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by shorts_theory 1978 days ago
The 3DS (especially if you can pick up a used one) is actually an excellent choice for access to almost all of Nintendo's handheld library after installing the custom firmware hack. DS and 3DS games are supported via cartridges and the rest can be found by installing the .cia files. I haven't tried NES and SNES games, but it runs GBA and GB games great.
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colejohnson66 1978 days ago
The 3DS is an excellent choice due to it’s hackability and pretty decent processor(s). However, OP also asked for a replaceable battery. I’m assuming that means something like AA like the OG Gameboy had. Does anything come that way anymore?
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shorts_theory 1978 days ago
No, I don't think single use batteries have been on handheld consoles since the OG GBA :-) But the 3DS/XL's Li-ion battery is pretty easy to replace with a screwdriver.
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bentcorner 1978 days ago
I take OP's statement to mean a battery that can be easily replaced without taking the device apart.

I'm pretty sure you can replace the battery on (most? all?) 3DS models. At least on my New 3DS it's user serviceable.

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