3DS owners, some questions...

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So I'm thinking of getting a 3DS mainly because I want to play Fire Emblem, but before I throw down some cash for this thing, I wanted some personal opinions.

1) Simply, is it worth the purchase? Are there enough games at the moment that you don't regret buying it.
2) What games should I pick-up (besides fire emblem)?
3) The release of games, does it feel like this system is dead or is there a future for it? Is there a steady pace of games throughout the year or do I have to wait a year before I can purchase another game?

Finally just need some general impressions.

I'm cheap even though I have the cash :steviej: so I just need a good reason to purchase this thing.
 

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So I'm thinking of getting a 3DS mainly because I want to play Fire Emblem, but before I throw down some cash for this thing, I wanted some personal opinions.

1) Simply, is it worth the purchase? Are there enough games at the moment that you don't regret buying it.
2) What games should I pick-up (besides fire emblem)?
3) The release of games, does it feel like this system is dead or is there a future for it? Is there a steady pace of games throughout the year or do I have to wait a year before I can purchase another game?

Finally just need some general impressions.

I'm cheap even though I have the cash :steviej: so I just need a good reason to purchase this thing.
I don't have a 3DS so take my opinion with a huge grain of salt. I haven't bought a 3DS yet because I'm still playing the Vita heavy in the times that I would play a portable (mostly on a train) but if you have a reason to play a portable I think you should get a 3DS no doubt. There seem to be a nice set of good games on the system:

Super Mario 3D Land
Kid Icarus
Ghost Recon (it's like Advance Wars so you should like it since youre copping for Fire Emblem)
Paper Mario Sticker Star
Professor Layton
NSMB2
Mario Kart
even the new Brain Age seems fun.

Also the digital shop has some good stuff:
Pushmo/Crashmo (this series of games is made by Intelligent Systems)
VVVVVV
Mighty Switch Force
Cave Story
Mutant Mudd
Hydroventure

Not sure how much stuff is on the horizon since I haven't kept up but that's enough reason right there for me to own one. I'll prob pick one up within the next 6 months.
 

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I don't have a 3DS so take my opinion with a huge grain of salt. I haven't bought a 3DS yet because I'm still playing the Vita heavy in the times that I would play a portable (mostly on a train) but if you have a reason to play a portable I think you should get a 3DS no doubt. There seem to be a nice set of good games on the system:

Super Mario 3D Land
Kid Icarus
Ghost Recon (it's like Advance Wars so you should like it since youre copping for Fire Emblem)
Paper Mario Sticker Star
Professor Layton
NSMB2
Mario Kart
even the new Brain Age seems fun.

Also the digital shop has some good stuff:
Pushmo/Crashmo (this series of games is made by Intelligent Systems)
VVVVVV
Mighty Switch Force
Cave Story
Mutant Mudd
Hydroventure

Not sure how much stuff is on the horizon since I haven't kept up but that's enough reason right there for me to own one. I'll prob pick one up within the next 6 months.

Yeah I was debating buying one for a few weeks and last night I was like "F it" and copped it.

This thing is great and it has a lot of potential

Fire emblem is :ohlawd: and the 3D effect is gorgeous if done right. I understand its viewed as a gimmick and sometimes it can be but, used correctly it can bring another dynamic to gaming to make it enjoyable.
 

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Just copped the XL for 159.99 + tax at Target.
Bought to get that Luigi's Mansion, Fire Emblem and Star Fox. With store credit and the club Nintendo deal I should only be paying for one game and even that might not be at full price

@Paul Von Oberstein It maybe too late but you maybe able to return it and buy it back at the new price
 
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great system after a subpar launch...mario kart and one of my fav mario games is the 3d land(up there with 64 imo) i only have 4 games(plus the 10 i got free on dl when the price dropped) but def a solid purchase, should be interesting to see how smash bros is gonna be done.
 

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Luigi's Mansion is pretty fun.
Fire Emblem was sold out when I went yesterday so I'll have to wait till the snow melts to go back out and cop it
 
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