F zero, and Fast Racing. Maybe VR emulators somewhere in our future will allow easy adding of 3D to these games.

    • @cameronplaysgames3896
      @cameronplaysgames3896 Před 5 lety

      Randy H. Agree

    • @Brian-Outdoors
      @Brian-Outdoors Před 5 lety +4

      I have the new 3DS XL and only play in 3D. Can’t imagine turning it off.

  • @mbrando4403
    @mbrando4403 Před 4 lety +246

    kelsey could sell ice to an eskimo

    • @robertw31968
      @robertw31968 Před 3 lety +15

      So true. I bought a Wii-U after I saw her video on the Wii-U 😂

    • @krackalakinkayden3361
      @krackalakinkayden3361 Před 3 lety +3

      @@robertw31968 I already had a wiiu before the video... same thing happened with the 3ds

    • @imian7133
      @imian7133 Před 3 lety +5

      Oganj Perish uh ok simp

    • @Oganjperish
      @Oganjperish Před 3 lety +2

      @@JaredConnell well said,she could sell anything to a virgin with no taste for a normal looking human female

    • @user-yn4jp4ne8k
      @user-yn4jp4ne8k Před 3 lety +4

      @@imian7133 No, no, YOU would be the "simp'" in this scenario.

  • @grahamstephens9931
    @grahamstephens9931 Před 2 lety +11

    The enthusiasm they both have for the system and games is just out of this world. Love this channel. Amazing content. Thank you 🤘🏾

  • @cosmicaler
    @cosmicaler Před 6 lety +446

    Nintendo: we need another analog stick like the vita
    Random guy:it wont fit
    Nintendo:sees a pencil eraser
    New 3ds confirmed

    • @JohnathanNoechelShunn
      @JohnathanNoechelShunn Před 4 lety +20

      cosmicaler hey there’s no drift

    • @wistful3631
      @wistful3631 Před 4 lety +11

      cosmicaler they had plenty of room under the buttons but they used a pencil eraser

    • @yobama5288
      @yobama5288 Před 4 lety +1

      @@wistful3631 at least it works well. :P

    • @wistful3631
      @wistful3631 Před 4 lety +3

      I Like Coffee :D :P yeah but it feels so weird just pushing it and it working

    • @archgirl
      @archgirl Před 4 lety +6

      Have none of you kids seen a ThinkPad..? The trackpoint nub has been a thing for a long time.

  • @dariusq8894
    @dariusq8894 Před 5 lety +79

    3DS is easily my favorite system of all-time. Having it's own library of amazing games is one thing but being compatible with DS games is just sick. Being a portable too is just icing on the cake.

    • @leeartlee915
      @leeartlee915 Před 2 lety +9

      And it’s also a hackers dream handheld. If you jail break a 3DS, it becomes one of the best consoles of all time. Everything from NES, SNES, Gameboy, GBA, heck, even N64, plus every DS & 3DS ever made. If you slam a big enough SD card in there, you can literally have enough games on there to play for the next 20 years.

    • @cleangoblin2021
      @cleangoblin2021 Před 2 lety +2

      Basically why i love the PS2/PS1
      The games are exclusive as they come but yeah many ps1 games nowadays are ported.

    • @Dreadnott117
      @Dreadnott117 Před rokem +1

      @@leeartlee915
      This. I always held onto my New 3ds XL because I loved the Zelda games, but installing custom firmware on it has changed the game. Add in a custom 3d printed grip for my hands and a 256gb SD card, and I'm good to go. Literally it's only downfall is lack of replacement batteries, or upgrade options.

    • @qunt100
      @qunt100 Před rokem +1

      It definitely seems like the nintendo switch is almost confirmation that is like the death of traditional handheld systems unfortunately.
      I mean, i do love the fact that the switch does both handheld and straight to tv. But there was a huge charm to having both.
      The playstation Vita also did not do to well either. It is unfortunate that cell phones in the modern age do not help either. Alot of developers are switching to mobile phones instead as well.

  • @boyonthephone1
    @boyonthephone1 Před 3 lety +29

    Yet again you've done a great job. I'm in the market for a 3DS and you are my go to guys for research. Keep on keeping on

    • @qunt100
      @qunt100 Před rokem +1

      Yah it is unfortunate that it doesn't seem like we won't see a traditional handheld system again in the future. The switch can do both handheld or straight to TV. The playstation Vita was pretty cool, but all the handheld systems are also competing with mobile phones. So it just seems like the traditional handheld market by nintendo and sony is gone now.

  • @Marie_Garwood
    @Marie_Garwood Před 5 lety +5

    This video was so informative and so entertaining to watch! Thanks for all this great content; I’m personally playing Bravely Second on my 3DS. Your Bravely Default Collector’s Edition is so beautiful!

  • @bluezed9703
    @bluezed9703 Před 6 lety +4

    THANK YOU for putting Kid Icarus: Uprising on this list! One of my top 5 favorite games of all time. Amazing singleplayer, multiplayer, and story! Never get tired of it.

  • @somebodych2015
    @somebodych2015 Před 7 lety +8

    thanks for your guide , it's mean a lot , i nearly brought the 3ds not the new 3ds one , im so glad that i watch this video before i buy it

  • @teamcdeath663
    @teamcdeath663 Před 5 lety

    your buying guides are so helpful for when im looking for new games, the format is awesome too, i.e. how you show gameplay and talk about the game

  • @olly7046
    @olly7046 Před 5 lety +2

    I legit forgot about MetalJesusRocks for so long until I found this vid! Love Kelsey too!

  • @ShiggumsDiggums
    @ShiggumsDiggums Před 5 lety +31

    Proud ambassador owner here. Plus I literally NEVER turn the 3D off. LOVE the 3D and really wished it would catch on because I'd love for it to at least remain an option going forward, but too many ppl complain about it which saddens me.

    • @maxpower10k
      @maxpower10k Před 5 lety +1

      Seriously who doesn’t use the3D? Just because kelsey doesn’t like it. Smh

    • @RebelReign
      @RebelReign Před 4 lety

      With ya

    • @mpacino1224
      @mpacino1224 Před 4 lety

      Same. I love it.

    • @NintendoDS19
      @NintendoDS19 Před 4 lety +2

      Freaking love those 3D effects man.

    • @wistful3631
      @wistful3631 Před 4 lety +1

      Shiggity Diggity I like the 3D to

  • @torgogorgo1888
    @torgogorgo1888 Před 7 lety +27

    "not confusing like it's confusing for old men..." Oh snap, Kelsey with shots fired at MJR.

  • @ajx2956
    @ajx2956 Před rokem +1

    Man I use to love watching this channel, glad I found this video!

  • @SergeiMosin
    @SergeiMosin Před 6 lety +58

    3DS region locking breaks my heart, since Japan got some seriously nice limited editions (Char Aznable's Custom being my absolute favorite)...

    • @dariusq8894
      @dariusq8894 Před 5 lety +3

      There are so many amazing Japanese games that at one point I considered getting another system just to play them.

    • @12KTOYOTA
      @12KTOYOTA Před 5 lety +16

      Install cfw

    • @AlphaladZXA
      @AlphaladZXA Před 4 lety +6

      Just take the case off and put it on a NA or EU system

  • @IanPrino
    @IanPrino Před 6 lety +9

    I actually bought the OG 3DS at launch for 249.99. I traded for the New 3DS XL, then traded that for an Xbox One S. I just got a Samus Edition 3DS for Christmas and I have just re-downloaded all of my games, including the Ambassador Program games. I really am looking forward to getting back into some of the games, including the Return of Samus. Great video as always you guys.

  • @ianeons9278
    @ianeons9278 Před 3 lety +5

    The 3DS is basically the Wii U's little brother! Love both!

  • @EveryweekRandoms
    @EveryweekRandoms Před 5 lety +3

    I just bought a 3ds so this video is perfect! Great video metal jesus and kelsey

  • @ricardomunoz8988
    @ricardomunoz8988 Před 6 lety +2

    man, it been ages since I watched this channel. MetalJesus grew a beard!

  • @orbitalflux
    @orbitalflux Před 5 lety +11

    I love my New 3DS XL, and i love the 3D. I use it all the time, it makes the games look so much better. I find it hides some of the bad spots of the grfx in some games too. At first my eyes strained and felt weird, but i got use to it within a week and i don't have any issues (no headaches etc). But everyone is different, thats why the slider is so great.

  • @Triple259772
    @Triple259772 Před 7 lety +740

    How tf does she run a business and still put in 500 hours into one game?

    • @Frankenslide
      @Frankenslide Před 6 lety +361

      dude she works in a retro game store, if you think she isnt playing games in her down time at work, you're nuts lol.

    • @domtoretto8293
      @domtoretto8293 Před 6 lety +104

      she works at a retro game store. she probably plays her 3ds on breaks and while she works.

    • @JaydenHamilton1945
      @JaydenHamilton1945 Před 6 lety +19

      Triple259772 breaks maybe? Isn't that what adults do at work?

    • @domtoretto8293
      @domtoretto8293 Před 6 lety +100

      Stop bragging Enzo, nobody cares.

    • @jz400
      @jz400 Před 5 lety +36

      He isn't bragging. A question was asked and he answered it. You could be a dual major too. Anyone can. And some of us do care.

  • @dwanetaylor92
    @dwanetaylor92 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi guys.
    A very informative video. Im rebuilding a Original 3DS XL, and have plans to get me a New 3DS XL... Thanks to this video I can see the differences in the units.

  • @mikevegas87
    @mikevegas87 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Great video! Just bought new 3ds xl. I love the 3d effect.

  • @jamiemorgan3649
    @jamiemorgan3649 Před 4 lety +12

    Playing an OG 2DS feels like your playing a GameBoy. I also like the different size screens as you can focus more on the main top screen. And DS games still show in their aspect ratio. It's also crazy cheap so your not worried about breaking it as much, although an original 2DS is super durable. I know many people who use og 2D's other than children.

  • @fabriciodmlima
    @fabriciodmlima Před 7 lety +8

    The regular new3ds was also released in Europe, not only in japan.
    Thanks for the video!! It's amazing!! :)

  • @StuWright
    @StuWright Před 6 lety

    thanks metaljesus! I was thinking about getting a 2ds/3ds, really tempted now especially since you showed that kirby game! i was talking to someone about kirby yesterday, love those sounds.

  • @reallybigtr33s93
    @reallybigtr33s93 Před rokem +1

    I skipped over the 3DS when I first came out. My family didn’t have enough to get me one, but I’m now revisiting it years later once I have my own finances and really appreciate this guide. Thank you guys.

  • @chrom4ful
    @chrom4ful Před 7 lety +11

    30 minutes with Kelsey!
    what a treat!!

  • @marcosanti3437
    @marcosanti3437 Před 7 lety +40

    i'm waiting for this video for a long time!
    Italian fan!

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  Před 7 lety +9

      Ciao from Seattle!

    • @jponz85
      @jponz85 Před 7 lety +4

      MetalJesusRocks I'm from Cali, I hear it always rains constantly in Seattle is that true metal?

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  Před 7 lety +23

      Johanthan, the "rain in Seattle" is actually a myth. Cities like Houston, New Orleans, Miami and others get more rainfall than Seattle. However, Seattle is CLOUDY. If you can live with that, you can enjoy our city.

    • @fauxdo6896
      @fauxdo6896 Před 7 lety

      MetalJesusRocks have you met icarly

    • @WeZte
      @WeZte Před 7 lety +1

      grande marco! è un gran video, a me serve soprattutto la top 10 dei giochi

  • @ondgaku271
    @ondgaku271 Před 5 lety +11

    I've played every Kirby game from start to finish (except the obscure Satellaview games and the Epic Yarn remake), and while Dream Land 2, 3 and Kirby 64 were my favorites, Planet Robobot surpassed them all. Creative levels, good abilities/movesets, fun robobot gimmick that works really well, good music, story, side contents and an incredible arena. Just great fun all the way through.

    • @First-Last_name
      @First-Last_name Před rokem

      I still have a special place in my heart for kirby tilt and tumble on game boy color.

  • @clairehoskin7632
    @clairehoskin7632 Před 4 lety

    I'm getting a Nintendo 3DS and Animal Crossing New Leaf for Christmas this year. Can't wait!!!!

  • @BlueKyoryuger
    @BlueKyoryuger Před 5 lety +11

    Fun fact, you can remove the region lock through modding it.

  • @eyesrajones
    @eyesrajones Před 7 lety +24

    Mario 3D Land is only short if you don't play the special world. They are all remixed harder levels and is awesome.

    • @juve5729
      @juve5729 Před 7 lety

      Bobby Jones you're right, it gives an already easy game even more challenge

    • @cristiancj7306
      @cristiancj7306 Před 7 lety

      Yes, the game is more fun if you try to complete the 100% of the game I did it and I enjoyed the game because I unlocked the special world that allows you to play with Luigi and also I unlocked the hidden level(Thanks level), I completed with 5 stars(In the screen to choose your profile slot) :D

    • @SuperVpower
      @SuperVpower Před 7 lety +3

      Just a note: the word "funny" in English means funny like a joke, it's humorous. We just say "fun."
      (Are you German, by chance?)

    • @cristiancj7306
      @cristiancj7306 Před 7 lety +2

      No, I am Colombian.
      Thanks for the correction :)

  • @mrmurphy172
    @mrmurphy172 Před 6 lety

    Never knew about the "second" analog stick on my new 3ds. Holy crap. Thanks for the learning. Rock on.

  • @NikkoNikko98
    @NikkoNikko98 Před 2 lety +1

    My “New” New 3DS XL comes in the mail today (what a fkn name 🤣) & I can’t wait to dive into TLOZ, Kirby, & Mario, I’ve never really been into Nintendo, I grew up more with PS & Xbox, I had a GBASP & played the life out of DK King Of Swing, but this video got me even more excited for my New 3DS xl, thank you to you both! ✌🏼💙

  • @dereksquid
    @dereksquid Před 6 lety +91

    Ah, Tomodachi Life. I spend more time interacting with my miis than my real friends. kill me.

  • @BossMax511
    @BossMax511 Před 7 lety +4

    I bought the Kirby game because of this video (my first ever kirby game) and damn it's so much fun, just beat the first main boss. I was actually surprised / impressed a lot by the boss battle, it was really well made. The 3D is awesome too. Can't wait to progress further and see what's next.

  • @BC___1
    @BC___1 Před 6 lety

    I love this channel. I watch and listen to this for hours while I afk on runescape

  • @alexcurtis1898
    @alexcurtis1898 Před 4 lety

    Great videos guys, very informative. Kept me entertained for the whole 30 mins :)

  • @intense_vibration
    @intense_vibration Před 5 lety +9

    6:47 omg kels had me cracking up

  • @bladeroberts1690
    @bladeroberts1690 Před 7 lety +406

    I love when Kelsey is on the show. She is just so cute

  • @cynical8330
    @cynical8330 Před 3 lety

    I love the circle pad pro, it makes it so much more comfortable to just play any of the games in the 3ds library.

  • @QiLow105
    @QiLow105 Před 6 lety

    Metel Jesus is my favorite gamer of all time i like his character and his vibe .. Much luv man keep the videos coming

  • @Krzysztex
    @Krzysztex Před 7 lety +289

    Talking about the 3DS without mentioning Pokemon? Most people who buy this console buy it only for Pokemon Sun / Moon and Pokemon XY

    • @Art2D2
      @Art2D2 Před 7 lety +47

      Krzysztex It's an obvious purchase. I think it's good they didn't waste time talking about it again this time. If you are looking at a buying guide, chances are you're looking for purchases you didn't think about.

    • @gokusondbz
      @gokusondbz Před 7 lety +5

      Krzysztex I bought mine for Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance.

    • @dameoftherose8400
      @dameoftherose8400 Před 7 lety +4

      I got Ocarina of Time before I got another Pokémon games, but Pokémon was also a big factor that made me buy the 3ds

    • @troyspartan992
      @troyspartan992 Před 7 lety +4

      Yep ocarina of time was the first 3ds game i actually paid for. Screw pokemon lol

    • @dameoftherose8400
      @dameoftherose8400 Před 7 lety +1

      Troy Spartan I love Pokémon but I love Zelda a bit more

  • @A..D..D
    @A..D..D Před 6 lety +193

    And now the NEW Nintendo 2DS XL

    • @nerdyneedsalife8315
      @nerdyneedsalife8315 Před 5 lety +14

      Which I actually like. I got it this year and it's my first device under the DS brand.

    • @thisismyname5657
      @thisismyname5657 Před 5 lety +8

      @@nerdyneedsalife8315
      I kind of want to get one but I have a hard time justifying the purchase. I have an old 3DS model which is pretty scratched up but a new 2DS Xl is only $100 cheaper than a Nintendo Switch.

    • @nerdyneedsalife8315
      @nerdyneedsalife8315 Před 5 lety

      @@thisismyname5657 If you don't want the New 3DS exclusives, I'd recommend a used 3DS or a normal 2DS new. I understand your point fully.

    • @dmaskell92
      @dmaskell92 Před 5 lety

      @@nerdyneedsalife8315 I was going to buy a pre-owned "New 2dsxl" because i thought it was cheap, but the pre-owned "New 3dsxl" was only $10 more so why settle? I figure if i don't like the 3d I can just set the slider to off.

    • @electricnick260
      @electricnick260 Před 5 lety +5

      @@dmaskell92 I like the 2DS XL more than the 3DS XL because the top screen layout looks better (I like that the speakers and camera were moved) and it's more glossy giving it a nicer looking display in my opinion, and the game cartridge slot and SD card slot are covered by a protective flap rather than needing to completely remove the back in order to access the SD card. All that I feel like I sacrificed was a little bit of battery life, but in exchange I got a device I like the look and feel of a lot better.

  • @TatumVayavananda
    @TatumVayavananda Před měsícem

    Thanks for this information; it definitely helped my buying decision for buying a 3DS in 2024 (and I was able to secure one with a few games for a decent price, despite the price hike.) I had GBA but missed the DS and 3DS because I “was a grown up” but now I’m looking forward to getting into the back catalog in my late thirties :P

  • @synthvault
    @synthvault Před 4 lety +1

    3DS is my fav handheld ever and I use it with 3d on full blast all the time. It's amazing. The very first model was challenging but the more recent models are amazing.

  • @mol_old
    @mol_old Před 4 lety +8

    i love tomodachi, its my 4th most played game ever with 160+ hours amazing game, i really hope for part 3

  • @DoubleMrE
    @DoubleMrE Před 6 lety +26

    Thanks for the tip on the 'Circle Pad Pro.' I didn't know about that and its pretty cheap too. I'm definitely going to get one.
    My #1 3DS game is Metroid Samus Returns. 😉

    • @EmilyRose900
      @EmilyRose900 Před 4 lety +1

      Bravely Default is my favorite, but Samus Returns is definitely in my top5. I beat the original because I used a Nintendo Power back in the day. Lot's of nostalgia for me.

    • @TrinidadJamesWoods
      @TrinidadJamesWoods Před 4 lety

      I think it's only compatible with certain games - not all of them. Too bad.

    • @wistful3631
      @wistful3631 Před 4 lety

      What are your top four games for the 3DS

    • @DoubleMrE
      @DoubleMrE Před 4 lety

      @@wistful3631 #1 - Metroid Samus Returns......totally my favorite 3DS game
      #2 Resident Evil Revelations
      #3 Zelda-Ocarina of Time
      #4 Zelda-Majora's Mask
      How about you......any recommendations?

    • @wistful3631
      @wistful3631 Před 4 lety

      DoubleMrE
      #1 Bravely Default
      #2 Hyrule Warriors
      #3 Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
      #4 Kirby Planet Robo Bot

  • @masonbaker2377
    @masonbaker2377 Před 3 lety

    Love your reviews

  • @gregorysmith5134
    @gregorysmith5134 Před 5 lety

    I watched this last year when i was. Interested in a new handheld and I bought my new 2ds xl and I probably play it every day now. thanks Jason and Kelsey love you guys

  • @timezones88
    @timezones88 Před 7 lety +8

    I want the Metal Jesus Rocks intro music as my ringtone!!!

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  Před 7 lety +16

      I shared the ringtone (and other original Metal Jesus music) on Patreon.com

    • @nintimbods9222
      @nintimbods9222 Před 7 lety

      I got a limited edition employee Gameboy from Nike. It's all black with Nike swoosh on the bottom right hand screen. And it says just do it on the top. The box is also branded with Nike trade marks, have you ever heard or seen one or these? it's from 1997

  • @thiscouldntblowmore
    @thiscouldntblowmore Před 5 lety +6

    i just watch these videos for her, shes sooooo good. :)

  • @dandylion4037
    @dandylion4037 Před 6 lety

    this video is surprisingly entertaining.
    (i'm not really thinking about this that much when I clicked the video)

  • @SuperFurry68A
    @SuperFurry68A Před 2 lety

    The 3DS XL is a fantastic little console. I rediscovered mine recently and have been playing a load of my old games on it. All I can say is WOW, the 3D on games like Kirby Triple Deluxe is next level. I'm sure there are much better examples of 3D games on the system around, but Kirby blew me away.
    I've spent the last few years playing around with emulation, so to dig out the 3DS XL and play games as they were meant to be played is just amazing.
    Oh, and digging out my 3DS XL after more than a decade, it still nearly had a full charge, which was a huge surprise. It booted and I was into a game within 30 seconds! I can’t think of any other piece of electronics where that would’ve happened. What an incredible little system!

  • @JackieFuckingChan
    @JackieFuckingChan Před 3 lety +4

    One application i loved was Swapnote. I was really sad when Nintendo canned it. It was so nice to receive messages and drawings. Also, I remember using that Nintendo Video app all the time to see new episodes of dinosaur office.

  • @bdel80
    @bdel80 Před 5 lety +6

    A good thing if you have big hands. With the 2DS (cheese Wedge one) it is quite comfortable I found. Also depends on game your playing as you may need those extra buttons so watch out for that.

  • @alextrygg4670
    @alextrygg4670 Před 6 lety

    I got a pink Nintendo 3ds xl today that was on the roadside in a free box. It even had a copy of starfox command in it as well as some sweet games on the virtual console. I took it home and charged it up and it works great. Best find EVER!!!

  • @peterpen47
    @peterpen47 Před 2 lety

    Just bought a "new" 3ds today, this vid wask very very helpful, thank you!

  • @nicholascoulter3760
    @nicholascoulter3760 Před 7 lety +30

    Awakening is the better opening game to fire emblem as it holds much more towards the old games, then play fates as it introduces new stuff. Awakening if you are trying to get in.

    • @TheZeroSbr
      @TheZeroSbr Před 7 lety +7

      No, not Awakening if you're trying to get in. Play the ones that don't have watered down mechanics and combat, like the GameCube one and the GBA games. Those are the pinnacle of the franchise, really.

    • @nicholascoulter3760
      @nicholascoulter3760 Před 7 lety +8

      Yes, GBA games would be better and free to emulate, But I was going off of a 3ds standpoint

    • @mosspea
      @mosspea Před 7 lety

      Nicholas Coulter One of the better GBA ones is available on the 3DS eshop, I believe. Or maybe that was only for ambassadors...

    • @nicholascoulter3760
      @nicholascoulter3760 Před 7 lety

      Yeah, sacred stones was ambassador only

    • @TheZeroSbr
      @TheZeroSbr Před 7 lety +2

      Sacred Stones is probably best for beginners, since it's really easy due to the Tower of Valni. 6 and 7 require a different play style. No grinding means you have to allocate experience to a select number of characters.

  • @WadeVillines
    @WadeVillines Před 3 lety +5

    One important thing about Nintendo Selects: they can include DLC + updates that were not included in the original production run. They are very valuable with regards to preservation.

    • @StrangeDad
      @StrangeDad Před 3 lety

      Interesting point! Could you mention any noteworthy examples?

    • @WadeVillines
      @WadeVillines Před 3 lety

      travis DG edna From my personal Selects collection, I have Super Mario Maker 3DS, which includes all extra course items that were added through updates. Animal Crossing: New Leaf includes the Welcome Amiibo update. My Majora's Mask also included the latest update, but I don't know what that update actually changed.

    • @sxpa11
      @sxpa11 Před 3 lety

      @@WadeVillines My animal crossing game the non nintendo selects one has also the update of welcome amiibo

  • @oscopin74
    @oscopin74 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the video. I just picked up a 3ds xl on a local classifieds site. Used but in perfect condition ☺️. Can't wait to play through ocarina of time and Majora's mask on it.

  • @DavidAddis
    @DavidAddis Před 2 lety

    This video inspired me to get a New 3DS XL (I only had the original 3DS back in the day) and I was super impressed! I've been having a great time playing through some fantastic titles in the library. Shame the 3DS eShop is closing, best to snap up the titles while you can!

  • @RedLogicYT
    @RedLogicYT Před 3 lety +9

    "Nobody bought it for 250 dollars"🤚😐

  • @danielprins7959
    @danielprins7959 Před 7 lety +12

    Scrolled down a bit looking for a comment but nobody said anything. Nice Splatoon shirt!

  • @lermajohn
    @lermajohn Před 4 lety

    I have a lazy eye and those 3D posters, etc., never worked for me, but the New 3DS does, I love it! I’m an 80’s kid, and remember watching the King Kong 3D movies on TV, so to have games actually be 3D (to me) is so very cool. I actually went out and bought a pre-used New 3DS (the gold Zelda one!) along with Animal Crossing New Leaf and Tamadochi Life after watching this video. Digging the Metal Jesus Rocks and Kelsey Lewin channels, thank y’all so much for all the info!

  • @ramonnik82
    @ramonnik82 Před 4 lety

    Praise Metal Jesus. I really love the New 3DS XL and the 2DS and own them both. It is the best combi handheld to have in your collection.

  • @fatenabu1
    @fatenabu1 Před 7 lety +69

    I really wish there was a way to hook a 3DS up to a TV

    • @CAMZAB
      @CAMZAB Před 7 lety +3

      You would think the answer is because it would hurt console sales or vice versa, but they are doing it in a few months with the Switch. Basically the same as any generation, I wish 6th gen PS2 etc would've had achievements/trophies.

    • @fatenabu1
      @fatenabu1 Před 7 lety +9

      Well I know the PSP actually had an adapter cable to use on TVs, wished the 3ds had something similar

    • @Hoelenforscher300
      @Hoelenforscher300 Před 7 lety

      Nintendo 3DS IS-CTR-CAPTURE

    • @boot-nr7jn
      @boot-nr7jn Před 7 lety +2

      NTR CFW :P

    • @Tryhardblackguy
      @Tryhardblackguy Před 7 lety +6

      Yea it's called the Nintendo Switch : P

  • @michaelflynn6554
    @michaelflynn6554 Před 5 lety +4

    The New 3DS XL 3D is fairly perfect. I really like mine, gr8 vid as always!

  • @icy4216
    @icy4216 Před 7 lety

    HI metal jesus rocks i loved your tips!

  • @Epsilon1247
    @Epsilon1247 Před 5 lety

    I have been wanting to get into the Nintendo 3ds and after watching this and seeing the amount of good games on the system, I really want one

  • @faisalmalikibaskoro8717
    @faisalmalikibaskoro8717 Před 7 lety +20

    Playing the 3DS for an extended period of time makes my hand sore. I bought a grip but it should not be that way.

  • @fightnight14
    @fightnight14 Před 7 lety +203

    Scalpers are ass. A $99 system is now $200

    • @ladynikkie
      @ladynikkie Před 7 lety +5

      fightnight14 you should have seen it when they release the Pokemon 20th anniversary new 3DS. I was damn lucky to be pay it at retail price there are over 300 now on eBay

    • @Lucifronz
      @Lucifronz Před 7 lety +8

      Well to be fair, the system was a Black Friday only deal. Even if Nintendo continued it, the $100 price tag would have been raised after Black Friday.
      That's the downside of limited edition. It's limited.
      Scalpers are ass, though. They bought out a lot of the systems to resell.

    • @iLLexian
      @iLLexian Před 7 lety +7

      Employees suck on black friday. I went to 3 targets that all supposedly had stock based on the brick seek site. By the third NO at the third store, I kept asking random employees until one said they would poke their head in the back to see. Boom! Black New 3DS for $99. Fuckers holding out man

    • @ANewEvilRising
      @ANewEvilRising Před 7 lety

      +Jason Lee they do it on purpose

    • @ANewEvilRising
      @ANewEvilRising Před 7 lety

      +Jason Lee they do it on purpose

  • @katinabeverly1881
    @katinabeverly1881 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for this information. I'm going to go buy the newest 3Ds XL soon.

  • @rickyv8709
    @rickyv8709 Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing video. Very in depth and entertaining. I recently bought a used New 3ds XL for $120 (not sure if that was a good deal or not, but they gave me a charger with it haha)

  • @shutter-chan
    @shutter-chan Před 3 lety +8

    Nintendo: You already have the charger from your old 3DS so we're not gonna include it in the New 3DS.
    Apple: Interesting.

  • @bob-nb3vv
    @bob-nb3vv Před 7 lety +113

    Great now the 3ds games prices are going to skyrocket *sarcasm*

    • @Dongled
      @Dongled Před 7 lety +7

      Most of these games mentioned are widely available via retail. It's not like the video was "HIDDEN GEMS ON THE 3DS". THEN you'd be more accurate. :P

    • @RediscoveringRetro
      @RediscoveringRetro Před 7 lety

      KFC Bucket Price of KFC seems to be creaping up. As good as the library is, I just don't see myself getting on with two screens. Bit like eggs, never tried em but don't like em!
      As for game prices, all games are **RARE** nowadays, don't you know that!?

    • @iamcharizard5468
      @iamcharizard5468 Před 7 lety +1

      How do you know that you don't like eggs if you never tried them? That is the worst way ever to live a life lol. That's like saying, Canadians, I hate them, but I've never met them! (I love Canadians btw)
      You may find that eggs are the greatest food in the world. You'll never know though, because you're never going to try them.

    • @RediscoveringRetro
      @RediscoveringRetro Před 7 lety +1

      True true, but I do like egg custards tarts, strangely. It's just the "thought" of eating them puts me off :) Kinda like the DS's two screens lol. Sorry ;)

    • @AnTran147
      @AnTran147 Před 7 lety

      KFC Bucket
      I'm actually hoping Fates goes up in price. The Special Edition is already profitable, but I'll wait to see if I can sell it for a higher price. The only good thing about Fates is its high value.

  • @gymleaderdj9102
    @gymleaderdj9102 Před 5 měsíci

    Love to watch these videos I am buying a 2ds soon

  • @guidodurante9495
    @guidodurante9495 Před 4 lety

    Is it too soon to make a follow-up video on this? I got addicted to your videos and I'm trying to get all the recommendations on everything!
    There are no more games being made, so we could have a definitive top 10 game list?
    Also, the New 2DS XL came so there's that :D

  • @soupajaggah4534
    @soupajaggah4534 Před 5 lety +39

    I have a black used 3ds that I bought back in 2011 and it has the ambassadors app on it and it had like over 20 games on it so I guess I have a rare 3ds :D

  • @silvskill5358
    @silvskill5358 Před 7 lety +23

    Nintendo: Introducing the NEW Nintendo 2ds xl plus ultra awesome cool console

    • @booguy7853
      @booguy7853 Před 7 lety +2

      Legend Of A Gamer How did you know!?

    • @ismailmerah8142
      @ismailmerah8142 Před 7 lety +1

      Legend Of A Gamer wtf how do you know ! I dont know what to say ....

    • @pierreaoun9600
      @pierreaoun9600 Před 7 lety

      Legend Of A Gamer HOW THE HELL?!

    • @dinkalus
      @dinkalus Před 6 lety +1

      The fact that this happened is hilarious

  • @dylan9784
    @dylan9784 Před 4 lety

    Very helpful thank you!

  • @shankwashere
    @shankwashere Před 3 lety

    I love my New 3DS XL. I've had it for years. I got my charger as a hand me down from a friend because I bought it on deployment and didn't know I had to buy a charger with it. But I have to say I have put my system and charger through the ringer; I even had my system frozen from being in my car and washed my charger once. They both still work flawlessly.

  • @Airik1111bibles
    @Airik1111bibles Před 5 lety +5

    The 2DS XL is a freaking awesome deal IMHO, I got one for my son and I love that thing its light weight and I don't use the 3D either.

  • @iditne1096
    @iditne1096 Před 5 lety +5

    I love kid icarus I would say
    When I got the game I never knew about the cards
    And dark pit card I got and now I talk about it almost every day

  • @qibalxxv
    @qibalxxv Před 5 lety

    Beautiful Kelsey 😁

  • @elindigeno1215
    @elindigeno1215 Před 6 lety

    I just bought my new Nintendo 3ds XL and can't wait for metroid. I bought my 3da after watching this video. Thank you guys. I wanted the new Nintendo 2ds but I didn't want to spend 200 on it. I spent 100 for my 3ds XL. Great video.

  • @Mrjonnyjonjon123
    @Mrjonnyjonjon123 Před 7 lety +25

    yes kid Icarus is on this list :D

    • @user-ym3nv2ml7z
      @user-ym3nv2ml7z Před 7 lety +1

      tony flamingo chicken permission Best 3DS game ever

  • @AbderrahmenBesbes
    @AbderrahmenBesbes Před 7 lety +464

    who else thinks the "new 3ds" should've been named the "super 3ds" ?

    • @GREYMATTERVISUALS
      @GREYMATTERVISUALS Před 7 lety +18

      It wasn't enough of an upgrade to call "super." I'd probably call it "enhanced" or something

    • @crisp9929
      @crisp9929 Před 6 lety +42

      Falco Well "Super" would sell better than "Enhanced"

    • @RubixCubist
      @RubixCubist Před 6 lety +23

      3DS Advance/ 3DS Lite

    • @PieStudios
      @PieStudios Před 6 lety +14

      3DSi? That’s better to me.

    • @sergiofls7623
      @sergiofls7623 Před 6 lety +2

      super nintendo 3ds?

  • @sethipoo
    @sethipoo Před 6 lety +1

    Hey there you guys hit the mark on your buying guide choices . One you did leave off that you must have in a 3ds game collection: Resident Evil Revelations. Its so good . Ive put in 100+ hours in just the Raid mode

  • @giygas9305
    @giygas9305 Před 2 lety

    Yooo I just noticed the Opeth poster in the corner ;) Nice 👍

  • @nintendoscarlet130
    @nintendoscarlet130 Před 4 lety +9

    I bought the 3DS the first day it come out. The 3D is Amazing!

  • @mpacino1224
    @mpacino1224 Před 4 lety +9

    I am a Super Weirdo and love 3-D no matter how bad it is. Universal Studios Muppets in 3-D is my favorite ride.

    • @NintendoDS19
      @NintendoDS19 Před 4 lety +2

      I fr eeww akimg love the 3D effects on anything. This was an amazing piece of gaming history that I love because of it.
      #3DS4ever

    • @Yoshikage8008
      @Yoshikage8008 Před 4 lety +4

      3D fan here.
      I play my 3DS games in 3D all the time.
      I have a 3D TV and buy 3D Blu rays.
      I go see movies in real d 3d and IMAX 3D.
      I just prefer 3D over 4K. I will never understand whu people hate 3D and call it stupid but enjoy 4K. 1080p is good enough for me.

    • @juggalo5215
      @juggalo5215 Před 4 lety

      Shrek 4d gang

  • @promiseillbenice8526
    @promiseillbenice8526 Před 6 lety +1

    Im watching Kelsey on my big screen- nice.

  • @kalesuby683
    @kalesuby683 Před 3 lety +1

    That "Game Over" shirt that Metal Jesus is wearing is both awesome and scarring...