Nintendo 3DS Owner Receives Nostalgic Surprise Following Green Day Concert

I’m kinda just hanging here thinking about this one time—totally random, at a Green Day concert, someone with a Nintendo 3DS got a StreetPass. You know, for anyone who used to have one of those devices, seeing that little green light pop up was like finding a $20 bill on the sidewalk. Anyway, moving on.

Back in its prime, the 3DS had this neat trick called StreetPass. Two devices would just vibe off each other if they were close enough. The next time you’d whip out your 3DS, BAM! New Mii in your StreetPass Plaza. I mean, who comes up with this stuff? But, with the 3DS kinda tossed aside for the shiny new toys, seeing one around is like spotting a unicorn, especially since it’s not even supported anymore—plot twist. But hey, things move on, right?

Now, picture this: some fan shows up at a Green Day concert with their 3DS because, why not? I’ve seen ridiculous memes of people recording concerts on those things. Quality? Pretty bad. But funny? Absolutely. It was at the Ejekt Festival in Greece, not that it matters, but still. So here’s the thing: after Green Day did their thing, this person notices their 3DS glowing that magical green. Someone else in the crowd had one too! Like, what’s the chance, right?

And man, the nostalgia hit the 3DS community hard when they heard about this. People on Reddit were going nuts congratulating them, sparking all sorts of memories. It’s wild because these StreetPass things were all over the place back then. Now? It’s like striking gold.

Sure, the 3DS doesn’t have online features anymore, but the StreetPass magic still lingers. Nintendo’s been suspiciously mum about bringing it back, especially on the new Switch models. Why they skipped it? Battery concerns, portability, or maybe they just forgot. Fans are obviously hoping for a comeback, though. It’s like when something quirky and well-loved just disappears—everyone wants it back.

The 3DS might be old news, but getting that little green glow feels like a secret handshake among fans. And while it might never officially make a return, encounters like this one keep its memory alive. Anyway, who knows what Nintendo’s got cooking next?