Looking to buy a 3DS... giveaway inside

Nintendo offers 3DSs for 119.99 refurbished. https://store.nintendo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&categoryId=70706

The Circle Pad Pro really is a waste of money, I never use it. New leaf is fun, I'm still playing it a bit daily, though not as much as in the beginning. Also you're missing the best place for refurbished, directly from Nintendo.

Consider Kid Icarus: Uprising or Fire Emblem: Awakening.

Fire Emblem: Awakening is a must.

Just pre-ordered Pokémon Y... totally worth it.

"Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies" or "Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward" are games you should consider in my opinion.

Mario Kart 7.

Unless you are getting PilotWings Resort for a cheap bargain, it doesn't warrant a purchase at full price due to it being a short game. A game you should consider in buying is BIT.TRIP SAGA (currently $14.99 on the Nintendo eShop, ~$10 on Amazon), and Super Mario 3D Land (regular price $34.99.)

Well, I have no idea where to look. I just came by to say that the Super Mario games on DS are fun.

Not sure if this is cheaper than from the nintendo store itself?

I might get a 3DS at some point solely to play Monster Hunter. I really like the whole idea in games of hunting big monsters with specific mechanics... and MH has a lot of that. :D

I can't recommend anything... But what I can do is tell you that your avatar is awesome.

Tales of the Abyss is something I have heard things about and if it doesn't need to be a 3DS game a normal DS game then dragon quest 4 5 and 6!!

If I had to buy a 3DS, it'd be solely for the remake of Starfox 64. I played this game tons on N64, and it has no equivalent. I suggest you check it out.

You don't need the joystick addon for Monster Hunter IMO. You can easily move the camera with d-pad and if you have trouble with the camera you can auto-lock feature which points directly to the monster when you press L-button. Though extra joystick would be useful for underwater combat, but if you're thinking of getting MH4, it doesn't have underwater combat anymore, as far as I know

I'll recommend you...

Project X Zone (it's awesome, sometimes it feels too repetitive but you'll never get tired to see those animations, and if you like the crossovers then you're good to go)
Kid Icarus Uprising (it's a must have)
Metal Gear Solid 3D (if you've never played this then you should give it a chance)
Super Street Fighter IV 3D (Another must have)
Kingdom Hearts 3D (Nice 3D effects)

e-Shop
Pushmo
Crashmo
VektorScape
Tetris Axis
Bit.Trip.Saga
Nano Assault Ex
Harmo Knight
Mighty Switch Force 1/2

There's a lot of good recommendations, appart from the obvious First party

I always felt Gamestop's warranty was worth the extra price. In all 3 Gamestops I've bought from, it's pretty much no questions asked (like, I bricked two different PSPs installing custom firmware, both of which were returned with no problems). I'd check Nintendo's warranty on their refurbished 3DS before making a decision.

Etrian Odyssey 4 is already out. :|

Dead or Alive Dimensions is also good.

My son has a 3ds.. he likes Zelda games, Heroes of Ruin and Animal Crossing

nintendo sells refurbished ones for MORE than you would buy NEW in a store. If you really want a 3DS, wait for a sale. If youre Planning on Getting PKMN X/Y consider holding of, there may be bundles nearer to release.

Harvest Moon isn't a bad choice :)

Mario and Luigi: Dream Team is also an excellent game. Enjoyed it a lot. You should try it too

Games I would recommend are Zelda OoT, Mario Kart 7, Donkey Kong Country returns, Scribblenauts Unlimited, New Super Mario Bros 2, Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater, Resident Evil Revelations, Monster Hunter 3