Nintendo 3DS Gamer’s Sealed Case Crumbles to Dust

Alright, so get this… I heard about this gamer, right? Totally normal day, until they open this brand-new Nintendo 3DS case they had tucked away, thinking it was all safe and sound. But surprise, surprise — the thing crumbles into dust! Like, poof, nothing but a pile of crumbs.

Crazy, right? I mean, Nintendo stuff is usually built like a tank. You know how we slap cases on our gadgets to keep ’em safe from our epic fumbles? Apparently, not all cases are created equal. So, if you’ve got any lying around, maybe check if they’ve turned into haunted sand or something.

This one guy, Randolph Co — saw his story on NintendoSoup (what a name, by the way) — showed off his Dragon Quest 8 New Nintendo 3DS case. Kept it mint-sealed for who knows how long, opens it up, and voilà, the thing just deteriorated into nothing. The packaging? Spotless. But inside? Total sandpit. It used to be white with slimes in blue and green, and I think, brown? They’re dust now. Go figure.

So what went down here? Well, this case — yep, made of TPU, thermoplastic-whatsit-called. Apparently, it’s biodegradable, meaning it’s supposed to break down eventually. Who knew?! Guess they didn’t factor fans keeping them as collectibles or whatever.

Fast forward a decade since 2015 — and surprise! Dust in the wind. Look, eco-friendly is great until your prized geek gear turns into compost fodder. I guess most cases were meant to get roughed up and trashed, or hopefully recycled. But now, thanks to nature vibes, there might be other dissolving artifacts out there.

Bottom line? If your 3DS cases aren’t melting yet, you’re probably good. Or maybe get ready for a surprise archaeological discovery in your game shelf. Classic Nintendo 3DS durability though — it’s holding up since 2011. Fingers crossed these cases didn’t take too many secrets with them into oblivion!