I bought a 3dsxl (pre-owned) for the purpose of getting this game, and have not regretted it. That said, I'll probably get a some new 3ds games eventually, but I knew I'd play awakening to death, so it was worth it for me. Could always get a 2ds if you want to save a fair bit of money, but you're losing out on the 3d (and it also looks like a brick) You might get some better deals at xmas (i was gutted that I just missed out on the fire emblem 3dsxl deal that ended in late august for the UK)