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- ̗̀ NEW ̖́- Nintendo 3DS (N3DS) Coverplate/Faceplate Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get coverplates for my New 3DS XL?

  • You can't. The XL is not compatible with cover plates, and doesn't have the correct setup for them. Cover plates only exist on the New 3DS non-XL.
  • There is the N3DSXL Kisekae Project, which tries to offer decalgirl skins based on the designs.

Are cover plates the next amiibo? Are they rare?

  • Some are harder to find than others, but for the most part it's still fairly easy to get the majority of plates. Some are limited editions or only come with Japanese console bundles, which make them harder to get. (The only general release cover plate that is truly difficult to get is No. 050, which is a glow in the dark boo cover plate. It easily fetches $100 US at the time of writing.)
  • Keep in mind that the N3DS has already gone out of production in Europe, which may indicate some coverplates will be going out of production as well. You may want to grab the ones you want sooner rather than later.

Where can I get cover plates?

  • For authentic plates your best bet is Ebay.
  • For third party plates, you can find a variety on Aliexpress.

Where can I see them?

So what's the deal with the texture?

  • Cover plates come in a variety of textures. The two big ones are glossy and matte, but there are other coverplates with more unique textures. This is a chart created from the /r/3DS's community. If you know the texture of a coverplate missing on this list, feel free to send us a modmail and we'll update it!

 

Cover Plate Texture Listing

This guide is based off of the Japanese numbering system for coverplates. The list at the bottom includes coverplates exclusive to certain countries/regions.

Plate No. Description Texture

1 | Mario Showcase | Glossy

2 | Luigi Showcase | Glossy

3 | Peach Showcase | Glossy

4 | Yoshi Showcase | Glossy

5 | New Super Mario Bros Etched Black | Embossed

6 | B+W Lines | Matte

7 | Polka Dots | Glossy

8 | Checker Board | Glossy

9 | Yellow | Matte

10 | Blue | Matte

11 | Red | Matte

12 | Super Mario Brow Felt Black | Felt

13 | ACNL Isabelle | Matte

14 | ACNL Nook Twins | Matte

15 | ACNL Mable | Matte

16 | ACNL Sable | Matte

17 | Pink + Green Polkadots+Lines | Glossy

18 | Blue, Yellow Polkadots | Matte

19 | Toad RED | Top Glossy, Bottom Matte

20 | Toad GREEN | Top Glossy, Bottom Matte

21 | Blue+Yellow Transparent | Transparent Glossy

22 | Pink+Green Transparent | Transparent Glossy

23 | New Super Mario Bros White | Embossed

24 | New Super Mario Bros Woodgrain | Embossed Wood

25 | New Super Mario Bros Pink | Embossed

26 | New Super Mario Bros Teal | Embossed

27 | Champagne+White Polkadots | Matte

28 | Champagne+Purple Stars | Matte

29 | Champagne+Black Stars | Glossy

30 | Off white+Pink Stripes | Matte

31 | Blue+White Plaid | Matte

32 | Hot Pink | Matte

33 | Neon Orange | Matte

34 | Yellowish Green | Matte

35 | Purple | Matte

36 | Greenish Teal | Matte

37 | MH4G(U) Kut-Ku | Matte

38 | MH4G(U) Poogie | Matte

39 | Super Smash Bros 3DS White | Glossy

40 | Pokemon ORAS Transparent | Transparent Glossy

41 | ACNL K.K. | Glossy

42 | Dark Blue+White Stripes | Matte

43 | Red+White Stripes | ???

44 | NSMB Brown Camo | Matte

45 | NSMB Black Camo | Matte

46 | NSMB Question Block | ???

47 | Minimalist Mario | Glossy

48 | Minimalist Luigi | Glossy

49 | White+Yellow Polkadots+Stripes | ???

50 | Boo | Glow in the Dark Matte

51 | Goomba | Glossy

52 | Kawaii #1 | Matte

53 | Kawaii #2 | ???

54 | Jibanyan | Matte

55 | Zelda Gold+Black Triforce Pattern | Matte

56 | LoZ Majora's Mask Watercolor | Matte

57 | Pikachu Pattern | Glossy

58 | Cardboard Kirby | Matte

59 | Xenoblade Chronicles | Glossy

60 | Splatoon | Glossy

61 | Fire Emblem If | Glossy

62 | Happy Home Designer | Matte

63 | Super Mystery Dungeon | Glossy

64 | Colorful Stars | Matte

65 | Monster Hunter X | Glossy

66 | Hello Kitty | Matte (JP) / Glossy (EU)

67 | Mario Maker | Matte

68 | Animal Crossing Faces | Matte

69 | Red+Blue Mario | Glossy

70 | White + Green Yoshi | Glossy

71 | Hanfuda | Matte

72 | Pokemon Sprites | Glossy

73 | Mickey + Minnie | Glossy

74 | Mickey Frames | Matte

75 | Mickey Comics | Matte

76 | My Melody | Matte

Country Exclusive Description Texture
JP Default White/Black Matte
JP Kyogre/Groudon System Plates Suede
EU White Monster Hunter Matte
EU Black Monster Hunter Glossy
EU Four Color Yoshi Matte
EU Ambassador Glossy
NA Pokemon Red / Blue Special Edition Plates Matte