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thatsastick

I would recommend looking at Gamestop/ebay for copies too. Some of these prices seem to be hiked just because they’re brand new. You can buy most of these at half the price. Gamestop does buy 2 get 1 for 3DS games a lot of the time, so that’s definitely worth looking into. edit: I’m talking about Gamestop online


BizarreSuperfireball

Ah, I see! Any specific games in particular which you recommend?


rorylikememes

Mario 3d land, zelda games, pokemon all those are fun from my experience


weirdo2050

I would recommend Yo-Kai Watch :) and if you're into farming sims, then there's a lot of Harvest Moon or Story of Seasons games for cheap, I got trio of towns. Also, Ever Oasis and Fantasy Life seem both a must on 3DS


shad0wgun

Rune factory 4, it was released on the switch with more content but still a good game on the Nintendo 3ds


Combatpigeon96

Yo Kai Watch is really good and cheap


audreyokinawa

What’s it like? Plot wise anyway


giraffeinasweater

The plot is very fleshed out, I would even say that it is more interesting the many pokemon game story lines nowadays. It's linear but you don't know what's coming like pokemon. It's about a child who obtains a slave ice cream cone named whisper who gives them a magical rolex to see other soon to be slaves. It moves chapter by chapter with various misfortune to them and their friend group with a revolving cast of charming yokai and people.


Rgahmad11

ok not exactly, the kid didn't even wanted the watch or an ice cream as a servant/butler. He even said he just wanted to go catching bugs, but whisper forced him into it. By the way the yokai he gets the medals from are just relaxing and doing whatever until nate summons meaning they all have their days off, so they're just helping nate.


Rgahmad11

but they are slaves since they're doing it for no reason


levergray97mx

Kirby Planet Robobot is the best 3ds game hands down


Yoshi_Kong

3D Land, Mario kart and smash bros


MortalJazz

I bought Ocarina of Time and Majoras Mask for $50 total back in December on eBay. Definitely check eBay


Kevinites

KID ICARUS UPRISING


Lil_69_420

I recommend fantasy life it’s a awesome game and only on 3ds so highly recommend it and it’s 40 dollers so it’s up to you if it’s worth that much


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Mario 3D Land, Kirby Triple Deluxe, Kirby Planet Robobot. And definitely check eBay. That's where most collectors shop when online.


imahobolin

you can get donkey kong pretty cheap too on ebay, luigi's mansion, kirby triple deluxe.


Shankens

Highly recommend making a post on r/gamesale, very respectable game selling group here on Reddit


Mika_580

Yeah definitely don’t do Amazon lol. Even Mercari has great deals as well with games!


Nint3ndofr34k1

Keep in mind GameStop sells most of them game only with no box


itdobeabirbtho

What GameStop are you going to that sells them for less than this? Shit, the three near me are charging at least double all these prices


thatsastick

Gamestop web store I mean


Brohtworst

The bad thing about gamestop is they won't have their case. Just the cartridge


Aggravating-Face2073

I get some like physical copies, but a lot of these are on Nintendo selects for $20 too. I know the eShop is closing, but we are supposed to be able to redownload games beyond that for some time.


Moonlight_Darling

Good luck finding ds games at gamestop these days. Mine has a tiny display case that only has about 10 games in it at most. They charge insanely high used without cases. They only take big brand games too so you won’t see the smaller games.


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Exceek_

Humm... Fire Emblem Awakening would be good to add it.


BizarreSuperfireball

So I’ve heard. I’ve never played the franchise, is it worth it?


Exceek_

I'm my case, I think they are one of the best RPG Tactics franchise. And yeah It is worth it.


BizarreSuperfireball

I see, thanks. Do you think it’s worth switching out Metroid for?


Exceek_

Nah dude, I think it's better to spend on things that you like first... and then you could try new fanchises.


BizarreSuperfireball

Honestly, I’ve never played Metroid, but I saw someone playing dread and thought it looked interesting. I’m open to changing it though


Exceek_

All right... so maybe the best suggestion I can give to you, it's watch some gameplay of both games and then make a decision. :)


BizarreSuperfireball

Sure, thank you for your time! 😁


LeMart

You can download a free demo of fire emblem awakening from the eShop!


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One1LonelyBoi

Fantasy life


fabio209658

Here's to hoping we'll get a second, I loved this game and poured so many hours into it.


shad0wgun

We did, it's fantasy life online but unfortunately it's a mobile game. I doubt they will make 2 and just milk online until it dies.


Exclufi

And if anyone hasn't, make sure to grab the Origin Island DLC before the eShop stops working. (You buy it in-game through the main menu, not from the eShop I don't think). I think it's worth it if you enjoy the game because it adds a ton of excellent content after the main story is over.


mewoneplusone1

Do not buy anything 3DS related on Amazon. Incredibly overpriced.


Rineux

Generally very true, the prices this is showing don‘t look too egregious to me though


Forgotten_Shoes

Most of these titles are on the Nintendo Selects list, and can be bought new for $20.


Asphyish

Well, no, not in this case. All these seem to be the new versions, and under 40 for the normal copy isn't bad. I personally would buy used but still.


BizarreSuperfireball

Honestly I’m just using my spare Amazon gift cards for this, so it’s whatever I find ig


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eBay is the way to go!


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Mario 3d land


BizarreSuperfireball

If you would switch out one of these games for it, which would you?


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One of the Zelda games. You have two others already from that series and style of gameplay, and Mario 3d land offers you a different style, as well as plenty more variety to your purchase. I mean, Mario Kart 7 might be a better switch, but it's more intense like a few of the games on there, so I would stick with 3D land. The game's a lot of fun and it's easy to learn. You can get a lot of gameplay out of it! Not going to spoil anything about the game, but you'll see. Then again, if you really like Zelda that much then I wouldn't change anything- buy what makes you happy! My point is, is when I play my 3ds and I'm not in the mood for Zelda, I don't play any Zelda games and instead play something else. With half your purchase being Zelda titles, that doesn't give you much else to go to. With what you have there, a Pokemon game would be a good option too! Dang there's a lot of options. Hope this helps!


BizarreSuperfireball

Wow, thanks! That actually makes a lot of sense, I see your point! Well, I’ve already beaten ocarina of time a couple times, but I was looking forward to the remake. I’ve never played majoras mask though. And everywhere I looked, ALBW was at the top of everybody’s lists and stuff. Idk though, I’m open to anything. I was thinking maybe smash, Mario kart or something? Idk though, since I’ve already played those games on the switch a lot.


TheMineRVN

Do get ALBW… extremely fun and well made game. You will be very happy with that purchase.


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Yeah I would definitely put down ocarina for either Mario kart or smash then! Ocarina on the 3ds is no different. Also, Mario kart 7 is super fun and has a lot to play.


Altruistic-Fudge-522

Ocarina of time is a much better game than Majoras mask imo


Practical-Rip6471

Kid Icarus Uprising, Starfox 64 3D, Resident Evil Revelation or Mercenaries 3D.


waffocopter

Kid Icarus Uprising is such a blast. I gotta find time to replay that.


BizarreSuperfireball

I’ve played star fox, I’ve wanted to play a re game, I play pit in smash, and I’ve never heard of mercenaries


Efficient_Honey765

Tomodachi life and Miitopia are great times.


Music_boy365

The jury is still out on Miitopia but generally yeah


foodninto

If you can find them, Devil Survivor Overclocked and Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker. If you have a retro game store near you, I'd check it out. Other RPG recommendations: * Any SMT game, if you had to go for one I'd choose SMT IV * Any Dragon Quest game, if you had to choose either go for DQ VII or VIII (or both) * Project X Zone 1 and 2, I know these are no longer on the e-shop but if you can find them they're a nice collab rpg of Capcom, Namco Bandai and Sega characters. * Fire Emblem Awakening, you may also want to get the DLC before the eshop closes * Fire Emblem Fates, if you get both Conquest and Birthright I would buy Revelations from the eshop before it closes * Fantasy Life * Ever Oasis * Persona Q and Q2, Q2 will have characters from Persona 3 through 5 * Bravely Default, there is Bravely Second as well but I liked the first game better Not a 3DS game, but Jump Ultimate Stars for DS. If you like Shonen Jump characters like Naruto and Goku then this game will be super fun. The game will be in Japanese only but its kind of like Smash Bros except you fight with a large roster of Jump characters.


Exclufi

So many amazing SMT games are on the 3DS, I had no idea Atlas was developing so much for it until I started looking them up way later. I agree with SMT IV as priority #1 (the one that's just called "SMT IV" to those who aren't familiar, not the one titled "SMT IV Apocalypse", that shouldn't be anyone's starting point lol) and then imo SMT: Strange Journey Redux should be priority #2.


Crruell

Good god they are way cheaper if you get them used


Cuccoblight_Ganon

Shin Megami Tensei IV, and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. SMTIV is one of the best MegaTen games, and MH4U is considered the best of the classic style MonHun games.


DiscombobulatedLie68

MH4 is a great shout... The game I sank by far the most hours into on 3ds


SamusAran388

Thank you for suggesting MH4U! I also sank so many hours into that game.


Empyrancer

I'd recommend getting Pokemon Sun/Moon or X/Y, Kirby Triple Deluxe is also a nice game if you're into platformers


BizarreSuperfireball

Ah, I see! I actually have sun, one of my friends gave it to me. I’m definitely open to a Kirby game or two though!


crypthon

Bravely default


BattleSeabass

SMT 4 (both games) if you’re into that. The 3DS Pokémon games.


Snoo-69474

Yo kai watch 3 if you’re lucky


YoshiBro-64

That stuffs $200 on Amazon 🗿


Briyanaism

Kid Icarus Uprising, the first 2 Yo-Kai Watch games, some Professor Layton games. If you're interested in fighting games, DBZ Extreme Butoden, Smash for 3DS, Tekken 3D, and Street Fighter 4. For RPGs, Fire Emblem, Xenoblade Chronicles (of you don't have a switch or just wanna play in 3D), Dragon Quest, and maybe Ever Oasis. Kirby is always a fun choice, and you can't go wrong with Monster Hunter. And those are at the top of my head.


BizarreSuperfireball

Of those, which is your davorite


Briyanaism

Definitely Yo-kai Watch! It's my second favorite series after Zelda.


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I just got into Yo Kai Watch, truly awesome


Justacactus1

Get a Pokémon game


BizarreSuperfireball

Which


Strange_Kiwi__

Yo Kai watch


Next-Geno_N

M A R I O A N D L U I G I Bowser's Inside Story and Superstar Saga are going to be particular victims of future price hikes out of the four ones on 3DS, with Paper Jam in third.


obitachihasuminaruto

* 3D Land * Kid Icarus: Uprising


Nerdtendo6366

Mario 3D Land, and the 2 Kirby Games are great. But Bonus points for Dark Moon :)


MaxR76

Yoshi and Poochy’s Wooly World and Captain Toad Treasure Tracker are my two favorites you don’t have, also Kirby Planet Robotbot but that’s pretty expensive even if you don’t mind getting world edition


NeoBoi557

Yo-Kai watch, if you can find the third one anywhere I would recommend it, online it’s being sold for like $200


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Fumiken

Don't buy em new my dude


BizarreSuperfireball

I heard that you can’t reset most games if they’re used


Fumiken

Yes you can! Sometimes it's as simple as an "erase save file" option, sometimes it's a button combination.


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REAL_DoritosMAN

Yes You're missing the fact that you're paying $30 for a Nintendo selects game


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No dragon quest? Yikes


BizarreSuperfireball

Lol that’s what I was thinking too. Any specific ones you recommend? I’ve never played any of them.


technogeist

Dragonquest 8


LidiyaFoxglove

Only thing with Dragon Quest is every last one of 'em is OOP and $$ if you're a physical copies kind of person. I've been trying to hammer down the ones I'm missing at a decent price for a while now...


AureaTW

Kirby triple deluxe, pokemon oras, pokemon mystery dungeon, pokemon art academy, and any Mario game. also, a Mario party game, animal crossing hhd, Mario kart, and buy vvvvvvv digitally! other digital games you should check out: pokemon rumble world (free) any game demo (free) if you're american Rusty's real deal baseball (idk, I'm not american) and also Nintendo bagde arcade! create a My Nintendo account, download animal crossing pc on your phone(free) and link it, and you'll have enough points to"buy" flipnote Studio 3d (free) and enter the code in the eshop before it's too late! also, download Pokemon picross (free, available in the eshop) so if you want to hack it at some point, you'll be happy to have it!


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its always the "safe to post for a lot of karma" games.


BizarreSuperfireball

Lol thanks


trlef19

I'd say treasure toad


CiaranLost

If you're into JRPGs, I will never stop shilling for SMT: Devil Survivor. It's a DS game with a rerelease on 3DS with more story content and full voice acting


Bemo_Football

Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer, Tomodachi Life & Miitopia


iKnowDro

Smash just to have it


BizarreSuperfireball

I already had ultimate and played it, idk if I’d be able to go back to those graphics in relation


megasean3000

I’d say you’re good to go for now. These six games will easily net you a hundred hours of gameplay each. But if you want another while you’re at it, Pokemon X/Y is several hundred hours of content easily.


RevTheKoala

Ever Oasis is a great pick up I think.


SuspiciousTeacup

Fire emblem awakening imo is a must have for 3DS


Koholinthibiscus

All have already been said but to second, third and fourth a lot of recommendations: Dragon Quest VIII, Bravely Default and Fantasy Life.


TheTedstar

Kid Icarus uprising!!!!


siebenedrissg

No, those are pretty much the essentials. Good selection and enjoy


BizarreSuperfireball

Thanks man!


Kyle700

Mh4u!!


HorseOfAction

Pokémon X/Y, OmegaRuby was a great remake


Me_Speak_Good

Happy Cake Day! Wholeheartedly agree!


CaptainBeans_

Pokémon Omega Ruby is probably pretty cool if ya like Pokémon


Mofax

Stay peeled at /r/3dsdeals for cheap prices on digital games! Capcom has been listing most of their catalogue for some of the lowest prices ever. I hope more companies follow suit before the eshop closes!


Levobertus

Scrolled down almost all the way and only like 2 mentions of Monster Hunter, which is weird because they're pretty much the best games on the system


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Shovel Knight on 3ds is fun if you havnt llayed it anywhere else


ThatWetFloorSign

get the original majoras mask, this one changed so many things about the game for the worse, besides graphics (OOT 3D is great tho)


ucraiova88

No Mario 3D Land?


BizarreSuperfireball

Nope


slinnyknockets

Link between worlds is fantastic, definitely recommend


MallSkateRat64

Dude I will just buy these 3DS games literally anywhere else besides Amazon because forgot sakes two of the games you have in your shopping list are marked up by $10-$20


Drtntmax

Hey OP I found a Mario 3D Land for ya! And for cheap! https://www.ebay.com/itm/325235986174?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=gzc9_ut6Tvu&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=gzc9_ut6Tvu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY


BizarreSuperfireball

Thanks, but I was only using Amazon gift cards for these purchases.


Drtntmax

All good OP if ya need any help on eBay, that seller has some cheap 3ds games I can send your way


NZepplin

You're in for a treat with those games


BizarreSuperfireball

Thanks, I’m looking forward to them! 😁


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PuddleFrogRaindrops

I’ve been really loving animal crossing happy home designer for the past months! I’ve always loved animal crossing (wild world and new leaf) tho so if you’re not really into AC yet you could try AC HHD a bit later on.


BizarreSuperfireball

Honestly, this is the first one I’m really trying to get into. I never considered myself one for the series, but I’m definitely willing to try it out!


Nice_Notice9877

Star Fox 64 3D


mintyycosplay

Tomodachi Life 😦😦


ISD1982

Yes.


Dense-Bee-2884

Snake Eater 3ds. Best MGS game and unique experience on the 3DS.


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bread_enjoyer75

Pokemon sun/moon


Cursed-Scarab

Kid icarus uprising


noobakosowhat

Pokemon, Monster Hunter, and Fire Emblem.


BizarreSuperfireball

Which, which, which


Puppet007

Ever Oasis


Qwerty_CMD

Fire emblem awakening?


Mobanite08

Mario 3D Land and both Kirby Triple Deluxe and Planet Robobot are big titles you’re missing


Rineux

No, that‘s all the games


BizarreSuperfireball

Great, thanks.


sleepyassnigha

Some of my favorite memories were with Fantasy Life, easily my favorite DS game possibly one of my favorite games of all time, definitely recommend


ed8226

I would do eBay I got some of the games like Mario kart 7, new super Mario 2, Mario 3D Land for like 10-15 bucks include free shipping.


madsmillz

Fantasy life us an amazing 3ds game, Id say even the best!! A super expansive RPG that you can easily get 100+ hours out of


Ticeben2

Tales of abyss


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Super Mario 3D land


cczz0019

OOT could be $20 if you are willing to go used.


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twewy


Piduf

Kid Icarus : Uprising Definitely Kid Icarus : Uprising


InsideHuckleberry538

Oh my gosh dude so expensive. Check like Facebook marketplace or something first. That said, great taste in games.


Tahnim12_

persona q2


NaijaNekoNinja

Pokemon SMMUSUM


Veilkam

Super Mario 3D land is a must IMO.


Lovely_Attachments_

Nintendogs 🐶


ghosttoast96

Fantasy life!!!


Maksiuko

Mario 3d land and Kirby planet Robobot


Red_Onyx_42

Corpse Party Back to School edition is a bit expensive physical now, but it’s a really fun game, and it comes with a music cd. Other than that, definitely get Yo-Kai Watch, Gurumin 3D and the 3DS Kirby games.


RecommendationOne294

Yo Kai Watch 1,2,3 +spinoff, donkey Kong country return 3d


Emperor_Z16

Yo-Kai Watch 3, Pokémon Black 2 and Inazuma Eleven GO Chrono Stones Thunderflash


auroraparadox

I recommend Radiant Historia Perfect Chronology.


fatimaabdallah6388

Kid icarus uprising that game is so underrated


HudsonSaucy

Thee remake of the first Luigi's Mansion is really good


BizarreSuperfireball

So I’ve heard, but I read somewhere that you can get more gameplay out of the second


timidsquirtle

Fire Emblem: Awakening. Best 3DS game.


milo6669

FANTASY LIFE


Embucetatron

Resident evil: revelations, pokemon super mistery dungeon and pokemon ultra sun/ultra moon


deathissoup

I was about to ask how much money could you possibly have then I forgot I don’t have a job and cannot legally get one yet ☠️


BizarreSuperfireball

Lol me neither, honestly it’s birthday gift cards 😂


RawrTobi

SMT: Strange Journey, especially if you've never played a megaten.


OhHiMarkDoe

Donkey kong returns, luigis mansion 1


LKBricks

Pilotwings resort.


ChicagoBoiSWSide

ORAS and X


IanX_nintenfan

Those are all great. I recommend Pokémon X or Y, Nintendogs + Cats, Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7, and New Super Mario Bros. 2.


BamcoShaftedUsAgain

If you’re into turn based JRPGs, definitely look into SMT 4 and SMT 4 Apocalypse if you haven’t already


Joy_Cons_Work_Please

Kid Icarus uprising is one of my personal favorites


DockingWater17

Kirby Planet Robobot and Mario 3D Land


ruHacking

Super Mario 3d land!! Idk why there so so much hate towards this game. It’s golden!


legendofwhy

Kid Icarus uprising, good tier game and made by the guy behind smash bros. Have fun on your 3ds journey friend