I didn't want a 3DS anyway, anon, and really don't after hearing the screen is crappy when the 3D is off. I am 100% with you on the flash cart. I finally got one and it is the love of my life. I don't feel bad for pirating on the DS. I'm a pretty law-abiding person in general and support games/franchises with new games when I'm able, but my flashcart has helped me narrow down game choices and has probably saved me $200 in buying games I discovered I hated and could never have stuck with. It's led to me buying a few games, too. That doesn't even out or "justify" it, but that's not my goal. If I wanted to always feel good about myself, I wouldn't have bought a flashcart in the first place. Not to mention Nintendo handhelds are a notorious dumping ground for buggy, terrible shovelware disguised as fun games.

Give it a year, anon. The 3DS price will be down, reviews will be out, and they'll have all the new stuff cracked. Then you can make a decision.