Nintendo 3DS specs

Pros

• Clever and intrepid social networking features
• Dual cameras can capture 3D pictures and video
• Portable 3D without special glasses

Cons

• Narrow "sweet spot" viewing field for 3D effect
• Low 0.3-megapixel cameras
• Only 5 hours battery life playing 3DS games

At A Glance

Though it's uglier and trickier to get the hang of than its predecessors, the 3DS manages to be a unique gaming machine that Nintendo fans will want.