Unconventional Graduation Day: Gaming on a 3DS

At their graduation, a devoted Nintendo 3DS player found solace in their trusty handheld, proving that the beloved device still has a dedicated following. The 3DS, which hit the market in 2011, is renowned for its unique slider that allows players to indulge in glasses-free stereoscopic 3D gaming. Despite a shaky start, the 3DS gained momentum after a price drop and the launch of some of its most popular games including Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7. Although not as successful as its predecessor, the original Nintendo DS, the 3DS remained profitable for Nintendo, providing a lifeline during the challenging Wii U era and continuing to receive new first-party games as recently as 2019.

At their graduation ceremony, Filipino Redditor RuniTunes found a way to pass the time by playing Mario Kart 7 on their New Nintendo 3DS XL, while their classmates sat through the dean's opening remarks. RuniTunes explains that graduations are mandatory in their country and that this particular ceremony was a mixed event with over 1,000 students from thirteen different colleges, lasting over five hours. Many commenters criticized the move, but others were more understanding, sharing their own stories of tuning out during their own graduations. RuniTunes clarified that they weren't the only one with the idea and that several of their fellow graduates had also passed around the game console during the ceremony. They also noted that they were respectful of the ceremony and paused their game whenever a close friend crossed the stage.

Memories are a powerful thing, especially when they're tied to gaming hardware. It's a testament to the impact that these devices can have on our lives, and it's comforting to know that even if the companies behind them move on, the memories will always remain. Unfortunately, it seems that Nintendo's 3DS is starting to lose some of its online features, leaving fans to rely more on their memories of the system's glory days.