I did look into this but I'm on the latest firmware which isn't hackable without another 3ds that's already on custom firmware and a random game that allows the hack so it isn't an optionAnd I'd even suggest looking into the world of homebrew/custom firmware. Let's you do all sorts of cool things on the 3DS one never thought possible. Like using a normal controller connected to PC to play on your 3DS (makes games like Smash Bros and Monster Hunter more playable) or being able to stream the video output to a bigger screen (for livestreaming or playing on a bigger screen, used to require sending the 3DS off for a hardware mod and paying hundreds of quid).
Luckily I have girl hands so I should be okThat's primarily what made me give up on the whole gameboy/DS lineup a few years ago as I found playing for longer than 15 mins gave me really bad cramp in my hands! I wondered if I might fare better with the XL line though grips could also be a good idea.
I caved in and bought a 3ds XL with Zelda: link between worlds and fire emblem: shadows of valentia.