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[milkham]

I, like many, picked up the Zelda 3DS XL this weekend. Up til now i've just been using my second hand OG 3ds and tossing it in my bag or pocket with no protection because I didn't really care about it.

This is my first XL and I want to protect the finish on it.
I was looking at these. The suede jacket might be for me because I generally don't carry around extra carts or a charger with me on a day to day basis and the price on the cityslicker is a little hard to swallow.

What do you guys use? any real-world photos or videos would help, I usually don't find stock product photos that illuminating.

Fuzzy, DJ_Lae, Nub, JBourne, lupinko, and Neoism use the Club Nintendo Reversible Pouch which is not currently available

Red Rudolph has this Monster Hunter 4 Pouch and kindly provided photos

Shrike Alvaron uses the Official Nintendo Travel Case for DSi and DSi XL

C.Dark.DN uses the AmazonBasics Carrying Case

Chanser and Pbae use the Waterfield CitySlicker

genjiZero bought these on ebay before seeing this thread

darkjedi187 and ghibli99 use the Official Nintendo System Wallet for DSi XL ghibli99 thinks it's too tight and looks like a rebadged DSi case.

OmegaX and SolidChamp use the Hori Hard Pouch and have the Hori TPU Yawakata Cover (red) on this system.
ghibli99 says the XL slides around inside the hori case.

Thanks to skelter we know the Hori TPU covers are coming in to amazon in february

vs clear version:

TheFrza uses the Rocketfish Slim Fit Case for 3DS XL

dragonlife uses the sleeve it came packaged in

linkboy uses the PDP Pull and go folio (thanks Scoot2005)

soybean uses the 3DS XL / DSi XL leather case

Opinionatedfish uses a Nintendo 2DS case

PaulExcellent uses the Protective Upper and Lower Cover Case from Deal Extreme with black border.

Suzu made her own

I found these laser etched aluminum cases when i searched reddit for 3ds cases

apparently he sells on etsy​

ImNotSteven uses the iQue LOGO

BendingUnit got this Everyday Source case sans charger for 4ish dollars

Gingerbeardman likes this pouch with or without logo because it doesn't add bulk and cleans his system off. (also cheap)

seb_n and zamtendo use this Mario Luxe case. can't seem to find it anywhere but amazon uk

novocaine is a stylin motherfucker with his Mega Man 25th anniversary case. R0Ckman thinks it is complete shit though, he couldn't get the top to stay on no matter what he did.

arkkangel007 doesn't wear this bag around much because people can't handle it

crackpebbles uses a Universal Folio that fits 3ds, 3dsxl, dsi. dsixl, ds lite, ds.

GustyGardens keeps the ds in this Zara bag

Pengew Apparel uses the Power A Universal Hard Case

Halfmunch has a Dragon Quest pouch for his OG 3DS and a 3D Mesh Cover for 3DS LL by Key's Factory which comes in multiple colors

SegaShack bought the Rocketfish Go Case the day the XL landed. He says it looks similar to the amazon basics case. It is hard and inexpensive (that's what she said) and he's used it with 3 systems and had no problems.

Iceberg has a Red RDS industries Game Traveler Case which is also available in blue

illustri0us has nothing to say about this TMNT Shell case

nny has the Gyakuten Saiban 5 pouch. PaulExcellent thinks it is radical.

Terrible_Majesty like's the Retro Face Case by Datel. It reminds him of the Famicom Game Boy Micro

BetterWorldz thinks the Sacoche 'Super Mario' Denim pour DS / 3DS XL / DSlite is nice enough. It is Temporairement en rupture de stock but in stock on US amazon

sixteen-bit and Yes Boss! have the Retro Face Pouch (PC engine) which is also available in Famicom Red

Kaji has the Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Red 3DS XL Case. Two piece, felt lined, i think it is similar to or exactly the same as that Megaman anniversary case. Also comes with styli

Salsashark uses the Project Design Flower Pattern Protective Artificial Leather Pouch w/ Strap for DSi LL/DSi XL from deal extreme. It get's the job done and fits perfectly

Dog Problems picked up the HORI 3DS XL Retro Mario Hard Pouch (luigi) The zipper pulls are little coins. The Mario version is also available

qmontague uses a griffin jumper sleeve for 7" tablets for his/her xl, circlepad and big stylus

Monkeylord has the Super Mario Mini Sling Backpack for Nintendo DS - Mario

I also keep my CD wallet for a few CD's to play in the car, and other random paraphernalia (keys, wallet, etc)

There's loads of room and the fleece pouches in the back are two sizes. Bottom for DSXL/3DSXL and top one for DS/DSi/DSLite/3DS. As I only have a 3DSXL that I take around with me I use the smaller one at the top for keys/headphones and other small bits.

The divider has a few card holders (elasticated strips) and a couple of stylus holders (I use for a pen or two). The back of the divider has another ton of elastic strip card holders.

Pretty nifty, but the strap is very short. I guess it is aimed more at kid-sized people though. I make it work though.

DonMigs85 uses a pouch made by a company called Big Ben. This is it I think.

Lambtron uses a Super Mario Starter Kit for Nintendo DS it comes in mario, and peach versions as well. right now it seems to be cheaper on bestbuy though.

 

[Fuzzy]

I don't need more protection than that.

 

[rasberryjam]

Pretty much in the same boat, OP. I had a secondhand purple 3DS until I picked up the Zelda 3DS XL bundle.

I have been super finicky about keeping the screens clean and going through that initial over-protective phase with a new device.

Edit: Where does one acquire one of those magic bags?

 

[Red Rudolph]

People who don't even game compliment me on this case.

EDIT: Before that, I too used the Club Nintendo bag. Definitely gentle on the finish.

 

[Rollo Lawson]

I had the Nerf case but it scratched my blue paint to hell and back. Deep scratches

 

[R0ckman]

I use a crystal case.

 

[DJ_Lae]

I don't need more protection than that.

I bag mine too. Works great.

 

[WonkyPanda]

bareback, baby.

 

[Tevren]

Red Rudolph, that is a thing of beauty.

 

[milkham]

I don't need more protection than that.

I wanted to get one of those but they've been gone from Nintendo rewards store for a while now. Do they ever re-stock?

 

[C.Dark.DN]

I have this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050SVPCO/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Thinking about getting screen protectors.

 

[RedNumberFive]

I don't need more protection than that.

I used it for my Vita.

 

[trixx]

Pretty much in the same boat, OP. I had a secondhand purple 3DS until I picked up the Zelda 3DS XL bundle.

I have been super finicky about keeping the screens clean and going through that initial over-protective phase with a new device.

Edit: Where does one acquire one of those magic bags?

club nintendo but i believe they are still sold out

 

[The Bankslammer]

uhhh i got some free case from play-asia that i've been using and it's working out just fine i suppose

 

[Yawnier]

This one, it set me back $20 but I like it it's quite sturdy:

 

[Sober]

I don't need more protection than that.

I wish I had that but I just use my pockets, pant pockets, coat or whatnot. I heard this fubs the bumpers or putting it in a pocket (even alone?) will cause the screens to scratch one another? What's up with that.

 

[Shrike Alvaron]

I use this travel case: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035LBLVI/?tag=neogaf0e-20

It's kind of bulky but I can fit the charger in which is the big thing, and since I only ever have the 3DS in that case when I'm going somewhere I'd need the charger at (like on vacation) it works out.

Keep in mind that any cases marketed for the DSi XL that aren't skin tight will fit the 3DS XL as well.

 

[Solid Amit]

Um the official case, Game Traveler

 

[kitsuneyo]

Where did you get that beauty?

 

[Chanser]

Where did you get that beauty?

http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00D84DRNC/

I use this.

The quality is nice, but costly.
http://www.sfbags.com/products/nintendo/nintendo-3ds.php

 

[milkham]

Um the official case, Game Traveler

there are many licensed cases i think? I don't know to which you refer.

 

[Fuzzy]

I used it for my Vita.

I use the launch bundle case for my Vita.

I wish I had that but I just use my pockets, pant pockets, coat or whatnot. I heard this fubs the bumpers or putting it in a pocket (even alone?) will cause the screens to scratch one another? What's up with that.

The original 3DS would scratch the screens because the spacers that would keep the screens apart weren't thick enough so the screen would rub.

I know you were jealous of my pouch when you saw it on Saturday.

 

[Thoraxes]

There was this nice old leather case for a DSXL I found at Gamestop on clearance for $4, so I use that. It's a great backpack-type carrying case.

 

[gngf123]

People who don't even game compliment me on this case.

EDIT: Before that, I too used the Club Nintendo bag. Definitely gentle on the finish.

This looks fantastic, I wonder if I can import one to the UK.

 

[milkham]

People who don't even game compliment me on this case.

EDIT: Before that, I too used the Club Nintendo bag. Definitely gentle on the finish.

is the interior pocket just one space? any slots for cards or anything?

 

[Korosenai]

I don't need more protection than that.

This. I've got two of these bad boys (red and blue) and I love them.

 

[JBourne]

I don't need more protection than that.

I have a red one for my 3DS and a blue one for my Vita. Fantastic.

 

[genjiZERO]

Goddammit, I just bought one.... wish I'd seen this first (I didn't think it was worth starting a thread over.

I got a clear silicon cover and a bag.

Case: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171033770108&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160

Silicon cover: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360719082310&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160

 

[darkjedi187]

I really like this one.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035LBLW2/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[milkham]

I really like this one.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035LBLW2/?tag=neogaf0e-20

does it use a magnet to stay closed?

 

[lupinko]

I don't need more protection than that.

I have this but Blue, I wish I got Red tho. =/

My Onix Diamond/Pearl DS Lite has the Dialga/Palkia case that came with it. <3

 

[Auron_Kale]

Technically it's a zippered pencil case, but it fits my 3DS XL and has a zippered pocket on the inside to hold a number of cartridges as well. I've met the artist several times this year at several conventions. Unfortunately the pouch isn't for sale on her society6 page.

Prior to it, I used the Club Nintendo pouches.

Here's the graphic:

 

[OmegaX]

I use a Hori Hard Pouch:

http://www.play-asia.com/nintendo-3ds-xl-hard-pouch-black-paOS-13-49-en-70-55h5.html

But more importantly, I put this cover on it:

http://www.play-asia.com/tpu-yawakata-cover-for-3ds-ll-clear-paOS-13-49-en-70-5719.html

 

[Red Rudolph]

is the interior pocket just one space? any slots for cards or anything?

The inside is actually pretty big. Almost big enough to almost fit a second XL. I use it to store a cleaning cloth and a charger when I go on trips. There are two small pockets on the inside that are made to snugly hold two cartridge. That said, I carry my carts in the Club Nintendo cart case. It can't be beat.

Also, I imported this from Japan. Play-Asia. Should be able to get one no matter where you live. It's really nice.

 

[Sir Garbageman]

Hori Hard Pouch, really like it:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008OGWH3A/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[Shinta]

 

[milkham]

But more importantly, I put this cover on it:

http://www.play-asia.com/tpu-yawakata-cover-for-3ds-ll-clear-paOS-13-49-en-70-5719.html

does this slide in and out of things well or is it grippy like silicone phone cases?

 

[OmegaX]

does this slide in and out of things well or is it grippy like silicone phone cases?

It's not grippy. It's smooth like plastic but it's flexible at the same time.

 

[WeaponKnight]

I use a Hori Hard Pouch:

http://www.play-asia.com/nintendo-3ds-xl-hard-pouch-black-paOS-13-49-en-70-55h5.html

But more importantly, I put this cover on it:

http://www.play-asia.com/tpu-yawakata-cover-for-3ds-ll-clear-paOS-13-49-en-70-5719.html

Another vote for the hard pouch. Looks great, very sturdy and you can carry everything on it, even AR cards.

 

[milkham]

The inside is actually pretty big. Almost big enough to almost fit a second XL. I use it to store a cleaning cloth and a charger when I go on trips. There are two small pockets on the inside that are made to snugly hold two cartridge. That said, I carry my carts in the Club Nintendo cart case. It can't be beat.

Also, I imported this from Japan. Play-Asia. Should be able to get one no matter where you live. It's really nice.

any pictures of it with stuff inside? does the zipper go all the way around?

 

[Jinko]

My 3DS never leaves the house >.>

 

[injurai]

I use this.

The quality is nice, but costly.
http://www.sfbags.com/products/nintendo/nintendo-3ds.php

oh wow, I like that

 

[milkham]

My 3DS never leaves the house >.>

but.... streetpass

 

[ghibli99]

Although I think it's too tight, I use the Power A one:

I like it because it can hold a large stylus and 3 games.

I also have the Hori hard case, and the 3DS XL slides around inside. The one I have looks like it was made for the DSi XL, but rebadged for the 3DS XL. Don't know if they've fixed this.

I also have the blue Club Nintendo pouch, but I don't use it for travel... I keep my Mario DSi XL in there for safe keeping.

 

[Jomjom]

Hey I have this! How well does it fit the XL?

 

[milkham]

Although I think it's too tight, I use the Power A one:

http://i.imgur.com/QJgtIeC.jpg

I like it because it can hold a large stylus and 3 games.

I also have the Hori hard case, and the 3DS XL slides around inside. The one I have looks like it was made for the DSi XL, but rebadged for the 3DS XL. Don't know if they've fixed this.

I also have the blue Club Nintendo pouch, but I don't use it for travel... I keep my Mario DSi XL in there for safe keeping.

it's this one right? how does the flap stay closed?

 

[Red Rudolph]

any pictures of it with stuff inside? does the zipper go all the way around?

On it, I'll have them up in a moment.

 

[Gameboy415]

I actually use a zippered Parappa the Rapper PSP pouch I picked up back when I lived in Japan.

It fits a 3DS XL like a glove and has some little built-in pockets I occasionally use for extra games.

Here's a pic from Play-Asia for reference:

;

 

[Letep]

Club Nintendo pouch or the DSi XL Wallet.

http://www.amazon.com/Official-Nintendo-System-Wallet-DSi-DS/dp/B0035LBLW2

 

[neoism]

This. I've got two of these bad boys (red and blue) and I love them.

same loovem <3

I even use the gray smaller zip up DS case as a wallet lol keeps change better