The simple fact is that the 3DS just has so much working against it compared to the DS when it launched, it won't share the same level of succes i'm sure.
But i don't understand people saying that 3DS being underpowered is not an issue, the only real innovation it has is the 3D, wich is a VISUAL innovation. The original DS didn't have to be very powerfull because of the dual touch screen at the time, just like the Wii didn't have to be the most advanced piece of kit because it has motion control. The 3DS doesn't have any of that, hell even the NGP will be more innovative when it comes to control/gameplay with the touchpad on the back. Not that the NGP will be a massive succes either, because by the time that picks up steam we will probably have smartphones with quad-core cpu's AND a 3D screen.
