I waited two years after the original NDS came out before buying a NDS Lite.

Gonna do the same for the 3DS.

Started playing the game as soon as it came out ;D, So far its really good and revolutionary to the series like the 2nd and 3rd generations were.

I was disappointed at the 4th generation but this generation more than makes up for it!

I'm so far at Nimbasa City, just got the 4th badge!

Btw I am recording a playthrough of the game, if anyone is interested, please watch my videos :)

Playthrough: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=951551529E4C92E2
Storyline Battles: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=0CEDF23DAF980B3A

My current party consists atm:

Lv 31 Zebristka
Lv 30 Servine
Lv 30 Dewott
Lv 30 Pignite

Yes I traded it with my friends the water and plant starters :P

Also C-Gear eats the battery life of my NDS wow.