3DS XL. Skins, Covers and Cases

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I have a red 3DS XL. I don't like the color. I don't really like any of the other colors available either. I have spent an embarrassing amount of time looking up different skins and cases and covers and I don't know what to do. There are a lot of options on pattern with skins. I don't care for the ones that have notches for the top camera instead of holes. Like these http://gelaskins.com/store/gaming/Nintendo_3DS_XL/collection/Most_Popular

I also worry about the skins being crumpled on the rounded corners.

I got an aluminum hard case and it looks great, but it doesn't stay on the top very well :( This is what I got. http://www.ebay.com/itm/130774977153?hlp=false&var=

I have also seen TPU cases that I'm considering. Something like this http://dx.com/p/separate-type-prote...ntendo-3ds-ll-3ds-xl-game-console-blue-192003

Or something like this http://www.play-asia.com/TPU_Cover_for_3DS_LL_Clear_Blue/paOS-13-71-1jn-49-en-70-5pfv.html

Anybody have anything that you really like? Any suggestions or photos you can share of skins or cases that you love?
 
Personally, I would go with the skins. From my experience, skins shouldn't peel/crumple at the corners unless you are picking at them. You also need to make sure your 3DS is very very clean before applying the skins or else you end up with bumps and bubbles underneath the skin.

The cases, while they are nice and protect your 3DS from some falls, are too clunky for my taste.
 
I don't think the skins go all the way down the curve, do they? Don't they end just before the curve?
 
I just got this skin for my red 3DS XL: http://www.decalgirl.com/artwork/1787/Vintage-Scarlet. It is gorgeous on my 3DS!! I'll see if I can upload a picture that can do it justice. Anyway, it was very, very easy to install. I thought one of the rounded corners was going to give me a problem since it had a little pucker in the skin, but the edge of my fingernail smoothed it out nicely (that's what the instructions told me to do). The skins kind of mold themselves to what they're being applied to, rounded edges and everything.
 
I just got this skin for my red 3DS XL: http://www.decalgirl.com/artwork/1787/Vintage-Scarlet. It is gorgeous on my 3DS!! I'll see if I can upload a picture that can do it justice. Anyway, it was very, very easy to install. I thought one of the rounded corners was going to give me a problem since it had a little pucker in the skin, but the edge of my fingernail smoothed it out nicely (that's what the instructions told me to do). The skins kind of mold themselves to what they're being applied to, rounded edges and everything.

I'd love to see a picture. Does it have holes for the camera holes? Or is it a notch like the ones on gelaskins.com? Thanks for the info!
 
Ok, this is the best I can do as far as pictures (pitiful camera and lighting....). As you can see the camera holes are notches, and if you look closely at the edge you can see that the camera holes are close to the edge, so it would be difficult to do an actual hole in the skin since the skin doesn't go completely to the edge. I did not put the skin on the inside. I really wish these pictures could do this skin justice. The scarlet matches the scarlet red of the 3DS.

 
^Your 3DS looks great. :)
I've got a couple small scratches on the front of my XL that I'm looking to cover with a skin, the only thing holding me back is that I'm terrible in applying things like this. Worried I'll misalign the skin or have a horrible amount of air bubbles. hah :p
 
I've been considering getting a case for my 3DS recently. I'm also considering getting a decal like this one where the original color still shows. Then I would put a clear case over it for some added protection.
Not sure if I'll actually do that though because I wouldn't want the decal to leave any gooey nonsense if I ever felt like removing it, and I wouldn't want a clear plastic case to scratch my 3DS while putting it on or taking it off.
 
I've never been able to use decals or anything with my 3DS. I tried to use one that came with my white DS lite when I first got it, but my OCD prevented me from liking it.

"It's on at an angle! Now its got a bubble! That corner is bent! THERE'S ANOTHER BUBBLE. There's more space on this side of the decal than the other!"

And then I had to throw it away because it was ruined. xD I couldn't even decorate a white DS. My Aqua Blue 3DS has no hope of ever having anything touch it.
 
I can be so OCD it's not even funny. Ask my husband about me trying to put screen protectors on our electronic devices....
Anyway, this skin was very, very easy to apply, and since the 3DS has straight edges at the top, it was easy to align. I thought I would have a bubble issue (as I ALWAYS do with screen protectors...), but none at all with this. I can tell I'm about a millimeter and a half of not being center on the top, but as I was covering up a scratch I got on my (brand NEW) 3DS, I can live with that more than the scratch (but I do know it's still lurking under there).
 
I love your skin Craftyott! (Ew that's a weird thing to say) Thanks for posting the pictures. It does look great. I'll have to take another look and I think I will order one. Worst that can happen is that I end up taking it off and then it's less than $20 sacrifice. I like the purple aluminum case I got, but it comes off a bit when I open it and I don't like that :(
 
Hello :D here is my custom skin
(I placed it over an Ocarina of Time hard shell)
It has been overtaken by stickers but it is nice!

I can make you a design if you would like~ I made mine custom because I could not find any that I liked. unfortunately my MLP phase is over though!
 

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I just use the SKINOMI clear skin. It has actual holes for the camera and goes literally EVERYWHERE on the XL. The sides, the insides, even a small strip to protect the SD Cards little hinge thing haha. Granted it takes a while to put on, and then 24-48 hours to set in, but it adds a delicate sheen to my XL. And it's then enough that if I wanted a hard cover, I wouldn't have to worry about it getting scratched or anything by the case grips.
The only thing it doesnt go on are the L and R buttons lol
 
I just use the SKINOMI clear skin. It has actual holes for the camera and goes literally EVERYWHERE on the XL. The sides, the insides, even a small strip to protect the SD Cards little hinge thing haha. Granted it takes a while to put on, and then 24-48 hours to set in, but it adds a delicate sheen to my XL. And it's then enough that if I wanted a hard cover, I wouldn't have to worry about it getting scratched or anything by the case grips.
The only thing it doesnt go on are the L and R buttons lol

I saw a skin from skinomi that looked like wood. I really like that one. I may end up with it.

I am a big fan of white consoles. Although it's a handheld system, I keep my hands rather clean so it shouldn't be a problem. I'm probably going to get this since I love my cousins white DS Lite. http://www.eachgame.com/goods-16155.html

That looks like the same thing that I got, only in purple. I think it looks great on, but it annoys me that the top pops off a bit when I open it. There may be a way for me to bend the metal a bit to get it to stick better but so far I haven't found it. I'm sure you'll love it if you're even a little less neurotic than I am ;)
 
Hello :D here is my custom skin
(I placed it over an Ocarina of Time hard shell)
It has been overtaken by stickers but it is nice!

I can make you a design if you would like~ I made mine custom because I could not find any that I liked. unfortunately my MLP phase is over though!

Yours is great! That's awesome that you can design your own. Great job.
 
The wood one is nice too, I was going to get that one instead. Or the carbon fiber one. But I decided on clear and just drawing on it myself (pink/white only) I just don't know what to draw on it yet
 
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