So, this intended as a sort-of discussion thread for us lucky euro-users who have their shiny new 3DS's. I bought mine this morning from GAME (I'm in the UK), a turquoise 3DS with Ridge Racer!

Had a little play with the system, it's very sexy. Just charging it and trying to resist playing before it's fully charged!

Who else in the eurozone has one, and what games did you get? Initial thoughts?

PS the stereoscopic stylus is epic win.

mine was shipped yesterday, but since i was gonna be at work anyways I didn't pay extra for 2nd day^^

will join the club tomorow with SF and MB

I should get mine in a couple of hours with SSFIV3D and some screen protectors

Good pick.

Tell me how it compares to the console one later!

Got it last night with SSFIV and Nintendogs. It's one of the best things I've ever bought. I thought the 3DS couldn't do pop out effects but I was proved wrong. =)

Also Wiped why can't you play it whilst it's charging?

Yeah I could play it while it's charging Kyuubi Ricky, but I've always been told with electronics that you should fully charge before your first use. It comes with a half charge and I couldn't resist messing with the AR games (awesome) and the Mii channel.

Just fired up Ridge Racer...

Got mine today from Game (Portugal) as well. Messed with it a little... ok, a lot! PLayed Street Fighter IV for a while and even without the 3D it`s still an awesome game and console. I won`t be using 3D that much but i`m still happy i bought the console and game. Can`t wait to fully use the online components!

Winning!

I find the 3D effect kinda weird, but im finding it really hard to just let it charge!

Don't listen to that crap. Every idiot electronics employee spews such nonsense to sound important and knowledgeable. Play normally.

Think about it; have you seen ANY electronic device saying so in its usel manual? If it was that important wouldn't they say it just to be safe from lawsuits?

It probably stems from a fundamental misunderstandng of batteries. When charging you should go for a full charge rather than partial, and let it drain all the way or as close to it as you can. Somehow it gets confused into charging it fully right off the bat I guess. This is important, but probably not included in many manuals because there is no potential for a lawsuit. All it does is reduce battery life.