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Zeo @thatzeogal.itch.io · 10/09/2026

hey remember that on-screen menu thing youtu.be/9LLUtmYxDA8

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The Ballad Of OSM

YouTube video by The Evil Checkbox Society

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Proto Challenge @protochallenge.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

This is Johnny All-Star, an unreleased compilation of the Johnny series released on the 3DS eShop by UFO Interactive Games. This was likely intended for a retail release. Thank you to @akfamilyhome.com for dumping this and sending it to us!

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Proto Challenge @protochallenge.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Hello! Today, we have for you a 3DS factory tool called CTR Multi Loader, which would load firmware files from an SD card. This was dumped from a 3DS X2A prototype unit, and this build of the tool is dated June 2, 2010. (More details in 🧵)

PCB photo showing the main system on a chip

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

In case anyone is curious, the Nintendo Switch 2 browser does have some limitations! Though, it is quite a bit better than the original Switch browser.

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Whoops, I totally forgot to share this! Remasters often upgrade old games to have higher resolutions. But sometimes this 'easy upgrade' has awkward side effects. Could a blurrier resolution be more faithful?

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Proto Challenge @protochallenge.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

The stream is starting soon. 👀

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Proto Challenge @protochallenge.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Friendly reminder: this is about 12 hours away. 👀

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Proto Challenge @protochallenge.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

You may recall we announced that a live stream showcasing new prototypes would be happening sometime in March. We've delayed this stream to April 4th at 3:15 PM UTC. More details will be announced in the coming days.

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Taffy (frightful)🍬🐇🎃 @taffywabbit.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

ok yeah i lined them up and attempted to recreate the edit, they're DEFINITELY the same stock bunny pic. the only parts that don't line up are its posture (as previously mentioned) and its nose, which was slightly raised in Badge Arcade (easier to see up close) i only spend time on important stuff.

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

A lot of effort and ingenuity was required for fans to cleanly record the soundtrack of Mario Kart World!

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Muffle those engines! 🏁🎵 Here's the story of how fans removed sound effects from Mario Kart World to record ALL of its music!

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Miles @milesthecreator.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Added 5 notifications to my archive of Nintendo 3DS SpotPass Notifications! archive.org/details/nint...

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

It's that time! A few friends and I try to figure out how to make the most out of a $35 eShop card for the Wii U and 3DS eShop! Happy Holidays!

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Some comments from @dark1x.bsky.social on the DF Retro Super Show really stood out to me. There's something satisfying when learning or discovering something new with an older game. Especially so in an age of instant information, where new subjects are already quickly documented by others.

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Yakumono @luigiblood.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

I would like to remind people that when Nintendo made a brand new web based Star Fox 2 manual for the SNES Mini, it also included actual old design document scans for the game and I think it's pretty rad: www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals...

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Star Fox 2 Manual | Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System | Nintendo

Manual for Star Fox 2 for Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Nintendo's 3DS Louvre Guide has a long lineage...

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Sometimes recording takes a little bit of patience...and noise removal.

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Nintendo systems in a museum? An aquarium? A shopping mall? All this and more in a big video understanding Nintendo's 3DS and DS virtual guide systems!

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Totaling 772 votes, the community decided the next video will be... An undecided split? Wow, that's impressive! I suppose I'll decide myself. Stay tuned a "location" themed video!

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Less than 24 hours remain! Which topic will become the winning vote?

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Miles @milesthecreator.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

An uncompressed version of the video is now uploaded, alongside some extras. Enjoy!! 😄 Download link: mega.nz/folder/RCI3U...

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6.61 GB folder on MEGA

26 files and 7 subfolders

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

alright how is this even possible. A 50/50 split with an odd number of votes??

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

[COMMUNITY VOTE - LOCATION] This vote will determine which video releases next! Results will be determined one week after opening. The winning video will release on November 22nd. Pick carefully, the losing video won't appear until 2026! Votes can be cast on a YouTube post!

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

A playlist featuring additional 2010 3DS content has been created! It contains scripted videos, gameplay recordings, and 3D previews.

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Jon Cartwright @jon.gvg.io · 25/10/2025

3D Classics Mario Bros, SMB, Metroid, Murasame Castle, Zelda, Punch Out, Golf, Mario World, Mega Man 2, Castlevania, Yoshi's Island Excuse me

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Hunter R. @hunter-r.com · 25/10/2025

A true triumph in video game history! This video uncovers a lot of pre-release 3DS demos, including the first ever look at a “playable” version of New Leaf’s 2010 E3 demo. Congratulations to James and the 3DS Challenge Team for an amazing release. 👀

Screenshot from James-Money’s video. Showcases Animal Crossing: New Leaf’s E3 2010 demo in a “playable” state using a patch. Pictured is a player talking to the villager Curt with Japanese text and early assets.

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AK @akfamilyhome.com · 25/10/2025

I hope "pretty much every first-party 3DS demo from E3 2010 gets preserved" was on your bingo card today Thank you to everyone who made this possible!

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Surprise! 25 3DS prototype builds are now available! Many come from E3 2010. There's plenty to explore as I go in-depth with these previews in this special video.

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

30 Minutes left before the big premiere! Tune in to "James-Money" on YouTube!

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Exploration. Saturday, 10/25/25 1PM ET

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Quick reminder that the Abandoned Online Games stream is at 8PM ET! Catch it live or find the VOD here: www.twitch.tv/jamesmoney0

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

To celebrate the release of “Abandoned Online Games”, I thought it might be fun to REVIVE the lobbies! On Wednesday, October 22nd, starting at 8PM ET, I’ll be streaming these games live on Twitch! Mark those calendars, and the population may rise once again! 📅

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

October has been a busy month on the content creation side of things. Just a bit more to go! I'm excited.

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Online Multiplayer is a compelling feature for many games. With some titles falling out of popularity, many lobbies have been deserted. I’ll explore some of these abandoned rooms and search for ghosts in my latest video… 👻

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

yeah that's enough mario Kart for me

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

An October video special finds it's its way, on the morning of October 18th @10am ET! 🕸️👻

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

My next few videos have become a bit longer in duration... Usually I keep things short, so I hope that they're still enjoyable. I still feel confident in the flow of information. A few videos will be organized with chapters (they won't be TOO long). I'm excited to share them!

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

The Nintendo Switch features a multi-touch display, but only select games make use of it. Is there any rhyme or reasoning as to why not? And what’s with the inconsistency of support within the same series? To touch, or not touch. That is the question…

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Swiping into a new video soon!

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James-Money @jamesmoney.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Hm? Looks like this fell off the back of a delivery truck. Something familiar has been appearing in Nintendo's factory software, and I'm curious about it's significance in testing! I'll do an inspection and see what can be found.

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