Yeah I suppose so, but it's for all those people who want to play 3DS games but can't afford a 3DS.
I should consider myself fortunate now since I got a 3DS when it first came out. I'm certain I'm getting one of the X and Y 3DS XL's for Christmas, and my dad is getting me a Zelda themed Wii U. Plus I'm getting some Pokemon plushies, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Okamiden, Pikmin 2, Wind Waker HD. It goes on.