Here's the real situation:
I was one of those Gateway skeptics, but I'll even admit that what they did is pretty cool. So much so, that I'm picking up another 3DS and the Gateway card. I'll use my XL for my hard copies(yes, I still buy my games) and my new Midnight Purple unit for the Gateway and my Supercard DSTwo.
Here's some points to make:
-If you're worried about the Gateway only working on a lower firmware, just get another 3DS. If you want it so much, $150 isn't that much for a new system. Hell, people sell used ones for $100. It's steep, but at least you get the ENTIRE 3DS library at your disposal. Pretty nifty for $200.
-When Gateway says it won't probably work above 6.2, they ONLY mean the card itself. You can spoof a system to get past the firmware requirements for a game. It's been done many times for the Wii and the PSP. You will be able to play your titles on your Gateway just fine. It's practically an Optical Drive Emulator but for a 3DS cart.
-I don't know why people are bugging out over the low firmware requirements. Correct me if I'm wrong(which I'm NOT), don't you STILL need to be on 3.55 firmware to upgrade to one of these custom firmwares? Just because it's on a lower firmware, DOES NOT MEAN that you cannot spoof or make a custom firmware. Just look at the PS3, PSP, and Wii for great examples.
-This card is not going to kill game sales. It will in fact, INCREASE them. In fact, that is going to be the reason for my Gateway purchase, to finally try the games I wanted to and make a decision whether I want them or not. Also, since there are titles that will never make it here, I can buy the titles from my local import shop and download the rom since I own the game and finally be able to play it on my system.
If you don't think it's a good purchase or a wise decision, DON'T BUY IT! No one is putting a gun to your head and forcing you to buy one. As for all the negativity, keep it to yourselves. Concerns are one thing. They need to be addressed for the team. But, out and out negativity is not warranted.
Seriously guys(those people KNOW who I'm referring to), GROW UP AND BE CIVIL. Just because you're in front of a keyboard and however many hundreds or thousands of miles away, does NOT mean you can lose all maturity and act like a bunch of five year olds. Be civil, express legit viewpoints, and save the negativity for some other place.
Thank you. I'll get off of my soap box for now. See kids? You CAN make a statement WITHOUT having to curse every five minutes and act like children......