I went with the original 3DS. I never considered the 2DS because of the mono speakers, no 3D and the tablet design. Personally I LOVE the 3D function and it looks extremely gorgeous on games like Project x Zone, Fire Emblem Awakening and Kirby Triple Deluxe! The clamshell fold design also makes storing the console much easier.

I was only deciding between the 3DS and XL. In the end I went with the Original 3DS because:

1. Ori 3DS looks and feels so much better and sexier. The stylus on the ori is also better. The XL just feels like a cheap toy (no offence to XL owners, this is just my own opinion)

2. The speaker is a lot better than the XL.

3. The graphics of some game are a bit nicer/sharper due to the smaller screen. (both 3DS and XL have the same resolution.)

4. Much more portable due to the smaller size. Easy to carry around in my jacket.

5. Most importantly, it is cheaper.

No matter which one you choose though, you are going to enjoy the awesome games on the system