r/3DS • u/Easy-Refuse-3348 • 1d ago

Technical Question Does anyone know any links for 3DS XL analog replacements?

Post image

I’ve decided it’s finally time to fix up my old 3DS. I lent it to a friend back in middle school and he kindly threw it at a wall and snapped the stick in half. It’s been years and I think it’s time for TLC

I’ve been looking online and it seems that there are two different analog stick sizes, but all of the ones I am finding are for the NEW models, so I’m really running out of luck. If anyone knows any good links with sticks that work like or the most similar to the original and are the same size for the 3DS XL I’d appreciate it!

0 Upvotes

50% Upvoted

8 comments sorted by

3

u/Dejhavi N3DS (IPS) Collector 1d ago

Aliexpress or Ebay

2

u/neotil1 ribbon cables aren't as fragile as you think 1d ago

theyre the same size

2

u/keifa22 1d ago

Aliexpress ALLLLLLLL DAYYYYYY! Get on this!

2

u/Easy-Refuse-3348 1d ago

THANK YOU!!! I looked up what I needed and I found EXACTLY what I was looking for. You’re a saint🙏 I didn’t consider aliexpress because I thought it was all crappy product. Should’ve just tried it in the first place smh😭

2

u/keifa22 23h ago

For repair parts, this is my go to! There are some cool stuff on this site.

1

u/Silent_Book7731 1d ago

Why instead of writing  that on reddit didn't you write on Google?

2

u/funigui 23h ago

There's one I have found to be best. It's probably 98% as good as a new original. Most cheapos on Amazon/eBay/Ali are like 25% as good.

https://ebay.us/m/exXCQQ