Even outside first-party games, the system had something for everyone.

Even survival horror fans hadResident Evil Revelations, which would also see a release on other consoles later on.

you’re able to also find pre-modded units for sale online at a likely inflated cost.

A Nintendo 3DS LL Super Famicom edition in gray complete with stylus.

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Just remember thatdownloading video game ROM filesfrom the internet for games that you do not own is illegal.

Due to its enduring popularity, the system is everywhere on sites like eBay or Mercari.

You’ll generally pay less compared to the original price at launch.

The Homebrew Launcher running on a modded New 2DS XL Model.

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There’s also the larger XL model, which fits those who prefer to avoid cramping their fingers.

To top things off, the system’s popularity online makes it easy to resell.

They tend to sell quickly, making the investment fairly low-risk.

Pokemon Emerald for the Gameboy Advance running natively on the 3DS as a Virtual Console plugin.

The clamshell design helps protect the screen and face buttons.

This allows for an extra layer of customization or simply an easy fix for a scratched or damaged shell.

Ninteno New 2DS XL in black.

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