Everything spread out.
Everything crammed together.
The case I use.
Griffin Jumper Sleeve for 7" Tablets
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What 3DS XL cases do you guys use?
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Everything spread out.
Everything crammed together.
The case I use.
Griffin Jumper Sleeve for 7" Tablets
shouamabane
Member
AmazonBasics Carrying Case for Nintendo 3DS, DS Lite, DSi and DSi XL - Black
The_Afroman
Member
Love the Mario one so far.
toastyToast
Member
The Vita case is a slightly looser fit to accommodate them. Still, if you open the case and hold it upside down it won't fall out unless you make an effort
This is exactly what I came into this thread to hear. I want to get something to protect the 3 3DS XLs I'm getting my kids for XMas and figure a shell is going to be the better route than a pouch or case. Guess I'll roll the dice and wait out a month to get the cheaper US edition for them.
Gorgeous red Club Nintendo bag. Been thinking about adding a hard shell, though.
I need these to go back in stock, so damn sexy.
I bit the bullet and ordered the Waterfield Cityslicker and the Suede Jacket.
Damn, that looks good.
So, this thread is awesome, first and foremost, thank you.
I decided to get the clear case from dealextreme. But, it's not letting me add it to my cart. I click add to cart and get the spinning wheel of death forever. Any remedy?
edit: nvm, drunkenly went with this one instead :/ I'll post impressions here when I get it. If I remember. Ugh.
I decided to get the clear case from dealextreme. But, it's not letting me add it to my cart. I click add to cart and get the spinning wheel of death forever. Any remedy?
edit: nvm, drunkenly went with this one instead :/ I'll post impressions here when I get it. If I remember. Ugh.
Love the Mario one so far.
Where'd this come from? Great looking case.
Monkeylord
Member
I use this bad boy...
http://www.game.co.uk/en/super-mari...-mario-180350?pageSize=20&searchTerm=backpack
I'm a 35yo man and I take this thing EVERYWHERE. Gotta get those puzzle pieces! lol.
http://www.game.co.uk/en/super-mari...-mario-180350?pageSize=20&searchTerm=backpack
I'm a 35yo man and I take this thing EVERYWHERE. Gotta get those puzzle pieces! lol.
Hyperfludd
Member
That retro luigi hard case is amazing, but it sucks that the guy selling it is gouging. 
Just got prime too. Boo.
By the way, I love this and the Vita case threads, these sexy glamour shots with the cases are super nice~
Just got prime too. Boo.
By the way, I love this and the Vita case threads, these sexy glamour shots with the cases are super nice~
I use the same.
I don't need more protection than that.
milkham
Member
That retro luigi hard case is amazing, but it sucks that the guy selling it is gouging.
Just got prime too. Boo.
By the way, I love this and the Vita case threads, these sexy glamour shots with the cases are super nice~
its funny, now the luigi one is being gouged and the mario one is available http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZLBCHK/?tag=neogaf0e-20
milkham
Member
I use this bad boy...
http://www.game.co.uk/en/super-mari...-mario-180350?pageSize=20&searchTerm=backpack
I'm a 35yo man and I take this thing EVERYWHERE. Gotta get those puzzle pieces! lol.
can you give us some shots of the inside?
SolidChamp
Banned
Love the Mario one so far.
Fucking wow! Where can I get this? Is it available in North America??
Monkeylord
Member
Of course... but they're a bit crappy as it's awkward to hold it open and operate the camera at the same time, lol.
Inside front
Inside divider (frontside)
Inside divider (backside)
Inside back
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.
milkham
Member
there's a link a few posts up, and i put one in the OP also
thanks, i dig that mario interior. added to OP
They need to make cases with a little window in the corner so you could see if you had street passes without opening them up.
My two criteria for a good 3DS case is that they're sturdy enough that I could drop them without harming the 3DS, and if they're still small enough to fit into a pocket. I've been using the Rocketfish one mentioned in the OP and it has worked just fine so far. But its downside is that they could have easily managed to have more game-holding slots on the flap if they wanted to.
My two criteria for a good 3DS case is that they're sturdy enough that I could drop them without harming the 3DS, and if they're still small enough to fit into a pocket. I've been using the Rocketfish one mentioned in the OP and it has worked just fine so far. But its downside is that they could have easily managed to have more game-holding slots on the flap if they wanted to.
DonMigs85
Member
It is the "Year of Luigi" after all. It matches up nicely with that silver Mario & Luigi XL too.
By the way does anyone have pics of how that unit looks in the Hori Clear TPU?
milkham
Member
here's a video showing a couple different hori covers, the tpu one is the second one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsP55Tb_rPk
weevles
Member
I got mine from Amazon.com. 3DS XL Hori Retro Luigi Hard Pouch -- $16.99. A great deal IMO. Very nice case overall. Just doesn't have a spot for your charger is all.
DonMigs85
Member
They do look nice, but not particularly drop-resistant
Effigenius
Member
Blue club Nintendo bag for me.
Hmm, surprisingly difficult to find a case for the 3DS XL. Will need one once I start getting physical copies of games. Gonna have a look at what's been posted in this thread, thanks!
:O I could certainly use one of these. And only $8.20 with worldwide shipping?I have the Nintendo pouch but I hardly use it because my 3DS XL is almost always in these grips.
milkham
Member
I thought this was relevant to the thread,
http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/15/5214206/remember-the-year-of-luigi-with-a-rubber-3ds-case
http://www.play-asia.com/rubber-coat-cover-for-3ds-ll-luigi-paOS-13-49-en-70-7b2r.html
looks pretty nice
there's a mario one too!
http://www.play-asia.com/rubber-coat-cover-for-3ds-ll-mario-paOS-13-49-en-70-7b2p.html
http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/15/5214206/remember-the-year-of-luigi-with-a-rubber-3ds-case
http://www.play-asia.com/rubber-coat-cover-for-3ds-ll-luigi-paOS-13-49-en-70-7b2r.html
looks pretty nice
there's a mario one too!
http://www.play-asia.com/rubber-coat-cover-for-3ds-ll-mario-paOS-13-49-en-70-7b2p.html
milkham
Member
i use the hori one, easy to install straight cuz of their extra tabs of tape, no screen degradation that i noticed. have one on my vita too.
milkham
Member
i put hori screen protectors on my system before i even played anything on it, didn't want to risk it after seeing it on my og 3ds
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Ordered the CE Compass due to this thread, the aluminum case in Black. You ladies and gents think that was a good choice?
DonMigs85
Member
Just be careful that the aluminum edges don't scratch the 3DS and also they do get dented if dropped or hit hard enough against something.
Love the Mario one so far.
I had been eyeing this case, but these pics sold me. I picked it up for $12.99 at TRU. Similar to the "Game Traveller" case but slimmer and I like that it has one wide strap instead of two thin straps.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Thanks for the heads up. I've read this sort of stuff. I'm not terribly concerned about 'er staying pretty so long as she keeps on pluggin' along.
My solution to keeping the screens from touching makes it ugly as hell anyways. I had Xbox feet on there but they were leaving sticky residue (An alcohol wipe will likely fix that) and kept becoming unattached so I bought these "oatmeal" feet. They're sort of like big felt-covered cork pads. I cut one in half and there's a good, wide space between screens now while still allowing sleep mode.
But my XL is far from winning any beauty pageants with them on. I'll probably remove them when I get the case. Does this particular case do a decent job of keeping the screens separate? Or should I go to a hardware store and invest in some little rubber feet?
Having bought 2 3ds XL this Christmas I've been looking over tons of these cases trying to find what works best for me. Despite loving the Monster Hunter leather bag and the Cityslicker I decided to try and find the old Ultimate Traveler for DSi XL which this guy reviews and makes a pretty convincing argument for as the best 3ds XL case.
So it was a bit tough to find online and the only black ones I found were overpriced on Amazon and after seeing Wal Mart had some blue ones in stock online, I decided to take a trip to my local Wal Mart to see if I could get lucky. Sure enough, Wal Mart had a couple of the older branded ones in stock as well as a product refresh which was now actually branded for 3ds XL instead of just DSi XL. I bought myself a black version of the older model and my wife a blue version of the refresh.
The only differences are that the logo on the case itself has changed, instead of two zipper pulls, there is one large black zipper pull, and a foam insert is now included so that if you want to use the case for your original 3ds it won't slide around inside.
In looking at the cases by Hori that were somewhat similar, most had gotten rid of the nice mesh pocket (which I see as a must have for the ac adapter) as well as a reduction in game cartridge slot for storing games. I'm not sure why these were changed, but it is for the worse in my opinion.
If you can get to a Wal Mart I strongly recomment the PowerA Ultimate Travel Case. I'm really liking both of ours so far. Sorry for the crappy pics, but it's the best I could do at the moment.
So it was a bit tough to find online and the only black ones I found were overpriced on Amazon and after seeing Wal Mart had some blue ones in stock online, I decided to take a trip to my local Wal Mart to see if I could get lucky. Sure enough, Wal Mart had a couple of the older branded ones in stock as well as a product refresh which was now actually branded for 3ds XL instead of just DSi XL. I bought myself a black version of the older model and my wife a blue version of the refresh.
The only differences are that the logo on the case itself has changed, instead of two zipper pulls, there is one large black zipper pull, and a foam insert is now included so that if you want to use the case for your original 3ds it won't slide around inside.
In looking at the cases by Hori that were somewhat similar, most had gotten rid of the nice mesh pocket (which I see as a must have for the ac adapter) as well as a reduction in game cartridge slot for storing games. I'm not sure why these were changed, but it is for the worse in my opinion.
If you can get to a Wal Mart I strongly recomment the PowerA Ultimate Travel Case. I'm really liking both of ours so far. Sorry for the crappy pics, but it's the best I could do at the moment.
Matrix XII
Member
I use the Nintendo case for the DSi xl and it fits the 3DS perfectly. You showed a picture of it earlier on in your post.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035LBLVI/?tag=neogaf0e-20
It looks quite classy in person actually. Feels well built, the exterior is pretty hard and will protect the contents well. Fits 8 game cartridges which is better than most other cases. It's a little price at $20, but I'm happy with my purchase and I would recommend it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035LBLVI/?tag=neogaf0e-20
It looks quite classy in person actually. Feels well built, the exterior is pretty hard and will protect the contents well. Fits 8 game cartridges which is better than most other cases. It's a little price at $20, but I'm happy with my purchase and I would recommend it.
Yeah. You can see the insert in the picture on the far right. It's the rectangular piece that has the 3ds logo on it. That was one of the issues I saw in older reviews of the case. Interesting enough, even the one that I bought for myself, technically a DSiXL case, also had the insert. So I guess as they move through the old cases and into the new ones they are including that new addition with all of them.
I forgot to mention Wal Mart had them in store for $14.98 Its the same one Matrix is linking and while I saw them online for $20 they were actually 5 bucks cheaper at the store.
milkham
Member
anyone have one of these? i got excited thinking they restocked the reversible pouches
That's been the case with the Hori one and the RDS one I switched to.
So another vote for RDS, though I still have the Hori case. RDS one let me carry 8 cards whereas Hori was stuck at 3, and that was getting kind of grating.
DonMigs85
Member
I checked some videos and it looks like the RDS case lacks a mesh pocket, unlike the Power A case.
Sorry, I should have included that distinction in my post. It has it now.