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Check the model number printed on the console’s housing. Match it to the table below; the serial-number prefix can help confirm the result. Don’t rely on the console’s color or a seller’s use of “New”—those aren’t reliable identifiers.
Match the printed model number
Nintendo’s US support information lists these model numbers and example serial prefixes:
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Nintendo 3DS - Flame Red (Renewed) | $220.10 | Buy on Amazon |
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Nintendo 3DS Handheld System - Aqua Blue (Renewed) | $219.95 | Buy on Amazon |
| 3 |
![Nintendo 3DS - Cosmo Black (Renewed) [video game]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tNSwjTXUL._SL160_.jpg)
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Nintendo 3DS - Cosmo Black (Renewed) [video game] | $217.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Nintendo 3DS Handheld System - Cosmo Black (Renewed) | $215.15 | Buy on Amazon |
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![Nintendo 3DS XL Handheld System - Black/Blue (Renewed) [Nintendo DS]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316whGNkIZL._SL160_.jpg)
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Nintendo 3DS XL Handheld System - Black/Blue (Renewed) [Nintendo DS] | $275.00 | Buy on Amazon |
| System name | Model number | Example serial prefix |
|---|---|---|
| Original Nintendo 3DS | CTR-001 | CW or CB |
| Nintendo 3DS XL | SPR-001 | SW or SB |
| New Nintendo 3DS | KTR-001 | YW |
| New Nintendo 3DS XL | RED-001 | QW or QB |
| Nintendo 2DS | FTR-001 | AW or AB |
The printed model number is the clearest identifier. Serial prefixes are supporting clues from Nintendo’s US support pages and may differ by region. This list does not cover every regional code or special edition; if your marking differs, check the relevant regional Nintendo documentation rather than guessing.
Find the serial-number sticker
The sticker location depends on the model. Nintendo’s support material gives these locations:
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#1 Best Overall
Nintendo 3DS - Flame Red (Renewed)
- Features: 3D Depth Slider, Wi-Fi Capability, Nintendo 3DS Sound, Mii Maker, 3D Camera, Front & Rear Camera, Touch Screen
- Includes: AC Power Adapter, Stylus
- Wired Connectivity: Wireless
- Model Compatibility: Nintendo 3DS
- Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS: under the battery.
- New Nintendo 3DS XL: under the back cover plate. Nintendo’s instruction for this model is to “Check the back of the system for a white sticker with the serial number.”
- New Nintendo 3DS: under the front cover plate.
- New Nintendo 2DS XL: inside the game-card slot; Nintendo’s general serial-location article also describes a sticker beneath the game-card slot cover.
Follow the console’s visible design and don’t force a panel open to look for the sticker.
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Nintendo 3DS XL Handheld System - Black/Blue (Renewed) [Nintendo DS]
- This Certified Refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The resulting product includes all relevant accessories, comes
- 3D Entertainment Without Glasses- Nintendo 3DS games have incredible graphics, and you can turn down the 3D effect to any level, or turn it off completely at any time with the build-in 3D depth slider to play games in crisp, clear 2D
- Two Screens- A widescreen display on the top screen shows 800x240 pixel resolution, allocating 400*pixles for each eye to create the 3D effect. The bottom LCD touch screen operates at a resolution of 320*240
- 3D Photos, Plus More- Nintendo 3DS comes built-in with the ability to take photos in 3D. Capture eye popping images of your friends and family, have fun with filters like the Merge lens, or even use the system's AR technology and included AR Cards
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Nintendo 3DS Handheld System - Cosmo Black (Renewed)
- Item Package Dimension- 8.49999999133L x 6.099999993778W x 2.399999997552H inches
- Item Package Weight - 0.9499999992033387 Pounds
- Item Package Quantity - 1
- Product Type - VIDEO GAME CONSOLE
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Nintendo 3DS - Cosmo Black (Renewed) [video game]
- Nintendo 3DS offers a new way to play, 3D without the need for special glasses. The 3D Depth Slider lets your determine how much 3D you want to see.
- Play 3D games and take 3D pictures with Nintendo 3DS. One inner camera and two outer cameras. Resolutions are 640 x 480 for each camera. Lens are single focus and uses the CMOS capture element.
- Connect to a deeper wireless experience with SpotPass and StreetPass, giving you more exclusive content and connecting you with other Nintendo 3DS users.
- Complete with an adjustable stylus, 6 AR cards, and fun built-in software such as Face Raiders, Nintendo 3DS Sound, and the Mii Maker application.
- Use Parental Controls to restrict 3D mode for children 6 and under.
Identify your console step by step
- Look for the model number printed on the outside of the system.
- Match that code to the table above.
- If the marking is obscured, find the serial sticker at the location for your console’s design and compare its prefix with the listed US examples.
- If you’re checking a used-system listing, ask the seller for a clear photo of the model marking. Verify the condition separately; color and listing names alone do not establish the model.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
