I mean, there’s clearly a demand for it since the prices have gotten through the roof. Should I really purchase one or is it pointless and a waste of money. What’s the reason behind its sudden resurgence despite it being an “old” console as the Switch lineup has replaced it? Does it have to do with physical game ownership?

  • Exec@pawb.socialEnglish
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    1 day ago

    The biggest reason to stay away is obviously cost. I’ve paid up to $1200 usd for new in box examples, and even fairly chewed up 3ds handhelds can run you a couple hundred.

    What. I got a New3DSLL used from Japan for like €50 (plus shipping plus VAT) in 2021. No box and charger, minor scratches but otherwise doesn’t look bad, looks obviously used, for that price it didn’t feel bad. Where is it costing 1200 in this year?

    • Fecundpossum@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      23 hours ago

      Limited edition sealed units, like the purple galaxy or various Nintendo IP special editions. They can get plenty higher than $1200.

    • NOT_RICK@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      1 day ago

      eBay for a complete in box, especially for a harder to find SKUs like the Pokemon Red and Blue version of the New 3DS. I saw one of those for 2k on eBay just last month.