Which handheld?

audigex

Ames wrote: »

I didn't realise they were so cheap. I also assumed that people would keep their games when they upgraded the console so getting games for the older models would be difficult.

A lot of people offload the entire console when the next gen comes out, and only keep a few favourite games (if the new console is even backwards compatible). Equally trade-in games are pretty popular, as a way to stay on the latest game without spending a fortune: particularly amongst teenagers.

For handhelds, I'm about to buy a 3DS: I have a Gameboy Advance emulator and plenty of games (both GBA and iOS) on my iPhone, but I want an actual handheld. The PS Vita is better graphically, but I think the Nintendo games are more suited to a few hours of casual gameplay when travelling or waiting in A&E or whatever it is you're doing The 2DS is cheaper but as noted, not as durable - partly because the screen can't be closed into the clamshell design.

PecanPie

Depends what sort of games you want. If you want the big screen games on a small screen then get a PS Vita, if you just want the Nintendo games (like Super Mario) then buy a 3DS/2DS. I used to own a 3DS XL and it was a great handheld console, good choice of games and big screens, but not too big that it couldn't fit in your bag