There is a side scrolling 3ds game with depth - it's called Steel Diver.

Granted the depth is strictly for show.

Cheapie is rooting for Nintendo? Yeah right.

The only reason to get excited about Wii 2 is if you like their software. Wii 2 will be about new ways to play Mario. I wouldn't count on 3rd parties to make anything interesting. 3rd parties don't want to make games for just one system so anything unique and interesting about Wii2 hardware won't be exploited by 3rd parties.

Macbook Air is pretty sweet. Just bought one myself. More of a second computer though. Not enough storage in the 11" base model at least. But it is responsive as all can be. You can leave in standby for 30days which makes a big difference in how you use a machine if you can quickly get on the internet in a few seconds.

Alas I also bought a 13" MBP for the wife because she needed more storage and so not sure if the MBA will survive in our house. MIght be selling it especially since the new ones are going to hit.

Kinect is junk. Wait until something good comes out for it. I still say it fades away by end of summer. I just see Kinect as for those who skipped the Wii and all its motion games - shovelware and all. And it is a bit bulky and wouldn't doubt if it breaks down within a year. The camera is motorized and always moving. And the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.