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Is a Nintendo 3DS still worth buying in 2026?
The 3DS is no longer supported, but it has an excellent game library and offers true portability. Portable gaming has become increasingly on-par with home console-level pricing, particularly in the wake of the RAM shortage.
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The Nintendo 3DS is no longer receiving support, but it retains an excellent game library and provides true portability for handheld play. Recent trends have pushed portable gaming pricing to be comparable with home consoles, a shift linked to a broader RAM shortage affecting the market. In early September, Nintendo raised the price of its Switch 2 console from $450 to $500, underscoring the rising cost pressures that make the 3DS’s lower‑cost, portable experience notable.
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