Today we're trying out a few of the more popular New 3DS XL mods that will work to make the handheld more modern going forward.
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For the USB-C mod, you should put a 5.1k resistor between CC1 and GND and another 5.1k resistor between CC2 and GND, that way it will work with all USB-PD chargers
Good to know, I'll remember that when I put the final build together. Thanks!
This guy resistors
@@SpawnWavehi spawn wave Please don't mention rgt ever again
Is that the same as fast charging?
Hey mate, you seem to know your shit hahaa Can I ask you something, my 3DS stoped charging, and it doesn’t turn on, what could it be? When I plug in the charger, it blinks and that’s all
I was so excited when I saw the hole for the usb c port so nice and factory looking .. I blinked my eyes and it turned into a hot mess 😭😂
H shop ✅ File management ✅ Custom themes ✅ Pretendo ✅ Net pass ✅ Streaming ✅ Wireless charging ✅ The 3DS is a GOD tier handheld!
And it has an internet browser, folders, themes(by default from Nintendo), mp3 player, a decent d pad and a removable battery
>wireless charging Man is a fake 3DS fan and doesn't remember the charging cradle, which does basically the same thing
@@Gamefreak924 only the original 3ds got that (and the new XL but those cradles are super rare and would cost you $60+)
@@velocityraptor6051 just buy a 3rd party one ive had one for years for my n3ds xl
$400 3ds is stopping me from doing anything to a 3ds
I got my 2ds for 60 dollars on eBay, it has a fault with the volume slider but it's a relatively easy fix and the batteries are easy to replace too
I can sell you my new 3ds xl woth some games for 350
New 2ds xls go for way cheaper. I got a N3DSXL with some broken pixels and a rough body off Mercari yesterday for 140
Got a new 3ds XL for $125
buy it japanese, you’ll gonna mod it anyway, and some extra steps won’t kill u; got mine for 72 bucks and it’s almost like new, it does have a tiny little dent on the bottom and came with no stylus; i consider that as a win
"Honey, I want these mods for my 3DS" "Only if you make it tax deductible" Spawnwave's conversation with his wife before this video probably
They do count as business expenses, so yes.
@@zachcarmichael699 Exactly, especially because this video has the feeling of "look at this cool thing I got" and not in a braging way, but in a kid excited to show you that thing they have been extremely excited to get in the mail
Damn. I was just ready to watch RGT’s video but it has a vague title so it’s probably just him rambling and ranting on and on about a bunch of nothing. Thanks for uploading Spawn.
Ngl, that’s the exact reason I didn’t watch RGT’s video either😂
Better than watching Playstation Guy being an absolute hypocrite
I troll RGT, telling him to stop crying each time I see him live streaming.
I made KZhead to never recommend this channel. It’s always crying and complaining
@@IaconDawnshire Dreamcast Guy?
I personally just use a cable that has a Nintendo plug and a USB-A plug to charge. If I was going to do a USB-C mod, I’d do one that replaces the old port, rather than cutting the case up.
it's nice to be able to still use the old charging cable, especially for things like charging docks
@@X2BruteDon’t charging docks just use the two contact plates on either side of the socket? You don’t have to lose that capability.
Mini files are your friend when adding any new ports to your case. Cut the hole smaller than needed and use files to finish it off. 🤘🤘
I got a 3DS Capture Card mod which also doubles as a USB C charging mod. It's amazing and if you can afford it, I'd recommend it. Both for the charging, and for the capture.
I feel bad for your 3ds
Adding wireless charging to the 3DS surprised me.
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Wireless charging degrades your battery faster, and it uses significantly more power. ifixit recently made a video where they found wireless chargers like this from Amazon take twice the power to charge as wired. It’s really not worth it.
I didn't know there were wireless chargers.
Especially since it's pointless due to charging cradles
buy the charging station and you also have wireless charging
Who else is playing emulated 3DS games at the moment? Fire Emblem is sooo much fun.
I've been playing 3DS emulated in VR with full 3D inside Bigscreen Beta
Emulation? 3ds is one of the few I fuck with on native hardware.
Not emulated, but im going through Bravely Second rn
@@Matanumiso true makes it so much more fun
I’m playing MH4U natively
I'd love a video on full reshelling of this system! Got the exact same model and considering a new shell, but it's a bit daunting to do
Super Great Video, love everything coming out for the 3DS now
It is more than likely possible to put the QI Charging FULLY inside the case (As long as you mount the actual Charging Unit itself to the outer casing on the inner side) the difference between having it in and out are going to be very minimal and in terms of Looks, it will certainly look better.
Didn’t even think of that, but I charge my phone this way with the case still on so it makes total sense
One major 3DS mod I'd love to see is getting a bluetooth audio transmitter to work with it. Especially one with low latency AptX!
Excellent video. Thank you, will look for the follow up.
Now just need a circle magnet for the wireless charging and Bluetooth Audio. TBH USB-C for data would be amazing on a hacked 3ds.
I thougt there are kits for changing the og chargeport to Usb C
There are but those are a bit hard to install due two large factors. One it requires some advance soldering skills to pull off and two it's very easy to get the wrong kit since nintendo changed the board side connections with each version of the 3DS to prevent hard mods from being used to hack the system.
The numb change is easily my favorite mod for the New 3DS. Make playing with the C-stick way better! Watch out for getting second hand shell replacements. The 2 i got from Amazon had their Hinge housing snapped after a month.
Buy a MagSafe pop socket and rob the magnets and make it mag safe!
I recently decided to mod my 3ds software & added a usbc i did use a smaller pcb
I don't know how dangerous could be for the system but you could get a rounded set of magnets and make a "mag-safe" for the wireless charging so it always aligns perfectly fine (or you could just make a DIY stand so you never miss it)
I love when you do video like this
If any of you guys have a unmodded 3ds, I would highly recommend modding it.
I wish we could get another true handheld that fits in your pocket
Gone are those days. If you're wanting HD gaming on the go, you have to go big. I mean, technically you could do something like a GBA SP / Galaxy Flip series, but I think it would get pretty costly.
Not getting that now a days. I say get the Og launch 3ds and mod it or just get a gba sp with flash card. I have a Gba Micro with flash personally.
I guess it's fine since every mobile handheld can be emulated on a phone at this point.
@@BonusCrook but software buttons suck!
@@MrHack4never razer kishi/8bitdo controller
I made the exact same mistake with USB-C port lol. I also thought it would be a great place to fit it, but stylus won't go all the way anymore. I ended up replacing that part of the shell anyway (I kept everything else, because it's limited edition and OEM shell is far better quality), so new placement is basically the same as yours, right next to ZR button and it looks really nice. My breakout board is way smaller though (only 4 pins), but I still used some glue just to secure it. Many people replace proprietary port with Type-C, but I wanted to keep it, just in case. Also replaced C-stick with the one from Ali, looks the same and it's far more responsive. Also installed Type-C to DSi XL (next to 3.5mm jack, couldn't find a better place), Vita 1000 (a lot of space between main and left controller board) and Wii U gamepad (hated that thin cable and big power brick). Charging my phone and handhelds using same cable is huge, especially from power bank (via short USB-A to USB-C cable). Didn't need or want wireless or Type-C to Type-C charging. But you could also buy magsafe ring for easier alignment (I have it on my phone case and my powerbank is magsafe compatible). So yea, all my devices are USB-C and I LOVE it. Fairly easy, with exception of Vita 1000, which has very small pins. Nintendo consoles are noob-friendly to mod (just make sure you don't mess up positive and negative).
Looking forward to your shell swap video
I actually direct change the C-stick using the PSP numb when the New 3DS XL released.
thats so coool, do you do Mods for Wii U too? A Wireless Charging Mod for the Wii U would be so nice!
The gamepad already technically charges ”wirelessly", just pop it on the stand with the two small pins that it came with in the box xd
You could make a custom 3D printed fixture for the wireless charger to position it correctly. I'm thinking something similar to the charging dock that came with the original 3DS
The X1 nib is specifically a low-profile one. For replacement nubs you will probably find one that is too big and too tall. Just trying to spread the right one. It's also a super easy replacement/removal, just as he suggested. Just the screws to reveal the inner hardware and being careful when you flip it open.
Bruh I got the new cstick in today and the difference is INSANE! It’s actually like a second left stick! Super comfortable, low profile, fits like a glove, very sensitive input, and easy to install. Undeniably a must do upgrade. Thanks for the tip!
i used the psp analog stck cap on my new 3ds, i just superglued into place and is great
Play my 2ds xl alot to this day
Making the right c stick usable is nice!
Dude stole my thoughts and ideas for my switch and razer Edge for wireless charging. Somewhat 😂 good move forward and video
I was literally just thinking of usb c 3ds and 48 minutes ago this video was made
Wireless charging for switch 2 would be fire.
What makes you think it would be such a hazard?
@@iyeetsecurity922 Read again.. Cause I'm sure I was saying in a way that I would be happy for such a thing vs it being a hazard. LMAO. Maybe you dont understand slang when the word fire means dope or cool. Then just say that.
Wireless charging is fine in a pinch, but I very rarely use it as it's incredibly slow, inefficient, and heats up the device.
@@skycloud4802 I mean so is fast charging in a way but I get it, although the tech could be better by the time switch 2 is made.
Nice I’m enjoying my modded 2DS XL
Very cool ideas
Where the hell does someone find a full housing swap for these things ;w;
You should do a pool about what sheel you should put, there's so many options
if you're going to do wireless charging I'd suggest adding one of those steel rings for magsafe compatibility to make alignment easy
3ds mods are always cool.
Already did the USB C and Nub mods, and they're fantastic. Not sure if I would get much use of a wireless charger.
I did the PSP nub mod some months after the new 3ds launched best mod especially for monster hunter 4 ultimate at the time!
The C-Stick mod on a N2DSXL can blend the top screen, especially if you have a screen protector. I replaced mine with a PSP stick some years ago, and over time it started to blend. There isn't enough space for a thicker stick on that console, but it looks like the other models are fine for that.
I think some type of screen upgrade would be amazing. Going back to the 3ds the screens look terrible. And not just in terms of resolution the image quality just doesn’t hold up like other older nintendo handhelds
I'm glad you took my advice from years ago and swapped the c stick with a psp cap. I'm very disappointed though, that neither you or anyone one else on the internet except for me made an N64 Switch dock. It's a super easy mod, and it would have been your best video to date. 🤦
I literally just bought one. I’m rocking out with Megan battle network operation shooting star. It’s the BEST way to play this game.
I made a video of adding Bluetooth and the same USBC charging mod too. Perfect fit. Never tried the wireless charging though since at that point why would I need a device to charge 3 different ways.
You should try to implement a MagSafe like charging system so it magnetically aligns itself and locks in place.
Ayee nice mods!
So that's where my new c stick came from! never realized it was a laptop part :O
Can you link where you got the stuff for wireless charging, I wanna do the mod but cant find proper resources
3ds is my fav handheld. I def want to mod a 2ds xl I have in box.
There’s a breakaway board on Etsy that is USB C-PD compatible and replaces the current port AND still supports the dock charging. It’s awesome.
That’s just great!!! But Jon I need some light, I’ve got back my 3ds and it’s not charging, idk why, is there a simple way to check if all the rest is working and only it’s not charging? Cheers :)
If you know anyone else with the same DS as you with a working battery, you might ask if you can test their battery in your DS to see if it charges. Batteries are relatively cheap & easy fixes!
Oh I really want to see the shell swap
Can you replace the SD card loader to support newer SD card formats?
Great video° Question... is there a mod for a better/CHEAPER NFC reader? I would love to try that out since NFC reader prices are insane right now
There's a softmod that just lets you load in any Amibo NFC data midgame. No need for physical NFC tags
I was considering the charger. I will do the mini stick.
There are 3d printable drill guides to help line up the USB-C port
There's a USB C board that I installed recently and replaces the old port, and apparently it already supports USB-PD. You can also get high capacity batteries. Do you have a link for getting those Cstick nubs? My Cstick is giving me trouble and that seems like a perfect fix.
Got a Japanese n3dsxl for 150 and it’s been amazing looks almost brand new
I got an idea, but this is probably just for the old 3DS: modifying the cradle to get wireless charging. The design of it destroys the problem of aligning the console completely... I suppose lol
Someone please make IPS screens for New 3DS (and XL) already
Some of them did come with IPS screens from the factory
@@SomeAngryGuy1997 Currently, having IPS screens depends on that lottery. It's about time we can buy them separately just like with game boy screens.
I have a Nintendo 2DS XL, hopefully the internals remain the same since I do slightly worry about the changes of internals due to different positions of game card slots, microSD, stylus, etc.
The nub mod I used a PSP analog nub which made it so much easier to navigate
You should have tried wireless magnetic charging instead of just regular wireless charging so that way you don't really have to be exact with how you place it down like the iPhone it would just magnetically stick on
I’m gonna do the trackpoint mod soon
Maybe put a magsafe ring on ro it to just snap on to the wireless charger
Use a phone case sticker for Apples MagSafe charger so avoid the wrong positions on the pad
Man, I am really tempted to purchase a New 3DS LL for some 3DS retro emulation but still not so sure.
I have a charging stand for my 3ds that works just fine
for the c-stick, people have found out that the psp one is a great alternative
how is it looking when you close the 3DS with the ThinkPAD button? will it be half open and maybe cause the screen to crack? im picturing the macbook camera cover issue haha
For the usb-c put in near the headphone jack to the left
I think I'm the only guy in the US that uses the dock to charge his 'new' 3DS lol I might look into that Qi charging coil mod though. That was pretty neat
Oooooooohohohoohohoh, gonna have to do these
I'd love to see if u can do any of these mods to a N2DS XL. That's my main system I have and idk if I'd go out of my way for a N3DS
Need to find a soldering class so I can learn without risk I've passed up SO many projects because I don't have this skill
Great video, if you could find a way to do the new 3ds xl capture card mod that would be amazing, i have only seen people selling it for hundreds, but have not found the method itself yet
The wireless charging idea intrigues me. Let us know how long it takes for a full charge. I'm interested in knowing if it's worth my time. Might also look into the nub replacement. That thing is one of the design decisions Nintendo made that annoyed me, given how expensive the New 3DS XL was when I originally bought it.
do you think you'd ever attempt adding Bluetooth? that dongle for the switch that everyone has isn't available anywhere anymore so hardmodding it in is starting to look like a better option
Funny enough I just bought a charging dock for my N3dsxl lol
I wonder if the DS Lite or 3DS chargers have anything else they can do besides charging because I know the original DS has audio out support. Also you don't need to wirelessly charge the device because it literally has a charging dock you just set it in and no need to modify anything. Also why do you want this kind of thing You can't play Walt's charging at the same time and yeah so I ended up not caring about it take it or leave it I don't care.
I like the part where he doesn’t link to any of the upgrades purchase link. So hype!
We need a hdmi mod asap. Can't believe one has been made by now.
This is really cool and a great idea, but it's something that I will most likely never be doing. I don't have the tools or skills to do any hard mods to any game system or have the money to pay someone else to do them for me.
need ips mod with all the different 3ds variants. take a tn and make it both screen ips if possible.
I’ve seen some people have translucent shells. Ever seen those before?
Genuinely, this just makes me ask why portable consoles didn't merge with phones when they had the chance. The DS/3DS series is literally the gaming equivalent of the samsung fold.
Can I do some of these mods, especially type C port on the side as you did there on the new 3DS model? or are the new 3ds and 3ds xl not simmilar enough for this and need different methods
Man you must be a glutton for punishment if you're still working on 3ds systems. May the force be with you!
I have been thinking about modding my 3DS, so this could come in handy.
Here I am just trying to find a replacement micro SD card reader for my New 3DS.
i will put usbc in my 3ds, but I'm still debating if I should replace it with the original plug
My 3DS Case is almost completely bad. I have the red paint casing, yet it's almost fully black now ... 😆