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.
Released in Japan?: Yes, on February 26, 2011; discontinued in May 2012 [1]
Released in North America?: Yes, on March 27, 2011; discontinued in October 2012 [2]
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 [3]
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.
Released in Japan?: Yes, on July 14, 2011; discontinued in October 2012 [5]
Released in North America?: Yes, on September 9, 2011; discontinued [6]
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. [7]
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.
Released in Japan?: Yes, on March 20, 2013 as "Gloss Pink" [20]
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."
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[]
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[]
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:
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. [27]
SD Gundam G Generation 3D[]
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.
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[]
Club Nintendo's Mario Competition
Bundled Game: None
Announcement Date: 2/14/2011
Released in Japan?: Yes
Released in North America?: No
Released in Europe?: Yes
Released in Australia?: Yes
Base Color: Blue/Red/Pink
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. Nintendo of Australia also announced they were doing this same thing. Weirdly, they only made 50 of each model unlike other regions which had 1,000 made each model. [28]
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. [29][30]
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.
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[31]
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[]
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[]
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.
Notes: Japan has received this limited edition Monster Hunter 4-themed 3DS on November 7, 2013 appropriately bundled with a copy of the game.
Monster Hunter 3G
Club Nintendo's Mario Competition
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D
Fire Emblem: Awakening
New Love Plus
CoroCoro
Heroes of Ruin
Doraemon
Monster Hunter 4 - Hunter Pack
SD Gundam G Generation 3D
The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary
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.
Gallery[]
An Aqua Blue 3DS.
Another picture of an Aqua Blue 3DS, notice the color is slightly lighter.
A Cosmos Black 3DS.
The Misty Pink 3DS being unveiled at the 3DS Conference.
North American box art for the Misty Pink 3ds, comes bundles with nintendogs + cats french bulldog (golden retrever in europe)
North American box art for the Special Edition 3DS bundled with Ocarina of Time 3D.
North American box art for the Flame Red 3DS bundled with Super Mario 3D Land.
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