I’ve always had a love for white tech ever since the iPhone 4 released when I was a kid, so naturally I decided that I must have an all-white N3DS XL. Unfortunately, we never got a white model in the US as far as I’m aware (aside from the Fire Emblem special edition), so naturally I had to get a Japanese model.

I searched for one with at least an IPS top screen, and preferably with a bottom screen with tons of yellowing - and that’s exactly what I found. For $195 I was able to pick up this console, which I felt was reasonable considering the shell itself is in near-mint condition, with just one tiny scratch on the top lid.

After getting the console, I jailbroke it and then region-swapped it to USA/NTSC. Then I did a SOAP transfer so that I could use USA e-Shop servers. This last step is necessary to use Pokemon Bank and Home, which I intend on doing.

I was then able to source an IPS bottom screen for $19 and a glass digitizer for $15. Slotted those in, and we’re off to the races.

I will say, I can’t say I’m really a huge proponent of the glass digitizer. It requires a bit more pressure than the original plastic one, and gives the screen a matte appearance. If you’re able to find an OEM one, I would probably stick with that. I’ll probably try and find another OEM plastic one and swap it in at some point.

If you’re nervous about opening your N3DSXL and swapping things out, don’t be. It’s very straightforward, and there are plenty of video walkthroughs on YouTube.

Time to play Pokemon!

Just ordered this New 3DS LL: top IPS, bottom TN. Looking at the photo, you can see the bottom panel is slightly warmer than the top. Is this some kind of defect or it's normal? Thanks in advance.

As the title says I'm trying to find if theres a way to verify ips or tn with screen off since I'd like to buy an ips screen off amazon or a parts seller but I don't know if its possible to check with screen off

The classic 3ds ive had since about 2011, and the new3dsxl I bought 2nd hand. One thing that surprised is the NewXL makes me appreciate the OG more; obvs they are both great systems, but even the smaller classic 3ds has its strengths despite the newXL having more bells and whistles. All the screens look great too, the dual IPS was a great score.

It looks like got lucky with the top screen being IPS from the viewing angles. Bottom one do wash out on extreme angles but i couldn't care less. Will be modding it soon so will confirm in comments. The top screen looks great so if it ends up being TN, it's has a good viewing angle.

I recently found out that my N3dsxl has some dead pixels in top left of the screen, its not too bad right now but still pretty noticable. Since it's a dual ips, I want to atleast buy a replacement screen to have incase it ends up getting worse since I know prices are rising and stock is going down. I was wondering if anyone knows a trusted seller on Aliexpress or ebay that sells these n3dsxl top ips screens or if I should just bite the bullet and pay the $100 for one from Ifixit. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated!

Searching online, I found an ad from a woman selling this Nintendo console. She says it's always been kept with a screen protector and case. She didn't provide any information about the screens (IPS or TN). If anyone has any opinions, I'm open to suggestions.

Based on what I've seen maybe IPS up above, TN lower?

I have 2 "New" Nintendo 3DS XLs that I am trying to ID the screens on. Both are unmodded US consoles that I bought years ago. One is a Fire Emblem Fates limited edition, the other is a Pikachu Yellow limited edition. I believe Pikachu has LN bottom, and Fire Emblem has IPS bottom. I am not certain about the top screens... I would appreciate any thoughts.

Hi everyone, I'm planning to buy a new Nintendo 3ds LL with dual IPS, searching on the Internet I came across this one in excellent condition but I don't understand if the screens are IPS or not, I'm uploading the only photos that the seller has uploaded below, I hope you can help me

Model: N3DSXL RED-001

Need calibration files specifically for a Top IPS / Bottom TN N3DSXL

To anyone that’s willing to share these native files with me i would greatly appreciate the help.

Olá, faz muito tempo que tenho uma dúvida sobre os displays do Nintendo Ds Lite e Nintendo 3Ds.

Uma dúvida aparentemente boba, porém sempre tive um grande receio.

Minha dúvida é o seguinte, um Powerbank Magsafe pode causar algum tipo de dano nas telas dos portáteis, sendo que ambos estão armazenados no mesmo compartimento de uma mochila ou Shoulder Bag? Devido os ímãs do MagSafe?

Já pesquisei e nunca achei uma resposta sobre.

O que vocês acham?

Found on eBay, seller says it has dual ips. Can someone see it on these pictures?

Help people find out

another listing another wheelspin

I bought this locally on marketplace for $260 and I vastly underestimated how yellowed the screens would be. That said, the color depth and viewing angles are night and day better, but a bit dimmer at full brightness. I'm currently running the screens with a white background using the Dead Pixel Checker app for a month or two to attempt to burn off some of that tint, but if it doesn't improve at all, I'll either sell it, or treat it as a built in blue light filter. I prefer slightly warmer screen tones anyway. 😅