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The Nintendo 3DS XL (Nintendo 3DS LL in Japan) was released on July 28, 2012 in Japan (¥18,900) and Europe (€199.99/£179.99) and was released on August 19, 2012 in North America (US$199.99), and on August 23, 2012 in Australia and New Zealand (A$249.95). In both Japan and North America, it was released on the same day as New Super Mario Bros. 2. The colors available at launch are:

  • Blue + Black (Europe, Australia, North America, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan)
  • Red + Black (Worldwide-except Hong Kong and Taiwan)
  • Silver + Black (Europe, Australia, Japan and South Korea)
  • White (Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia and Europe)

Blue/Black[]

One of the colors of the system available at launch in Europe, Australia,

Blue

Blue and Black

North America, Brazil, Hong Kong and Taiwan. After that, release in Japan.









Red/Black[]

One of the colors of the system available at launch worldwide-except Hong

Red

Red and Black

Kong and Taiwan.









Silver/Black[]

One of the colors of the system available at launch in Europe, Australia,

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Silver and Gray

Japan and South Korea.









White[]

One of the colors of the system available at launch in Japan, South Korea,

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White

Hong Kong, Taiwan and Europe








Black[]

Released on November 1, 2012 in Japan. The color will also be

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Black

available as part of a limited edition Monster Hunter pack. The black Nintendo 3DS XL launched in North America on August 11th 2013, the same day as Mario & Luigi: Dream Team. 



Pink/White[]

Nintendo Japan revealed a new color for the 3DS XL: Pink and

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Pink and White

White. The announcement was made during a Nintendo Direct conference. It's available on September 27, 2012 for ¥18,900. On November 1, 2012, North American retailer Gilt announced a pink and white 3DS XL bundle which could be purchased with either Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask or Style Savvy: Trendsetters. Within a few weeks, the Pink/White version was available at major U.S. retailers such as Best Buy and Target for a limited time during Black Friday 2012.


Mint/White[]

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Mint and White

On April 18 2013, the same day the new Tomodachi Collection arrived, a mint and white 3DS XL was made available for ¥18,900.





Pink[]

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Pink

The all-pink Nintendo 3DS XL was made available in the U.K. starting on May 31 2013 and didn't come with anything bundled along with it.





Orange & Black[]

Nintendo revealed a pair of 3DS XL Limited Packs for Japan: Orange & Black and Turquoise & Black. Each included an AC adapter an a carrying pouch, and was priced at ¥19,900

Orange x Black

Orange & Black

The systems launched in Japan on November 28 2013.







Turquoise & Black[]

Nintendo revealed a pair of 3DS XL Limited Packs for Japan: Orange & Black and Turquoise & Black. Each included an AC adapter an a carrying pouch, and was priced at ¥19,900

Turquoise x Black

Turquoise & Black

The systems launched in Japan on November 28 2013.







goose Blue[]

Nintendo has just revealed a New 3DS LL. Better 3D, C-Stick Camera Control, Improved CPU, Longer Battery Life, NFC Support, Micro SD Card, HTML5 browser, Additional ZL and ZR shoulder buttons.

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Metallic Blue





New/Metallic Black[]

Nintendo has just revealed a New 3DS LL. Better 3D, C-Stick Camera Control, Improved CPU, Longer Battery Life, NFC Support, Micro SD Card, HTML5 browser, Additional ZL and ZR shoulder buttons. This colour has also launch in North America and Europe in 13 February, 2015.

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Metallic Black

Special Editions[]

For special events, a 3DS with a different color or design may be released to celebrate it. Such special edition systems include:

Culdcept[]

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Culdcept

  • Announcement Date: N/A
  • Released in Japan?: Yes
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: A Culdcept tournament was hosted in Japan on November 3, 2012[1]. The winner received the special limited edition system.


Animal Crossing[]

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Animal Crossing

  • Announcement Date: N/A
  • Released in Japan?: Yes
  • Released in North America?: Yes
  • Released in Europe?: Yes
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: A white console with various different colored dots and fruits on it.


Super Mario Bros. 2 Pack[]

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Super Mario Bros 2. Pack

  • Announcement Date: N/A
  • Released in Japan?: Yes
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: A black and red console with little images from the game on the cover such as stars and the game’s iconic question mark boxes. Released only in Japan on November 15th, 2012.[2]


Super Robot Taisen UX[]

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Super Robot Taisen UX

  • Announcement Date: N/A
  • Released in Japan?: Yes
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: Released only in Japan on March, 14 2013[3] this bundle includes a special edition of the handheld with a "simple but neat design": one side has a world map and the other side has a space map.


Fire Emblem: Awakening[]

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Fire Emblem: Awakening

  • Announcement Date: N/A
  • Released in Japan?: No
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: Yes
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: Exclusive to the European market, this bundle was released on April 12, 2013[4].


Tomodachi Collection[]

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Tomodachi Collection

  • Announcement Date: March 12, 2013
  • Released in Japan?: Yes
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: Released on April 18, 2013[5] priced at 22,800 yen.


Shin Megami Tensei IV[]

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Shin Megami Tensei IV

  • Announcement Date: February 2, 2013
  • Released in Japan?: Yes
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes:

The Year of Luigi[]

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The Year of Luigi

  • Announcement Date: April 17, 2013
  • Released in Japan?: Yes
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No - Except in the UK
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: Includes a pre-installed copy of Mario and Luigi: Dream Team 


Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life[]

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Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life

  • Announcement Date: March 7, 2013
  • Released in Japan?: Yes
  • Released in North America?: Yes
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes:


Monster Hunter 4 Felyne White[]

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  • Announcement Date: June 19, 2013
  • Released in Japan?: Yes, September 14, 2013
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes:


Monster Hunter 4 Gore Magala Black[]

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MH4 - Gore Magala Black

  • Announcement Date: June 19, 2013
  • Released in Japan?: Yes, September 14, 2013
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes:


Monster Hunter 4 Rajang Gold[]

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MH4 Rajang Gold

  • Announcement Date: February 14 2014
  • Released in Japan?: Yes, March 27, 2014
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes:


Pikachu[]

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Pikachu

  • Announcement Date: August 17, 2012
  • Released in Japan?: Yes, September 15, 2012
  • Released in North America?: March 24, 2013
  • Released in Europe?: December 7, 2012
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: This was only available as a pre-order at the Japanese Pokémon Centers starting on August 15, 2012 at a cost of ¥18,900. It started to come out in Europe, South Korea and North America afterwards as a limited edition system.


Charizard[]

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Charizard

  • Announcement Date: October 26, 2012
  • Released in Japan?: Yes,  February 9, 2013
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: Only winners of a special lottery at Pokémon Centers in Japan could purchase this system. Members of the "Pokémon Daisuki Club" had the opportunity to buy it once again on February 9, 2013[6].


Eevee[]

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Eevee

  • Announcement Date: May 15, 2013
  • Released in Japan?: Yes, June 22, 2013
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: Special lottery to celebrate the Pokémon Center's 15th anniverary. Only winners of the lottery could purchase the system.


Pokemon X and Y-Xerneas and Yveltal *Blue*[]

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Pokemon X and Y - Xerneas and Yveltal Blue

  • Announcement Date: July 5 2013
  • Released in Japan?: Yes, October 12, 2013
  • Released in North America?: September 27, 2013
  • Released in Europe?: September 27, 2013
  • Released in Australia?: September 27, 2013
  • Notes:


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Pokemon X and Y - Xerneas and Yveltal Red

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  • Announcement Date: September 4, 2013
  • Released in Japan?: No
  • Released in North America?: September 27, 2013
  • Released in Europe?: September 27, 2013
  • Released in Australia?: September 27, 2013
  • Notes:


Pokemon X and Y-Premium Gold[]

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Pokemon X and Y-Premium Gold

  • Announcement Date: July 5 2013
  • Released in Japan?: Yes, October 12, 2013
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: Comes with the game for 22,800 yen. Only being sold in the Japanese Pokémon Centers.[7]


One Piece: Unlimited World: Red-Chopper Pink[]

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One Piece Unlimited World: Red - Chopper Pink

  • Announcement Date: August 7, 2013
  • Released in Japan?: Yes, November 21 2013
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: Comes with the game for ¥25,980 ($270)


One Piece: Unlimited World: Red-Luffy Red[]

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One Piece Unlimited World: Red - Luffy Red

  • Announcement Date: August 7, 2013
  • Released in Japan?: Yes, November 21 2013
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: Comes with the game for ¥25,980 ($270)


The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds[]

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The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

  • Announcement Date: Oct 29, 2013
  • Released in Japan?: Yes, December 12, 2013
  • Released in North America?: Yes, November 22, 2013
  • Released in Europe?: Yes, November 22, 2013
  • Released in Australia?: Yes, November 23, 2013
  • Notes: Comes with the game in download form.



Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key[]

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Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key

  • Announcement Date: June 15, 2013
  • Released in Japan?: Yes, February 6, 2014
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: Comes with the game for 24,390 yen ($243)


Mario & Luigi: Dream Team[]

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Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

  • Announcement Date: June 15, 2010
  • Released in Japan?: No
  • Released in North America?: Yes, on Dec. 2, 2013
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: Comes with the Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Game pre-installed.


New LovePlus+ Rinko Deluxe[]

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New LovePlus+ Rinko

  • Announcement Date: Nov. 30, 2013
  • Released in Japan?: No, ETA March 27, 2014
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: 1 of 3. The sets pack the game, a 40-page visual & creation book, an illustration sheet with drawings of the lady in question, and a binaural CD



New LovePlus+ Manaka Deluxe[]

Manaka

New LovePlus+ Manaka

  • Announcement Date: Nov. 30, 2013
  • Released in Japan?: No, ETA March 27, 2014
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: 1 of 3. The sets pack the game, a 40-page visual & creation book, an illustration sheet with drawings of the lady in question, and a binaural CD



New LovePlus+ Nene Deluxe[]

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New LovePlus+ Nene

  • Announcement Date: Nov. 30, 2013
  • Released in Japan?: No, ETA March 27, 2014
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: 1 of 3. The sets pack the game, a 40-page visual & creation book, an illustration sheet with drawings of the lady in question, and a binaural CD



Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call[]

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Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call

  • Announcement Date: Feb 5, 2014
  • Released in Japan?: No, ETA April, 24, 2014
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: Comes with the game.


Yoshi[]

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Yoshi's New Island

  • Announcement Date: March 2, 2014
  • Released in Japan?: No
  • Released in North America?: March, 14, 2014
  • Released in Europe?: March, 14, 2014
  • Released in Australia?: March 15, 2014
  • Notes: Does not include the game


Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth[]

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Persona Q: Shadow Of The Labyrinth

  • Announcement Date: Feb 21, 2014
  • Released in Japan?: Yes
  • Released in North America?: 11/25/2014
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: Comes with the game


Pokemon Battle Trozei *White*[]

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Pokemon Battle Trozei - White

  • Announcement Date: March 15, 2014
  • Released in Japan?: No
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: This model is currently only available to winners of a competition on the Pokémon Daisuki Club website if the entrants win a competition that involves following instructions on a video released from March 28th to April 18th 2014.


Pokemon Battle Trozei *Black*[]

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Pokemon Battle Trozei - Black

  • Announcement Date: March 15, 2014
  • Released in Japan?: No
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: CoroCoro is running a promotion. Deadline to enter is April 14th 2014. Only 5 winners.



Pokemon Cocoon of Destruction[]

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Pokemon Cocoon of Destruction

  • Announcement Date: N/A
  • Released in Japan?: Yes
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: Four various models giving out at various events in Japan




 Pokémon Dragon King Competition Edition[]

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Pokémon Dragon King Competition Edition

  • Announcement Date: March 20, 2014
  • Released in Japan?: No
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: This special 3DS LL was given to the winner of the Pokémon Dragon King Tournament that ran in Japan from January to March 2014. There was only one unit created of this variant.



Super Smash Bros. *Red*[]

3DS Red Smash Version

Super Smash Bros. *Red*

  • Announcement Date: Aug. 13, 2014
  • Released in Japan?: Soon
  • Released in North America?: Soon
  • Released in Europe?: Soon
  • Released in Australia?: N/A
  • Notes: Comes with the game.


Super Smash Bros. *Blue* []

3DS Blue Smash Version

Super Smash Bros. *Blue*

  • Announcement Date: Aug. 13, 2014
  • Released in Japan?: Soon
  • Released in North America?: Soon
  • Released in Europe?: Soon
  • Released in Australia?: N/A
  • Notes: Comes with the game.


Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate[]

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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

  • Announcement Date: Aug. 29, 2014
  • Released in Japan?: Soon
  • Released in North America?: N/A
  • Released in Europe?: N/A
  • Released in Australia?: N/A
  • Notes: New Nintendo 3DS Model. Comes with the game.


Super Smash Bros. *New 3DS Model* []

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Super Smash Bros. *New 3DS Model*

  • Announcement Date: Aug. 13, 2014
  • Released in Japan?: Soon
  • Released in North America?: N/A
  • Released in Europe?: N/A
  • Released in Australia?: N/A
  • Notes: New Nintendo 3DS Model. Does not comes with the game.

Yokai Watch []

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Yokai Watch

  • Announcement Date: July 10, 2014
  • Released in Japan?: Yes
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes:


NES Edition []

3DS NES Version

NES Edition

  • Announcement Date: N/A
  • Released in Japan?: No
  • Released in North America?: 10/10/2014
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes: Gamestop Retailer Only.


Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire - Primal Kyogre Edition []

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Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire - Primal Kyogre Edition

  • Announcement Date: N/A
  • Released in Japan?: 11-21-2014
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes:





Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire - Primal Groudon Edition[]

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Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire - Primal Groudon Edition

  • Announcement Date: N/A
  • Released in Japan?: 11-21-2014
  • Released in North America?: No
  • Released in Europe?: No
  • Released in Australia?: No
  • Notes:












iQue (China)/Mario Edition (Japan, Southeast Asia and Middle East)[]

The iQue 3DS XL hit China in December 2012[8],

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It launched in a silver design with a Mario and Luigi crest saying “we are twins”, a limited edition red design with the same crest in gold, and a mental red and white Mario design that’s white on the inside. All three versions also have Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 both included. In 8 November 2013, Nintendo of Japan has team up with ISP to launch Nintendo 3DS LL Mario White Edition and Mario Silver/Black Edition for limited time. In January 2014, Active Boeki K.K. has launch Nintendo 3DS XL Mario White Edition for all around Southeast Asia and Middle East.




Prototype[]

In the Iwata Asks about the Nintendo 3DS XL, a

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transparent prototype model of the Nintendo 3DS XL was shown.







References[]

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