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So I've been thinking about buying a Nintendo 3DS (but I don't want to get one if a newer model's going to make an appearance in a few months' time)... Have any of you guys bought one? If so, did you find it to be money well spent? And again, if so, what games would you recommend?

Thanks for your help.

No, you should get a Sega Nomad. It plays Genesis games.

The 3DS is a fantastic little system and tons of fun. The StreetPass content alone is a great motivator and interest grabber in this gamer's humble opinion, and that's before you get to the actual traditional games.

BTW, don't expect a revised model any time soon. Contrary to the mantra of the uninformed jump-to-conclusionists, a revised model is a long way off.

Although, the 3D gimmick is neat but ultimately kind of pointless, and it is hard on the eyes if you plan on playing fast paced games for any length of time. Luckily, it's not a detriment to play as you can easily turn it on and off with a simple slider.

I would heartily recommend it, as it is worth every penny.

Buy one, or forever be a weenie. Or worse, a funster.

Tekka wrote:The 3DS is a fantastic little system and tons of fun. The StreetPass content alone is a great motivator and interest grabber in this gamer's humble opinion, and that's before you get to the actual traditional games.

BTW, don't expect a revised model any time soon. Contrary to the mantra of the uninformed jump-to-conclusionists, a revised model is a long way off.

Although, the 3D gimmick is neat but ultimately kind of pointless, and it is hard on the eyes if you plan on playing fast paced games for any length of time. Luckily, it's not a detriment to play as you can easily turn it on and off with a simple slider.

I would heartily recommend it, as it is worth every penny.

Buy one, or forever be a weenie. Or worse, a funster.

Thank you kindly, Tekka. Your answer has provided me with everything that I needed.

And besides, who wants to be a weenie?

Plaything wrote:

Tekka wrote:The 3DS is a fantastic little system and tons of fun. The StreetPass content alone is a great motivator and interest grabber in this gamer's humble opinion, and that's before you get to the actual traditional games.

BTW, don't expect a revised model any time soon. Contrary to the mantra of the uninformed jump-to-conclusionists, a revised model is a long way off.

Although, the 3D gimmick is neat but ultimately kind of pointless, and it is hard on the eyes if you plan on playing fast paced games for any length of time. Luckily, it's not a detriment to play as you can easily turn it on and off with a simple slider.

I would heartily recommend it, as it is worth every penny.

Buy one, or forever be a weenie. Or worse, a funster.

Thank you kindly, Tekka. Your answer has provided me with everything that I needed.

And besides, who wants to be a weenie?

One bit of warning though: should you go trans-Atlantic and planning on buying games there, don't! Unlike previous handheld systems, the 3DS is region-locked like its console cousins. That's why I'm not getting one given my tendency for trans-Atlantic trips.

cotss2012 wrote:No, you should get a Sega Nomad. It plays Genesis games.

Now you're just being stupid.

Tekka wrote:Although, the 3D gimmick is neat but ultimately kind of pointless, and it is hard on the eyes if you plan on playing fast paced games for any length of time. Luckily, it's not a detriment to play as you can easily turn it on and off with a simple slider.

I just got one for xmas and I find the 3D surprisingly helpful. Especially with Star Fox, it makes judging distance so much easier I can fly through narrow passages and tell exactly where the Arwing is in relation to the obstacles. Plus it gives everything a much better sense of scale.

No, the 3DS sucks. First of all, it's region-locked. Second of all, it's library is complete crap. Just another rip-off from the "Big N". Save your money and buy a Vita.

No, the 3DS sucks. First of all, it's region-locked. Second of all, it's library is complete crap. Just another rip-off from the "Big N". Save your money and buy a Vita.

No, the 3DS sucks. First of all, it's region-locked. Second of all, it's library is complete crap. Just another rip-off from the "Big N". Save your money and buy a Vita.

No, buy a PS Vita, its better, sleek, and has a better line up of games