Gallery: It's OK, We Want Each And Every One Of These Gorgeous New 3DS Cover Plates Too

I want them all.

This is unacceptable, where are the Zelda themed ones?!

also, this would also remove some of the meaning of having a special edition 3DS

Are they not about £15 each or something ?

Getting any would add probably the price difference between the normal and superior XL.

@ikki5 @Frapp

Zelda Themed , Fire Emblem and Xenoblade

Better then sticker skins that you can buy....but for some reason I just want a plate with Club Nintendo on it, it seems like that might be something that they will do along with a digital dashboard, but probably only in Japan....

My 3DS wants Urban Champion faceplate!!!

@bezerker99 And our 3DS's want this next week!

@ikki5 I was just going to say that! My secondary one would be a Metroid one but nothing. Highly disappointing!

Well, my wallet is definitely going to die

I have to say I'm not feeling the whole "faceplate" thing, and why it's only for the "new" 3DS.

My son w/ the red 3DS has had one of these since launch, which makes the whole thing look a cool purple color:

http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-3DS-SuperMario-Crystal-Armor-Hard/dp/B005FPDFRK/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1409843638&sr=8-10&keywords=3ds+mario+cover

And my son w/ the blueish 3DS has one of these, which makes it look greener:

http://www.amazon.com/3DS-Zelda-Armor-Green-Nintendo/dp/B005687N7E/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1409844036&sr=1-3&keywords=3ds+zelda+case

No muss, no fuss, they protect the 3DS from harm and dirt and they don't add hardly anything to the size.

So what's the big deal?

Will these be region locked?

What have they done with Princess Peaches nose?

@Espy - LOL

I think people can guess which one I wanna use! But yeah I really wish they were for XL too....

Really like the wood and see through lime green ones.

I love my XL, but these cover plates have me considering a "New" 3DS instead of a "New" XL.

This might have already been said but I'd like to see some Legend of Zelda and Fire Emblem covers too!

I'll probably be buying the XL anyway, so I'll wait for some special "Limited Edition" to be released. (I'm looking at you Pikachu 3DS XL)

Not liking any of them so far. I'm gonna wait for a Senran Kagura or Xenoblade Kisekae before getting one. Also, Nintendo missed out on a potentially cool bonus: having contacts under the top cover to allow offering glowing Kisekae. I would kill for a glowing Monado!

@Yosher Nothing saying they won't announce an XL with the same support after 2 months or something. Judging by how they are acting I would almost expect it.

I was so disappointed to find out these weren't also for the XL. I'd be all over that Peach one, but just can't go back to the 'regular' sized 3DS.

I guess I would pick a Mario one, but most are rather bland.

I think the Nintendo artwork team could come up with something better than that for the UK market.

Why not Metroid, Kirby, DK or Star Fox?

But I'd go with Mario, Luigi, Black and white checks and stripes, Black and white stars.....damm they are all good!

I really can't pass these up unless they announce a XL version with face plates before it comes here I'm getting the regular model. I need the Peach face plate.

Am I alone in being completely happy with a 3DS that is just a solid color without cartoons drawn all over it?

@ikki5

Maybe not....special edition models could come with the game and a limited release shell that U can't get outside the bundle!

But that makes me wonder....how can the top back be replaced if the screws are only at the bottom back? Also what screwdriver would be needed for these to be opened?

I'm not sure how to feel about this. I want to get the N3DS XL. But I really like my Golden Zelda 3DS XL a lot and I don't want to give it up. I wish I could get a Golden Zelda N3DS XL. sigh

it's not even funny how much money nintendo will make with these plastic plates (and amiibo)

Once again tortured with the image that is that orange one....and the fact that (as of now) these are only for the smaller model...

Just the game ones i like i wish they made these for 3DS XL.

These all look fantastic! I have to admit, the packaging is very classy and well designed too.

Definitely want the Yoshi one, and a purple one(not that lame one though) hoping for a Link inspired one as well!

Do they really need so many Mario ones?

Wood effect one for me looks great

Probably gonna go with that white-ish one with The Super Mario characters.

Wait a minute....the new 3DS's aren't already in XL form?! I thought that was already a sealed deal. I guess not!

@Rafie There are two of them. normal size and LL/XL size. the face plates only fit the normal size.

@Ryu_Niiyama Oh I see, so they're discriminating against those who have the bigger 3DS. Got it!

I kid...I kid! Seriously though, they should have an option for those who will want the bigger New 3DS to purchase these plates. I would have!

Seeing this, you will be able to combine sets. Would love to get the white one with the mario characters with the black version on the bottom.

Here's to hoping for a Smash Bros one just like the XL except white and everyone is colored in and it shows all the characters. Hey, at least I can design a decal for a plate on Decalgirl and stick it on a plain white one.

@Frapp I want a see-through one for custom prints, but official ones from all that you said would be more than welcome too! Especially, indeed, a Famicom one. That GBM is the most gorgeous console ever! Got a faceplate for my Wii U gamepad to match.

Love the mushrooms (especially 1-UP) and Animal Crossing ones.

Looking at my 3DS games to see possibly-likely designs... And Etrian Odyssey Untold pops out, Layton vs Wright, Mario & Luigi Dream Team, Bravely Default,... and one like my 3DS XL faceplate of pixelated Mega Man would be nice too.

I'm interested in third party designs especially if I can get Mega Man or Zero

...or Kirby/KingDDD!

@Frapp
That Japanese Metroid box art looks awesome.
It just opens up endless design possibilities..... nintendo really know how to make cash
My wallet will hurt ....

PIKACHU plz!

Yeah a green one!

Some of those look great

Can anyone who has a 3ds XL tell me if the resolution looks low? What I mean is, on my standard size screen the images are perfectly crisp, but does blowing them up make the blurry-pixel thing happen? I've been thinking of going XL for smash, but I might wait now for these new ones.

Ok, I'm sold. Can't wait to upgrade!

Okay... these are all ugly, don't like any of 'em. :/ Moving on...

@Espy Yes

@TheWindWaker the resolution looks the same between both the regular and XL. I can hardly notice the difference between the two.

Not that big on faceplates amd skins, but some of the plates based on Animal Croasing look good.

Finally! The illustrations are not upside down!!

I think there will be lots of Pokémon designs after ORAS release.

They should "amiibo" these plates--like you get special features with having them or being near certain ones

No DK. No buy.

I'm not sure how many other people realise this, but I figured out that the consoles come with a set of plates pre-installed (plain white or plain black), so there are technically 40 different designs at launch!

As for which ones I'd pick...I guess I'd choose the plain ones: green, magenta, turquoise, yellow, purple, brown, red and blue. The cyan-coloured Mario-themed design is neat too, as is the metallic Mario one.

I'm not sure how many other people realise this, but I figured out that the consoles come with a set of plates pre-installed (plain white or plain black), so there are technically 40 different designs at launch!

As for which ones I'd pick...I guess I'd choose the plain ones: green, magenta, turquoise, yellow, purple, brown, red and blue. The cyan-coloured Mario-themed design is neat too, as is the metallic Mario one.

I'm not sure how many other people realise this, but I figured out that the consoles come with a set of plates pre-installed (plain white or plain black), so there are technically 40 different designs at launch!

As for which ones I'd pick...I guess I'd choose the plain ones: green, magenta, turquoise, yellow, purple, brown, red and blue. The cyan-coloured Mario-themed design is neat too, as is the metallic Mario one.

I'm not sure how many other people realise this, but I figured out that the consoles come with a set of plates pre-installed (plain white or plain black), so there are technically 40 different designs at launch!

As for which ones I'd pick...I guess I'd choose the plain ones: green, magenta, turquoise, yellow, purple, brown, red and blue. The cyan-coloured Mario-themed design is neat too, as is the metallic Mario one.

Owning a lavender 3DS with yellow stars is my new goal in life.

And here we have Nintendo's attempt at cell phone covers.
And hey, what do you know, they look just as cheaply made.
Nintendo sure does have fun ways of taking gaming out of gaming and putting it on useless junk like this.
As a Wii U owner.. I hope Nintendo folds without putting out another Mario, Zelda, Metroid, DK, Kirby or Star Fox.
Let the best of the bunch form studios of their own, make games on capable platforms and leave this stupidity behind.

@rjejr
It's funny you mention that Zelda case.
'hides charging port', 'poor print quality', 'increased weight', 'poor build quality' are just a few of the complaints.
It bulks the system up more than not having it and hides a key feature.
These faceplates, though junk, add nothing as far as weight, width or depth. They're only on the New model because Nintendo only recently started listening to their fans' desire for custom features.
Nintendo is likely getting sick of all the different editions of 3DS they've made and want to try something simpler.

Many of the covers are great, I'm just disappointed that the N3DSXL doesn't have the same options, because I MUCH prefer the larger screen.

Bit of a weird order to your gallery, don't you think?

Nintendo, even you can't region lock a plastic plate, so with that in mind I'll be trying to pick up a Dragon Quest themed one from Japan. You may not let me play your games Square Enix, but I can sure as he'll try and look like I do!

I'm gonna need the XL to come in Metallic Pink

@NodesforNoids - "'hides charging port', 'poor print quality', 'increased weight', 'poor build quality' are just a few of the complaints."

My 9 year old has played his 3DS alot since he got it (price drop 2 years ago) w/ the cover on and never had any problems that I'm aware of. And as a parent I'm much happier having a hard plastic case around his almost $200 system rather than him just carrying around the actual system. And I'm sure alot of people feel that way as well, hence the large selection of covers at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=3ds%20nerf%20case&sprefix=3ds+ner%2Caps

So the changeable faceplate won't matter for any kid who gets a new 3DS from their parents.

Just to be clear, I get the idea, its a money maker for Nitnedo, especially in Japan, I just don't get all the "rah, rah" over new face plates for a new system. If the faceplates are the best thing this new edition has to advertise on the box then is it really that great of an upgrade? It's just covers, even if they are lighter, less bulky, and don't get in the way. All the kids in America will have them covered up under Nerf cases anyway.

A win for Nintendo, a distraction for the gamers.

No retro console skins? No Zelda skins? No Metroid, Star Fox or Pokemon?

This is a wasted opportunity. If I do buy a 'new' 3DS, I will be sticking with the XL model. Hopefully by then we will have a red or red/black system in the ranks.

Thank god face plates aren't "region locked" because Japan will be getting all the awesome stuff as usual. They'll get all the best Pokemon themed ones (just like with the original 3DS/XL) and oh god they'll probably get Senran Kagura, Phoenix Wright, Love+, and Hatsune Miku themed ones screams.

... it's already obvious that I'm going to have way too many of these. X-D