I for one am shocked.

I actually think the Normal 3DS looks pretty cool I should of never sold mines I don't like the 3DS XL look bulky and cheap.

the 3ds as a console/handheld is outdated and terrible, the vita is years ahead

the 3ds just has so many good games that you can look past it's flaws

The 3DS isnt crappy at all, but its only a games console, its not a multi-media device. Its not meant to compete with phones at all, and it shows (unlike the Vita).

I will admit i enjoy the Vita more because of those extra features, but also because i like the games. I love both consoles though, but i am completely hooked on the Vita and i am pleased with the 3DS, if you can understand the difference.

The 3DS eshop has been getting better though, and i recently got Heroes of Ruin for 25 euros. I also spoted RE mercenaries 3D for only 10 euros and revelations for 30. Nintendo needs to keep heading into that path to make the shop more vibrant. Discounts are essential.

I'll be frank and say that the 3DS bland interface is actually pretty nice in my opinion. It looks organized to me.

Which gaming consoles do you own/like?

I've sold my launch ambassador 3DS while I could sell it for a good ammount before the 3rd revision gets announced. I'm waiting on that and miiverse app to rebuy a 3DS, also when I do so there will be tons of games to go through.

I got a 3ds recently and overall have been very pleased with it. In fact, as a Wii-skeptic, it has rekindled my love of Nintendo.

I'm with you on the circle pad though - you feel your thumb sliding around, I hope I can get used to that.

I'm happy as Larry with the functionality and the Games (NSMB2, DOA Dimensions, Mario 3d, MK7), while already I can see games I really want to play both new and in the DS back catalogue. Code of Princess is available for download now - as a Guardian Heroes fan, that's a definite purchase.

Incredible graphics weren't expected but they seem to do the job pretty well, while there are jaggies everything appears to run at a nice smooth frame rate. I leave the 3D effect off or on lowest setting most of the time but welcome the potential it could have in future titles.

Things Nintendo could do to make me even happier: Give us Youtube (they always say the same thing. Nintendo, Why don't you want it to be a multimedia device? It plays your vids pretty well so it's kind of mixed messages), If it had a USB slot so you could watch your own movies etc that would have been cool .avi .mp4 .mkv etc - unrealistic I know; but you know you'd love it.

If nothing else, PLEASE give us Majoras Mask.

Should've waited for XL lite revision.

(Oh come on we all know Nintendo's going to revise the thing for Pokemon. It's just too perfect timing.)

i had a 3ds... trust me, you are lucky you had xl the first time