You have to hand it to Nintendo . Their game-changing Game Boy handheld gaming system was nothing short of a revolution in the industry when it launched in 1989. The game titan--one of The Big Three--was savvy enough to follow it up with the smaller Game Boy Pocket, the backlit Game Boy Light (in...

Glasses-free 3D here today; Backward-compatible to DS/DSi games and DSiWare; Bonus: Built-in 3D camera for sweet stills and more

Expect some eye fatigue over long stretches; Limited titles at launch

Overall, this is easily the best console I have ever used as well as the most fun. Everyday I enjoy using it and I always get excited when I see that I received streetpass data. A great console that I recommend to everyone.

Streetpass and Spotpass bring in plenty of new stuff regularly; Great games available; 3D effect is great for games and makes them nicer to play; Can record 3D video and take 3D pictures; Can playback songs put on the SD card

Short battery life; Camera is a little low quality; No true multitasking

Julie asked the Gadgeteer Kid and me if we would like to do a joint review of the Nintendo 3DS portable gaming system . As many of you may know, the 3DS is Nintendo ‘s latest and greatest handheld gaming device.

- 3D gaming experience is surprisingly good; - Sound build quality; - Ability to turn 3D off; - Large games selection; - Can play DSi & DSLite games; - Can create your own and keep others Miis; - Nintendo eShop; - Parental controls

- Games are expensive; - Picture quality is poor; - Advised not to use 3D more than an hour; - Advised not to let anyone under 7 use device in 3D mode; - Have to get just the right distance & angle for 3D to look correct

I typically don't go for these types of games and systems but I have to say I love my 3DS! The 3D is really neat. It's not like "Oh my gosh! I feel like I need to reach out and touch it!", but you can see it pop off the screen.

never owned a DS until now but i have tried them all from my little cousins,and the 3DS XL was the better choice for me (29 year old adult) i really wanted the grey and black XL thats in europe too bad its not available here in the U.S.

90% bigger screen than original 3DS, backwards compatible with older DS games; 3D effect on the XL looks better on the bigger screen

battery life; only 2 colors to pick from

Nintendo pulled out all the stops when they created the 3DS, but I'm gonna make this short. The games kick ass (We got Resident Evil!! Yay!!), the 3D is mind-blowing, the Pedometer and PlayCoin system promotes exercise and fresh air, the new Mii System is cool (make a Mii with a photo), and the data...

Awesome graphics; a huge step up in 3D technology; games are awesome; loads of excellent preloaded 3DS apps; 3D works a dream; Pedometer gets you PlayCoins to use in-games

3D camera quality is mediocre; Music can't be played with the lid shut; Internet could be better; upper screen is subject to smudges

i bought this item after being told i could play 3d games anywhere. i bought it and but what i found out that it does not work if you where glasses. i can only use 2d mode, i paid so much more for 3d that i cant use! if you wear glasses, try it before you buy it.

I wanted a LL but had none in my choice of color yet and I was going for the baby blue 3ds but Im so glad I got this the metallic look is so sleek and pardon my french sexy you cant go wrong with this

Coming into the 3ds market midway of its lifespan, the handheld is exactly the same size to my ds Lite. The one thing I noticed that rose in quality was sound! Game wise, only this year is when games actually start coming out on the 3ds, and in great timing too!

I got my first 3ds simply so I could play Ocarina of Time 3d. Since then, I have played the 3ds for many, many hours and have upgraded to the "New 3ds". While its hardware isn't great, I think the original 3ds is a great handheld for both kids and adults.

Great library of games; nice form factor; easy portability

The hardware isn't great; and the older models have poor 3d and battery life