I had never owned a handheld console. You know, if you are mostly a PC gamer, you might have somewhat skeptical attitude even towards home consoles, not to mention handheld devices. That was until one moment when I felt a wierd, unexplainable and unresistable urge to spend some cash. Sometimes it happens. You got to buy something immediately to settle your nerves. It could be anything - a book, a protein shake, a bag of oranges or a new t-shirt. Perhaps, it is a mania of sorts, something like pyromania, kleptomania, etc. But, indeed, it is a feeling that is hard to resist. So, on that very day I decided to go to my local Gamestop to seek for a relief. One though struck me as I was approaching - I f***ing need to get a handheld device. But which one to choose ?
For almost half an hour I was thoroughly analyzing all the possible outcomes of such investment. Vita or 3DS ? At one point I almost decided to get me a Vita - more powerful system, has Stardust (to which I was insanely addicted once), Soul Sacrifice, Dragon's Crown, Uncharted. All those are solid arguments to favor Vita. On the other hand, there is 3DS - less powerful, but.. Plays DS games, has Zelda, Starfox, Monster Hunter 3 and Donkey Kong. After quick brainstorming and recalling what I had known about the system, I made up my mind. And my choice, as you might expect, was... 3DS.
It was the first OFFICIAL Nintendo console I bought (I believe I mentioned buying an NES clone in the mid 90's, which, despite having the same exact library of games as the original NES, can't be considered an official Nintendo system). And you know what ? It is wonderful !
I don't want to waste your time telling you what you all already know, so I will just say that I totally enjoy the system (and remember, I'm a PC gamer for the most part). The only thing that looks a little anachronic to me is the stylus. It may feel a little clumsy when you have to use it in certain games. But it doesn't really matter. I do believe that I made the right choice and picked the system with solid library of amazing games. Having missed Ocarina of Time (an unexcusable thing for someone who consider him/herself a gamer), I now clearly see and understand why it is believed to be one of the very finest games in history.
There is something VERY special about Nintendo. Chances are that it will be Nintendo who is going to bring me back the sweetest joy of playing games, just the way it was when I was a kid.
Sorry for that stream of consciousness, folks. Just felt like speaking out a bit 
i love my 3ds,its a great little gaming handheld and imo even better than the disapointing wii u,pick up mario kart and also mario and luigi dream team...there GREAT games 
