Stop Buying the Nintendo 3DS in 2026

Tired of seeing Nintendo 3DS prices skyrocket into insane triple digits? In this video, Dutchess exposes the artificial 3DS hype train and breaks down why you are completely overpaying for retro handhelds in 2026. If you’re mostly using a New 3DS XL just to run blurry, stretched-out DS ROMs via Twilight Menu, you're missing out on the ultimate gaming experience. Today, we are bypassing the inflated US market entirely. With the help of proxy shopping service #JPfans, I imported a clean Japanese Nintendo DSi LL (DSi XL) for dirt cheap, replaced the battery, and used DSi homebrew to completely smash the region lock. Watch a full step-by-step breakdown on how to clean, restore, and mod a Japanese DSi to play digital English backups natively with dual-IPS, pixel-perfect clarity - all for an unbelievable total budget of just $66.99! We also dive into advanced DSi custom firmware tricks, including how to use pkmn-chest as a digital Pokémon Bank and how to bridge a physical Japanese Pokémon Black 2 cartridge's IR sensor to an English ROM for flawless infrared trading. Stop overpaying for a 3DS and build the ultimate budget-friendly DS supremacy setup today! Get 8 shipping coupons for your next retro haul: https://jpfans.com/register/?ref=8002... CODE: 800280449 Timestamps: ▶ 0:00 - Introduction ▶ 1:51 - Nintendo DSi XL in 2026 ▶ 3:01 - Sponsorship Segment ▶ 4:50 - Package Unboxing ▶ 5:50 - DSi Battery Replacement and Issues ▶ 6:52 - New Stylus! ▶ 8:16 - Yellowing Screen and Solution? ▶ 10:05 - Gorgeous IPS Screens ▶ 11:06 - New 3DS XL and DSi XL Comparison ▶ 12:23 - DSi XL Homebrew ▶ 15:21 - Dragon Quest V Looks Amazing ▶ 16:11 - How Does Pokemon Black 2 Run? ▶ 17:26 - Trading Pokemons w/ American ROM using Japanese Cartridge ▶ 18:34 - Final Scorecard ▶ 19:26 - Conclusion You can also find me on: Minimap: https://minimap.net/user/dutchess X: https://x.com/Dutchess4545 Discord:   / discord   ‪@JPfans_Official‬