No GBA port really was a missed opportunity for the DSi, but I loved my DSi XL nevertheless. I really prefer that bigger screen, and I used to play a lot with the camera and sound apps, and Flipnote Studio. :)
If you homebrew your dsi you can run gba games off of the sd card since the system still has backwards compatibility and can run them same with all the 3ds models, no emulation.
you can jailbreak it like i did with my dsi then it can play ds . gb . gbc . gba . a bunch of atari consoles . nes. snes. and much more , all in your dsi , you will never regret it
I used to think the DSi was unnecessary because it didn't even have a gba slot, but god damn have you seen how amazing and clean the graphics are?? It's now my favourite little hand held to use for pokemon and other DS games :)
The Black/Turquoise 2DS XL looks so clean and simple. Might have to dust mine off and get back on my old games. Wish I could of gotten the Smaller White "New" 3DS that had the colored buttons and changing faceplates for my collection.
I got a DS for Chrsitmas as a child, and it’s been my favorite platform ever since. The DS/3DS library is just unbeatable for my tastes. I still play DS and 3DS games more than any other platform. I bought an original 2DS as a present to myself when I graduated high school, and since then I’ve bought a New 3DSXL, as well as getting my brother a 2DS and a New 2DSXL. I’ve also built up a DS/3DS library of 160+ games! I pretty much always have something fun to play now. :)
It's only a matter of time before this channel gets big. The content is great and well put together. Neander clearly has a passion for the subjects he covers.
i got a 2ds for christmas in 2014 and it's still going strong and i play it from time to time, i used to take it literally everywhere with me even though i only played tomdachi life 10/10 made my childhood
I had an original model 3DS until it broke after too many drops. I replaced it with a 2DS but I had been missing that premium feeling from the original. Just this week I finally got a New 3DS XL and in my opinion it has that feeling. I’ve kinda been marveling at it as I’ve been playing it lol. It just feels so sleek and sturdy.
As an owner of the 2dsxl there is one nitpick about the system. The plastic is so thin that light bleeds, not a serious issue but its obvious they cut costs
@@NeanderMeander Congrats man! So excited you got your collection of them all. I got my VB back in August. I think you'll be surprised at how fun it can be. It was def ahead of it time. I play Mario's Tennis on mine and love. I have no choice since it's the only title I have lol. I would gladly let you use mine for a vid if we were closer.
I’ve never heard of Coldfusion until now. I just checked out a few of their videos and I’m extremely flattered you thought I’ve modeled my channel after theirs!
I still remember getting my metallic pink DS Lite when I was in first grade, I was obsessed with that thing. I have a lot of memories of playing Littlest Pet Shops Jungle and Zoo Tycoon 2 with my best friend at the time, who lived in the same apartment complex as me. I remember us "texting" each other with pictochat too, even though we'd often be right next to each other, just because we could. Eventually, my DS Lite was replaced with a blue 3DS for Christmas one year, which was eventually replaced with a blue 3DS XL like a year later, but I have fond memories. I don't have my OG DS or my OG 3DS anymore since my parents had to sell them to afford the upgrades, but I still have my 3DS XL from 2012 and I still play it on a regular basis. I also have a pokeball 2DS XL now, which I love and is probably my favorite DS, and I recently bought a limited edition Nintendogs DS Lite since it looked so similar to my OG DS and Nintendogs + Cats is an extremely nostalgic game for me that I still play from time to time. I just love the DS line, made my childhood.
Neander: "I love portable consoles and games!" Me only ever having the Switch: "yeah same!!" (I like the thumbnail for this video, idk why, I just do) Congrats on 200 subs
Ha! You keep rocking that Switch! It's an awesome portable console! What are you currently playing on it? Thank you for the compliment on the thumbnail. I thought I change things up on this one.
Your video is one of the best I've seen showing the evolution of these consoles! I only have the first version of the 3DS, but I like the DS/3DS family so much that I watch all kinds of videos about it, even if they have information that I am tired of knowing. The 3DS was my first and only handheld console and really marked my childhood, I even started playing it again recently.
@@fastfestgaming361 well you can still pick one up and play the amazing libary or if you have a modern laptop or andreoid phone you can emulate the 3ds using citra
If I had to pick a favorite, the DSi is the one I come back to most often. The Lite has the better library since it can play GBA games, but the DSi has a soft toy-like feeling to it. It’s so simple and I tend to reach for it first when grabbing a handheld to throw in my bag.
Awesome video, great job! The DS/3DS is by far my favorite handheld to date- not only was the hardware pretty great, but the game library was absolutely iconic. Keep up the good content!
I watched your Wii U and Switch video and now your Evolution of the 3DS and I must say your production of your videos are top notch! Excellent job dude and hope your channel grows a lot more!
How does this channel have so little subs? This content is of the utmost quality. It is entertaining yet informative. The video is well shot with really good camera angles and the background music makes it seem so professional. I also watched a few of your other videos and just like this one, seem very professional. I also find these really interesting as I have a big passion for Nintendo and love all of their systems. (The 3ds and Gamecube are my favorites out of the bunch) so you can expect me to subscribe and like any video of your I watch. I love this channel keep up the good work! BTW: I love the 3ds and ds systems. I recently bought the Solgaleo and Lunala special edition New 3ds XL. And though the 3ds is backwards compatible, I'm still trying to find an OG silver DS at a good price.
Thank you so much for watching! I’m happy people are enjoying my videos. I too really like the 3DS and GameCube. Both are exceptional consoles with amazing game libraries! That’s a nice edition of the New 3DS XL! Definitely one I regret not picking up when it was available. I was also recently looking for an original DS. I ended up finding two of them, red and blue, for $25. Again, thank you for watching and really appreciate the nice comment you posted!
I had two 3DS, a red one (my very first 3DS, I got it as a late Christmas gift in 2012 with a Super Mario 3D Land cartridge) and a black one (bought it in 2014 after my red 3DS broke) I played the sh*t out of my black 3DS for years lmao Then in 2019 the L & R buttons broke and I stopped playing with it because most of my games required those buttons (Super Mario 3D Land, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, Mario Kart DS, etc) and last week, I remembered I still had my red 3DS and since the buttons on that one were pretty much brand new, I replaced my worn-out black 3DS L & R buttons and now I'm playing with it again and it's still going strong. I love the 3DS series. Edit: My black 3DS finally died last year. It overheated and turned off and it didn't turn on again. I still haven't been able to get rid of it because of the memories, although a friend gifted me his New 3DS XL because he has a Switch and he basically had the 3DS gathering up dust. Still doesn't compare to my small black 3DS.
I had like 2 or 3 new 3DS XLs separately and broke 2 of them and lost 1, then I got another New Nintendo 3DS XL on Christmas 2018 (or 2019) and it was the galaxy art one (looks like 10:19) and I still have it to this day and also the B button now gets jammed sometimes probably from playing Pokemon Ultra Moon or Pokemon Pearl
You’re very underrated. I just bought another Dsi xl after 6-7 years for nostalgia, this video just got recommended to me and makes me want to start collecting them now
Omg this is a huge coincidence, I bought a crimson black ds lite a few days ago and I’ve never looked up a ds video and I happen to get this, btw awesome video, it got me prepared for my future ds lite 😃
This may seem random but thank you so much for just having a few seconds showing the New 3ds XL galaxy! I’ve been looking all over Scott The Wiz’s channel for it but nope. Thank you!
I’m glad you watched the video! I love the Galaxy New 3DS XL! There’s more footage of it in my “Why do I have 15 3DS Systems?” video. Thanks for stopping by
For me the 3ds is the definitive ds. It literally has ds in its name. The new 3ds has great additions and fulfills what it always wanted to be. The new 3ds was the ds we always wanted. And their dream came true. The ds became what it always wanted to be.
I personally believe that the N2dsXl is the best DS model. It can play both 3DS and DS games without problem. Plus with cfw, you can even play all handheld consoles including the GBA. The design and price is perfectly balanced (except the speakers, it should have been in the top screen) making it the console for people who like the N3ds feature while not wanting the 3d effect or wanting a a DS for a good price. Overall good video and you deserve more subs.
Agreed. The new 2ds xl is like what remains when you remove everything unnecessary from the 3ds and keep only the most practical things. It's lighter in the hands, and it's a bit smaller than the new 3ds xl while keeping the same screen sizes, which makes it compact enough for your pocket.
Excellent video detailing the history of them all. I was there through it all and I think every single model has something going for it. Except maybe the original 3DS XL. The only reason to pick that over the original 3DS was a longer battery life. The speaker volume was terrible because they couldn't fit higher quality ones due to the screen being so large. But with the New 3DS XL existing, there's really no point in it. I got my original DS in Christmas 2005, and I really loved those clicky buttons and the D-Pad. I played almost too much Mario Kart DS on that thing. The DSi XL also has one more difference compared to the original DSi: Nintendo used IPS screens exclusively for that model. Those screens have amazing colors, slightly better than the DSi, and incredible viewing angles compared to the TN displays of the DS consoles that came before it. This was apparently because they wanted people to be able to sort of crowd around someone playing and be able to see the game. The original DSi didn't have guaranteed IPS screens, so it washed out at angles, but I believe the colors were still more vibrant by a bit compared to the DS Lite just by virtue of screen technology evolving. Some 3DS consoles have IPS screens too, but usually not both screens because Nintendo didn't differentiate between them when building the consoles in the factory. This has led to the "3DS screen lottery", so to speak. The only other thing I have to say is that the original DS was not frontlit. It was backlit just like the AGS-101 and DS Lite. The reason it was super super washed out just because they spent so much to make sure everyone got the best of both worlds, but ended up satisfying nobody all that especially well in the long run. There's a certain video that actually tears down an original DS display just to show that the light is coming from the back and not the front. Basically you can tell it's backlit because when the light is on, you don't see a strong "haze" of light around the front of the screen like the AGS-001. The problem is the DS's screens were transflective, allowing anyone to see it outdoors because it could reflect light from the front almost like an earlier non-lit GBA or the AGS-001 with the frontlight off, but it also allowed light to pass through from the back so that you could see it indoors and in the dark with the backlight on. This is why when the system is off, the screen is more of a dark gray instead of pure black. But the cost this came at was the color saturation, black and white levels, and viewing angles. Those kinds of displays were not mature yet, and even today, are uncommon. On the flip side, it's the only model of DS you can see in bright sunlight, so this does give it a special quality that nothing else has in the DS line. When Nintendo launched the AGS-101 and Micro the following year, they made the screen transmissive instead (does not accept light from the front, only the back) so that it could look more beautiful and the colors and black levels wouldn't be washed out. From then on they used that kind of screen. Sorry for this giant wall of text. I have a large love for Nintendo systems and just wanted to share the information I've learned from all my research. I hope this teaches any reader about something they didn't know about before.
Amazing production value dude. Personally I disagree on the quality aspect of the 3ds vs 3dsxl. I always found the super glossy plastic of the 3ds cheap feeling, where as the matte of the xl felt a lot better to me.
I'd say my favorite of the 3ds models is the New 3ds, but I don't own them all yet. So far I have a 3ds, 3ds XL, and New 3ds, so I was thinking of buying a New 3ds XL soon
This video was so interesting, you went really deep with everything! I own a New 3DS I imported from Japan and have gotten it the Isabelle cover plates (plan on getting more, big AC fan) and I even own a DS Lite I got in another city in my country, I also used to have a New 3DS XL, but I killed it trying to replace the entire shell :(
Personally; I prefer the premium feel of the Nintendo 3DS over all the others. I just wish that there could have been a "New" Nintendo 3DS with that premium-looking finish. I was sad when I had to upgrade to the newer model; and even a little ticked when I found that only the XL model was available in the US apart from the one regular-sized model that was bundled with Animal Crossing New Leaf with a matching tacky casing on it.
That original model had such a great feel! I know there were many people who complained about how glossy it was. I think that could have been a reason why all the other 3DS models were made with matte finishes. I agree with you, it would have been nice to have a "New" model that had the same aesthetic of the original. The New 3DS XL was pretty glossy, but it didn't feel like the original.
Nintendo has a weird habit of making their consoles seem like they are the same but a minor upgrade. The Gameboy and the Gameboy Colour. The Wii and the Wii U. The DS and the 3DS. Not to mention that all three also looked a lot like there older counterparts. The Switch breaks that trend and it is great for that. It is the sexiest console they have put out since the Game Cube and N64 glory days.
I remember owning both Nintendo DS models. I once threw the regular one out the window and the upper screen got ruined. However I donated the lite model. I don't think Nintendo makes the DS anymore but I did enjoy playing DS games on it and also gameboy advance games.
All i want in my life is a 3ds Seriously just me imagineing the amazing things i could do but im just a kid ill have to wait 7 years to buy one it will be dead by then at least i have a switch
If you save up money after a while you will have enough. Maybe you can ask your parents for money instead of gifts on your birthday/christmas if you usually get gifts on those times. A 3DS costs about 200-300 dollars so with enough saving up you can go to a game store to buy one! When I got my 3DS I bought it on the day after christmas at a store called EB Games. And there are sometimes 3DS games at walmart. I hope this could help you :)
@@skellypuff there aint part time jobs out there i could do in my country and i have only around 20 dollars and besides there are no stores selling it in my place and there are no gamestops here
I know a dude in school who is a Playstation ultra-fan, bought every console and every handheld. He despises Nintendo because he thinks Nintendo copied ideas from Sony.
Beautiful video. With the resurgence on popularity of 3DS consoles on 2021-2022, it just shows how good they were. I hope we get a bigger Virtual Console library for the Switch and future consoles.
Sir, you are an amazing Content Creator. You and I have about the same number of subscribers, yet your videos are so good, I thought I was watching a 1 Mill channel. You are going places, I can tell you that.
The DS Lite aqua was my FIRST ever console. It holds a special place in my heart definitely. Now i’ve owned a second aqua DS Lite, 3DSXL, and Switch. Looking forward to buy 2DSXL!
I had a cobalt blue DS Lite I love it just hearing you talk about the DS Lite brings a tear to my eye and yet I am still 15 not even out of my childhood but then again I was really young when I had it I had so many great games on it
I bought my first 3ds 2 months ago. The last nintendo console I bought was n64 even though my dad gave me his old wii but I never played it much. I became aware of the new super mario series and the more I read the more I wanted one. But at the time I was interested in it they were hard to find. I paid almost $100 for a standard size 3ds, but it didn't disappoint. I did need a new battery but when I changed it I noticed how sturdy of a built device it is. I now have 10 games most of which are mario . I love this thing and now I want a switch. I've been missing out on nintendo for a while because I've always had x box and playstation consoles
What makes it so great for me is that it‘s my whole childhood. It’s the first console era I witnessed from its start to its end. I almost had all models except of the dsi, the 2ds models and the new 3ds. Will never forget it!
The DSi does have a really nice shape. It also has a matte finish that shows less scratches. The biggest upside to the DSi XL is that it has two IPS screens. No other DS has those. The New 3DS and New 3DS XL potentially have them, or just one. All DSi XL consoles were built with them. They really make the games look good.
I have a DSi, but I remember as a kid the corners used to hurt my hands after a while because they were so sharp. I'm buying a DSi XL soon hopefully since its comfy and has IPS screens
That is some quality content right there! And I think the TH-cam algorithm is blessing you even more Which of the 3DS/2DS models is your favorite anyways?
Thank you so much! I go between using the New 3DS XL and the New 3DS. I'm currently using the Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition New 3DS XL. What's your favorite?
@@NeanderMeander that thing looks amazing! Too bad Fates' story isn't the greatest. Since my O3DS broke down I have the New 2DS XL and if I ever find a New 3DS XL for way too cheap I won't hesitate to take it. As long as it's "New" and XL it's great 👍
Thank you! I used to have a bigger collection of SNES games, but I traded them away years ago when I didn't really care about gaming. I wish I could get them back.
I got a 2DS in early 2015 (first got a 2ds in 2013 but it broke, so the 2015 one was a replacement) & in 2021 it's still going strong! Love this thing EDIT: Also can I say this video is REALLY well put together! The editing is smoother than butter. Fastest 12 minutes in my life
As an everyday user of an original 3ds XL for about half a decade, taking it on road trips and to outdoor events, I disagree that the bottom screen didn't leave marks on the top screen. Great video regardless, love the camera work.
@@NeanderMeander I also wasn't exactly delicate with it as a kid, which probably didn't help lol. I just remember playing an original DS Game one day and wondering why I had vertical lines that perfectly outlined the 4:3 Gameplay, only to slowly close the hinge and realize.
This video is awesome! how do you not have more subscribers? Your content is great! Also, how did you get so many DS's? I wish that I had more. I hope you have a nice day :)
Thank you so much! I bought the DS's over the years locally second hand. I was an early adopter to the 3DS and bought them as they were released. I'm still buying 3ds's when I see them decently priced.
Thought you were one of those Channels with 1m subs lol some of the best content I’ve seen on youtube
same
IKR?!
Me too
honestly yeah the music the style all of it felt like something someone with lots of subscribers did not 3.64K
Same
The DS/3DS lines are definitely my favorite handheld lines, they are so revolutionary!
Agreed! They are so awesome!
Same here !
same
Same the switch sucks I wish they kept on making the 3ds/ds handhelds
Same my 2 first consoles were the Wii and 3DS (OG model) and loved them! My first videogame ever was mariokart Wii!
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"which was the last nintendo portable to feature a non-closable design"
the gameboy micro: 👁👄👁
Oops, oh well
You're right! Nice catch!
The Nintendo Switch: 👁👄👁
I like how the 2ds is the only one who can't close so it just stands there in the thumbnail
No GBA port really was a missed opportunity for the DSi, but I loved my DSi XL nevertheless. I really prefer that bigger screen, and I used to play a lot with the camera and sound apps, and Flipnote Studio. :)
I agree! A GBA port would have made it the definitive DS console.
If you homebrew your dsi you can run gba games off of the sd card since the system still has backwards compatibility and can run them same with all the 3ds models, no emulation.
Same here! My dsi xl was the first console I bought myself. I've made lots of flipnotes and taken a bunch of pictures over the years.
you can jailbreak it like i did with my dsi then it can play ds . gb . gbc . gba . a bunch of atari consoles . nes. snes. and much more , all in your dsi , you will never regret it
Yo DSI XL BUDDIES
I used to think the DSi was unnecessary because it didn't even have a gba slot, but god damn have you seen how amazing and clean the graphics are?? It's now my favourite little hand held to use for pokemon and other DS games :)
And that's why I have both a DS Lite, and a DSi. It's the best of both worlds!
I love my DSi. That little guy handles like 75% of my gaming needs.
Two screens are unnecessary in order to play properly
@@PsychomachineryEBM looks like somebody forgot to play "the world ends with you" lol
I have a black dsi and you can still play gba games with modding which is why I love it and I love the ds games
The DSi and New 2DS are the two most gorgeous DS iterations.
definitely some of the best!
No. 2ds is mostly unmaintanable, doesn't have 3d technology, why would it be the best 3ds? And it doesn't belong to ds iteration at all, dude.
@@protiv_bio who even used the 3D
@@lolwhat5622 hmm. How about everyone? E.g. 3d land is much easier with 3d enabled. Not for everyday use though
@@protiv_bio theres not that many games that use 3d though
The Black/Turquoise 2DS XL looks so clean and simple. Might have to dust mine off and get back on my old games. Wish I could of gotten the Smaller White "New" 3DS that had the colored buttons and changing faceplates for my collection.
I’ve always been a fan of the 3DS hardware. When they released the “New” 3DS, I knew I had to grab one. It has a great feel to it too!
I got a DS for Chrsitmas as a child, and it’s been my favorite platform ever since. The DS/3DS library is just unbeatable for my tastes.
I still play DS and 3DS games more than any other platform.
I bought an original 2DS as a present to myself when I graduated high school, and since then I’ve bought a New 3DSXL, as well as getting my brother a 2DS and a New 2DSXL.
I’ve also built up a DS/3DS library of 160+ games! I pretty much always have something fun to play now. :)
Awesome! The DS and 3DS libraries are so good! I don't have nearly as many games as you do!
man I love my 3ds but haven't gotten much in the ways of a library but super cool to hear how big yours is
you deserve more views, this video is amazing dude
Thank you!
It's only a matter of time before this channel gets big. The content is great and well put together. Neander clearly has a passion for the subjects he covers.
@@NeanderMeander yeah I have sub now great content
My point exactly!
@@sadidshaikh934 Just subbed as well!
Dude you make some good ass content. That’s all you’re just good at what you do
Thanks! I appreciate you watching my videos!
Just 2 gooooood
I agree
i got a 2ds for christmas in 2014 and it's still going strong and i play it from time to time, i used to take it literally everywhere with me even though i only played tomdachi life
10/10 made my childhood
That's awesome!
I got my 3ds back in 2011, and im still buying games
I got my 2DS in late 2013 and I played Pokemon. It was awesome and, just like yours, mine still works too! I'm thinking about homebrewing it now.
Same
@@edwardcortez6662 just know that homebrewing it has a risk of permanently bricking it! (Bricking means it will be permanently unusable)
I had an original model 3DS until it broke after too many drops. I replaced it with a 2DS but I had been missing that premium feeling from the original. Just this week I finally got a New 3DS XL and in my opinion it has that feeling. I’ve kinda been marveling at it as I’ve been playing it lol. It just feels so sleek and sturdy.
The New 3DS XL is my go to 3DS. I’ve logged many hours on it.
The New 2DS looks SO GOOD (perhaps the best looking Nintendo handheld)... I just wish it displayed 3D images. :(
I know! I'm one of the rare people that likes to play with the 3D turned on. I usually play the New 3DS XL.
Top screen is so thin that makes it bad.
Don't even try to use the stylus of it. Mine got loose after 3 months taking it out of the console
As an owner of the 2dsxl there is one nitpick about the system. The plastic is so thin that light bleeds, not a serious issue but its obvious they cut costs
Eww no way, it looks like a smart phone! The 3ds and dsi/ds lite models are much better looking
Great vid buddy! The DS family of handhelds were really magical. I still go back to all of mine.
They really were great handhelds! I finally picked up the DSi and the DSi XL a few weeks ago. Now I need to get my hands on that elusive Virtual Boy!
@@NeanderMeander Congrats man! So excited you got your collection of them all. I got my VB back in August. I think you'll be surprised at how fun it can be. It was def ahead of it time. I play Mario's Tennis on mine and love. I have no choice since it's the only title I have lol. I would gladly let you use mine for a vid if we were closer.
BROO, HOW DO YOU ONLY HAVE 670 SUBS!?????!? THIS IS HIGH QUALITY CONTENT!
Because he is trying to copy ColdFusion lol
@@TheInstamash how??
I’ve never heard of Coldfusion until now. I just checked out a few of their videos and I’m extremely flattered you thought I’ve modeled my channel after theirs!
@@TheInstamash wow your not a fun person to be around.
@@NeanderMeander you have doubled in subs since the last time I watched, great job!
I still remember getting my metallic pink DS Lite when I was in first grade, I was obsessed with that thing. I have a lot of memories of playing Littlest Pet Shops Jungle and Zoo Tycoon 2 with my best friend at the time, who lived in the same apartment complex as me. I remember us "texting" each other with pictochat too, even though we'd often be right next to each other, just because we could. Eventually, my DS Lite was replaced with a blue 3DS for Christmas one year, which was eventually replaced with a blue 3DS XL like a year later, but I have fond memories. I don't have my OG DS or my OG 3DS anymore since my parents had to sell them to afford the upgrades, but I still have my 3DS XL from 2012 and I still play it on a regular basis. I also have a pokeball 2DS XL now, which I love and is probably my favorite DS, and I recently bought a limited edition Nintendogs DS Lite since it looked so similar to my OG DS and Nintendogs + Cats is an extremely nostalgic game for me that I still play from time to time. I just love the DS line, made my childhood.
Neander: "I love portable consoles and games!"
Me only ever having the Switch: "yeah same!!"
(I like the thumbnail for this video, idk why, I just do)
Congrats on 200 subs
Ha! You keep rocking that Switch! It's an awesome portable console! What are you currently playing on it?
Thank you for the compliment on the thumbnail. I thought I change things up on this one.
@@NeanderMeander
Well a couple nights ago I made a late night purchase of lego marvel avengers 2 just cuz I love the lego games so much.
Nice! I just picked up Lego Jurassic World. I'm excited to jump into it!
Me that dont have any because of money (im not poor just in Turkey everything is expensiver): Yeah me to
Switch is a hybrid doesn't count
Your video is one of the best I've seen showing the evolution of these consoles!
I only have the first version of the 3DS, but I like the DS/3DS family so much that I watch all kinds of videos about it, even if they have information that I am tired of knowing.
The 3DS was my first and only handheld console and really marked my childhood, I even started playing it again recently.
Sad to see the DS and 3DS lines come to an end last year.
what about 2ds? is it will dead too?
@@fastfestgaming361 they're the same system minus 3d yes its dead also
@@HollowRick :( i never play 2ds / 3ds
@@fastfestgaming361 well you can still pick one up and play the amazing libary or if you have a modern laptop or andreoid phone you can emulate the 3ds using citra
If I had to pick a favorite, the DSi is the one I come back to most often. The Lite has the better library since it can play GBA games, but the DSi has a soft toy-like feeling to it. It’s so simple and I tend to reach for it first when grabbing a handheld to throw in my bag.
That's a really good insight. It does have a different feel.
Just found a new 3ds xl online for a decent price.Time to get back into the 3ds after years
Great content dude!
I am looking so hard for a new 3ds xl lol
I bet the games are hard to find xd
@@Fermin-hw5pd piracy.
@@deadeyecowkillz7580 But I don't know how to do that, there are a few games I would like to play...
Awesome video, great job! The DS/3DS is by far my favorite handheld to date- not only was the hardware pretty great, but the game library was absolutely iconic. Keep up the good content!
The game library for both of those consoles is amazing! I'm still discovering games that are great!
I watched your Wii U and Switch video and now your Evolution of the 3DS and I must say your production of your videos are top notch! Excellent job dude and hope your channel grows a lot more!
Thank you for watching!
You should rename the video to the evolution of your childhood
How does this channel have so little subs? This content is of the utmost quality. It is entertaining yet informative. The video is well shot with really good camera angles and the background music makes it seem so professional. I also watched a few of your other videos and just like this one, seem very professional. I also find these really interesting as I have a big passion for Nintendo and love all of their systems. (The 3ds and Gamecube are my favorites out of the bunch) so you can expect me to subscribe and like any video of your I watch. I love this channel keep up the good work!
BTW: I love the 3ds and ds systems. I recently bought the Solgaleo and Lunala special edition New 3ds XL. And though the 3ds is backwards compatible, I'm still trying to find an OG silver DS at a good price.
Thank you so much for watching! I’m happy people are enjoying my videos. I too really like the 3DS and GameCube. Both are exceptional consoles with amazing game libraries!
That’s a nice edition of the New 3DS XL! Definitely one I regret not picking up when it was available. I was also recently looking for an original DS. I ended up finding two of them, red and blue, for $25.
Again, thank you for watching and really appreciate the nice comment you posted!
I really love your handheld collection, and your videos are super quality. You deserve way more subs and views!!
Yooo this is exactly the kind of channel I’ve been looking for ! Can’t wait to binge together other videos
Your other * :P
Awesome! I'm glad you found the channel
Great video, I'm definitely grateful for the ds line. I know now we have the switch. However, it would have been nice to see a new 3DS in the future.
I had two 3DS, a red one (my very first 3DS, I got it as a late Christmas gift in 2012 with a Super Mario 3D Land cartridge) and a black one (bought it in 2014 after my red 3DS broke) I played the sh*t out of my black 3DS for years lmao Then in 2019 the L & R buttons broke and I stopped playing with it because most of my games required those buttons (Super Mario 3D Land, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, Mario Kart DS, etc) and last week, I remembered I still had my red 3DS and since the buttons on that one were pretty much brand new, I replaced my worn-out black 3DS L & R buttons and now I'm playing with it again and it's still going strong. I love the 3DS series.
Edit: My black 3DS finally died last year. It overheated and turned off and it didn't turn on again. I still haven't been able to get rid of it because of the memories, although a friend gifted me his New 3DS XL because he has a Switch and he basically had the 3DS gathering up dust. Still doesn't compare to my small black 3DS.
Awesome! The 3DS is a great little console. I still use my regularly.
cool
I had like 2 or 3 new 3DS XLs separately and broke 2 of them and lost 1, then I got another New Nintendo 3DS XL on Christmas 2018 (or 2019) and it was the galaxy art one (looks like 10:19) and I still have it to this day and also the B button now gets jammed sometimes probably from playing Pokemon Ultra Moon or Pokemon Pearl
@@Serious5GamingS5G My New 3DS XL is also the galaxy edition
@@alejandrogonzalezakamintyt2242 pog
You’re very underrated.
I just bought another Dsi xl after 6-7 years for nostalgia, this video just got recommended to me and makes me want to start collecting them now
That’s awesome! You’ll have to keep me updated on which ones you pick up.
@@NeanderMeander ended up getting a new 3ds LL! Can’t read Japanese but it’s pretty dang cool
@@_dajo That’s awesome! What color is it?
@@NeanderMeandersorry for replying so late lol, it’s metallic black, apparently rare too it has dual ips screens
Excellent handheld review! I really like your style!!
Thank you for watching!
Omg this is a huge coincidence, I bought a crimson black ds lite a few days ago and I’ve never looked up a ds video and I happen to get this, btw awesome video, it got me prepared for my future ds lite 😃
The non xl new 3ds, my absolute favorit.
2 Things:
1. Same m8.
2. I guess you are German.
@@kaanyasin3733 dutch*
This may seem random but thank you so much for just having a few seconds showing the New 3ds XL galaxy! I’ve been looking all over Scott The Wiz’s channel for it but nope. Thank you!
I’m glad you watched the video! I love the Galaxy New 3DS XL! There’s more footage of it in my “Why do I have 15 3DS Systems?” video. Thanks for stopping by
you have a great collection! great video that pretty much sums up these models and their differences
Thanks for watching!
For me the 3ds is the definitive ds. It literally has ds in its name. The new 3ds has great additions and fulfills what it always wanted to be. The new 3ds was the ds we always wanted. And their dream came true. The ds became what it always wanted to be.
It's pretty awesome! I love the 3DS handhelds
They all have DS in their names
I think the ds is the definitive ds. it literally has ds in its name.
Nostalgia in 12 minutes 👌
You have an awesome handheld collection! Great video! Educational and entertaining.
Dude! Thanks for watching and always being willing to give feedback!
Amazing video very well put together
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it
I personally believe that the N2dsXl is the best DS model. It can play both 3DS and DS games without problem. Plus with cfw, you can even play all handheld consoles including the GBA. The design and price is perfectly balanced (except the speakers, it should have been in the top screen) making it the console for people who like the N3ds feature while not wanting the 3d effect or wanting a a DS for a good price. Overall good video and you deserve more subs.
Side note: You can even use Retroarch to play some PS1 games and DaedalusX64 to play some N64 games!
If only it weren't XL! I love the smaller form factor because I'm not as big as Reggie and I like sliding my handheld comfortably into my pocket.
The used market where I live is so weird right now, New 3DS XL is generally selling for less than the New 2DS XL
Agreed. The new 2ds xl is like what remains when you remove everything unnecessary from the 3ds and keep only the most practical things. It's lighter in the hands, and it's a bit smaller than the new 3ds xl while keeping the same screen sizes, which makes it compact enough for your pocket.
Excellent video detailing the history of them all. I was there through it all and I think every single model has something going for it. Except maybe the original 3DS XL. The only reason to pick that over the original 3DS was a longer battery life. The speaker volume was terrible because they couldn't fit higher quality ones due to the screen being so large. But with the New 3DS XL existing, there's really no point in it. I got my original DS in Christmas 2005, and I really loved those clicky buttons and the D-Pad. I played almost too much Mario Kart DS on that thing.
The DSi XL also has one more difference compared to the original DSi: Nintendo used IPS screens exclusively for that model. Those screens have amazing colors, slightly better than the DSi, and incredible viewing angles compared to the TN displays of the DS consoles that came before it. This was apparently because they wanted people to be able to sort of crowd around someone playing and be able to see the game. The original DSi didn't have guaranteed IPS screens, so it washed out at angles, but I believe the colors were still more vibrant by a bit compared to the DS Lite just by virtue of screen technology evolving. Some 3DS consoles have IPS screens too, but usually not both screens because Nintendo didn't differentiate between them when building the consoles in the factory. This has led to the "3DS screen lottery", so to speak.
The only other thing I have to say is that the original DS was not frontlit. It was backlit just like the AGS-101 and DS Lite. The reason it was super super washed out just because they spent so much to make sure everyone got the best of both worlds, but ended up satisfying nobody all that especially well in the long run. There's a certain video that actually tears down an original DS display just to show that the light is coming from the back and not the front. Basically you can tell it's backlit because when the light is on, you don't see a strong "haze" of light around the front of the screen like the AGS-001.
The problem is the DS's screens were transflective, allowing anyone to see it outdoors because it could reflect light from the front almost like an earlier non-lit GBA or the AGS-001 with the frontlight off, but it also allowed light to pass through from the back so that you could see it indoors and in the dark with the backlight on. This is why when the system is off, the screen is more of a dark gray instead of pure black. But the cost this came at was the color saturation, black and white levels, and viewing angles. Those kinds of displays were not mature yet, and even today, are uncommon. On the flip side, it's the only model of DS you can see in bright sunlight, so this does give it a special quality that nothing else has in the DS line.
When Nintendo launched the AGS-101 and Micro the following year, they made the screen transmissive instead (does not accept light from the front, only the back) so that it could look more beautiful and the colors and black levels wouldn't be washed out. From then on they used that kind of screen.
Sorry for this giant wall of text. I have a large love for Nintendo systems and just wanted to share the information I've learned from all my research. I hope this teaches any reader about something they didn't know about before.
Awesome!
I have never seen a channel who interacts with the community so much! Keep up the good work
I’m happy to reply to the people watching my videos. Thanks for watching!
I am having so much nostalgia flooding back
Amazing production value dude.
Personally I disagree on the quality aspect of the 3ds vs 3dsxl. I always found the super glossy plastic of the 3ds cheap feeling, where as the matte of the xl felt a lot better to me.
Thank you! I can see your side of things with the glossy plastic. I know it's not for everyone.
I'd say my favorite of the 3ds models is the New 3ds, but I don't own them all yet. So far I have a 3ds, 3ds XL, and New 3ds, so I was thinking of buying a New 3ds XL soon
Great video! That's a very good compilation & comparison and you narrated it pretty well👏, very interesting to watch 😁😎
Thank you very much!
This video was so interesting, you went really deep with everything! I own a New 3DS I imported from Japan and have gotten it the Isabelle cover plates (plan on getting more, big AC fan) and I even own a DS Lite I got in another city in my country, I also used to have a New 3DS XL, but I killed it trying to replace the entire shell :(
That’s too bad about the New 3DS XL. I really like those Animal Crossing face plates. I wish Nintendo would do something like that with the Switch.
Personally; I prefer the premium feel of the Nintendo 3DS over all the others. I just wish that there could have been a "New" Nintendo 3DS with that premium-looking finish. I was sad when I had to upgrade to the newer model; and even a little ticked when I found that only the XL model was available in the US apart from the one regular-sized model that was bundled with Animal Crossing New Leaf with a matching tacky casing on it.
That original model had such a great feel! I know there were many people who complained about how glossy it was. I think that could have been a reason why all the other 3DS models were made with matte finishes. I agree with you, it would have been nice to have a "New" model that had the same aesthetic of the original. The New 3DS XL was pretty glossy, but it didn't feel like the original.
Nintendo has a weird habit of making their consoles seem like they are the same but a minor upgrade. The Gameboy and the Gameboy Colour. The Wii and the Wii U. The DS and the 3DS. Not to mention that all three also looked a lot like there older counterparts. The Switch breaks that trend and it is great for that. It is the sexiest console they have put out since the Game Cube and N64 glory days.
What you said is so true! They really do have a habit of doing that!
Dude your content is literally so good! You need more subs *now*
Thank you so much!!
@@NeanderMeander anytime!
YOOO THIS VID IS SO HIGH QUALITY
Really good job with it! Btw probably the best design-wise DS were definetly the OG 3D XL and the New 2DS XL 😎
Thanks! Yeah, those two designs are great! They're also some of my favorites.
DSi XL gang where you at?
I remember owning both Nintendo DS models. I once threw the regular one out the window and the upper screen got ruined. However I donated the lite model. I don't think Nintendo makes the DS anymore but I did enjoy playing DS games on it and also gameboy advance games.
Yeah, Nintendo stopped making the DS about a decade ago. Luckily they sold plenty of them so it's not too hard to find one.
Brilliant video. I mean it took me while to fathom releases sequence.
I'm glad you liked the video. The DS and 3DS are very confusing. If you weren't following them closely you wouldn't know which came first or last.
Amazing quality of video, can't believe you've got less than 5k subs! Hope you get the recognition you deserve 😊
Thank you so much! I’m really glad you liked the video. Hopefully things continue to grow
All i want in my life is a 3ds Seriously just me imagineing the amazing things i could do but im just a kid ill have to wait 7 years to buy one it will be dead by then at least i have a switch
If you save up money after a while you will have enough. Maybe you can ask your parents for money instead of gifts on your birthday/christmas if you usually get gifts on those times. A 3DS costs about 200-300 dollars so with enough saving up you can go to a game store to buy one! When I got my 3DS I bought it on the day after christmas at a store called EB Games. And there are sometimes 3DS games at walmart. I hope this could help you :)
@@skellypuff there aint part time jobs out there i could do in my country and i have only around 20 dollars and besides there are no stores selling it in my place and there are no gamestops here
If i See Somebody saying "I dont Like the ds/3ds" THEN M8. IM SORRY BUT WE NEED TO HAVE A LITTLE MEETING
Btw this dude needs more subs
@@kaanyasin3733 I don't like Ds
@@kaanyasin3733 Btw this is a joke
@@ambatukuumm1553 *gets M1 garand Out*
I know a dude in school who is a Playstation ultra-fan, bought every console and every handheld. He despises Nintendo because he thinks Nintendo copied ideas from Sony.
Beautiful video. With the resurgence on popularity of 3DS consoles on 2021-2022, it just shows how good they were. I hope we get a bigger Virtual Console library for the Switch and future consoles.
Thank you! I hope the Virtual Console make’s a comeback on Nintendo’s next console
AMAZING video, love it!!! Great job!!!
Thank you so much!!
I wish I had a 3ds🙁
I do
Best DS = DS LITE
Best 3DS = new 3DS small
Great choices!
Agreed.
This video feels very slick and well made.
Thank you! It's takes quite a while to put these videos together
Excellent retrospective !
Thanks for watching!
9:40 there was another Handheld that WASNT the normal advanced but still wasnt clapable (you guessed it. Its the Micro)
Love your channel dude ! Keep making videos
Thank you for watching!
Great editing!
Sir, you are an amazing Content Creator. You and I have about the same number of subscribers, yet your videos are so good, I thought I was watching a 1 Mill channel. You are going places, I can tell you that.
Wow, thanks! I'll hop over and check out some of your stuff
The DS Lite aqua was my FIRST ever console. It holds a special place in my heart definitely. Now i’ve owned a second aqua DS Lite, 3DSXL, and Switch. Looking forward to buy 2DSXL!
You should have a million subs, great video
Thank you so much!
I had a cobalt blue DS Lite I love it just hearing you talk about the DS Lite brings a tear to my eye and yet I am still 15 not even out of my childhood but then again I was really young when I had it I had so many great games on it
I got my DS Lite back in January and my DSi XL yesterday in the mail. Seeing the DSi XL in person, this thing is huge. 😄
It was bigger than I thought it would be too. It’s crazy how big it is
I bought my first 3ds 2 months ago. The last nintendo console I bought was n64 even though my dad gave me his old wii but I never played it much. I became aware of the new super mario series and the more I read the more I wanted one. But at the time I was interested in it they were hard to find. I paid almost $100 for a standard size 3ds, but it didn't disappoint. I did need a new battery but when I changed it I noticed how sturdy of a built device it is. I now have 10 games most of which are mario . I love this thing and now I want a switch. I've been missing out on nintendo for a while because I've always had x box and playstation consoles
Wow, such an amazing video!!!
Thank you so much!
Great video man!
Glad you liked it!
Love it, Very impressive video!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it
What makes it so great for me is that it‘s my whole childhood. It’s the first console era I witnessed from its start to its end. I almost had all models except of the dsi, the 2ds models and the new 3ds. Will never forget it!
Such a great era to be alive! It's been fun living through all the revisions.
this guy has only 4k subs? we need more of this stuff! to the moon to a million!
I'm really happy you like it! I've been writing a lot of scripts. I'm hoping to increase my video production this year.
Only 7k subs dang you should have more for this great content
Thank you so much!
great video man
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it
Love the review.
Great video!
Thanks!
Great video. I currently hold in my possession the Gameboy Advance, Gameboy advance SP, DS lite, DSi, 3DS XL and new 2DS XL
That's awesome! Which one are you currently playing?
This is such a great video
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it
You are the best channel ever. You don't have the annoying TH-cam voice and your content is exquisite
This was so great to read! Thank you for this. I’m glad you like my videos.
Always. There really interesting
Best evo video ever! I have the DSI XL but I wish I had the dsi instead. Cuz dsi is more square shape and I like it
The DSi does have a really nice shape. It also has a matte finish that shows less scratches. The biggest upside to the DSi XL is that it has two IPS screens. No other DS has those. The New 3DS and New 3DS XL potentially have them, or just one. All DSi XL consoles were built with them. They really make the games look good.
I have a DSi, but I remember as a kid the corners used to hurt my hands after a while because they were so sharp. I'm buying a DSi XL soon hopefully since its comfy and has IPS screens
@@Night_Rider83 i can agree on that aswell but the most comfy is obviously the nintendo 2DS
@@Night_Rider83 I'm pretty sure all DSi XL's were made with IPS screens. I think you'll really like it.
That is some quality content right there!
And I think the TH-cam algorithm is blessing you even more
Which of the 3DS/2DS models is your favorite anyways?
Thank you so much! I go between using the New 3DS XL and the New 3DS. I'm currently using the Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition New 3DS XL. What's your favorite?
@@NeanderMeander that thing looks amazing! Too bad Fates' story isn't the greatest. Since my O3DS broke down I have the New 2DS XL and if I ever find a New 3DS XL for way too cheap I won't hesitate to take it. As long as it's "New" and XL it's great 👍
I got the 3DS in 2011 for Christmas. I broke it 4 months later and got a new one. It is still working perfectly today
Dude...this video is some king shit!! Looking forward to seeing more content from you, and watching your other videos!
Thank you! Let me know what you think of the other videos
I really like this video. When you showed off all of your SNES games I squeaked 😂 jealous
Thank you! I used to have a bigger collection of SNES games, but I traded them away years ago when I didn't really care about gaming. I wish I could get them back.
This is a real good video, I liked it.
Thanks for watching!
Great video, you're so underrated
Thank you so much!
Damn dude good upload
I'm glad to hear you liked it!
Great video, you deserve more subs!
Thank you!
@@NeanderMeander no problem, keep up the good work!
Awesome content as usual.
Thanks man! I appreciate you watching my videos!
@@NeanderMeander You are welcome.
Bro your b-roll is on point
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it
Have had them all except the first dsi. What a awsome journey it was.
It sure was. Hopefully Nintendo will bring back the design someday.
Wow, you had even more than me. I had everyone but the dsi, the 2 ds models and the little new 3ds.
I got a 2DS in early 2015 (first got a 2ds in 2013 but it broke, so the 2015 one was a replacement) & in 2021 it's still going strong! Love this thing
EDIT: Also can I say this video is REALLY well put together! The editing is smoother than butter. Fastest 12 minutes in my life
I’m glad you liked the video! The 2DS is a solid, durable little gaming powerhouse. Both of mine are still going strong!
How the hell did you break a 2ds- or was it already used by someone else?
@@lederp7151 The charging port broke somehow (idk how it happened lmfao) and it wouldn't charge anymore, so when the battery ran out that was it lol
@@icyan393 Oh crap- that sounds annoying af
As an everyday user of an original 3ds XL for about half a decade, taking it on road trips and to outdoor events, I disagree that the bottom screen didn't leave marks on the top screen. Great video regardless, love the camera work.
I can see that being the case. I used mine for a few years before the "New" systems came out. I didn't develop lines on mine during that time.
@@NeanderMeander I also wasn't exactly delicate with it as a kid, which probably didn't help lol. I just remember playing an original DS Game one day and wondering why I had vertical lines that perfectly outlined the 4:3 Gameplay, only to slowly close the hinge and realize.
This video is awesome! how do you not have more subscribers? Your content is great!
Also, how did you get so many DS's? I wish that I had more.
I hope you have a nice day :)
Thank you so much! I bought the DS's over the years locally second hand. I was an early adopter to the 3DS and bought them as they were released. I'm still buying 3ds's when I see them decently priced.