Yeah I'm the exact same.
I already own a 3DS and I too have my money ready.
I got a £20 gift card for HMV, and I've got more money on the side because it'll definitely be more than £20. Gonna buy it from HMV the day it comes out
I do yes, but I've lost the chip haha. I'm pretty much stuck not playing AC till the 3DS version comes out, we can play AC3DS when that comes out though?