Play The 3DS On The Big Screen // Loopy's USB-C Video Capture Kit
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The 3DS is an amazing console! However, when it comes to physical mods, the options are limited. That seems to be changing with some great video capture mods that are now available to us. So letâs take a look at one of the most promising ones thatâs available to us!
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0:00 Intro
2:29 Parts Used
4:40 Installation Tutorial
15:34 Features
19:06 Pros and Cons
22:28 Final Thoughts
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Your patience and attention to detail always amazes me, but the way you made that perfect USB-C cutout so precisely with a knife and file has blown my mind.
Agreed, that was some great, careful work!
Thank you so much! Just a lot of patience to get the usb-c shape just right đ
Came here to say this as well. That's one of the best manual port cut-outs i've ever seen.
â@@MachoNachoProductionsNah. That's beyond just taking your time. You have a real knack for it. There's an art to plastic cutting.
Yeah cutting plastic by hand that perfectly is so hard, genuinely impressive
Also, something to note. The 3DS can become a sort of pseudo-consolizer, if you have it softmodded. The Luma3DS cfw menu comes with a feature called InputRedirection. It syncs to a PC app of the same name, and takes a controller synced to your PC via bluetooth or USB, and redirects those inputs to the 3DS itself. So if the game doesn't require the touch screen? You can play 3DS games with a controller on your PC.
this is awesome, a feature that other handheld emulators have as well. The 3DS is a beast though
@@seth7529 This isn't an emulator, it's actual hardware
You can map touchscreen coordinates to buttons on your external controller as well. So it still works very well for games that only require tapping a few buttons on the touchscreen (like Metroid: Samus Returns, for instance).
my only nitpick with that is sometime I press the Analog Stick and it takes me to the home menu... kinda wish I can remap the buttons.
It's been awhile since I've used it so I don't know what type of condition the application is in but there is utility called Snicker stream that works along with input redirection it allows you to use any controller you want to play your 3DS while also streaming the screen onto your computer no capture card or hard mods required
Finally, video capture kits available.
Iâm sick of seeing listings of $2000 on EBay
scalpers
They go for that much! Thatâs crazy đ€Ż
â@@MachoNachoProductions i think that before mod kits came out there was a guy manually doing it so that's probably why
â@@MachoNachoProductionsI paid about $400 total for the Katsukitty mod, that's the kit, installation, and a console together. Wish I'd held out for the Loopy kit though, that USB-C is a gamechanger
I mean you're probably only saving $200 with the way 3Ds's, New models in particular are being scalped now. đ€Ł
Most impressive thing about this mod how clean the hole you made for the USB C port đ
Haha, thank you đ
It's so cool to see you FINALLY covering the Loopy 3Ds capture mod! I have one of these and it's SOOO nice
I will say, I'm glad that I paid for installation
Did the $200 include the cost of the kit?
Where do I get one and can I get one of the Smash Bros 3DS that would be freaking dope
@@MachoNachoProductionsit does, $200 is for you to send your 3ds and he will install it for you, did it originally with the old 3ds and a ds phat when he did those too
@@MachoNachoProductions Yea. I paid the 200, he did the job and i got it back in 2 weeks ish. As i don't have the tools to do it, i paid that price. Well worth it (though it was before USB C charging was available for it so i don't have it)
I still have the 1st generation Loopy capture mod for the original 3DS where it was strictly just video output and needed the charger as well. I am glad Loopy continued to improve and support the newer consoles as well! TBH Loopy was the reason why local Pokémon tournaments were able to stream without the need for a Nitro developer unit.
This mod was awesome I did mine recently and the audio video is perfect. Now we need a way to upscale 2x resolution. I call mine the Pink Beauty because I paid $300 CAD for the 3DS and $120 USD for the kit. The 1 hour this took to do while following the picture guide really puts it in perspective as to why people try to sell theirs for $7-800.
One hardware mod that I love on the new 3ds is the glass touch screen digitizer. It really makes the touchscreen feel more responsive when using your finger.
Thereâs a WHAT?
@@Butterscotch_96i said the same thing out loud!đ
where do you find them, im not seeing any obvious listings for these, they seem to all be saying glass but not clarify if they truly mean glass
Loopy's stuff is great, and this is a great video!
I think you missed a few other features in the software, though. If you right click on the preview window in the 3DS Capture software, you'll see a couple of extra settings, including changing the scaling filter to either Bilinear (slightly soft/blurry) or Point (sharp pixels). There's also an option to crop the capture for when you're playing Nintendo DS games (stretched or 1:1 for when you hold Start or Select when starting DS games to launch them at their native resolution).
One additional feature that isn't obvious: when dragging any of the preview windows to resize them, they'll automatically snap to integer scaled resolutions. That, combined with the "Point" scaling option results in some super sharp and evenly scaled pixels, if that's what you're into.
Oh man, thatâs great! I had no idea you could right click to get more customizing options! Thank you for the heads up
First off, this was such a great video to watch, seeing your very meticulous work on modifying that N3DS XL. Man, there were various moments where I'm thinking "I could've screwed up badly there" but your experience clearly shines through. Kudos, Tito!
Secondly, I'm very glad to see that there's finally a new standard for hard-mod 3DS video capture.
I was able to procure (what was then) one of the last modified N2DS XL consoles done by Merki in 2019 as Keity/Katsukitty was shut down due to that Japanese modification law, and they only had a few boards left to distribute before there were no more, with no successor in sight. It was a pain to scroll through eBay seeing people sell theirs for hundred (and even thousands) of dollars, but luckily, I paid a friend for his N2DS XL unit and shipped it off to be modified, which in the end cost me about $600-$650.
Checking their site now, Merki appears to be still in business to this day modifying 3DS systems with Keity (now with USB-C) and Loopy boards. Again, 2019 had a bit of a mad rush for 3DS capture units - seeing where we're at now kinda makes me wish I waited, but it was so uncertain back then.
The Merki N2DS XL I have uses micro-USB and uses the Keity software viewer, and it does work really well! Even has a compatible VR viewer, but unfortunately, the visuals are still in 2D and is not like what's produced in the CitraVR fork that's on Quest platforms. The quality is pretty decent, though I do find myself using the audio from the unit itself since there's a slight bit of latency and I play a lot of rhythm games on 3DS.
I might consider getting a N3DS XL and a Loopy board in the future because the one thing I do miss from using the 3DS is the actual 3D feature, especially the more stable version introduced with the new line, and in the case of the Loopy board, USB-C is a huge plus. I usually find myself having to rely on the 3DS charger for long sessions, so 2 wires are usually running from their respective outlets/ports into my N2DS XL at all times.
Again, phenomenal video, here's hoping it can reach the masses looking for a decent 3DS capture solution now!
I installed this myself sometime last year. Glad you're finally covering this. đ my trims weren't as good as yours, but I'll use this video for reference next time if I ever do another.
loopyâs kits have been around for about a year, glad itâs getting some more attention
TITO that was amazing. I can't believe it looks so clean!! usbC 3ds mods have been on my todo list for so long.
I'm glad you mentioned the price and look forward to you continuing to call out the price of mods and services in future videos more often, ideally every video, whether it's a pro or a con or not even slotted in either.
Almost 10 minutes into the video and I'm totally relaxed. Your videos have a therapeutic effect on me.
Will catch this later , didn't get a 3ds till 2017ish , great system . Watching this channel blow up , deserve it đ
Thank you đ! Same didnât get a 3ds until very recently
at least you have the usb-c port for charging which is a huge plus in and on itself (I mean, even if you do not use the capture capability very often)
In so many ways.
No need for a special car adapter.
No fighting for the accessory socket.
External power banks.
Easily replaced /sourced charger.
God dang, your footage is good. These are tough mods but are freaking entertaining
Welcome back... Long time no see.
This little kit looks AWESOME. I have a couple 3ds laying around.
It was a small hiatus but great to be back!!
That's a really cool mod! The video output looks great!
God bless you, Macho Nacho, Tito, and your sponsors, and the audience!
Thank you for making this exceptional video! SO much attention to details!
Iâm so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you đ
As always, your videos never disappoint! Amazing mod and a great tutorial on how to perform it. Thank you đ keep up the good work!
Hard modding was something I've always been interested in but never thought I'd do myself. Your videos are so well put together and informative though that I may just take the leap and start with very small things. Definetly won't start with this one xD. Thanks for the inspiration
Wow these have improved a LOT over the years
Totally agree!
The fact that 3ds is today a retro console.. and 13 yr old, well.. giveme that feeling of... you know..
Thank you for taking the time to make the USB C hole pretty. So many people just make a mess :P
Thank you for making this video! Ive been wanting to mod my 3ds and ive also been looking at a way to be able to screen capture it like this! Im in a weird spot where i have more experience doing the drilling and dremil work you did, than i do with messing with the inside of consoles. But that didnt look like the worst thing try and learn. Thank you again, and ill be back when i have the kit!
Such a good and surprisingly professional tutorial of installing a really useful mod. You used methods I definitely wasn't aware of for doing better bodge jobs and I'll be remembering those for the future. đ
this is perfect! I just purchased loopys card like 2 weeks ago and I am waiting on it to arrive! yes a great install video!!
That's a pretty cool mod! I kinda wish you'd highlighted the need to be careful when routing out the space in the shell though, as even with a dremel, router bits are scary AF, especially when working like that (bringing the work to the tool, not the tool to the work). While your setup seems about as safe as you'll get it, with a solid surface to hold the shell down against, and luckily the shell is pretty flat and stable, there's still a risk of the bit grabbing hold of the shell and yanking it pretty hard. Best case scenario for that is a mangled shell - worst case scenario your hand gets yanked into the router bit alongside it. While chances of losing a finger to a bit that small aren't *huge*, they absolutely exist, and even if you don't do that, that bit will still mess you up *bad*. And, of course, working with an exposed, high speed router bit like that makes for a high risk of accidental touches if you're not constantly watching out for where and how you move your hands. It's shockingly easy to, say, need to scratch yourself and without thinking touch the moving bit with your hand or finger. Be very, very careful around tools like this. And, whatever you do, don't use gloves around power tools like this, as they can get caught and _will_ pull your hand into the bit if that happens.
Like for mentioning the downside of using gloves. Wearing gloves around a rotating blade is an excellent way to lose some fingers or more!
This is so cool. I wanted to do this mod forever but the old capture cards weren't being produced.
Tito! You are an artist! this usb cut is a piece of art!
Your stuff is so relaxing to watch. I have a cool system that hasn't been done before. A PC Engine Duo with a region mod for hu card and new capacitors as of 2023, blue LED for disc reading, and I personally just replaced the lens and motor to play back up copies since CD ROM is unlocked.
It's so cool to see you FINALLY covering the Loopy 3Ds capture mod! They was another person that did the 3DS Capture Mods back since early 2019 before his company got bankrupt named Katsukity. Does anyone remembers him and his company??? He does the 3DS Capture Mod but he also did the WiiU Gamepad Capture Mod. I would be lovely that Tito gets his hands on the WiiU Gamepad Capture Mod!!!
Before loopy, there was a japanese company called katsukitty that installed 3ds capture cards to every 3ds region. But because of the japanese law, the company went bankrupt.
Great video. Hoping to see the consolizer soon
My friend.....you have a Mill Drill!! Now...that's professional or what?!! Always an enjoyment watching your videos!! Thank you
This mod would be fantastic if there was a way to have controller inputs/touch to be sent over USB-C. This likely would be a lot of effort, but connecting the 3ds to a Wii U (with homebrew of course) would be insane!
There actually is a way to use a controller with a modded 3DS. Built into Luma 3DS is a feature called InputRedirection which will allow you to use a controller plugged into a PC and a PC program to send inputs from your controller to your 3DS.
@mhfsilver_ I totally forgot about InputRedirection in Luma! That would be a solution for sure, still would pay the extra money for hardwired support because of latency, as if i recall it was a little laggy when I tested a few years (New 2ds XL) ago but hopefully it's improved since then.
I don't think it would be too hard to tap into the test points and make your own connector for it. Unless there wasn't any documentation for it.
Or maybe a Bluetooth mod if you can tap into the battery power safely
Thumbnail gave me an idea so dumb, I wish it was a trend. Convert portable platforms to be housed in LCD monitors, and have dedicated controllers with fixed wires to play them like plug-and-play consoles.
Imagine having a nice, luggable Sega Nomad, and using the TV out to connect to a 5-inch camera monitor.
I actually have 4 of his capture card mods and they are awesome! Really changed the game for me in terms of using original physical GBA/DS/3DS cartridges and being able to capture footage for them for streaming!! So glad to see you going over his kit!
I remember when Katsukitty capture device were a hot commodity, Loopy too at one point, definitely will be looking into this soon
Iâve been watching your channel for 4 years now and THIS is the one that made me say âscrew thatâ đ
looks amazing!, this mod is way beyond my skills. I hope a pre-milled shell will become available for purchase sometime in the future!
Playing 3DS on a big screen with Capture Kit.
"Emulator exists - am i a joke to you?"
when you have to use an emulator to emulate two screens, a microphone, touch screen, and cameras it kind of defeats the purpose in my honest opinion
Finally the New 3DS XL gets the Capture Kit we all were needing considering the last kits available were for the early models & went for absurdly high prices
Itâs great to see this in the market. I always wanted a 3ds with a capture card when I was younger.
Great job Tito! I hate working on the 2DS and 3DS with their 800 ribbon cables.
Totally agree, its the worst đ
Kinda wish we could get some kind of 3ds to tv input that doesnât require opening up the console for those of us not comfortable with taking the console apart. Especially since 3ds capture cards are rare and expensive
Woohoo 3ds content! I've been playing my 3ds for the last two years. It's such an awesome console filled with tons of amazing games. About to finish my first playthrough of Majora's Mask.
Nice!
MIght be time to invest in a set of jewelers hand drills
Yep yep, a Mitutoyo pin vice and a set of precision drills would go a long way for someone with as much dexterity as Tito.
having map on bottom screen is bliss in zelda game in begining, something that I miss dearly in the minish cap that I play on ps vita at moment
Man, I am so glad I paid Loopy to do this for me! They did it perfectly and it was worth every penny!
I think there should be a custom bottom plate created and sold for this particular modded system. Itâll definitely save a lot of other folks from potentially damaging the original pieces and make the mod more beginner friendly!
I remember around 2016/17 i wanted to stream/capture 3DS footage but having to send your 3DS off to someone that you had no clue who they were or if could trust! Then paying 4/5 times the price of this kit alone (i kid you not!!) Plus there was a big worry of your 3DS dying also so that massive investment could go down the toilet!
Oh how times have changed.
Even if your 3DS did die, seems like could easily remove mod and put in another system.
I know you said mod is difficult because of trimming but really it seem not that bad considering everything else i told you of hoops you had to jump through back in the day.
Awesome video Tito as always, i hope this guide takes the bottom out of the extortionate prices people were charging for 3DS capture mods.
GG to the mod developer also.
I don't want or need to stream/capture 3DS anymore, thank you Nintendo for the HDMI out for Switch, makes life so much easier for capturing game footage. But feel like purchasing this and installing myself just because i can now as it seemed like a massive investment to all but people with big budgets/pockets back 7/8 years ago.
If this mod could evolve into some kind of HDMI video out rather than USB capture card out that would be amazing for everyone else also. As means we could all play 3DS on our big screen TV's (halfway house to a consolizer?..) just a thought fantastic mod devs đ€đ
11:09 "Now comes the tricky part"
You mean the needlework just before this is just an appetizer?!
that is the cleanest usb cutout I have ever seen, usually those things are no more than gaping holes.
Loopy's mods are great. I have the DS phat capture card mod and it is amazing that you can charge the console with USB-C now!!!
I hope we get a studio tour soon đ„ș
I really wanted to have something like this, but started looking into it around the time that the two people who made mods like this stopped doing it. I think there was one in Japan, one in Europe. I settled with the software based ones which work well enough for my needs, it's just not really ideal.
You made this mod look so good I'm tempted!
I have also been waiting for a consolizer mod of some sort. I find the 3ds uncomfortable to play for extended sessions so some of my favorite games get shelved pretty often because I can't really get comfortable with it.
Awesome! One of my favorite console!
Seeing you cover Loopy's stuff is fantastic. Wonderful modder, even if he has not lived up to some promises in the past LOL
Oh and to note, the $200 on the site IS for the kit and a full install on the system, I've had it done before
Thanks for the info! Thatâs actually a fantastic deal!
Excellent work and cool mod. Selling a replacement shell that's properly fit would definitely help things.
I agree though, a consolizer would be ideal
Iâm so glad to see some 3ds mods again
Oh this looks awesome ! Really enjoy the end result, and a capture card would be really appreciated. But since i have trouble opening and closing the ribbon cables without braking the lid, i am too scared to give it another try with the current 3ds prices. Fixed it with kapton tape, but it really bothers me anyway. :D
really cool, im currently exploring the possibility of making a capture card for the ds lite using the gba slot the bords should be arriving next week
The 3DS library is absolutely delightful. This is very cool!
Placing an order tomorrow!
I actually got my New 3dsLL modded while I was in Japan back in the day. I don't see them anymore, but I'm glad to see that this mod is out now for everyone
AMAZING & FINALLY!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do the Game Cube Controller mod for the 3DS next! That would make for the ULTIMATE 3DS mod, and finally bring the amazing 3ds games to full screen couch-mode.
If it were ultimate I'd love to find something that lets your PHONE interface with it
Love it, and you made it look so OEM that shipped like that from the factory. đđŻđđđ„
This video has some of the most satisfying ribbon cable removal i have ever seen. :P :D
I wish I could solder half as good as you, Tito.
This is awesome. I wonder how visible/visually identifiable the pen touch is when captured on the secondary screen, for example when you're recording a walkthrough, and puzzle solving using the pen. It probably depends on the game itself.
I ordered my 3ds with a capture kit in it from Katsukity back in 2017 I think. It uses a micro usb cable and has always worked really well for me. I'm not familiar with the hardware really as it isn't well documented, but the console was about $650 with the capture card installed. I had a lot of fun streaming off of it so I think it was well worth it.
Glad there is something new and less expensive that's available however!
There was a Japan based company years a go that sells this capture kits or can install it directly at their facilities, however they were sued by Nintendo and sadly had to close the business, I remember that their capture card was slightly bigger but also well developed, the usb c port was located just on the same part as the fabric charging port or can be installed on the infrared one, now those one consoles are super expensive, and this is a great alternative, ironically the most difficult part itâs not soldering but trimming and lower the PCB area.
Your video is very perfect!! I did install it on May 2023!
Super cool, I just wish you could output to a TV somehow, since I'm not a streamer. Besides the dremeling, the install doesn't look too difficult either.
Every time I hear you say "Take your time" in one of your videos I think it's the most important part. I can't stress enough how important it is. When I did something wrong, it was because I was impatient.
Now I want a clamshell Switch 2 again, well done.
The video eas great and the mod is super cool. Just one thought - you could avoid soldering by using the 3.5 mm jack for audio cspture. Sure, there would be a delay but thay could be compensated in post. At least that's how it looked. :)
Hey! This was an amazing watch! I want to try and do this myself, but I have almost no experience in handling electronics this way, the only thing I can compare this to is when I built my computer, and I had help with it. Not to mention I have never soldered before, though there seems to be very little soldering in this. How difficult would you say this is for someone like me who has never done something of this caliber?
The Power of the Sun
In the Palm of My Hand
Cleanest hardware mod install i've ever seen
There is a homebrew app to route a controller over bluetooth to a PC, then over your wifi network to the 3ds, even has a little touchpad overlay on the monitor if needed for the game. But if the game doesn't need a touchpad, it's a great option for controllwers.
Thanks to this mod, i can now use the same charger i use for my phone with my 3DS
great video. for those who aren't as comfortable with hardware mods, a homebrewed 3ds can wirelessly stream as well
This *is* wild!
I got 3 of these mods for intentions of documenting a Triforce Heroes playthrough. Sold the idea to friend/creators on the mod. None of them regret their choice and love it.
It wouldâve been amazing for an Nintendo to sell a streaming model of the 3DS. They wouldâve benefitted so much from it. Can you imagine how many streamers wouldâve played in hyped their games up
the usb-c cut was just PERFECT
There are available on the interwebs 3d print files for a USB C jig for the 3ds lineup specifically for the prior USB C charging mod. I assume you could use the same jig to shorten the work time at: 13:42
While you canât record/live stream your gameplay for DS game titles you can record/live stream your 3DS and VC gameplay via software modding a 3DS and software modding a Wii U console
Strange how my loopy kit arrived the day this was uploaded. Installing this in a galaxy 3ds, hopefully the port cutting goes smoothly lol
Thank you for your video đ€© it's always a pleasure
Exceptional ;) I'm glad i got my kit before you released your vid haha
I actually already have the katsu card in one of my old 3dsxl's already but when i got lucky with my recent n3ds buy i HAD to get loopy's new(ish) card too. It has a top IPS and practically perfect condition yet the seller either didn't care to know or never looked into it and so it wasn't exorbitantly overpriced like all the bad condition ones with 1 or 2 ips screens for up to double the price. No CFW too so i HAD to change that :)
Loopy is a 3ds capture God at this point. The best part is i don't need to hold on to a serial number to access the software đ thanks katsu...
Have a dual ips Majora's Mask 3ds... there is no way I would ever do this to that.
My spare black n3ds however... I would definitely.
Totally agree, I would keep that majoras mask 3ds pristine!
I was right, this video does smell good. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! Will do
Is the intro music original? Sounds really cool, would be interested if there is a longer version of the intro music.
Ahhh yes the New 3DS XL from 2017 on retro renew. Bro called me old in a whole different language.
Honestly if this was a consolizer it would be a must.
That was neat ! Hopefully u don't pull out an industrial spec lathe machine to trim a shell in the next video đ