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Short answer: No.

Long answer: Yes, with a ton of work, dedication, and actual real-life money spent, and the right 3DS firmware version.

SUPER LONG ANSWER: Yes, with Homebrew (currently not feasibly achievable with the current firmware version), a PowerSaves device, the proper firmware version (reiterating because it is literally impossible to do on some of the more recent ones). Some valuable resources, in a short form, are this 3DS Homebrew guide, this PowerSaves device purchase page, and this encouraging potato. More than likely, if you're running the proper firmware version, you'll only be able to use OoTHax, which uses an exploit with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (cartridge only, sorry). So here's a purchase page for that, too. Both a Nintendo Selects version and a non-Nintendo Selects version will work, as long as it's a cartridge.

And that's just the basics to get your Homebrew working properly. You'll need the Save Manager Homebrew App, which can be downloaded from a link in this reddit thread in order to export the save data from the 3DS to your SD card, and then this beautiful site in order to actually edit your save data. Since you're only going for a backup, though, I'd recommend just saving the files put onto your SD card by Save Manager (something like garden.dat, exhibition.dat, etc.) and tucking them away in a folder somewhere on your computer. After you backup your files on your computer, you are free to delete your town as you wish and start anew. When you want to return to the old town, just backup your current town's files to your computer, and put the old town's files onto your SD card.

And, uh, one more thing, which I'm going to bold and italics because it's extremely important, no matter which route you go for save backing-upping: Nintendo was VERY smart about the way Animal Crossing: New Leaf deals with save data, and because of this, every single save has it's own unique key. If, for some reason, the game is expecting a key for one save (your most recent one, let's just say) and it gets a key for a different save (a random example being someone else's saves), the game will delete all the data, and wipe the keys, making it only possible to restart ALL over without any way of recovering or restoring from any prior backups. The site I linked you to has a way to make sure that any save put through it can sync up with the current save key, and the Save Manager Homebrew app does, to my best understanding of many uses of it, automatically sync the keys up. I think. I've never really had any problems, and I'm telling you almost 100% exactly how I do it, so you probably won't have any problems either.

(coughs) Did I go a little bit too far there? Nevertheless, everything you need to do is contained within this post.

Try to make a schedule but don't pack it too tight, prioritize what you want to do/see the most and make sure to get their early (lots of waiting in lines), don't be afraid to talk to strangers in line (I lost track of how many impromptu games started with random people in line!), if you're bringing your 3DS/Vita make sure you have a reliable battery pack (my Anker one served me well ), bring water/snacks with you and if you do go to a restaurant try to go at non meal times like 3pm, 9pm etc. I really liked the sushi place connected to my hotel (blue c sushi), if you're up for a little walk Kizuki has amazing ramen (320 E pine st)... go to some panels, or autograph signing if that interests you, if you're into pin trading that's a whole thing on its own, same goes for cosplaying. A lot of booths give away freebies so be on the lookout for that - same goes for contests and scavenger hunts. If you play one of the indie games the developers are usually close by and you can give them valuable input or just tell them what you thought of their game. There really is so much in such a short time window so if you get pooped out make sure to take a break and #1 most important rule, have fun!! :)

I love the color scheme and the overall 60's style - it's definitely something that I think will stand out since most tend to stick to primary colors or "well used" color schemes.

The treatment of the type is a little too directionless for me so it just doesn't read well as a whole and really does show how rushed this was. Each new line seem to angle a different way that doesn't necessarily correspond with the graphic and it just doesn't visually lay right.

You've got some text that's being forced to go at a certain angle (such as the "AND" being completely vertical with the tops and bottoms of the letters forced to conform to the shape) while some text conforms with the shape of the character (e.g. "times" curved across the shape of what would be her face) and some that does neither and just arches out of place for no apparent reason (e.g. the "times" across the body.)

I think it would be very helpful to develop a cohesive direction and style for the type so it doesn't just seem slapped on and warped various ways to fill the shape. As previous commenters have said, it's usually really difficult to successfully warp existing typefaces unless you really know what you're doing and this piece leaves me with the impression that you still have a lot to learn when it comes to typography.

If you're going for a 60s appeal, try looking at some 60s album covers or posters for typographic inspiration. Looking at old school design, especially with hand-done typography can really help you find the right style for the look you're going for.

I would also highly recommend The Fundamentals of Typography by Gavin Ambrose and Paul Harris. It goes over a lot of great aspects that I think would really help you like type hierarchies, how to kern properly, etc.

Good luck, OP!

Hello! I think you're looking for Animal Crossing: New Leaf or its updated packaging Animal Crossing: New Leaf Welcome amiibo – "Welcome amiibo" is a free downloadable update for the original, so in either case you'll get access to the same game. There are some spin-off titles and some older entries in the main series, but New Leaf is the game AC fans spend most time in.

The game's built-in tutorials are the best way to get started, and you have to play through them to progress anyway so you might as well go through them without spoiling anything by reading too much about it first!

When you get bored or confused or find a particular goal you want to accomplish, you might want to check out this subreddit's FAQ or simply search past posts for advice, but when starting out you'll almost certainly have more fun just wandering around, interacting with animals and objects and discovering things for yourself.

If you're looking for official stuff...

There's a 2016 calender at Barnes and Noble and Go! Calenders.

There's binders for the amiibo cards on amazon, made by Hori (http://www.amazon.com/Amiibo-Folio-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-3ds/dp/B0171RL3P0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450126283&sr=8-1&keywords=animal+crossing+binder) ...but if you want a really nice one, stalk Nintendo's twitter to see when they're doing in store game play events at a Best Buy near you, your local rep might have a FREE AC binder that's so much nicer!

World of Nintendo did an official Rover plushie recently, if you check out ToysRUs, Target and Walgreens you may be able to find one. They're also coming out with a Timmy/Tommy plushie that's already available in some areas, at the same stores.

It might also be interesting for you to check out amazon.co.jp for nendoroids, DS accessories and so on.

There's this storage case you can find online or in store that's super cute: http://www.gamestop.com/nintendo-3ds/accessories/new-3ds-xl-animal-crossing-starter-kit/124963?cid=fds_10000777 Gamestop also apparently sells some of the plushies...sometimes.

I know this won't help now but in the future I'd use one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/Action-Replay-PowerSaves-Pro-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B00IVJ1M7M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458522874&sr=8-1&keywords=power+saves

This lets you hookup the cart to your pc and create backups of the game save. Unlike protected saves between digital games, the power saves can switch the saves between carts or transfer to different ones. I personally have used one to move a save to a new cart.

I strongly recommend backing up saves for any game really since these types of things happen and backups are there to at least get you within a few days worth of lost stuff

Famitsu (the publisher of this guide) made a pretty good one known as the perfect guide. I'm currently using this and absolutely love it. It's well balanced with a lot of info and pictures that are big enough to see the details.

Another good one is from Nintendo dreams that is more structured like a catalogue and also named as such. If you enjoy keeping track of your catalogue progress and/or are a completionist this might be up your alley.

There are a couple of others but I think these two are the most used. And regarding the Japanese, if you know the basics you'll be fine. Even those who don't speak/read the language can use these books because most of it is pretty self explanatory.

Thank you! I bought a DIY 30 note music box from amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Wingostore-Notes-Movement-Copper-movement/dp/B0774TSP3T/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1542085413&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=30+note+music+box&psc=1). In order to make sure the song was arranged properly, I used an android app called Music Box Composer and then printed and punched holes on cardstock paper. It was a long process but definitely worth it since my sister really appreciated the gift.

Amazon! The people in that thread recommended this one, this one, and finally this one! Even if you can't read Japanese, the pictures give you a lot of really helpful information. The last one I linked even has the image of every single villager's starting home set-up (at the time of its publication, anyway). And if you want to get an idea of exactly how much information they have...well, here's a comparison of the thickness of the Prima guide and the Kanpeki Japanese guide.

There are a lot of them out there, but you might find some pics of their contents on Google images or tumblr if
you take a look. (The links to tumblr images in that thread died.) Good luck and happy hunting!

Like LadyDrac mentioned, there will be a new 3DS out soon that has animal crossing swappable faceplates. In the meantime, you could try a skin like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Animal-Crossing-New-Leaf-Limited-Decorative-Decal-Cover-Skin-for-Nintendo-3DS-XL-/301370785744

Or a licensed animal crossing hardcase, like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Body-Cover-Collection-Animal-Crossing-Leaf-Type-B-for-Nintendo-3DS-LL-XL-F-S-/271263159981

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Body-Cover-Collection-Animal-Crossing-Leaf-Type-A-for-Nintendo-3DS-LL-XL-F-S-/271263160012

Amazon has some too:

http://www.amazon.com/Chocolate-Crossing-Nintendo-Tobidase-Hardcover-Kisekae/dp/B009VCI7VW/

Good luck!!

If you're shopping for both the console and the game (new), definitely get a 3DS and New Leaf. The 3DS has an enormous lineup of amazing games, and is backwards compatible so you can also play Wild World if you wanted.


I'd only recommend a normal DS (Wild World) or Wii (City Folk). If you were more on a budget. But even then, you can also cut costs by getting a used normal-sized 3DS. If you were shopping new, I'd suggest waiting for the new 2DS XL coming out for $150.


In terms of game content, in my opinion new leaf is by far the best of the series. They added so much new content in the jump between CF and NL so there's tons to do, but it doesn't compromise the core of the series. AC games in general age really well, and this one is 4-5 years old and still has an active community.

I really want to recommend an Action Replay, because they have a save file backup feature! However, I only have a digital copy of ACNL so I can't promise that it will work with the "Welcome amiibo" version of the game. Here's a link to it anyways and hopefully somebody else can chime in with their experience.

If you do want to back up versions of your AC cartridge town, this device works pretty well.

I hope you get everything worked out the way you want! :)

Amazon have them but sadly the prices aren't great. I've came across the same problem as you're having too. For now I've ordered a 3-ring binder along with pocket pages and also some sleeves. The sleeves and pocket pages arrived a couple of days ago and the sleeves fit perfectly into the pocket pages. I'm still waiting on the binder but I'm looking forward to it. Least this'll keep my cards safe until I get my hands on albums.

Sorry I can't be of more help!

Get yourself a 2DS system (just came out this year) or a New Nintendo 3ds system and you'll be able to play the most recent up to date version of Animal Crossing: New Leaf. All links in blue are direct links to purchase products from Amazon. The difference between the 2ds and the 3ds is that the 3ds supports an optional 3 dimensional feature that's cool to use through the system but that simply boils down to preference. 2ds is the exact same system but does not have any capability to run anything on the 3 dimensional effect. Gameplay stays the same between the systems - either route you go, you'll be set to play the game - all for under $200.

Here is the TRUE link, lol

I'm in the US and I bought the HORI one from amazon. It's really great.

Here is the link to the listing:
http://www.amazon.com/Amiibo-Folio-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-3ds/dp/B0171RL3P0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450227672&sr=8-1&keywords=hori+animal+crossing

You can find it cheaper here I bought it in September and I love it!!

The Japanese CDs I was able to find were two KK Compilations from the original N64 release (1 , 2) , an OST for City Folk, and the OST for the anime film that was released in 2006.

There was also an official compilation of KK's songs and some background music released by Nintendo in Europe in 2009.

Yep :) -> Animal Crossing Official Sticker Book (Nintendo) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1524772623/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FIg6CbTWPHDTR

Animal Crossing sticker book is on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1524772623/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rfykDbWY3EPCE

I assume the Ghibli colouring book is too but probably nicer to find irl?

Those seem to be digital download cards. The "Happy Price Selection" version is comparable to "Nintendo Selects" in the US, and the orange bannered one is the same as the version pre-loaded with the WA update. From what I've heard, Sanrio packs have been sold out for months and haven't been restocked. You could ask a store employee, though.

Edit: typo, oops.

Oh ok! Sorry.
I still found some with a whole bunch of color options lol

Sure! Mine is the first, and I added in some others that I found too:

Case 1

Case 2

Case 3

It's an import from Japan but fits my 3ds XL just fine!

These ones are in stock on amazon if you're still on the lookout (:

Amazon for 10€ actually :)
https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Crossing-Official-Sticker-Nintendo/dp/1524772623

If you're in Europe, like me, you can order it on Amazon.de.
I see it's available on Amazon.com as well.

I have a neat album that I put my amiibo cards in! Maybe you can get it too! https://www.amazon.com/HORI-Amiibo-Folio-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo/dp/B0171RL3P0/ref=sr_1_7?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1494741910&sr=1-7&keywords=Amiibo+cards+album

I thought a used one would be a lot less but then I see stuff like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01307Q6ZC/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

I guess I will just get a new one.

It's on Amazon if, like me, you're from the UK. :D

You can buy the NFC Reader for the old 3DS so it can read amiibos :)

$10 at Best Buy right now. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nintendo-nfc-reader-writer-for-nintendo-3ds-multi/4288800.p?id=1219740801809&skuId=4288800

Oh and Amazon too but it's Prime members only: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01307Q6ZC

There are several kinds this is the one you want.

It does look like the price went up a little since I bought one though.

I've had my eye on this clever mug for a while, maybe she'd like it too: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073YXWF72/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-yuMDb8NJZ4T9

I use this one:


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0171RL3P0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487188598&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=amiibo+card+album&dpPl=1&dpID=61yM5Bbb0eL&ref=plSrch


I like this one because you can mix and match, unlike the series 1,2,3,4 albums. Plus I got it on eBay for ~$5

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This is how I think of it. I buy most of my games retail so that I can sell / gift them away when i beat them, but any game that I think I will never want to sell, like Animal Crossing or Pokemon, Ill buy that on the e-shop.

If you really must have retail, there is always Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Crossing-New-Leaf-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B0053BCML6

Action Replay Power Saves
http://www.amazon.com/Action-Replay-PowerSaves-Pro-Nintendo-3DS/dp/B00IVJ1M7M

Basically it's a 3DS card reader for your PC - lets you back up, modify and restore saves from your physical games

You have to buy this. It allows you to create (multiple) saves of your game.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IVJ1M7M/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/181-9996767-8076824

It only works with cartridge, not downloaded game and only with the same (one) cartridge.

I... just have them all in a pile that I move around. Right now it's on my nightstand! Can't you just get a sleeve like this and put it in a binder? You could even get dividers to organize the series/etc. I kind of want to do this, but I don't want to give myself an excuse to buy more amiibo cards!

This is an amiibo, a delightful new creation from Nintendo that blends both toy and game alike. When plugged into the right games, amiibo can unlock new modes, characters, and features.

Basically they're figures and cards (and sometimes even plush) that contain NFC (near-field communication) chips that can be scanned by the game. There's an entire set of Animal Crossing amiibo that can now be scanned into New Leaf that do various things. A 3DS XL, that you claim to have, needs a special adapter in order to scan amiibo, but a NEW Nintendo 3DS can scan on the bottom screen. They do various things and the latest Direct goes into detail on what exactly they do to New Leaf.

Here:

Don’t buy from this link.

They’re on Amazon.

A powersaves device

expensive

still on sale, just out of stock and backordered.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0053BCML6/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new&qid=1372530811&sr=1-6

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IVJ1M7M/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/181-9996767-8076824

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Here you go! https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Crossing-Official-Sticker-Nintendo/dp/1524772623

I just use a Action Replay PowerSaves Pro to hack my games. Works not with AC but plenty of other games. Now I know I can make money off it!

Nook's Homes Design Expert White 15 Ounce Ceramic Coffee Mug by LookHUMAN https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B073YXWF72/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_m07lDbS16SWMN

It's this thing.

You'll need this