Ps. If you want to get a ds, the older models can sell for pretty cheap on ebay!!
Its how I got mine :))
Introduced 3d graphics to handheld gaming, aswell as a touch-screen
Has all features of the og ds, but with an improved design
Introduced Wi-fi, a camera, and access to the web, all in exchange for the gba game card slot.
added autosterioscopic 3d visuals & improved hardware, allowing for a wide range of higher-quality games.
The last version of the 3ds before the New3ds and New2ds, without the folding shell
3ds Guide
Universal-DB
Homebrew List
Vimm's ds vault
Theme plaza(for 3ds)
If you want to mod your ds, you'll need an sd card reader, an sd card, a computer, and usually an sd card formatter on your computer!!! :p
Dsiguide has 2 free formatters that I know of
The World Ends With You
Pokemon Black and White
Animal Crossing: Wild World
Trauma Center: Under the Knife
Rythm Heaven