The blog started to be a drag for me, and I wasn’t having fun with it. So I took a break from updating it. I always wanted to come back to it after a short break, but I kept putting it off. And we’re now left with a dead blog. Maybe one day I’ll come back to it.

I’m pretty sure you are going to need a second 3DS in order to do any trading/other stuff with a cycle town. 

I’m more of a bluish color kind of guy, so I would personally go with the Mint-White color. 

And here’s some unboxing videos of the two colors. Maybe they can help you with your decision. 

Pink-White  Mint-White

It should also be noted that Mint-White is a Japanese exclusive color, and the system is region lock.

Well, this is what Nintendo of America says:

Notes:

• Do not use any solvents or cleaners of any kind.
• Do not submerge the system in water or other liquids.
• Do not pour water directly on the screens.

What to Do:

1. Slightly dampen a soft, cotton cloth with water ONLY and wipe off the Touch Screen and 3D Screen.
2. Using a dry portion of the same cloth, wipe the screens dry.
3. Using a loop of transparent tape, dab at any remaining dust or smudges. (I never do this step)
4. Repeat steps 1-3 if necessary.

You need two things in order to get a Friend Code.

1. Create a Personal Mii for the System
2. Have an internet Connection set up

After that, you click “Orange Smiley Face” on the top row of the touch screen, and some instructions should come up. Follow them and you should be able to get your Friend Code.

Side Note: Page 39 of the 3DS XL Manual and Page 36 of the Original 3DS Manual has the information/pictures about it.