The Basic set isn't as gimped as say the Xbox 360 Core package that included composite cables, a wired controller (how 2000 and late), and no hard drive. I could probably live with the Basic Set since I don't really want NintendoLand, probably won't need the extra internal memory, and probably won't buy many eshop games, if any to take advantage of Nintendo Network Premium (though Trine 2 looks great). However, the price difference is only $50 and the Deluxe set gives you a lot of bang for your buck. While I could live without those things, that's a hell of a bargain and I would be more inclined to use those things if I already had them. More importantly, the Deluxe set comes in black. Still, I think there's a market for both sets and it was smart of Nintendo to have 2 SKUs even if they could have sweetened the Basic set by cutting the price like $20 to make it feel like a better deal. I think that has to do with keep it $100 away from 3DS XL's MSRP. That gap makes a difference to consumers, even if it shouldn't.