I’m just going to come out and say it: The Nintendo DS is one of the greatest consoles of all time. The combination of a unique form factor and an absolutely killer library of games made it an absolute staple of my teen years. And now, there’s a modern, authentic, and affordable handheld that recreates it.
And no, it’s not the AYN Thor. While AYN’s take on the 3DS is undoubtedly a great device, the 3DS came out when I was a broke college student, so it doesn’t trigger the same level of nostalgia. It also starts at $300, which is expensive for a still-broke working adult with two children.