Nintendo 3DS (Latest Model)- The Legend Of Zelda 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Black & Gold Handheld System (NTSC)

THE 3DS IS VERY FUN WITH BETTER GRAPHICS AND THE ABILITY TO PLAY IN 3D. THERE ARE NOT A LOT OF GREAT GAMES BUT THE GAMES THAT ARE REALLY GOOD MAKE IT WORTH SPENDING THE EXTRA MONEY FOR THE 3DS. IT'S HARD TO SEE IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT. I THINK THIS IS A PROBLEM ON ALL DS MODELS. I WEAR SUNGLASSES WHEN I PLAY IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT. THE LIMITED EDITION MAKES IT EVEN MORE WORTH BUYING SINCE YOU CAN HAVE A RARE COLLECTIBLE. TOP OF THE LINE FOR DS AND WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY. CAMERAS WORK WELL AND THE INTERNET IS EASY TO SET UP AND USE. LOTS OF ACCESSORIES FOR IT LIKE HARD CASE AND EXTENDED BATTERY. AN SD SLOT FOR SAVING AND TRANSFERRING PICTURES. IT FITS IN YOUR HANDS VERY WELL AND THE SOUND IS LOUD AND CLEAR. GO FOR IT

I was reluctant (to say the least) to get on board with the 3D craze. I thought that it seemed extremely gimmicky, and the game selection wasn't super appealing to me. But then I came across this special edition bundle, and the combo of the Ocarina re-release and the special design, I decided it was worth it. And man, was it worth it. The 3d feature on the system, which I thought would be underwhelming, completely blew my mind. The built-in games and functions alone make this worth it. There are several other features that may have been present on previous DS systems, but since the only other DS I have owned is the original DS Lite, this has too many improvements to count. The SD card slot, allowing you to play your music, is one of my favorites. Overall, the system is fantastic, and if one doesn't want to shell out for this bundle, which is mostly for collectors (though this is the best design--way better than the straight colors), just buying the system is a good value.

As for Ocarina: magnificent. The graphics update alone is beautiful, and the game holds up spectacularly over time, but the 3D makes it into the true masterpiece that it is meant to be.

My only caveat would be that this is not a game for the younger kids, or the impatient. It has quite a deal of puzzle solving and is not an action-packed game. Quite a significant amount of time is spent in transit or figuring out where to go next. An early example of this would be the Lost Woods. A simple labyrinth would be challenging enough, but in this particular area, if you enter a passage between two adjacent rooms, unless you follow the correct path, you end up spit back out to the front. I can't imagine a younger player taking the time to sit and make a little diagram to map out through trial and error which is the correct path. And that is one of the earliest minor puzzles, the game continues to escalate. A lot of patience and in some situations ingenuity is required, but other than that most will have a great time playing this game.

I loved it, I have nothing else to say but to recommend this special edition. I know it was a bit more expensive than the regular 3DS, but it's worth it! A must have for Zelda fans ;)

The one thing I'm not keen on is the region being locked! What is up with that Nintendo, that was just dumb...

Anyway... Great product!

I'm a bit late jumping on the 3DS band wagon, but after seeing this Zelda 25th Anniv edition I'm glad I waited. Quality of console is no different than regular 3DS.

Pleasantly surprised about the gold design being covered under a nice layer of clear coat to prevent damage. Beware, the clear coat is not as hard as a car's clear coat. Will scratch very easily. I slid it around on my desk while putting on the screen protectors and got a fine scratch on the bottom.

Fantastic for collectors and Zelda fans! I'm glad I spent extra to get this beautiful work of art.

This is a must for any with zelda close to their heart. The legend has been around for 25 years now and this version of the 3ds is a great way to commemorate the event. It has all the features of the typical 3ds plus a slick black and gold theme on the outside of the gameboy with the zelda logo. It also comes with the legend of zelda ocarina of time. Play one of the most beloved zelda games of all time in 3d!