So, to cut a long story short, I've re-evaluated my finances and am picking one of these beauties up today. Huzzah!
However, I can only afford to get 1 game with it.
So Gaf, is there any one game you would recommend above all others? Look at your games collections and imagine you were picking up your XL today...Which one is the must have?
Hard to say. It depends on what kind of game you want.
Super Mario 3D Land is pretty good, but it's way too easy.
Resident Evil: Revelations has a new great co-op mode, but I wouldn't really say that it's a must have for single player alone.
Mario Kart 7 is probably the best new game you can get for 3DS if you enjoy Mario Kart. Great online, and the game is really nice on the XL.
If Mario Kart isn't your thing, then Ocarina of Time is definitely the best one. It's awesome on the bigger screen too. I consider OoT to be the best game on 3DS, but it's a remake/port and not a brand new game.
If you are a Final Fantasy fan, then Theatrhythm is a must have. Perhaps not THE must have title, but it's a lot of fun and has plenty of content. Check out the demo on eShop.
I don't own Ghost Recon anymore, but I did spend over 30 hours on it. It's a good turn based strategy game, and it should be really cheap nowadays. Not the best game on the system, but it's a really solid game that you might want to consider if you like the genre.