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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The supersize Nintendo 3DS XL is a solid portable gaming device, but its thin game library keeps it from being a must-buy for existing 3DS owners and newcomers alike. Read review

Specs: Nintendo 3DS XL - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Flash memory card, Red

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nintendo 3DS successfully offers a glasses-free 3D experience that needs to be seen to be believed. A weaker-than-usual launch lineup and some previously inactivated online features dampened its launch, but a recent price drop and a promising holiday lineup shine a light at the end of tunnel. Read review

Specs: - Pocket game, Nintendo 3DS, Cartridge, Cosmo black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 141 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console, Cartridge, 2

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The supersize Nintendo 3DS XL is a solid portable gaming device, but its thin game library keeps it from being a must-buy for existing 3DS owners and newcomers alike. Read review

Specs: Nintendo 3DS XL - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Flash memory card, Blue

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 47 reviews

The Bottom Line: While not all previous DS owners should upgrade, the DSi is an ambitious and solidly designed portable gaming system. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DSi - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Flash memory card, ARM9 134 MHz, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: At the end of the day, the DSi XL is exactly the same as the DSi, so unless you're desperate for more touch-screen real estate, or your vision is impaired, we can't recommend a purchase over the original DSi. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DSi XL - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Flash memory card, Bronze

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 124 reviews

The Bottom Line: Nintendo's latest Game Boy has an interesting design but doesn't offer anything you can't find in the company's other portables. Read review

Specs: Nintendo Game Boy Micro - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Sharp ARM7TDMI, 16.8 MHz, WRAM, 256 KB, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Now that it has a brighter screen, Nintendo's Game Boy Advance SP is the budget champ for portable gaming. Read review

Specs: Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Sharp ARM7TDMI, 256 KB WRAM - Integrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nintendo 3DS successfully offers a glasses-free 3D experience that needs to be seen to be believed. A weaker-than-usual launch lineup and some previously inactivated online features dampened its launch, but a recent price drop and a promising holiday lineup shine a light at the end of tunnel. Read review

Specs: Nintendo 3DS XL - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Flash memory card, Blue

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Nintendo Game Boy Color - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Sharp Z80 8 MHz, 256 KB - Integrated, Blue

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Now that it has a brighter screen, Nintendo's Game Boy Advance SP is the budget champ for portable gaming. Read review

Specs: Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Sharp ARM7TDMI, 256 KB WRAM - Integrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: At the end of the day, the DSi XL is exactly the same as the DSi, so unless you're desperate for more touch-screen real estate, or your vision is impaired, we can't recommend a purchase over the original DSi. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: The original GBA will still appeal to gamers on a budget, but its lack of illumination is a big drawback. Read review

Specs: Nintendo Game Boy Advance - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Sharp ARM7TDMI, 256 KB WRAM - Integrated, Indigo

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Nintendo 3DS - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Flash memory card, 2 GB, Midnight purple, 320 x 240

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: By including an illuminated screen, Nintendo has finally fixed the original Game Boy Advance's biggest flaw. Read review

Specs: Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Sharp ARM7TDMI, 256 KB WRAM - Integrated, Onyx black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console, Cartridge, 2, Crimson/black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console, Cartridge, 2, Cobalt black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: By including an illuminated screen, Nintendo has finally fixed the original Game Boy Advance's biggest flaw. Read review

Specs: Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Sharp ARM7TDMI, 256 KB WRAM - Integrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Nintendo 3DS successfully offers a glasses-free 3D experience that needs to be seen to be believed. A weaker-than-usual launch lineup and some previously inactivated online features dampened its launch, but a recent price drop and a promising holiday lineup shine a light at the end of tunnel. Read review

Specs: Nintendo 3DS - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Flash memory card, Flame red

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: At the end of the day, the DSi XL is exactly the same as the DSi, so unless you're desperate for more touch-screen real estate, or your vision is impaired, we can't recommend a purchase over the original DSi. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DSi XL - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Flash memory card, Midnight blue

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While not all previous DS owners should upgrade, the DSi is an ambitious and solidly designed portable gaming system. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DSi - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Flash memory card, ARM9 134 MHz, White

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While not all previous DS owners should upgrade, the DSi is an ambitious and solidly designed portable gaming system. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DSi - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Flash memory card, ARM9 134 MHz, Pink

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console, Cartridge, 2

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Nintendo Game Boy Color - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Sharp Z80 8 MHz, 256 KB - Integrated, Purple

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Nintendo Game Boy Pocket