Try pawn shops, or ebay, or see what used prices are on Amazon. Or get a refurb. from Nintendo's shop. My girlfriend got ours from her friend. It's a standard 3DS, and I tend to enjoy the 3D function a lot. It's what's keeping me from getting a 2DS. Though I fear getting claw-hand from even an XL, as I've heard the 2DS is actually the most comfortable, because the buttons aren't all cramped together at the bottom like they are on the foldable 3DSes. The 3D isn't necessary, but it's definitely nice to have the option