I didn't even realize that Nintendo 3DS cartridges were white/light gray until reading this thread. XD I thought they (at least the
Pokemon X and Y ones) were dark red like the
Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver/Black/White/Black 2/White 2 to take advantage of infrared communication...? (not sure if the 3DS has infrared capabilities built in or something..). I would really like the return of colored cartridges, although it seems like it hasn't been done for a long time, so it seems unlikely.. But nevertheless, there's still hope for it to possibly return (provided that the white color is just for aesthetic rather than a certain game function/feature)!
Are we able to get sources for these instances of OR/AS European and Japanese packaging? I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere... In addition, I'm mainly able to track down box art itself, but not the box "coloration".. ~_~
Well, "X" and "Y" aren't really colors, so there's that.. :P (although I doubt anyone would've minded, given that the legendary version mascot Pokemon and the game logos for
Pokemon X and Y use red and blue predominantly..)
If they have the ability to change the box casing to colors like red and black instead of white/black (like for Wii/Wii U games, if I recall correctly), why would there be an obstacle to changing the cartridge color? (unless cartridge casing coloration changes costs more than box casing coloration changing..)
Haha, I remember buying
Rocket: Robot On Wheels primarily because the cartridge was red (back when Funcoland displayed used cartridges bare on the shelves, with no packaging) and it stood out so much. {XD} Thankfully, the game was a blast in itself. :)
But wow,
Pokemon Emerald's cartridge is even more special to me now that I know that tidbit... I really hope the tradition of cartridge coloration returns; I love seeing how the cartridges that are being played visually compare and contrast with the systems that they are in. {<3}
I feel like you're referring to something similar to these submissions (linked to below)...? (sadly, the image links aren't working properly for me at the moment.. In any case, the pictures were based off of the Game Boy Advance cartridge coloring of
Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire):
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https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/250xjq/dear_nintendo_please_make_the_hoenn_cartridges/
https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/2515w5/you_liked_my_omega_ruby_cartridge_so_heres_alpha/
Just for lulz: https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/251kmn/you_liked_my_ruby_and_sapphire_carts_now_heres_x/