In this video I’m answering the question straight up: yes, the Nintendo 3DS is worth owning in 2026. I break down why it still holds up, starting with what you can actually play on it. You’ve got the full 3DS library, plus DS games, and that alone makes it a crazy good handheld to have around if you missed that era or you just want those games in your collection again. Then I get into the extra value: if you jailbreak your 3DS, you can unlock a lot more. I’m talking about playing classics like NES, Super Nintendo, and Sega Genesis, plus making the system region free. On top of that, there are still games you can only play on 3DS—not on Switch 1 or even Switch 2—like Super Mario 3D Land and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. And my final point is simple: the 3DS is Nintendo’s last pure handheld before they went full hybrid with the Switch line, and I don’t see Nintendo going back to a dedicated handheld the same way again.