Nintendo 3DS Age Group

Hello guys,

I am 30 years old, married and I work as broker dealer where I live. I got my 3ds two days ago, and my wife bitched at me that I was too old for that crap lol. Anyways, how old are you guys and what age do you think the 3ds is meant for? I am by no means doubting my purchase, its just that I dont see any of my friends with a 3ds :D Btw, one of the main reasons I got the 3ds was for Zelda, but I plan on getting many more games.

your wife just doesnt get it.  

I'm 19. But that's irrelevant.

The truth is: You're too old for Windows 8. Grow the **** up and use a real man's OS. Get some true UNIX under your belt by running one of the many distros of Linux. If you're feelin soft though, Windows 7 is cool too. GTFO with that 8 crap though.

24 here. Almost 25. Been gaming since I can remember. I play all sorts of games, I don't care about the "maturity" associated with it, I just care aboiut whether or not it's fun.  

EDIT> Btw, you should get Luigi's Mansion 2. It's heaps of fun. 

Im 19 about to be 20 in May. I love My 3DS and My Girlfriend (who is not at all a gamer) Loves it as well. Shes 18. I believe that No Matter what age you are, your inner child should never be forgotten. LIVE LIFE! You only get one. :)

I'm 31, and my childhood hasn't ended. Figuratively speaking.

I'm 26, been mostly into handheld gaming for some time now, we'll see if any of the next-gen consoles can change that. Interests lie in Zelda, Mario, Resident Evil, Metroid, F-zero and so on.

23... but yeah, it doesn't really matter. People shouldn't give up harmless hobbies they enjoy because of what other people think.

25 here...

I'm 21. I meet tons of people at university with 3DS' and everyone is in their 20s. Of course, I see kids with 3DS' as well but that's the magic of Nintendo, they have stuff that appeals to everyone.

Enjoy your purchase and ignore the wife; she just doesn't get it, a lot of people don't. ;)

23 and I don't see the problem with playing video games, unless it becomes unhealthy. :P

I'm 26 and I play video games a lot and I carry my 3DS with me everywhere.

29 and it doesn't matter what age you are, the 3DS is for all ages.

Your wife should be more supportive of your hobbies. The people who tell others that gaming isn't an adult's hobby are becoming more and more seen as outdated.

People use to tell others not to read certain books, watch films, TV, listen to non-proper music because it was childish. In 20 years I imagine this stigma will go away.

I'm 25 and I work as a logistics manager. I have a fiancée, and she supports my hobbies. Sometimes she even joins in on gaming with me. I've been gaming ever since I was a kid. I believe I started back in 1991 or 1992. :)

Love my 3DS by the way.

I'm 24 and my Mrs is 21. We both have 3DS systems, and I'm getting the Fire Emblem 3DS XL Bundle later this month. She doesn't play much on home consoles, unless is a co-op game like New Super Mario Bros or the LEGO games, but over the last two years she's really gotten into handheld gaming, and she's recently finished Tales of the Abyss and is currently playing Luigi's Mansion 2.

The only game shes ever questioned me playing is Pokemon, but to be fair I have seen her eyeing the case for Platinum a few times, so maybe she'll be willing to try them.

Believe it or not, I am 61 years old, and still love playing video games. :D

Believe it or not, I am 61 years old, and still love playing video games. :D

JustBoomer

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Believe it or not, I am 61 years old, and still love playing video games. :D

Tonindo

How many more years? the average age in this group is 1/2 of my age.:)

I turn 25 later in the year and couldn't be happier with my 3DS. Video games have always been a hobby of mine since my Dad bought me a Gameboy for my sixth birthday. I honestly don't pay attention to anyone who judges me for what I do in my personal spare time. I have always found is discouraging that people question their hobbies when others try to put them down or criticize them.

At the end of the day everyone has different interests and hobbies and some people can't understand this. It's sort of like how some people I know still harp on me about playing video games and spending hundreds of dollars a year on it. I just tell them the same reason they probably go out every weekend and spends hundreds at the bar - because it makes me happy.

Believe it or not, I am 61 years old, and still love playing video games. :D

JustBoomer

hehe, I'm 33 and the DS was my console of choice this generation. 

Handhelds are great for leveling up on the couch or playing a bit before bed...the RPG selection has been awesome for the DS.

I too just got a 3DS XL a few days ago.  Castlevania was the game that made it happen and Shin Megami coming out soon is another one, and now there's a backlog I can jump into.

I get the stigma of handhelds are for kids, but it's a silly stigma and I don't care.  It's hard to explain to a non-gamer, yet everyone has there go-to escapism.  Mine has fantastic beasts, mega-armour and a call to save the world.  It's results man.  When trying to level up a real life, gaming takes the edge off.

Hello guys,

I got my 3ds two days ago, and my wife bitched at me that I was too old for that crap lol.

robertoenrique

I know how that feels. My dad once complained that he's always bored and I told him to get a hobby. He responded with a smug tone, "and what do you do? Play games?Hmph"

I'm 23 in a couple weeks and played since SNES days. Developing games is on the horizon for me.

It always tickles me that we have such a wide range of ages here. :)

im 29 and got mine a few months before the end of last year, i would snap at your wife and tell her she is too immature for you tbh :P

playing devil survivor overclocked on it at the moment and ive got a pokemon game to play lol

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Hello guys,

I got my 3ds two days ago, and my wife bitched at me that I was too old for that crap lol.

thetravman

I know how that feels. My dad once complained that he's always bored and I told him to get a hobby. He responded with a smug tone, "and what do you do? Play games?Hmph"

I'm 23 in a couple weeks and played since SNES days. Developing games is on the horizon for me.

hehe reading that makes me feel lucky any time i upgrade my gaming comp my dad asks me to do the same to his, and he bought a 3ds about 2 weeks after i bought mine and more recently he bought a vita after i got mine :)

he also has his own ps3 and wii downstairs on the main tv, were also big into rc models good fun :)

Hello guys,

I am 30 years old, married and I work as broker dealer where I live. I got my 3ds two days ago, and my wife bitched at me that I was too old for that crap lol. Anyways, how old are you guys and what age do you think the 3ds is meant for? I am by no means doubting my purchase, its just that I dont see any of my friends with a 3ds :D Btw, one of the main reasons I got the 3ds was for Zelda, but I plan on getting many more games.

robertoenrique

That's actually funny that people in this thread are almost all adults and 20+
After this small "survey" no doubt 3DS is for all ages!

I know how that feels. My dad once complained that he's always bored and I told him to get a hobby. He responded with a smug tone, "and what do you do? Play games?Hmph"

I'm 20 and I love my 3DS, nobody's changing that. Glad to see many people around my age and older are proud to be owners and are enjoying doing what they like doing just as much as I am :)

your wife just doesnt get it.

russiaAK47

I'm 17, going to be 18 in September.

I'm 51 and I actively play my 3ds, psp, ps vita, xbox 360, ps3, wii, and my homebuilt gaming pc. I enjoy video games and don't plan on stopping until I die. Video games are fun and I enjoy them. My wife plays her 3ds and the wii.

23 here, bought my 3DS almost a year ago. Doen't matter what age you are a 3DS is for everyone

I am 22.

The 3DS, like other Nintendo systems, is great for all ages. :)

I'm 19 and like people say, it does not matter what age you are.

I'm 22. I play my 3DS XL on the bus/train to and from my campus and I'll likely continue to do so when I start working full time. Never too old to own a handheld.Haziqonfire