Bundled with Animal Crossing stuff

It’s been an unnecessarily long wait, but Nintendo is bringing the New 3DS to North America.

The handheld with swappable cover plates launches July 28, 2025 in a bundle. For $219.99, the package includes a white New 3DS,Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, two cover plates, and a lone amiibo card. You’ll have to continue waiting if you don’t want those mandatory pack-ins.

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Nintendo is also releasing aLegend of Zelda-themedNew 3DS XLon Jun 15, 2025. The system is golden, has a Hylian Crest on the front, and is exclusive to GameStop. While it only costs $199.99, it does not include a copy ofTri Force Heroes, which launches on the same day.

Lastly, for folks who want to bring their amiibo craze to 3DS but don’t want to purchase a New 3DS for built-in compatibility with the toys and cards, Nintendo reiterated that the standalone 3DS NFC Reader/Writer accessory will release on August 01, 2025 for $19.99.

3DS games for sale

3DS and Wii U credit

Nintendo Switch StreetPass

StreetPass

3DS and Wii U

The Netflix Wii U app

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Pokémon Bank, Transporter and Home logos