List of Nintendo 3DS colors

At launch, the Nintendo 3DS was available in two colors: Aqua Blue and Cosmo Black. Other colors were publicized, but did not initially make it to the market. Some others have hit the market through the 3DS's lifespan.

Aqua Blue



 * Announcement Date: June 15, 2010
 * Released in Japan?: Yes, on February 26, 2011; discontinued in May 2012
 * Released in North America?: Yes, on March 27, 2011; discontinued in October 2012
 * Released in Europe?: Yes, on March 25, 2011
 * Released in Australia?: Yes, on March 31, 2011
 * Notes: Launch color; featured in much of the 3DS's early promotional material. Appears light-blue in advertisements but is more of a turquoise color in person.

Cosmo Black



 * Announcement Date: June 15, 2010
 * Released in Japan?: Yes, on February 26, 2011; discontinued September 2013
 * Released in North America?: Yes, on March 27, 2011; discontinued?
 * Released in Europe?: Yes, on March 25, 2011
 * Released in Australia?: Yes, on March 31, 2011
 * Notes: Launch color. Called "Cosmos Black" in some countries.

Flame Red



 * Announcement Date: June 9, 2011
 * Released in Japan?: Yes, on July 14, 2011; discontinued in October 2012
 * Released in North America?: Yes, on September 9, 2011; discontinued
 * Released in Europe?: Yes, on September 9, 2011
 * Released in Australia?: Yes, on September 22, 2011
 * Notes: Originally featured at 3DS's unveiling at E3 2010 and several following conventions but was not put on the market until months after launch. Called "Flare Red" in some countries. Was also bundled with Super Mario 3D Land during the 2011 holiday season.

Pearl Pink



 * Announcement Date: September 13, 2011
 * Released in Japan?: Yes, on October 20, 2011, discontinued in May 2013
 * Released in North America?: Yes, on December 4, 2011 (as a bundle with Nintendogs + Cats) and February 10, 2012 (standalone)
 * Released in Europe?: Yes, on November 18, 2011
 * Released in Australia?: Yes, on November 17, 2011
 * Notes: Called "Misty Pink" in Japan, "Lavender Pink" in New Zealand & Australia, and "Coral Pink" in Europe.

Ice White



 * Announcement Date: October 6, 2011
 * Released in Japan?: Yes, on November 3, 2011, discontinued in September 2013
 * Released in North America?: No
 * Released in Europe?: Yes, on November 17, 2011 (as a bundle with Super Mario 3D Land) and February 10, 2012 (standalone)
 * Released in Australia?: No
 * Notes: N/A

Cobalt Blue



 * Announcement Date: March 1, 2012
 * Released in Japan?: Yes, on March 22, 2012; discontinued in May 2013
 * Released in North America?: Yes, on November 29, 2013 (as a bundle with L uigi's Mansion: Dark Moon)
 * Released in Europe?: No
 * Released in Australia: No
 * Notes: Second blue color released.

Midnight Purple



 * Announcement Date: April 30, 2012
 * Released in Japan?: No
 * Released in North America?: Yes, on May 20, 2012
 * Released in Europe?: No
 * Released in Australia?: No
 * Notes: Originally featured at 3DS's unveiling at E3 2010. First and so far only 3DS color to be released solely in North America. First and so far only 3DS color not to be released in Japan.

Shimmer/Gloss Pink



 * Announcement Date: July 5, 2012
 * Released in Japan?: Yes, on March 20, 2013 as "Gloss Pink"
 * Released in North America?: No
 * Released in Europe?: No
 * Released in Australia?: No
 * Notes: Originally released in Taiwan and Hong Kong on September 28, 2013 as "Shimmer Pink." Second pink color released. Released alongside "Cerulean/Light Blue."

Cerulean Blue/Light Blue



 * Announcement Date: July 5, 2012
 * Released in Japan?: Yes, on March 20, 2013 as "Light Blue"
 * Released in North America?: No
 * Released in Europe?: No
 * Released in Australia?: No
 * Notes: Originally released in Taiwan and Hong Kong on September 28, 2013 as "Cerulean Blue." Third blue color released. Released alongside "Shimmer/Gloss Pink."

Metallic Red



 * Announcement Date: May 15, 2013
 * Released in Japan?: Yes, on June 13, 2013
 * Released in North America?: No
 * Released in Europe?: No
 * Released in Australia?: No
 * Notes: Second red color released.

Pure White



 * Announcement Date: September 24, 2013
 * Released in Japan?: Yes, on October 10, 2013
 * Released in North America?: No
 * Released in Europe?: No
 * Released in Australia?: No
 * Notes: Second white color released. Released alongside "Clear Black."

Clear Black



 * Announcement Date: September 24, 2013
 * Released in Japan?: Yes, on October 10, 2013
 * Released in North America?: No
 * Released in Europe?: No
 * Released in Australia: No
 * Notes: Second black color released. Released alongside "Pure White."

New Black



 * Announcement Date: August 29, 2014
 * Released in Japan?: October 11, 2014
 * Released in North America?: Yes, During The 2016 Black Friday Season
 * Released in Europe?: January 6, 2015 (Ambassador Edition), February 13, 2015 (General release)
 * Released in Australia: November 21, 2014
 * Notes: Nintendo has just revealed a New 3DS. Better 3D, C-Stick Camera Control, Improved CPU, Longer Battery Life, NFC Support, Micro SD Card, HTML5 browser, Additional ZL and ZR shoulder buttons, changeable Faceplates

New White



 * Announcement Date: August 29, 2014
 * Released in Japan?: October 11, 2014
 * Released in North America?: September 25, 2015 (as a bundle with Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer) & Super Mario 3D Land Bundle,Also Released with New Black 3DS During the 2016 Black Friday Season
 * Released in Europe?: January 6, 2015 (Ambassador Edition), February 13, 2015 (General release)
 * Released in Australia: November 21, 2014
 * Notes: Nintendo has just revealed a New 3DS. Better 3D, C-Stick Camera Control, Improved CPU, Longer Battery Life, NFC Support, Micro SD Card, HTML5 browser, Additional ZL and ZR shoulder buttons, changeable Faceplates

Special Editions
For special events, a 3DS with a different color or design may be released to celebrate it. These are listed below:

Heroes of Ruin



 * Bundled Game: None
 * Announcement Date: June 30, 2011
 * Released in Japan?: Yes, in August 2011
 * Released in North America?: Yes, in August 2011
 * Released in Europe?: Yes, in August 2011
 * Released in Australia?: Yes, in August 2011
 * Base Color: N/A
 * Notes: Only four were produced and given out through a raffle.

The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary



 * Bundled Game: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (in North America and Europe)
 * Announcement Date: November 8, 2011
 * Released in Japan?: Yes, on December 5, 2011
 * Released in North America?: Yes, on November 25, 2011
 * Released in Europe?: Yes, on November 25, 2011
 * Released in Australia?: Yes, on December 1, 2011
 * Base Color: Cosmo Black
 * Notes: Features golden decals of the Triforce (lower center), a harp (top left, bottom right), and the Ocarina of Time (top right, bottom left).

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 * Bundled Game: None
 * Announcement Date: N/A
 * Released in Japan?: Yes
 * Released in North America?: N/A
 * Released in Europe?: N/A
 * Released in Australia?: N/A
 * Base Color: N/A
 * Notes: This was released in a bundle with the Monster Hunter 3(Tri-)G title which came to Japan in December of 2011. The front cover of the system has red markings of a Brachydios, the flagship monster of the game, and the game's logo to the right of it.

SD Gundam G Generation 3D



 * Bundled Game: None
 * Announcement Date: N/A
 * Released in Japan?: Yes
 * Released in North America?: N/A
 * Released in Europe?: N/A
 * Released in Australia?: N/A
 * Base Color: N/A
 * Notes: To coincide with the release of the game on December 22nd 2011 in Japan. The “Char Nintendo 3DS Premium Box” comes with a copy of the game, the usual accessories (AC adapter, 2GB memory card, etc.) and a Gundam Char Aznable design red 3DS. Namco Bandai is also throwing in a limited-edition Gundam Tri-age AR cards.

New Love Plus



 * Bundled Game: None
 * Announcement Date: N/A
 * Released in Japan?: Yes
 * Released in North America?: N/A
 * Released in Europe?: N/A
 * Released in Australia?: N/A
 * Base Color: N/A
 * Notes: The three new exclusive Nintendo 3DS sets will be named New Manaka Deluxe, New Rinko Deluxe, and New Nene Deluxe, and they are only available for purchase through Konami Style.

Club Nintendo's Mario Competition



 * Bundled Game: None
 * Announcement Date: N/A
 * Released in Japan?: Yes
 * Released in North America?: N/A
 * Released in Europe?: N/A
 * Released in Australia?: N/A
 * Base Color: N/A
 * Notes: Three different Mario-themed 3DSes were produced as part of Club Nintendo's "Chotto Mario na 3DS Present Campaign." One is based on the look of Mario's clothing, mainly his overalls, the second one is based on Peach's, sporting a pink color, and the third having white spots with a red background, resembling Toad. They were given away as part of a contest in Japan. Nintendo of Europe also announced that they would be having the same contest per their Club Nintendo which customers will be able to enter by registering two 3DS games.

Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D



 * Bundled Game: None
 * Announcement Date: N/A
 * Released in Japan?: Yes
 * Released in North America?: N/A
 * Released in Europe?: N/A
 * Released in Australia?: N/A
 * Base Color: N/A
 * Notes: A special system with a snake theme, officially called "Snake Camouflage", was announced for Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D, which and is sold exclusively through Konami Style and through raffle.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance



 * Bundled Game: None
 * Announcement Date: N/A
 * Released in Japan?: Yes
 * Released in North America?: N/A
 * Released in Europe?: N/A
 * Released in Australia?: N/A
 * Base Color: N/A
 * Notes: Square Enix announced a bundle, featuring the Kingdom Hearts 3D game, and and a specially design 3DS, which featured the symbols of the Dream Eaters, the game's main enemies, Mickey Mouse's heads, crowns, and hearts, which was released on March 29, 2012.

Fire Emblem: Awakening



 * Bundled Game: None
 * Announcement Date: N/A
 * Released in Japan?: Yes
 * Released in North America?: Yes
 * Released in Europe?: N/A
 * Released in Australia?: N/A
 * Base Color: N/A
 * Notes: To coincide with the release of the game on April 19 (in Japan), a version of the Cobalt Blue 3DS with a design of two dragons and a sword on the front of the system was released in a bundle with the game itself and a Nintendo eShop card as a free bonus. It was released exclusively through Nintendo's online sales service. This bundle will be release in North America on 2/4/2013

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D



 * Bundled Game: None
 * Announcement Date: N/A
 * Released in Japan?: Yes
 * Released in North America?: No
 * Released in Europe?: N/A
 * Released in Australia?: N/A
 * Base Color: N/A
 * Notes: A bundle of the game with a specially-designed 3DS system will be released on May 31, the same date as the game itself releases.

CoroCoro Comics 35th Anniversary



 * Bundled Game: None
 * Announcement Date: N/A
 * Released in Japan?: Yes
 * Released in North America?: No
 * Released in Europe?: N/A
 * Released in Australia?: N/A
 * Base Color: N/A
 * Notes: To celebrate its 35th anniversary, Shogakukan's Corocoro Comic magazine is offering an exclusive Nintendo 3DS system. The magazine describes the item as a "once-in-35-years miracle," and the magazine will reveal how to obtain the 3DS and more details about the "top secret project" in the May issue, which will ship on April 14 2012.

Doraemon



 * Bundled Game: None
 * Announcement Date: N/A
 * Released in Japan?: No
 * Released in North America?: No
 * Released in Europe?: N/A
 * Released in Australia?: N/A
 * Base Color: N/A
 * Notes: A contest prize for those who buy the new Chinese-language educational game, Doraemon: Nobita’s Number Adventure. To enter the draw you have to be in Taiwan to buy the game. Those of you in Taiwan will have to visit the contest page and download the entry form on September 3rd 2013.

Monster Hunter 4 - Hunter Pack 


 * Bundled Game: None
 * Announcement Date: N/A
 * Released in Japan?: Yes
 * Released in North America?: No
 * Released in Europe?: N/A
 * Released in Australia?: N/A
 * Base Color: N/A
 * Notes: Japan has received this limited edition Monster Hunter 4-themed 3DS on November 7, 2013 appropriately bundled with a copy of the game.

Others
At E3 2011, Nintendo showcased other different colors for the 3DS, such as orange and green, which currently have no plans to be officially released. The red and purple colors, however, eventually went on sale for the public.