Please make more 3ds and N3DS content. It's been really difficult to get replacement shells and parts lately. If there was more content about this, it might encourage the community to create solutions. For example, if someone had high-quality plastic shells made and for sale. Boxy pixel makes awesome stuff out of metal. Does someone here have the means to make and sell shells for the 3ds family of systems? It's a business opportunity ripe for the taking rn

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

The shells are quite complex but I do see a market for it and wouldn’t be surprised if we see some come to market in the near future.

@khiclark31

2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to know this too

@Robzvideogamez

2 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions I woukd love to see a new 3DS sheel in the 2DS style with no hinge.

@diarykeeper

2 жыл бұрын

TheRetroFuture did many already

@rambo_ando

2 жыл бұрын

@Unnamed Channel agreed! It's a modern masterpiece!

I don't envy you, I used to work at a tech repair shop. Repairing a pre-disassembled device was always a challenge. Often times customers believed they were helping the technician out by doing half the work but in reality they were making the repair job more difficult due to the possible lack of organization.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! I thankfully had a fully assembled one so I could see where everything goes otherwise I would have been lost

@diarykeeper

2 жыл бұрын

TheNorthridgeFix calls those "Nofix"

Hi, great video as always. The blue light only it's because: - Bad update, you need to format again, there is a button combination you can use to start the console - Bad hacked console, you need to hack it again if possible - Missing wifi connector or broken - Cameras not working I hope you can fix it!

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Dave! I will definitely try to revive it 👍😁

@shanez1215

2 жыл бұрын

Most likely it's the wifi module. Often it just needs a reseat. Disconnected cameras doesn't cause that, disconnected cameras causes the bottom screen to flash and then immediately power off.

@dave8826

2 жыл бұрын

@@shanez1215 I have one like that, it start and sound like a short circuit and then power off, and it's not the motherboard because I already change it.

@dave8826

2 жыл бұрын

Another fix: Hold the power button for 30 seconds, then let it go, and later start the console as always. I had a similar issue.

@gbgol4

6 ай бұрын

@@dave8826hey!!! I just bought a new 3ds xl off Mercari for 40$, it’s reported to have the same issue! Is the problem as easy as the camera’s ribbon cable not being positioned correctly?? If that’s the case, I just landed myself the craziest purchase of my life to date.

I'd be interested in seeing more repair attempts. I think it could help expand your viewership beyond people who want to mod game systems, since repair videos are a pretty well developed genre on KZread.

The 3ds seems water damaged so theres probably some oxidization on the connectors or the analog button. If you use 90% or more ipa and a toothbrush on the contacts it could start working again

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good point!

Really great production/editing in this one. Totally gonna order that ifixit mat. I'd like to see more stuff like this!

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chase! Really glad you enjoyed this episode!

Great videos as always. I have one of those magnetic sheet and never occurred to me that I can draw on them to know where the screws go, great tip! Also, I know your pain in putting back 3ds consoles, I remember I bought 5 3ds that we’re in pieces. Luckily for me 3 out 5 worked and the other two needed a screen swapped and connector replacement.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! Nice, that’s awesome you were able to save some of those 3ds’s!

@davidt3563

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't think they existed so I was just going to make my own. This should make a lot of my projects easier.

All Mario and Luigi Games are works of art, but I’d especially get the remake of Superstar Saga. It’s incredible!

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for the recommendation!

The connector for the home button is very easy to damage, since you aren't actually supposed to open it to remove the ribbon cable (unlike all the other ribbon cables in the system). I messed up my home button when replacing the cartridge reader on my system. The fix is pretty easy though: just put a small piece of paper between the ribbon cable and the connector as you reinsert it. That will apply enough pressure for the contacts to meet. Edit: the microphone has the same flaw, so it might be worth testing it out. As far as 3DS games you gotta play: Bravely Default (seriously underrated. It's probably my favorite JRPG ever, and it has one of the best OSTs I've ever heard) Fire Emblem: Awakening Kirby: Triple Deluxe / Planet Robobot (easily the best Kirby games in recent years) Metroid: Samus Returns The Zero Escape Games (or get them on PS4). Fantasy Life I also recommend hacking the 3DS. Not for piracy, but so you can use an external controller with the input redirection. My biggest issue with the 3DS is ho uncomfortable it can be to hold for any reasonable length of time (especially for more action-oriented games like Metroid - much more comfortable with an Xbox controller). Custom themes/badges are also nice to have.

Idk how u do your shots of these consoles...but they looking freaking fantastic ... production always.....ALWAYS on point 👍

Thanks for another super neat video! The 3ds has a solid library of exclusive games, and the Virtual Console offerings (while the e-shop still exists of course) add a lot of value as well. Hope you enjoy using your mostly functional handheld!

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan! I’ll definitely be checking out some games on the platform. I’m also going to try and fix that home button

@natethebad

2 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions Best of luck with the repairs!

That magnetic sheet is going on my "to buy" list asap. im awful for managing screws and it always bites me in the butt.

I really happy about this type of content I never see enough of the ds spectrum in this take

I had one with the same problem with a 3ds due to softmod. I ended up regenerated the initial folders and files for the SDCard and mine booted up. If I recall correctly, I also changed the boot order from the SDCard to the OS first and that fixed it ...

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Sounds good! Thank you!

I’m glad your enjoying your 3DS. I got mine about a year ago after I modded my first Gameboy Advance SP. Custom firmware is very handy for this lil device. Great video.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m excited to dive in and try more games!

Something different but I quite enjoyed this video and happy to see you got one of them working.

It's a shame that the blue 3ds has bulges from the wrong screws being used at one point. As far as game recommendations go. Dragon Quest VII or VIII

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that was a bit disappointing. Someone was definitely in there before me

I think your skills and editing would be incredibly useful for console repairs. If I had a 3ds to repair I would absolutely use this video to help guide me in that repair.

The 3ds was a fantastic console. I'd recommend Luigis Mansion 1 & 2 (GameCube graphics in a handheld!), Super Mario 3D Land, and Ocarina of time 3D 👌🏼

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I love Luigi mansion! Thanks!

@DarthSideous63

2 жыл бұрын

Ocarina of Time saved the 3DS from a horrible launch.

Impressive re-assembling of the gray one. I have three of them. Thanks.

Really enjoyed this video and your fixing!

Pretty good video, even better person. You’re a great guy, Tito.

Great vid as always Tito. Thank you!

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris!!

i loveee these saving tech vids

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

I got a 3ds a few months ago, monster hunter 4 ultimate is pretty great along w most of Nintendo's catalogue ofc so many great games from this handheld

I would highly recommend the Sega 3D Classics series as their more than just simple ports and do offer a surprising 3d effect on games from what I heard

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

The second 3ds if it was modded, you could've just installed the boot.3ds file and replace it because the one that is given to you with the homebrew guides has this file but it's a broken version

Anybody else find the sorting of the screws oddly pleasing? 😄 Great video as always 🧡

"Aaaaand, IT WORKED!" the 3ds in the background having a seizure.

I enjoy the 3ds, I’m curious to know how long before you homebrew it lol I always enjoy your channel. Very informative

@HUYI1

2 жыл бұрын

It's a no brainer as soon as he sorts out the home button, I'm sure he will have fun with luma and filling that micro SD with homebrew 😁👍

Ever Oasis and all the Professor Layton and Ace Attorney games are awesome. Honestly the 3ds library is amazing, it has awesome games for all the Nintendo first party series, as well as lots of jrpgs and niche indie games

Never had a doubt you could do it! I wonder if the screens are IPS or TN. You can find out if you put custom firmware on it. It's worth it. The 3d function also works better on the newer 3DS with the infrared tracking. On the older ones you couldn't move it without the screen looking funky and giving you a headache.

The Nintendo 3DS (and also Nintendo DS) are for le the next console who need hardware modding. I hope one day we gonna have a HDMI (mini or micro) to be more easier to capture it and play on the big screen. Maybe if we tweek all the job do with capture board, that can be awesome.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Agree, that would be cool!

@duskshade520

2 жыл бұрын

I guess you never heard of the DS lite, DSi and 3ds capture cards that got discontinued when Keity/Katsukity went bankrupt, huh?

@AceUndergeekBunny

2 жыл бұрын

@@duskshade520 I heard of them, and I also watch the great video by My Life in Gaming about the 3ds situation (back in 2019). I know than kit are still available but they're so expensive and only for capture on PC only. What I hope is the same but with Hdmi out to just plug in on a big screen. Maybe if we use knowledge of how the GBA have Consolizer and TV out kit, we can do the same for Ds and 3ds.

@duskshade520

2 жыл бұрын

I don't remember if I sent that message before or after finding HDMI out dongles for the old capture cards, but regardless I shouldn't have gone with the "guess you never heard of" bit, that was me being a dick. Anyways, it's my belief we've just in the past couple years gotten to the point of fpga's being capable of proper TV output instead of the older days of fewer and slower cores, where they did lesser processing of raw video, AND at a time when they're small enough ((like a recent raspberry pi that comes on a reel for machine pick and place manufacturing)) to be fully enclosed in the target device without external processing.

The N3DSXL is by far the worst console I have worked on, ( and I've don the N64Digital installation) those 3 ribbon connectors in the upper corner are a pain, but I found them easier to work with if the console is opened, seems like less tension is on the ribbon cable that way. My main 3ds is the same blue color as yours, I did a US motherboard to Japanese console, so I know the pain, but it was worth it, such a good looking system!

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! The 3ds is a pain 😅. Thanks for the suggestion on keeping the hinge open, I’m sure that’ll make things easier 👍

@ButtholioTheGreat

2 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions you're welcome, I've also had the same blue light, no display issue on other consoles. Try pushing down on the ribbon connectors one by one while at the same time power on the system ( very awkward to do, would be easier with 3 hands) either the little friction pressed connectors and the clip type connectors could be the cause of the issue.

This is the first video of yours I see, and I'm really impressed (the shot at 0:10 🤯). Now, since I'm a huge 3DS fan and you asked for some games: - Ocarina of Time 3D and Majora's Mask 3D, if you haven't already played the original versions; - Kid Icarus Uprising, just one of the best games on the platform, if not the best; - the Fire Emblem games, in particular Echoes; - Luigi's Mansion 2; - Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D; - Dragon Quest VII and VIII (but as you can see from my pfp, I'm biased on these two); - Metroid Samus Returns; - Rhythm Heaven Megamix; - WarioWare Gold And there are tons more, but these are came to my mind now

Great video per usual! Maybe consider installing Twilight on it.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Will definitely take a look at Twilight. Is it based on the movie?

As other people mentioned, check the blue mobo for custom firmware, it might be soft-bricked, maybe it just needs the right files in the microSD in order to boot. Worst case scenario it's hard-bricked and might need a whole new motherboard... maybe there's hardware damage somewhere.

Installing the top screen ribbons is waaaaay easier when the screen is in the open position.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness that would have saved me so much trouble 😅. Thank you for the tip!

@TheLegendryZelda

2 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions I can confirm it, I took mine apart and opening the screen did helped a lot with the ribbons you got a bit more slack to work with

Reminds me of the time I made 1 working ds lite from two broken ones.. but dang 3ds definitely looks more challenging.. I skipped the generation also but now you got me wanting one haha dang it Tito haha..

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree dude, the 3ds is definitely a bump in difficulty coming from a DS. Cheers buddy, great to hear from you 👍

I got that blue one for free after buying a pack of games from a lady here in Spain, the top LCD is smashed but usable enough to see if its working. Hopefully I can get a replacement top screen soon since everything else appears to be mint!

I have a whole collection of 3ds software and I gotta say the first party titles rarely, if at all, miss. Such a great and vast library to choose from in a console much more compact than the switch. Of what I've played, here's what I recommend: Must play: Fire Emblem Awakening (this is my favorite game of all time) Kid Icarus Uprising LoZ: Ocarina of Time 3d LoZ: Majora's Mask 3d (much better than their n64 counterparts) Bravely Default Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Animal Crossing: New Leaf (Debatably better than New Horizons) Mario 3d Land Pokemon Ultra Sun/Moon Suggested: Bravely Second: End Layer Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia LoZ: Triforce Heroes (especially if you love LBW) Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Pokemon ORAS Donkey Kong Country Returns 3d

Lovely Video, i still love my New 3DS XL. I have a second broken XL too. It turns on for two second and then turns instand off. I tryed to change some parts but i think its the Motherboard too. Maybe i look at it some other time. Cheers Dude 😊

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Diego! Yeah, these 3DS consoles are pretty tricky to work on. Best of luck buddy!! Cheers 😁

I would definitely love to see more 3ds content. Games I would recommend are all the retro games before the eshop goes away since you love old retro games and then to get homebrew on the 3ds and pirate games so you won't have to buy any. Edit: In the past I've had problems with my 3ds turning black and the reason was because of homebrew, I had to mess around with it and eventually I resolved the issue. I would recommend checking out some channels called "sthetix" and "Jack Sorrell".

I always dread seeing something come into the tech repair shop in a bag. Always makes the repair more difficult.

Love the video, I've sent back 2 3ds with the blue light and no boot issues to Nintendo and I was told for both of them they were unfixable and they sent back a brand new units =(. My easy suggestions for games to play: Metroid Samus Returns Kirby Planet Robobot Mario 3D Land

Good video. My 2DS likes to randomly shut down or not start at all, so looking to hopefully fix it sometime soon

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like it could be a loose ribbon cable somewhere.

@FoxBlocksHere

2 жыл бұрын

Is it a bad battery?

@LUNCHMONEY4numbers

2 жыл бұрын

@@FoxBlocksHere Nope. Swapped it with the battery out of my Wii U pro controller, and still the same thing happens. After opening it up, it looks like soda got inside of it. If I can't fix it, oh well. I got it for free lol

@FoxBlocksHere

2 жыл бұрын

@@LUNCHMONEY4numbers Oh, okay.

Great video, time to install custom firmware!

A 3DS game that I'd recommend from the eShop is Pocket Card Jockey. It's a really unique combination or horse racing, solitaire, and RPG, and it's made by Game Freak. Also, you can use an SD card larger than the stated 32 gigs, if you format it into fat32 using a PC.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Game freak makes some great games! Thank you for the recommendation!

@smashpro1

2 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions Just remember that they are removing the ability to add funds to the eShop in May, and some of these games have gotten prohibitively expensive to own physically. That is, if you're keeping your library strictly legal. 😉

@DarthSideous63

2 жыл бұрын

@@smashpro1 What a bonehead move by Nintendo.

I hope you collaborate with Elliot Coll from The Retro Future, he makes a lot of videos about handheld modding, especially repairing some of them. He would be interested into something like this.

Check the Camera Cable for microtears. This is something that can cause what you're experiencing.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll definitely look into that. It’s just strange it was doing the same thing in both. And the cameras work in the one I just replaced

for the blue light mother board try booting into recovery mode and going through those steps. That fixed my blue light issue with one I bought from Japan.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

I think I may have tried that. Pressing R, L, A, Up and power at the same time and holding for a few seconds I think was the process.

Even though I actually hate the stereoscopic 3D effect, the 3DS is one of my favorite consoles! I'm still on the hunt for a bottom screen IPS panel to finally "complete" my Perfect New 3DSXL, but even so I still absolutely love my unit. I highly recommend playing The Alliance Alive, Ever Oasis, Kid Icarus Uprising, Bravely Default and 7th Dragon III Code VFD!

Hope you enjoy the 3DS! Some of my must plays include Kid Icarus Uprising, Fire Emblem Awakening, and Animal Crossing New Leaf, just to name a few!

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the recommendations!

I was totally right with you with skipping the 2DS/3DS generation back in the day. I got my hands on a 2DS "wedge" and think it's a neat form factor to play around with. You should see if you can get your hands on one! I have the black/blue version and am looking to maybe grab a crystal red one. I've been looking at 3DS games since the store is closing and am right there with you thinking about jumping into Pokemon Y. Great vid as always Tito!

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! Yeah, the 2DS wedge definitely caught my eye and looks like a really cool form factor and perhaps easier to work with. Crystal red is a fine choice! Cheers!

3DS is a fantastic console and now is a good time to get some games, before the e-store closes! Highly recommend Castlevania Mirrors of Fate - incredible entry in the series and really shows off the 3D

Wow, the first thing that stuck out to me was the two screws that were put in the wrong spots at 1:14, you can see them poking into the plastic near the ABXY buttons

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, it’s a bummer

Power but no boot could be a couple things, but most often in my experience is the wifi chip being bad. On the 3ds, it's a separate board. You could try swapping over the wifi module from the working unit as a way to verify if that is the reason why without having to buy parts first

If you still need some eShop recommendations, the Pushmo series is a can't-miss! I'd also recommend Rhythm Heaven Megamix if you're into rhythm games. It's really sad that these games will soon be impossible to get legally... but, you know... 🏴‍☠

A link between worlds is such a great 3DS game! Recommendations for games: Donkey Kong Country Returns, Mario 3D Land, Bravely Default

Think you might like Metroid: Samus Returns, Project X Zone, any of the Mario & Luigi games and Radiant Historia to name a couple.

Hi Tito, hope you are well. The faulty one that you can fix is by taking out the camera flex cables and that might resolve your issue 😉. Have a good one my brother 😉👍

Resident Evil: Revelation is a MUST on that screen! Also brain age was a fun game that kept me coming back every day for a looooong time!!!

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Love resident evil 😁

Awesome video, highly recommend Castlevania: Lord of Shadows & Metroid: Samus Returns on the 3DS, both great platformers by Mercury Steam

Love the 3DS library. Shin Megami Tensei IV, and Metroid Samus Returns might be my two favorites.... And Fire Emblem Awakening while I'm at it. Link Between Worlds is a great choice too. OOO and Resident Evil Revelations was a LOT of fun, and kind of looks best on 3DS. I just Downloaded Attack of the Friday Monsters last night and I'm looking forward to trying that out. Glad you're liking the 3DS so far, its an amazing handheld.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man! I love Resident Evil! Thank you for the recommendations Jim!! Loving the 3DS so far

I'm waiting for the "how can it be new and broken at the same time??" comment

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

It’s the New 3DS as opposed to the original 3ds. It’s what Nintendo called it. It is kinda confusing 😅

@ricioly

2 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions i know haha

I missed the whole 3DS era too somehow(my last DS was the DS lite), came back to Nintendo via the switch (which is good but just not the same as the DS series), now I have like 7 of them (XL/LL too) and most all of the games lol. I even grabbed a few DSi 😅

for the blue led staying on, but no boot, i tried unplugging the rectangular module next to the game card reader, leaving it unplugged for about 10 seconds, then plugging it back it, seemed to do the trick because i was able to have it boot, see if it works for you, cheers!!

I had the OG 3DS Zelda edition and the top screen broke. I tried to fix it, I got so ticked off by trying to feed that stupid ribbon cable through the hinge that I just slammed it into the trashcan. Not my finest moment.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

I can totally see that dude. Those ribbons are a pain 😩

Hey, Tito. Just wanted to say, the New 3DS XL's are a huge pain to open and repair, many novice repair techs actually end up damaging them because of the VAST amount of ribbon cables and connectors. The issue you're running into with the home button not working is a classic sign of a bad ribbon cable connector, the only thing you can really do is try to crush the connector down without the ribbon cable in it without damaging it further and then slide the cable back in. Those TINY little connectors just slide in and out but MOST novice techs assume they must be pulled up and end up destroying them. Secondly, the "bad" motherboard might also be suffering from the something similar, in most cases a malfunctioning stick or dpad is either a bad ribbon cable or water damage which judging by the condition of the bottom screen water damage is a good possibility, check the camera connector for damage as the 3DS will NOT boot if it doesn't see the cameras attached. My best guess is that when the father attempted the repair he did more harm than good which is very easy to do with these consoles. Cheers!

Love the 3ds I started with a dsi in 2014 and got a 2ds a little after launch and then after discontinuation of the n3dsxl I bought a unit my only thing is I got a double tn 3ds and a beat up shell but kinda can’t wait until this is kinda retro so we can get easy iPS kits and a wired controller mod

For the 3ds not booting try holding select and power and see if the Luma configurations pop up, if it does then it would have cfw and perhaps the issue could lie in the sd card

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I will try that, thank you Benito!

if you were to make another video about the New 3DS, I wonder if you could take on the USB-C modifications for both the XL and non-XL New 3DS’. Wanting to have mine modded but I dunno what to look out for when doing those mods

Awesome video, at 0:28 would you be able to either lighten or darken the grey color on the chip a little bit, it clashes a little bit, not a big deal, but there isn't much you need to improve upon already, it already looks great!

The blue light staying can be done cause of a homebrew 3ds that needs an sd with luma or a nand repair.

Oh man, you're in for a ride with the 3DS! Personally I think the hardware is meh, as is the case with all Nintendo hardware, but the game library is great. My heart is with the Vita and GBA, but the reality is that I spent more time playing 3DS games than Vita and GBA combined. If you're into JRPGs then Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology is a must-play. I had lots of fun with Fire Emblem: Awakening and Yoshi's New Island. Some of the DS games are also worth a shot. I would absolutely recommend Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for the recommendations! Yeah the 3ds seems like it has some threat titles. Definitely like jrpgs so I’ll definitely look into those titles 👍

Hey Tito, you gotta try Fantasy Life. Its a great action adventure rpg that wrongfully got bad reviews from critics. You gotta get the dlc though to make it feel more complete though. I would give it a 10 out of 10 and it is my favorite game on the 3ds.

My cousins just gave me two N3DSXLs. A gray and a galaxy. The screens were so beat up. I tried fixing the gray one. It was a little too involved for. Paying someone at my local retro game store to replace the screen and new screen bezel on the Galaxy model.

Lbx is a great game, almost like a spiritual successor of medabots.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thank you for the recommendation!

You should try to disconnect the camera ribbon cable,I had the same problem and i disconnected all the cables and accidentally forgot to plug in the camera cable in but it worked even though it was a little accident

Tito, I would like to see what you can do with the 2DS since its a cheaper console, and is an underrated unit than the 3DS.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

The 2ds consoles look great! I’m very interested in checking it out 😁

You should try and do the ntrboot exploit on the console/motherboard that turns on but doesn't display anything. This would reveal if the console is bricked due to corrupted system tiles or a hardware fault. At the very least it could help in repairing the contents of the NAND. (though I suppose that would depend on why the console was bricked in the first place since you won't have a previous nand backup to restore with that one) You'll need certain DS Flashcart to do this and a second console that is already hacked that you can use to "flash" the special ntrboot rom onto the flashcart (you can't just put it on the microsd card for the DS flashcart. It's way more involved then that. :P) then use a special button combination while powering the console on with teh DS flashcart inserted and the console lid closed sensor tricked into thinking it's closed (requires a magnet near the ABXY buttons unless it's a 2DS which just requires having the sleep switch in the on position). More details can easily be found by googling homebrew guides/ntrboot. ;) I recommend using a Acekard 2i as the DS flashcart if you can find one for cheap. Though I haven't looked to get a DS flashcart for ages so not even sure where you'd get one these days. But if you can find one, it's cheaper then trying to nand mod it. Plus nand modding it may not help much if you don't have a nand backup already which you won't for that 3DS since you got bought it used. While a second 3DS that is already hacked can be used to setup the DS flashcart, you can also use a DSi or DS as the console for setting up the flashcart. There is a software exploit for DSi's via the camera app so you can easily softmod one. But you can use the DS route if you want to make things simple. Note though that you need a DS or a hacked 3DS to restore the original internal rom of the DS Flashcart once you are done if you intend on restoring the DS flashcart functionality of the DS flashcart you will be using for this.

Hey Tito I have a new 3ds with the same issue as Manuel's my guess is its probably bricked from cfw I doubt it has a NAND backup but I'd recommend looking into NTRboot to try and fix it I'd you have any luck please let us know as I'd love to get mine running as well!

Good thing that top screen was still in its housing that install is a nightmare.

eBay refurb shops be like: put all the bad parts into that one and list it as “for parts as-is $200”

you must play metroid samus returns! you always showcase your gameboys with zero mission so i'm sure you like the series and honestly samus returns is my 2nd fav game of 2d metroid series.

You should try the 3D Classics. They are available on the eshop. They are some NES games that they added the 3D effect to. My favorite is Kirby's Adventure. There are also some Sega games too. Also Animal Crossing New Leaf is a good one.

The bricked one I suspect had custom firmware (CFW) installed and didn't come with the proper memory card to, well, let it boot. Not knowing at all what was done to it I can't help you too much here but I'll try. Macho, can you try starting it while holding the Start button? Anything on the screens? If the person installed CFW, I'd hope they installed the other necessary apps like "GodMode9", which is a pre-boot full file browser. Usually accessed by holding Start as it boots.

Definitely get the 3DS Kirby games, Triple Deluxe and Planet Robobot, they're like, the best in the series! I'd also recommend the Zelda Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask remakes, DKC Returns 3D, Warioware Gold, Super Street Fighter 4... Honestly, there's just way too much good stuff on the system...

@PlasticCogLiquid

2 жыл бұрын

I love that Kirby Yarn game, I just started playing it

I don't know what's wrong with the broken motherboard, but I do know that I was able to clean out the joystick on my "New" 3DS XL as it had an annoying drift problem and I'm thankful, that was the most I had to do with it given how many cables have to be attached and detached. As for games, if you can still get a copy for a decent price, Metroid Samus Returns is pretty good, if you're into Metroid, it's a decent remake of the game boy game.

Whatr’s the scoop on that hoodie, man? Where can we buy one and support the channel?

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll be launching the online store soon 😁. It’s been a very long process but hopefully should be out in the next week or so 👍

You might have to leave the non working 3ds turned on for like 10-20 minutes, I had this once with my 3ds but I'm not sure if it applies here

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I’ll give it a try

Manuel's 3DS has most likely been modded and is now missing the sd card from which it should load CFW.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to recover it with a new sd card?

@MichoOussama

2 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions this is just a wild guess, to check this you could try turning the console on while holding the start button, if any "homebrewie" menu appears then it is most likely just a soft brick that can be fixed.

Definitely need to snag fire emblem awakening, an absolute must play for this console

A modded 3ds is amazing you can play a lot of games nes snes Sega genesis ds games 3ds games and even ps1 games on the newer 3ds like you have

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to playing around with the 3ds 😁

It looks like the blue one had a two screw poked through around the action buttons. Probably because the previous owner used the wrong screws

I admittedly don't know much about the 3DS, but could the one that powers on but doesn't show anything screen be booting into a recovery mode? I know you can set the nintendo switch to auto boot into RCM and it would have the same behavior until you inject a payload.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

It’s possible. It could also be corrupt custom firmware. I’ll definitely be diving into it some more.

I've had the same problem with my New 3DS XL that Manuel's has, and I have been looking everywhere for someone to be able to somehow make it playable again.

@grizzlyking4901

4 ай бұрын

I can show you how to fix it or could fix it for you

Wish someone would do this with my childhood game gear I broke while putting capacitors xD

You’re braver than I, I took a crack at fixing a $40 Pikachu model and ended up sending it to Nintendo while they still repair/replace.

My new 3ds had that blue light issue. I found out that it was because water got in it and shorted the thing out.