You mean you didn't play the other 5 (but Re:Coded doesn't count). But there's that memo function that summarizes each game's story when you see a certain cutscene and a character from past games appear.
I've never been an early adopter of consoles, then I buy 3DS on its release AND Vita on its release.
I've never experienced a console early life before, and it is no good at all.
You are right again when you say that Mario Kart Wii is better than Mario Kart 7 (in my opinion). But MK7 worth a try. The online play of MK7 is fantastic.
You should try some eShop games too, I really recommend Pushmo and Mutant Mudds. There is also VVVVVVV but this game is too hard for me.
Speaking of meatballs, what's the deal with meatball sandwich? How can people eat those? It's ROUND. Trying to bite those in a sandwich is a challenge. It's easier to eat a burger stacked with toppings.