Thanks Pratty! I claimed it this morning. Cheers.

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Thanks Pratty! I claimed it this morning. Cheers.
I suspect it was only the 2DS XL that was still being manufactured. In the UK at least, sealed brand new 3DS XLs have been rare and expensive for some time. I don't see the prices for new units ever coming down, unless you get lucky in an eBay auction, even then it probably won't be bargain cheap.TheAlex wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2020 4:17 pmI was looking into buying a 3DS XL, and then Nintendo announced they were ending production of it. Now it's either sold out or has jacked up prices. Does anyone think prices will reduce again?
My main reasons for getting one were for some of more the unique dual-screen games and 16-bit style RPGs across the DS range.
You may get lucky with Argos as they still have New 3DS XL cheap may be worth checking If your local store has them. Problem is all the scalper scum buying them up to sell at inflated prices.TheAlex wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2020 4:17 pmI was looking into buying a 3DS XL, and then Nintendo announced they were ending production of it. Now it's either sold out or has jacked up prices. Does anyone think prices will reduce again?
My main reasons for getting one were for some of more the unique dual-screen games and 16-bit style RPGs across the DS range.
You have to be careful with used desirable DS games. There's some good fakes around, even boxed PAL games with manuals can still be fake. There's a few tells but I think the important one is matching the middle four numbers/letters on the label with first four printed on the back of the cart.
Thanks - I'll check this for every game I buy.pratty wrote: ↑Mon Oct 05, 2020 3:31 pmYou have to be careful with used desirable DS games. There's some good fakes around, even boxed PAL games with manuals can still be fake. There's a few tells but I think the important one is matching the middle four numbers/letters on the label with first four printed on the back of the cart.
No worries. A few other tips:
I hadn't heard of this but it looks good, so I bought a physical copy from CEX for £6.
Very helpful, thanks again. I also thought it might be a good idea to check the barcodes online to check they match to the correct game. Everything I've bought looks good so far, though Bravely Second is new and sealed (I won't open it yet in case I never get around to playing it) and the cover print quality looks a bit suspect, but that might just be the way it is from looking at pictures online. The seal has the Nintendo strip around it.
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