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Using the 3DS as a pedometer?

Hey! Some of you might know that the Nintendo 3DS counts your steps while it's in sleep mode (and then stores a record of the day and translates them into coins that you can use to "buy" in-game boosts). Since I already have a 3DS (and can't really afford a FitBit or something similar), I'm thinking of just keeping it in my pocket as I go about my day to record my steps. Has anyone else used the 3DS for this? Have you found it to be accurate? Inaccurate?

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