Despite the clear lack of power and real-estate on the 3DS, Takashi Tezuka believes that Mario Maker could one day make it to Nintendo’s 3D Handheld. It might not work in the same manner, but he would consider a 3DS version if Mario Maker performs favourably on the Wii U.

USGamer: Have you considered a 3DS version of Mario Maker?

Takashi Tezuka: Yeah, a 3DS version is possible. You're the first person to ask about this! (laughs) I have thought about it. But right now we think it's best for the Wii U Game Pad. I don't know if a 3DS version would work the same exact way, but maybe if Mario Maker does well on Wii U and people really love it, I might consider doing something for 3DS. Right now, the Wii U hardware has a lot more power, so you can fit a lot more enemies and elements on the course. That's why we prefer this hardware. But of course, I am interested in the idea of a portable version.