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Nintendo: The Surprise Feature Everyone’s Talking About – “Absolutely Crazy”

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What the manufacturer doesn’t do themselves, talented fans take into their own hands. Check out this ingenious project with the Nintendo 3DS.

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The Nintendo Switch was the first true hybrid console from the Japanese video game company, with the Wii U’s supporting pad already laying the groundwork. Before that, there was a clear separation between console and handheld devices—for example, you could only play the Wii on a connected TV, and the Nintendo 3DS only on its built-in screen.

Playing Nintendo 3DS on Your TV: A Fan Made It Possible

It’s safe to assume that future generations of Nintendo hardware will keep this 2-in-1 approach. After all, the Nintendo Switch 2 stuck with the concept when it launched in June. But what if older tech could be retrofitted with dual usability? That’s the question—and challenge—a dedicated fan recently took on.

The Nintendo 3DS already has two screens, as the DS (Dual-Screen) name suggests. Using a third, larger screen isn’t officially supported and requires some clever workarounds. Content creator KOUZEX found a particularly elegant solution and shared it in a recent YouTube upload. For the project, they set several goals—and managed to meet all of them.

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One goal was that the 3DS dock, made with a 3D printer, should look similar to the Switch’s dock. The resemblance is obvious—both devices could be described as looking like a toaster with a slot for a slice of bread and open sides. Just like the Switch dock, this invention can be connected to any TV via HDMI and charges the console while playing using a USB-C cable.

Control is handled with a wirelessly paired Pro Controller. KOUZEX shows off how smoothly it works, with no noticeable input lag. Commenters are amazed by the result. “This mod is absolutely crazy bro, I’d buy it in a heartbeat,” one person writes. “The fact that you got this working is seriously incredible,” another says, expressing their admiration.

When it comes to cool fan creations, the 3DS docking station isn’t the only thing making headlines lately. Someone else gave the Nintendo Game Boy a whole new look.

Sources: YouTube / KOUZEX

This article was originally published on futurezone.de / 4P.de and has been carefully translated.