I bought every Nintendo Handheld EVER.

Feels disposable and mushy, but he is amazed this is where modern gaming began.

Interchangeable cartridges made it legendary, though the screen is hard to see.

Colour made a huge difference and he has a new appreciation for it, despite a rattly build.

A generous true successor with better controls and backwards compatibility, though the screen is not backlit.

The most stylish way to play GBA games, with a backlight, rechargeable battery and fold-up design.

A generational leap with touchscreen and 3D capability, with a hinge that does not age well.

Not revolutionary, but better battery life and wider appeal made it the best-selling DS.

Helped the DS keep up with smartphones, but was more about cutting costs and earning money for Nintendo.

Introduced the XL size that continued through the next generation.

The glasses-free 3D was a magical effect, but it was a gimmick that confused buyers and was awkward to use.

The 3DS model he personally bought, and it is a big bit of kit.

Fixed the price by removing 3D, but he thinks it might be the ugliest console he has held.

Nintendo's biggest upgrade ever, a hybrid with full HD graphics and no expensive gimmicks.

The OLED screen makes a big difference to immersion and the box contents are generous.

Almost nothing in the box, but it delivers the same games for half the price.