Friday 10s: Ten must-own 3DS Virtual Console games

Everyone likes a top-10 list. They're a bit of fun, and always good for discussion. And so each week we pull together a "top 10" list. These are here for fun and laughs - we're not pretending that we're the authority of good games taste in the world and this is purely the author's preferences. Agree with him/ her or not, it's all good. We'd love to hear your own personal preferences in the comments below the list. But please do be civil. We're all friends here.

The 3DS has had a Virtual Console service for quite a while now, and has steadily built up a substantial library of NES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Gear games. For someone who has only recently picked up a 3DS it can be difficult wading through the catalogue to find that "must have" game to play next.

That's why we're here! Below are 10 of the very finest games available on the Virtual Console. Some are obvious choices, and others may just surprise you - one of the best things about the 3DS Virtual Console has been finding some classics that you might never have had a chance to play when they were originally released.

If your favourite Virtual Console game isn't listed below, be sure to let us know what is in the comments! Or let us know if there are any games that have let to be released on the Virtual Console that you would like to see.