Nintendo 3DS XL - Red/Black (Renewed)

The refurbished red Nintendo 3DS is a fantastic and worthwhile purchase in 2025 for anyone seeking access to one of the deepest, most unique handheld game libraries ever created. The vibrant red shell is a classic, nostalgic color, and a quality refurbished unit guarantees that the dual screens, 3D functionality (if you choose to use it), and signature clamshell design are all in excellent working condition, often feeling almost new. While the eShop is now closed, the vast catalog of physical cartridges, which includes classic titles like The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Pokémon Ultra Sun/Moon, and Animal Crossing: New Leaf, secures the console's value. For a lower price than a new current-gen system, this console is the perfect pocket-sized powerhouse for both retro gaming enthusiasts and those new to the beloved Nintendo DS/3DS era.

It works and on first inspection it looked completely new. Obviously it's not because it is refurbished, and I held off for a while before reviewing to make sure it worked well. Pros- I've had no major issues with it. Camera works, 3d works, came with a stylus and charger. I haven't tested the mic since I haven't played a game that uses it. Very minimal visible wear, I was honestly surprised by how clean it looked. Cons- The only things I've noticed with it is that the backplate on the side of the "3" sticker is a little loose, assuming it wasn't screwed down properly but it doesn't really affect anything and it's not loose enough to cause issues. There is a few very small specks on the main screen, you can't see them most of the time, but when it's all one solid color behind it, you can see it a little bit. Touch screen can be a bit finicky. Some spots you have to press hard or multiple times for it to register. It isn't a big issue for games I play on it (Mostly Pokémon) and there's only a 2 or 3 spots that it happens to and they're all close to an edge. Overall very happy with what I received and excited to be able to play early Pokémon games from the DS-3DS era just like old times

Came in really good condition, hardly any wear and tear. The model I received is the LL (Japanese version) but I was able to run my 3DS games on it, and before this I had an American 3DS so this one has likely had region lock removed. The pen was present (It is on the bottom right side of the 3DS XL) and the charger was fully functional.

The console worked fine but whoever had this thing last region swapped it to the US when it's originally from Japan and didn't tell you guys so now, since the e-shop is down, I'm unable to update any of the 3DS games without modding the firmware back to japan. This thing's basically useless and I don't wanna return it as I'd be sending you a borderline unusable console for resale. If possible, I'd like a refund.

The hinge, which is the weak point on these models, is in great shape. I can play my games, although the game slot seems to think it's empty sometimes when it isn't. It's all good. If that's the worst thing that happens, I'll be most pleased.

Works great. Buttons are slightly used and showing some wear but still functional .

Came in early, felt like I’m playing with my childhood, sadly it says renewed yet I’m certain it’s been used as the stylus holder is stuck a lot and I have to yank it out while also the “a” button feeling heavily used so it’s hard to press it sometimes

I bought this as a gift for one of my kids so we could play games together, and it works perfectly. No issues with the screen hinge, no issues with scratches on the screen, no issues with it reading game cards, no issues with it holding a battery charge, no issues with Wi-Fi or other communications.