This move does make sense after all, since everyone likes to be unique in their own way, and it can be rather boring after a while to see that you own the same kind of Nintendo 3DS as your neighbor. No longer do New Nintendo 3DS owners in North America have to import these cover plates from the Land of the Rising Sun, since they are easily available via Nintendo’s very own online store.
These new cover plates range from character-based cover plates such as Kirby, Pikachu and K.K. Slider, in addition to color and pattern options. The selection is rather limited at the moment as opposed to Nintendo of Japan’s buffet spread of over 60 cover plates, but something is better than nothing, right? These cover plates will retail from $9.99 to $16.99, depending on the design.