For those who have one: Is the 3DS worth it?

My sister really really *REALLY* wants one, specifically because it can do stuff like take pictures, videos, and a bunch of other stuff wrapped up into one. However, I believe that there are plenty of better uses for *250$* than this.

Her main reasons for wanting it are its recording abilities, and the fact that you can (apparently) download video games and tv shows for free.

That said, she already has the original Nintendo DS.

Well?

....so any tropers here in Japan? Or from a few days in the future?

EDIT: ...or in Europe? Or have stores breaking release date? (I'm making my post more pointless yay -_-)

edited 24th Mar '11 5:42:07 PM by ColorPrinter

Punch your sister.

Then steal her DS.

Considering it's essentially a new game system with games you'll only be able to play on it, yes.

They don't download games for free. I'm pretty sure if you have Netflix, you can access it on the 3DS, but Netflix isn't free either.

That said, I would say it's worth it. It's something that you buy every 5-6 years (I've had my DS Lite for 5 years), so the cost evens itself out over time. And the standard DS/DS Lite/DSi/DSi XL will be phased out within the next few years, so she'll need to get one eventually if she keeps into video games.

Mega Man Legends 3 is more than enough to make it worth it.

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EvenThoughKenjiInafuneIsOutOfThePicture

edited 24th Mar '11 6:15:16 PM by Schitzo

The 3DS itself is a pretty neat device. Haven't gotten much time with it (it's charging right now), but I can see some real potential, and had some good fun with some of the goofier features. Too bad that there aren't many interesting titles right now (as in, right now, on launch).

Also, I think that this is the third topic you made on the subject of what you should give to your sister for her birthday.

Well, this is more... nonspecific. I just want to know if the thing is worth it. Cause you know, it costs a lot of money.

I'm about ready to cave in though. Her birthday is long past, in any case.

For the things you specifically said, and nothing else, no. A smartphone will do those things, and do them better, as well as be a phone. Does she have an Android?

If your sister likes her DS, get her a 3DS. Indigo isn't going to recommend it because he has a vendetta against Nintendo.

Jesus Christ, Indigo, what the hell did Nintendo ever do to you?

A 3DS will do those things and play complex, new, shiny games.

Oh, and not come with a contract and monthly fee.

edited 24th Mar '11 6:37:11 PM by ColorPrinter

And a boner for Sony.

edited 24th Mar '11 6:37:35 PM by Cuckoo4Cocoa

@ OP: I'll get back to you on Sunday, though I can think of several convincing reasons to say yes that are due to come out this summer.

I'm not really seeing what was wrong with ID's advice. The OP mentions everything other than playing games (although one can infer that "playing games" is part of the "bunch of other stuff wrapped into one" line), so one could assume that game-playing wasn't a priority and that getting something else might be a more viable option.

That said, I recommend it, despite not owning one yet.

edited 24th Mar '11 6:42:24 PM by Customer

Oh, forgive me for being the only person to remain on fucking topic and actually try and help this guy. He specifically laid out the things he is looking for in the device, but all you did was ignore it and say why you wanted a 3DS, giving things that wouldn't help him. "Yeah, I'm not saying anything about its video capture, but it does have Megaman Legends 3" "Yeah, I'm not saying anything about it playing free games, but its a new piece of hardware so you should get it". How did you think that would help him in the slightest? "Whats this? Games I already knew about are coming out? Well that supercedes the need for information I specifically asked for."

The hell is wrong with all of you?

ID hates Nintendo, so as useful as his advice might be, it's not particularly useful to someone who likes Nintendo.

Those were the reasons her sister said she wanted it for. The question is whether the system is worth it, not only if it's worth it based specifically on the reasons her sister wants it for.

By that token, people mentioning games that they believe make the system wirth it is on topic.

edited 24th Mar '11 6:49:31 PM by Enlong

^^Irrelevancies are even more useless.

^ How? Its for his sister, his sister wants it for this, this and this. Therefore, thats what we talk about.

edited 24th Mar '11 6:50:59 PM by IndigoDingo

Wait, what of my post is talking about irrelevancies?

@OP: Couldn't you get a phone or some other piece of hardware to do that for you? I'm sure it's cheaper.

Just said what Indigo said

Basically, the question becomes "Does she still want to play games?" If the answer is yes, 3DS. If no, some other device. If the lack of 3D is a dealbreaker, negotiate and decide.