3DS

The launch of the 3DS is now just three weeks away. And whilst it may be coming out the same day as the new iPad, it is only Nintendo who are going to be getting my cash come 25th March.

The portable 3D device has already launched to great success in Japan, shifting 400,000 copies in its opening weekend, with a projected 3.5m sales worldwide by the end of this month. Of course projections are one thing, but with a smattering of reviews and first impressions finding their ways across the Internet, it’s fair to say that I too am now sold on investing in Nintendo’s latest curveball to the industry.

Our hands on last July went a great way towards selling me on the concept, but early reports of a £250 pricetag almost entirely dashed my enthusiasm for early adoption. Thankfully market conditions have brought that number down somewhat (although its still more expensive than any of the current generation of home consoles), but I was surprised at just how blanket the prices – and the offers – were across the board.

If you too are shopping around, let me save you some of the legwork and roundup just what the major retailers have on offer when it comes to the 3DS.

So it’s pretty much even across the board, with even a distinctly poor showing when it comes to bundles to entice the consumer through their virtual doors.

Que sara. At least with a meagre two pounds and a penny between highest and lowest price, you should know that if you can find a 3DS for around the £200 mark you know that’s about fair.