my kids have the DS, then moved to the DSi, and have graduated to the 3DS; the DS systems wins hands down, they love them, they love them over their PSP's, PSGo's and to a much lesser extent, even their IPT, however the IPT's are great for movies. the older one who has an IPAD likes that better than the IPT for obvious reasons.

When they want music, its IPT/IPAD all the way. My younger one has a boatload of games on his IPT so I think when push comes to shove the DS systems win, but the IPT is not as far behind as I think many have indicated.

We are doing IAD-DFW-SYD and back next week. I have been carefully lining up the 3DS systems, all their DS games, and other electronic devices including their portable DVD players and movies. It will be Best buy in the sky LOL. But the neighboring pax will be quite happy as they will be quite occupied.