https://www.polygon.com/2017/9/13/16304978/minecraft-nintendo-3ds-release-date >A version of Minecraft will be available later today for the New Nintendo 3DS. The announcement was made during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation live on Twitch. >This version of Minecraft will include both survival and creative modes. Nintendo says that five skins packs are bundled with the game, along with two texture packs. The inventory, crafting and map controls will feature both traditional button controls and touchscreen controls utilizing the stylus as an input device.