VERY COOL, With a Few Minor Setbacks.

This is a VERY cool handheld. It's relatively easy to use, and the games (so far), though limited in release at this time, are lots of fun to play, if you can handle the 3D style, which I have found out from some of my friends, is not for everyone. Also, the field in which you can experience the effect is quite narrow and only allows for one person at a time to actually see the 3D, which makes showing it off hard to accomplish. I do like the ability to take 3D pictures and the step counter that rewards you for getting out and walking is cool, too. I personally LOVED one thing in particular-they brought "Mii"s to the DS! It's too bad there is no way to make it work on the old ones somehow, but I always loved that aspect of the Wii system. You can also go to the Nintendo shop and buy some games which you can download through a wireless connection. This is cool. especially since I was able to get nostalgic by playing Super Mario Land, Alleyway, and Zelda (keep the classics coming, guys!). The other titles are okay, but some of the prices for better games are a little steep for a download (from $5 to $14 bucks), even if it IS a more "rare" game. You can also download movie trailers and game previews in 3D, which is pretty neat, but you would most likely want to delete after watching since you don't want to gunk up your SD card. Another great feature is the improved METAL stylus, which looks less cheap and performs better than its predecessors. The price (for now) is pretty steep at $250 with no extras except a few cheaply designed built-in games. The battery life could be a little better, too. Overall, I am not at all disappointed, but it DOES slightly miss the mark in relatively minor places. I would advise waiting for it to drop in price in a few months, especially since the 3DS game selection is a bit thin at the moment.Read full review