i am ! and i'm getting two.

(i know lamest thread ever so i'll just add this small hands on review)

Yup I'm getting it at lunch. I'm pretty sure my fiance is going to pre-order it for me whenever available. He was checking into the websites to notify him whenever they're going to put it up.

i think its gonna be pretty expensive. so il have to see.

I am not usually an early adopter, but in this case I may make an exception..

If it's $250 or less, I'll get one as soon as it's available. If it's more, I'll probably have to gather some old games to trade in or maybe wait for a bundle or retailer-specific deal.

Either awy, I'm stoked.

it is, but screw the rules, i have money
also the fact that i've been saving up to get it along with a 360.

Pre-ordered it earlier today

I've never bought a system at launch... But I just might buy this one the second it comes out! It'll depend on my money situation, though, but since it's backwards compatible with the DS, I can sell my DSi and get a little bit of money.

I also gotta wait and see how many of the games, that have been confirmed thus far, are actually available for purchase at launch. If even 10% of em' are launch titles, I'm very positive that I'll buy it at launch, or pre-order it. (If I have enough money, that is.)

Has backwards compatibility been confirmed? If so then i will yes.

Yes. Kid Icarus alone looks worth it.

Of course, being European, "launch" could be Christmas 2011.