Used 3DS prices have been soaring in the past week
Nintendo Wire••technology
Key Points:
- Used Nintendo 3DS prices, particularly the New 3DS XL, have surged to between $200 and $350 on eBay despite the console being discontinued in 2020.
- The price increase is not driven by new homebrewing or hacking developments but is likely linked to a broader rise in electronics costs due to a global DRAM shortage triggered by the recent AI boom.
- Rising prices for GPUs and other PC components, as well as general inflation in tech hardware, are causing consumers to seek older, more affordable gaming options like the 3DS and its extensive game library.
- Games on the 3DS remain relatively cheap compared to newer consoles, making it an attractive option despite the inflated hardware prices; however,
