5 Reasons Not to Mod Your Nintendo 3DS

Introduction

• Presenter discusses why modding your Nintendo 3DS is a bad idea.
• Claims it will save you from a life of regret.

Reason 1: Leads to Piracy and Crime

• Access to the "hShop" allows downloading 3DS games for free.
• Modding can be a gateway to more serious crimes.
• Hypothetical slippery slope from downloading Mario Kart 7 to committing robbery.
• Impact on 3DS and DS game resellers.

Reason 2: Hurting Nintendo Financially

• Free downloads prevent Nintendo from earning potential future revenue.
• Possible future releases for DS/3DS games on new Nintendo platforms could be economically affected.

Reason 3: Risk of Modding Addiction

• Modding can be addictive; once you mod one console, there's a temptation to mod others.
• Can escalate to modding more current consoles like the Nintendo Switch or even older ones like Wii U.
• Suspicion that even high profile hackers may have started with modding consoles.

Reason 4: Risk of Bricking Your Console

• Modding involves a complex process requiring full attention.
• Missing a step can result in "bricking" your 3DS, rendering it unusable.
• Emotional impact: 3DS will "never forgive you."

Reason 5: Inability to Move On

• Holding onto the past prevents embracing future gaming innovations.
• Modding indicates an inability to let go of the past.
• Could lead to addiction and missing important life events.

Emotional Reasons

• A broken console means breaking Nintendo's heart.
• Nintendo has invested a lot in making their consoles and games special.
• Modding disrespects Nintendo's wishes and efforts.

Conclusion

• Reiterates the 5 major reasons against modding.
• Encourages to like and subscribe for more Nintendo content.