Ended up grabbing my 3DS 3 days ago. I'm enjoying the Hell out of MK7! Sooooo good. And anyone wondering about being able to use the 3DS' online through a laptop or PC being used as a wi-fi hotspot I can tell you that it is possible, and quite easy to do.
I tried Connectify first and had issues, so I downloaded and installed "Virtual Router" instead and it works like a charm. Turns my laptop into a wi-fi hotspot that the 3DS has no problem connecting to. Takes 30 secs to download, and 15 secs to install. All you have to do is rceate a password for the wifi connection it gives off.







