Playing 3DS games on the Steam Deck requires a little work. For those unsure of what's required, this guide outlines everything that needs to be done.

Even if the 3DS ran PC games smoothly, you'd still run into the issue of controls. For many PC games, the 3DS simply doesn't have enough buttons to properly play.

A mod for the Nintendo 3DS allows for the use of a GameCube controller. This will most likely be something Super Smash Bros. players will be very interested in.

A new emulator app on the iOS App Store, Folium, lets you play 3DS games on your iPhone. It also support Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance games.

Some work required to apply region-free 3DS mod, but does not require system hardware to be altered.