3DS not connecting.

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LocalMaple
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3DS not connecting.

Post by LocalMaple » Thu Feb 12, 2026 2:46 am

It's been a year since I connected my Pikachu 2DS XL, and I decided to try and see if it was still working. My Windows 11 computer chimes when I power the 2DS on and off while connected, as well as when I unplug and replug the cord. Trying a different port doesn't change the outcome.
I tried downloading the 3ds_capture and using the new one, but no change. I also tried running the "Driver for New3DSXL", but I got this message in the attachment.
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Elysium
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Re: 3DS not connecting.

Post by Elysium » Thu Feb 12, 2026 3:46 am

LocalMaple wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 12, 2026 2:46 am
2DS XL
Try this instead

https://blog-non-standard.blogspot.com/

You need "new3ds_view"
Make sure to install the drivers from it

LocalMaple
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Re: 3DS not connecting.

Post by LocalMaple » Thu Feb 12, 2026 5:35 am

That got it working, thanks!

tstark94
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Re: 3DS not connecting.

Post by tstark94 » Fri Feb 20, 2026 3:17 am

Im having the same issues as OP but i tried the new3ds_view and i installed drivers from it, ran driver installer and new3ds_view as admin and still says no device is connected. mine is a new 3ds XL in case that helps.

joewhite727
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Re: 3DS not connecting.

Post by joewhite727 » Fri Feb 20, 2026 7:21 pm

tstark94 wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 20, 2026 3:17 am
Im having the same issues as OP but i tried the new3ds_view and i installed drivers from it, ran driver installer and new3ds_view as admin and still says no device is connected. mine is a new 3ds XL in case that helps.
Make sure the USB C is fully plugged in. It has to make a sound once it plugs into your computer, it can charge the 3ds without being fully plugged into the 3ds. I feel dumb but mine wasn't FULLY inserted :lol: Once I pushed it all the way in it worked perfectly.

tstark94
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Re: 3DS not connecting.

Post by tstark94 » Sat Feb 21, 2026 12:00 am

Mine is a micro usb but it makes the sound when I plug it in.

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