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Located on a white sticker on the bottom edge of the console.
Among collectors, "New" Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL models featuring dual IPS screens command a massive price premium over models with standard TN screens. IPS panels offer superior color vibrancy and wider viewing angles.
Depending on your specific model, the serial number (usually starting with two or three letters followed by 9 digits) is located in different spots: Nintendo 3DS Nintendo 3ds Serial Number Lookup
On the original 2DS (the wedge-shaped model), the primary serial number is on the back, but a secondary, internal verification number exists inside the battery compartment. This is used by repair techs to verify the case hasn't been swapped.
Located directly below the barcode on the back shell.
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If your system has Custom Firmware (CFW), tools like GodMode9 can display the internal serial number. In GodMode9, press the Home button, go to More... , and select System Info to see the serial registered to the motherboard.
This is the #1 complaint. The foil stickers on the original 3DS XL are notorious for rubbing away. IPS panels offer superior color vibrancy and wider
If your physical sticker has peeled off, faded, or scratched away over time, you can still retrieve the serial number directly from the console's internal memory. Power on your Nintendo 3DS.
If your console's external sticker says QW (North American New 3DS XL) but the sticker under the battery cover reads QJ (Japanese), the console has been reshelled or altered. 4. Repairs and Parts Matching
, which Nintendo uses alongside your serial number to help reset access. Homebrew (Custom Firmware)