Reddit mentions of Assecure 18 game card case for Nintendo 3DS, ̗̀new ̖́- 3DS XL, 2DS & DS - 18 in 1 game cartridge folio style plastic storage case travel box - Black

Yeah good find, I plan to wait till later. I just like when products have reviews on amazon.

I have been looking for a plastic case like this, but hoping for one that holds more games or is at least sold separately.
Like this 3ds cart case hopefully with a legit design on it, =)

I like this one more

I have a blue one and a Club Nintendo one.

Buy two of these, same size as a standard DS game case:

https://www.amazon.com/Assecure-cartridge-holder-storage-Nintendo/dp/B00GQLG8M6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1473030754&sr=8-4&keywords=3ds+game+case

What accessories would I recommend to a new 3DS owner?

Honestly? None. You can do just fine without any accessories at all. I use three different accessories, but none are mandatory. There's no absolute must-haves.

Case, all systems: I've never felt the need for a hard case, so I stick to the club nintendo pouch for carrying my N3DS. This pouch will hold all sizes of 3DS without issue, and isn't intended to be tossed around. Basically, putting it in the pouch will keep surface scratches/pen marks/etc from ruining the 3DS's outer surface if it's in a backpack side pouch or anything. Since the club nintendo one isn't availible anymore, keep in mind that you can use an equivalent generic cloth pouch off amazon, or from any arts and crafts store.

Cradle, New 3DS + New 3DS XL: I've used both, and can recommend both. You should be able to pick them up in your local nintendo online store, although I don't think they sell them in retail stores in the US. The new models are top loading. This means you can't have a cellphone strap on it, but it does mean it takes up way less room on your desk. If you have a nice desk setup, it can be great to be able to just drop it in without worrying about cables. My only complaint is that there are no rubber feet on the unit - I'd recommend getting some shelf liner to go under it, or buying rubber feet of your own if you have a slippery desk. I haven't had any issues with toppling.

Game Case, all systems: I'm using the Club nintendo game case which is the same dimensions as a single 3DS game case. It holds 18 games, which is more than enough for a single trip for me. The Assecure Pro 18 in 1 game case has the same layout, and is high quality. That said, it doesn't have the slipcover that the club nintendo one does. It's a solid price, and has multiple colors.

I've been patiently waiting as well, but I came across this case. If the cases aren't added to CN by next month, I'm gonna purchase this. It ships from the UK and me being in the US, it is only $8.99 with no extra charges, just an FYI if you end up ordering

I have a few different colors of these. They're good, but they are more expensive then they used to be.

this was all I could find
https://www.amazon.com/Assecure-cartridge-holder-storage-Nintendo/dp/B00GQLG8M6/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1538968836&sr=8-16&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=3ds+game+case

These are as good as the ones Ninty handed out.

I just got a 3DS not long ago and I've decided to go the physical route. People say they like to just be able to carry their 3DS with them and no physical games, but I have a 3DS hard case and I refuse to bring my 3DS anywhere without it protected by it and the case holds 6 games, but you could probably double up and go with 12. If that's not enough I also have a 18 game cartridge case that is almost exactly the size of a 3DS case, so it's not like I need to bring a whole lot even if I want to bring a 3DS with 30 games...and lets be real, if you need to bring more than 30 games, you're probably going to have a backpack or something to put it in anyway.

The Club Nintendo cases suck everywhere. 30 dollars is too much, let alone 60. If you can get one with your coins (through Club Nintendo), great. If you can't, pass.

If you want something comparable to a normal game case in size, I've heard mixed things about the Assecure cases. They're probably comparable to the Hori cases in cost where you live. I know they are in America.

They hold as many games as the Club Nintendo cases, and come in a variety of colors - just search Amazon or eBay and there's quite a few.

Here is one on Amazon.

Well, as a consolation, they have knock-off solid colors for ~$12 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Assecure-cartridge-holder-storage-Nintendo/dp/B00GQLG8M6/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1505765800&sr=8-5&keywords=card+case+18

I feel ya on that. I had a first generation GBA that I played all the time. My cousin was over, though, and he ended up tripping on the controller cords for my PS2, causing the console to fall onto my GBA and destroying the screen.

But I am also worried about the hinge on a 3DS breaking. Luckily my original DS's hinge still works, but I hear so many horror stories. So that fear won out over the fear of a broken screen and I just bought one of these for my 2DS. It's made of a nice hard plastic and I even bought a case to store my games that fits into the case as well. Really nifty. http://imgur.com/a/KI6Ys

Back when Club Nintendo was still a thing...I bought a DS card case that would hold like...idk 20 or something of them? I wish I had bought more then one but I didn't have enough points.

Amazon sells something like the one I got from Club Nintendo: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GQLG8M6/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_10?smid=A3RF4B1M6SPAYQ&psc=1

There's not a place to insert the cover, but this seems pretty good. It comes in different colors too.

You might like this then :)