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I just ordered a 3ds from AliExpress - Wish me luck.

I hope this isn’t perceived as advertising… I’m quite apprehensive about making this purchase and will absolutely update with my progress if/when the console arrives.

In the meantime, if anyone out there has any experience buying through AliExpress I would love to hear from you. This is my first purchase and I feel like it’s a total gamble.

If this is somehow perceived as advertising, mods please delete immediately. I do not want to violate any rules. This community is too awesome to lose!

Anticorp ,

I ordered an iPod from Alibaba back in the day and it was most certainly not an iPod. I think they’re more reliable than back then, but who knows. It’s always a gamble ordering from those kinds of sites.

One time I ordered a PS2 kit from some janky-ass Chinese site. The kit converted it into a flip top and included a CD that would let you play burned games. After a couple months of it not showing up, I figured I got ripped off, which I half expected anyways. 3.5 months later the kit showed up at my doorstep and actually worked. Haha! I used that thing for years after making the conversion.

shinratdr ,
@shinratdr@lemmy.ca avatar

I bought a 2DS on AliExpress. It was fine, original shell but a little scratched up. JP model. One dead pixel.

$211CAD so about $150USD. I’d do it again, I didn’t end up using it much as I had plans for it that didn’t pan out but I had no issues with it.

cyberpunk007 ,

I bought a fancy cable tester for 1/4 the price of one here. It works great.

Ashtear ,

At this point, AliExpress is my #1 choice for anything a) made overseas anyways and b) that I don’t need right away. It’s usually parts or trinkets; for example, the last thing I bought was a kit to supplement my mahjong playing set.

In this case though, this feels overpriced for a used/refurbished model. If you were going to take on this much perceived risk, I’m surprised you didn’t go with one $150 or less on eBay or a local exchange like Facebook Marketplace or something.

EvolvedTurtle ,

I used to use temu all the time I bought a bunch of really nice fake bayblade Then decided I should delete the app after spyware claims

ColeSloth ,

I have an absolutely mint condition US new 3dsxl with an extended battery pack/grip that’s already been hacked to rip games and play roms.

I never use it anymore. Anyone know if for sale posts are allowed in here, because I’m thinking I should sell it to someone who would use it.

Lost_My_Mind ,

Is it the kind that can use amiibo? I got a dollar!

ColeSloth ,

It used to be, at least. I dunno if the amiibo thing still works after Nintendo shut the shop down or not.

mrfriki ,

I sold most of my consoles because of emulation. The 3DS, however, is a keeper. It’s silly but I love the glasses free 3D effect so much and that cannot be achieved via emulation.

Lost_My_Mind ,

I sold most of my consoles because of emulation.

Are you even allowed to be here? I feel like that’s cause to revoke your retro gamer card.

mrfriki , (edited )

Hehe, I used to be in the original hardware is the best way to play gang , but i came to appreciate how convenient is the Deck for emulation and the fact that most older games that I play work better on smaller screens, since they have lower resolution, sealed the deal for me. Now I only have the PS4 since it can’t be emulated for now and the 3DS since the 3D effect is so cool.

moody ,

I’ve bought a bunch of stuff, but never anything important or particularly expensive. Random crap like LED strip lights, screws, bearings, and springs for 3D printing projects, or even filaments. Never had any issues, but I’d still be apprehensive buying something more expensive.

NimbleSloth ,

I’ve bought a lot from AliExpress. Most of it was just random little things but I did order two CPUs in the past a 3600 and a 5700x. Both showed up in a few weeks and both were as advertised thankfully!

olicvb ,
@olicvb@lemmy.ca avatar

Hell yea hope the purchase ends up being legit 🤞 Bought mine not far from that price this winter off an independent seller.

Great handheld for enjoying all of what 2d emulation has to offer, so many titles so little time

Shawdow194 ,
@Shawdow194@kbin.run avatar

I see tonnes of Chinese sellers refurbing Gameboys

Generally the PCBs are OEM from Japan. Everything else though....

v1605 ,

Also bought mine off AliExpress. It was one of the fake pokemon shell models, so that feels a little cheap but looks nice. Otherwise the unit functions perfectly, no scratches on the screen and buttons are responsive.

andrew_bidlaw ,

It’s a gamble with risks that your local chains who resells the same stuff usually shoulders for you. I’ve bought a lot of stuff here, including original electronics, up to ≈$2k a piece. Research is your first best friend, the second best friend is a camera you record unboxing with to prove to Ali you deserve a refund. I’m not into 3ds market, but if nothing alarmed you before you placed an order, it should be okay, I guess.

It’d be interesting to see your report after you test it.

Lost_My_Mind ,

It’d be interesting to see your report after you test it.

report after testing

“I don’t know how it got this out of hand, but somehow the entire city is now on fire.”

Treczoks ,

Have fun with your half-brick or whatever you’ll get in the package.

Rentlar ,

3DS with broken off top screen ❌️

1DS ❌️

Newly minted Gameboy Super Advance ✅️

Kecessa ,

My question is… Why from there? 🤔

Jim_Just_Jim OP ,

I have to admit… The prices here in the west are just so expensive. I recently opened an Ali express account for a side business and when I saw this price I just thought I’d roll the dice and see what happens. It was all circumstantial and impulsive.

BlueSquid0741 ,

I’ve bought various keyboard parts as well as batteries for Vita and DS Lite. Ask of it arrived to me in Australia as expected and was fine quality/working condition.

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