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The Buzzing Controller


The controller beeps softly as I press the A button. It’s a new game with bright colors and lots of action. I’m using the 3DS handheld console from Nintendo. The screen lights up when I turn it on, showing a menu that lets me choose levels.

I tap the B button to start a new game. A small character appears and starts running through a colorful maze. The controller vibrates slightly as he jumps over obstacles. I try to time my presses just right so he avoids getting hit by enemies.

The screen is very clear, but sometimes it flickers a little. Today, there are more glitches than usual - probably because of all the new games coming out recently. A few times, the controller freezes and stops responding mid-game. It’s frustrating when that happens, but I keep trying to play through anyway.

When I finally finish the level, the screen shows my score and a small trophy appears on the map. I tap it to see where I placed compared to other players online. There are more trophies unlocked now for beating harder levels.