Nintendo's latest 3DS firmware update has added the ability to customise your handheld with themes. Six basic coloured themes are available for free, or you can download more from the new Theme Shop.

The Nintendo 3DS is getting custom themes, Nintendo of America announced today. Note that these are for the regular 3DS and 3DS XL models, and not just the “New” model revisions that were announced ...

Since Nintendo added the ability for the Nintendo 3DS to support custom themes on its Home Menu, Japanese publishers have been releasing a variety of themes based on their games via the Theme Shop.

There’s no word on whether the themes will be available in North America, but Japanese 3DS owners have a choice of 47 3DS themes at a small price. Update: Themes are now available in North America for ...