3DS

The best things about the 3DS are overshadowed by its shortcomings: perceived and real. Its single, most innovative feature, is a 400x320 screen capable of creating a simulated 3D effect without the aid of glasses -- certainly a first in the consumer space. What is not a first is Nintendo's foray into this realm, first with the Famicom 3D System, and later the Virtual Boy. The worse things? Its price point was the highest ever for a Nintendo handheld, equaling the price point of the Wii -- a TV console. Many features were not immediately available upon launch, especially the online functionality. Adoption was slow. After years of success with the DS line and Wii, it was not Nintendo's proudest moment. But a price drop, impending competition, and new features have so far given the handheld new life. Will it be enough? Time will tell