Every system ever released had several problems associated with it, as well as many clear limitations, and people looked past those issues with successful consoles and bought them anyways. Like every other system, the 3DS does have problems but I see these as being smaller than most other systems problems; and, within 18 months, they will mostly be "resolved".
The 3DS is more expensive than people are used to for a handheld device, but a price reduction and more expensive competition entering the market will (likely) reduce/eliminate this complaint.
The 3DS's battery life is too short, but there will be several battery packs introduced which limit this problem; and the first revision of the system will likely have a significantly longer battery life.
The 3DS currently lacks games, but there is strong support from third party publishers and over time games will be released to fill the current void.
