Quick take
Choosing among these four used Nintendo consoles starts with a simple question: do you want the portability of a 3DS or the TV-based setup of a GameCube or N64? In the console handheld hardware category, prices span a wide range, and the right answer depends on how and where you'll play, how much wear you're willing to accept, and which extras you need in the box. The N64 has the lowest price in the group and shows cosmetic wear; the 3DS options cost more and include their own screen. The GameCube sits between the two in price.
Price comparison
The table below sorts the four by listed price.
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo 3DS/ 3DS XL LL Region Free Console 16GB SD Card Used | USD 154.00 | |
| Nintendo 3DS / 3DS XL LL Region Free Console Bundle Red Blue Pink White Black | USD 134.99 | |
| Nintendo Gamecube Console DOL-001 memory controller NTSC-U/C US/Canada | USD 116.50 | |
| Nintendo 64 Console Black w/ Power Cord, AV Cable, 2 Controllers Tested | USD 80.00 |
Decision matrix
| Your situation | Console to review first |
|---|---|
| You want a handheld in Very Good condition | Nintendo 3DS/ 3DS XL LL Region Free Console |
| You want a lower-priced handheld with a refurbished finish | Nintendo 3DS / 3DS XL LL Region Free Console Bundle |
| You want a TV-based console with a home package | Nintendo Gamecube Console DOL-001 |
| You want the smallest cash outlay | Nintendo 64 Console Black |
Product notes
Nintendo 3DS/ 3DS XL LL Region Free Console
At USD 154.00, this option is priced above the others, but it pairs a region-free 3DS/3DS XL with a charger and a 16GB SD card. The condition is VG (Very Good), so the shell and screen should be mostly clean with little or no yellowing. Like many systems sold in bulk, it may not have access to Nintendo Services or the eShop. If your plan is to play physical cartridges, that may not matter; if you were hoping to download games, this limitation is worth taking seriously before you buy.
Nintendo 3DS / 3DS XL LL Region Free Console Bundle
This bundle is USD 134.99 and the grade is Good - Refurbished. It includes a region-free console, a compatible US-socket charger, and a stylus. The condition tier is B, so the unit may show screen scratches or shell wear that doesn't get in the way of gameplay. If you'd rather spend close to USD 19 less than the higher-priced 3DS and can accept a little cosmetic wear, this is the handheld to choose. The trade-off is visible wear that won't affect how the games play.
Nintendo Gamecube Console DOL-001
The GameCube is priced at USD 116.50 and is graded Very Good - Refurbished. It's a home console with a controller and AC adapter included, and it's the DOL-001 model with connectivity that includes Component RCA, S-Video, and VGA. The AV cable may be a generic replacement, no memory card is included, and some consoles may lack the bottom panel covers. That makes it a more involved buy than the handhelds-you need a TV and you'll need a memory card if you want to save progress-but it offers a wider range of video hookups than the N64 in this group.
Nintendo 64 Console Black
The lowest-priced entry here is USD 80.00. It comes with a power cord, an AV cable, and two controllers, and it is tested. The console also includes a memory expansion feature. The caveats are all cosmetic: the shell could use cleaning, there is sticker residue, one controller has noticeable yellowing, and both controllers could probably use stick replacements. If you want a home console setup without spending much and you're prepared to put a little effort into cleaning or controller maintenance, this N64 is the lowest-price route into the group.
Final recommendation by use case
For a handheld you can play anywhere, the VG-graded 3DS/ 3DS XL LL is the cleaner pick if the condition tier matters to you. If you're open to a refurbished shell and want a stylus included for less money, the 3DS bundle is the practical alternative.
For a TV-based setup, the GameCube gives you more video connection options; the N64 is the pick when the budget is the first constraint. Choose the GameCube when video flexibility is a priority and the N64 when keeping the initial cost low matters most.
