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You can't limit it to just 3.  You can't even fit all the 'must play' Nintendo consoles in 3 choices.

That said:

1. NES - If you want to play one of the biggest and most influential libraries in the history of gaming, you need to have played the NES.

2. PS2 - Same as NES.

3. 3DS - In theory, you'll be able to play the entire lineup of Game Boy, GBC, GBA and DS on this one system.  And you can't ask for a more amazing thing than that.



Six upcoming games you should look into: