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I have been trying unsuccessfully to track down replacement IPS displays for the "New" 3DS, and have only found TN ones. Has anybody been able to find a supplier?
For those of you who don't know the "New" 3DS and 3DS XL are excellent systems, but they have some huge consistency and quality control issues. For example, some new 3DS systems will contain TN screens, while some contain IPS screens. IPS screens provide better viewing angels, more vivid colors, and improved 3D effect. But which one you get is completely random, as there is no indication on the box as to what the screen type will be. The only way to know is to either open it before you buy it, or buy it, open it, check it and return it.
Here is an example of a TN vs an IPS display, and how TN washes out. The difference is much more pronounced in person, and is comparable to a backlit vs front-lit SP. Note that all old 3ds systems use TN.
Here is an example of a TN vs an IPS display, and how TN washes out. The difference is much more pronounced in person, and is comparable to a backlit vs front-lit SP. Note that all old 3ds systems use TN.