I mean, there’s clearly a demand for it since the prices have gotten through the roof. Should I really purchase one or is it pointless and a waste of money. What’s the reason behind its sudden resurgence despite it being an “old” console as the Switch lineup has replaced it? Does it have to do with physical game ownership?
Emulation is probably part of its popularity.
If the system has games you want to play on it, perhaps should go for it. If you don’t really care, then don’t.
I think it is less emulation when it comes to DS and 3DS, but that the touch screen/stylus makes it so that unlike other systems the original hardware still feels better for games that use the stylus.
For general emulation other devices are better, since there isn’t as much importance in replicating unique controls.
I decided to get a 3DS and DS because even though the emulated visuals and performance was better the touch gameplay side wasn’t great.