If commuting gadgets are about making you forget you’re stuck on a crowded bus or train, then the 3DS is one of the best ever.

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The 3D is so immersive you soon forget you’re looking at such a small screen, helping draw you into the game and block out your surroundings or – with the console's AR games – put your surroundings in the game. 

You don’t even need to play some of the games – Super Street Fighter 4: 3D Edition has the option of battling other players without even switching on your console, thanks to its Street Pass mode, so you can build your profile even if you’re too tired to even take it out and fire it up. Talk about hassle-free gaming.

With games coming thick and fast, and the price down to £180, there are more reasons than ever to shun the daily rag and get in the game on the way to work.

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