Buy a refurbished 3DS or DSi XL direct from Nintendo in the US

If you've had your eye on a 3DS or DSi XL handheld for some time but - like a lot of people - you're a little hard up, this news should excite you.

Nintendo is now flogging refurbished models in the US.

According to Ninty, its authentic refurbished products are the only refurbished products on the market that have been "cleaned, tested, and inspected" to meet the company's high standards.

Plus, all of Ninty's refurbished goods come with a one-year warranty. That's the same one-year warranty that comes with all of Nintendo's brand-new products, too.

If you head on over to The Big N's website, you can purchase a DSi XL for as little as $99.99 or nab yourself a 3DS for as little as $129.99.

If you want a copy of Mario Kart DS with your DSi XL, you can purchase them as a 'bundle' for $129.98. Similarly, you can get The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D with your 3DS for $169.98.

It's important to remember that while these products will be fully functional, they may have minor cosmetic blemishes.