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Why does this dual IPS N3DSXL Fire Emblem Console have a Japanese Serial Code? I thought this edition has no fakes and not Japanese?
▲ 7 r/3DS_IPS_TN

Why does this dual IPS N3DSXL Fire Emblem Console have a Japanese Serial Code? I thought this edition has no fakes and not Japanese?

Hey y'all, I've been looking for a Fire Emblem N3DSXL console with IPS screens so been more cognizant of serial codes. I came across this listing that was sold recently, and noticed this serial code was different and found out it looks like a japanese serial code? Has there been some shell swaps or fake shells going on here? Just curious if y'all happen to know or can tell what they did :P

u/toujoaya — 4 days ago
▲ 11 r/3DS_IPS_TN+1 crossposts

I Learned Today that IPS Screens Unfortunately Matter to Me After Seeing one for the First Time

So I bought a New SNES 3DS XL during COVID in great condition and it helped me a lot during that tough time. When I was researching, I learned about the whole IPS vs TN screen topic, and at first I thought maybe it matters but I would read about how the difference is negligible, that no one looks at the screen at weird angles and things like that. So I stuck with choosing a SNES edition that didn't have IPS screens.

Fast forward to today, I've started to play 3DS again and went to my local game shop. They had a CIB New Pokemon Sun/Moon 3DS XL for $670 and the console was in decent condition. When I turned the device on, I was immediately thrown by how great the screen was. Like it seemed much better than my 3DS. Then I remembered the IPS vs TN screen topic, and I googled how to tell if it's IPS and did the whole look at the notification from the side, and the screen was IPS.

Now I'm annoyed because I miss the ignorance lol. Now I'm looking at eBay/Gamesale/Mercari trying to find a N3DSXL in a special edition I like (mainly Fire Emblem one atm) and with IPS screens and I never thought I'd be that guy who would have to ask/care about this ughh. And tbh I was tempted to buy the console but I don't really care about CIB just about the condition so feel like could get a better deal. And now considering even selling the N3DS XL I have but man it was such a clutch device during COVID. Anyways, idk why I'm posting this tbh, but bruh I always thought I was unobservant and so I was actually shocked that turning it on for the first time, without knowing it was IPS, I could immediately tell it was better, and to me, a decent amount better.

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u/toujoaya — 4 days ago
▲ 0 r/hardwareswap

[USA-TX][H] PayPal [W] New 3DS Fire Emblem XL in Mint Condition

Looking specifically for ones with at least a top IPS screen! Down to look at CIB offers as well! I’ve always heard IPS doesn’t matter but after seeing one today without anyone telling me it was IPS, it changed my mind lol.

I’m open to hearing any other special edition N3DS XL offers!

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u/toujoaya — 4 days ago
▲ 2 r/GameSale

[US-TX][H] PayPal [W] New 3DS Fire Emblem XL in Mint Condition

Looking specifically for ones with at least a top IPS screen! Down to look at CIB offers as well! I’ve always heard IPS doesn’t matter but after seeing one today without anyone telling me it was IPS, it changed my mind lol.

I’m open to hearing any other special edition N3DS XL offers!

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u/toujoaya — 4 days ago