Hardware I play Monster Hunter, should I go vanilla or XL?

[shinkodachi]

Hi!

Yes, stupid thread. Beaten to death. Millions of answers. However, I couldn't find anything in particular to playing Monster Hunter except for this thread at GameFAQs: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/642342-monster-hunter-3-ultimate/66377231.

As I'm definitely buying the Circle Pad Pro, I wonder if it helps with the ergonomics of the vanilla 3DS enough to outweigh any advantages the 3DS XL might have in regards to handling. There's also the Hori version of the Circle Pad Pro to consider, which in my opinion just looks nicer on the vanilla 3DS: http://www.hori.jp/products/3dsll/mh4g_slidepad/. Hori also has a grip for the vanilla 3DS of which I've only heard good about: http://www.hori.jp/products/3ds/3ds_sugonigi/. Few similar products exist for the 3DS XL, but probably because the 3DS XL has better ergonomics to begin with (unless I'm wrong about that).

Any input is appreciated. Currently just own a Wii U and really want to start playing on the go with a 3DS (XL). But there are so many options to choose from... http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/44317/3ds-colours-and-special-editions/

 

[Foxi4]

Get an XL with an imported CirclePad Pro if possible, controlling the camera with just the shoulder buttons is incredibly uncomfortable - not impossible though. Go XL since the screen is superior and there's just no question about it, you can grab a CirclePad Pro later.

 

[CathyRina]

There's also the Hori version of the Circle Pad Pro to consider, which in my opinion just looks nicer on the vanilla 3DS: http://www.hori.jp/products/3dsll/mh4g_slidepad/.

You really want to control your camera with the left Index finger and use the left trigger button with your middle finger?
I mean the grip is definitely awesome but really?

As far as Vanilla Vs. XL goes there is really not much differences. The XL slidepad pro is better designed for hands. oh yeah and the font on vanilla is kinda hard to read so better go with XL.
But I also tried playing without the Slidepad pro which was completely fine with the touchscreen and all. No weird PSP holding methods required.

 

[Foxi4]

That Hori CPP is an abomination, burn it in holy fire.

 

[CathyRina]

you could say it's HORIble.
*get's shot*

 

[duffmmann]

Get an XL with an imported CirclePad Pro if possible, controlling the camera with just the shoulder buttons is incredibly uncomfortable - not impossible though. Go XL since the screen is superior and there's just no question about it, you can grab a CirclePad Pro later.

Well except for the fact that the earliest original 3DSs had a brighter screen than later 3DSs and all 3DS XLs. But this is a very minor complaint as you can obviously see everything just fine regardless on what kind of 3DS you're playing on.

 

[Foxi4]

Well except for the fact that the earliest original 3DSs had a brighter screen than later 3DSs and all 3DS XLs. But this is a very minor complaint as you can obviously see everything just fine regardless on what kind of 3DS you're playing on.

Was it? I have two launch model 3DS'es and I have to say that the brightness as well as the 3D effect is still superior on the XL.

 

[duffmmann]

Was it? I have two launch model 3DS'es and I have to say that the brightness as well as the 3D effect is still superior on the XL.

Yeah, its hardly noticeable, but you can notice on later 3DSs and XLs, that everything is just a slight shade of yellow dimmer (if that makes sense lol). Again though, such a minor complaint that really has no bearing on playability or anything like that. (I too have a launch 3DS, so this small difference has always been noticeable when I play current 3DSs/XLs at kiosks and those of my friends that were later adapters of the handheld.)

 

[Foxi4]

Yeah, its hardly noticeable, but you can notice on later 3DSs and XLs, that everything is just a slight shade of yellow dimmer (if that makes sense lol). Again though, such a minor complaint that really has no bearing on playability or anything like that. (I too have a launch 3DS, so this small difference has always been noticeable when I play current 3DSs/XLs at kiosks and those of my friends that were later adapters of the handheld.)

It must be a hit-and-miss characteristic of early screens because both of my 3DS'es are dim as f*ck in comparison to the XL (Zelda model used for comparison).

 

[duffmmann]

It must be a hit-and-miss characteristic of early screens because both of my 3DS'es are dim as f*ck in comparison to the XL (Zelda model used for comparison).

This is the difference, I'm talking about:

Now maybe this is a defect that doesn't occur to all new 3DSs and XLs, but I've seen it a lot, and haven't yet seen a 3DS XL in person that doesn't have this issues.

 

[Hanafuda]

Is the circle pad pro that hard to get for the XL? You're making me glad I bought one when I was on vacation in Japan last summer.

 

[shinkodachi]

Get an XL with an imported CirclePad Pro if possible, controlling the camera with just the shoulder buttons is incredibly uncomfortable - not impossible though. Go XL since the screen is superior and there's just no question about it, you can grab a CirclePad Pro later.

Thanks for thr reply, any reason why I should import the CPP?

 

[Foxi4]

Thanks for thr reply, any reason why I should import the CPP?

Because chances that you'll get a CPP XL in Europe or America are next to none, it's practically an accessory for Monster Hunter and Kid Icarus only. There are some other games that use it, but nothing springs to mind, really. It's very much dead and supply is limited. Your best bet is Amazon or eBay.

 

[shinkodachi]

Because chances that you'll get a CPP XL in Europe or America are next to none, it's practically an accessory for Monster Hunter and Kid Icarus only. There are some other games that use it, but nothing springs to mind, really. It's very much dead and supply is limited. Your best bet is Amazon or eBay.

My local GameStop has it

 

[Kane49]

My local GameStop has it

My local electronics discounter has loads of em in stock as well

 

[Foxi4]

You guys are pretty lucky then - I can't find a single CPP XL anywhere, and trust me - I looked.

 

[CathyRina]

Yeah the best luck of getting a CCP is by buying it when it comes out.
Btw. the CCP works with MGS3 3D and Resi Revelations too. Infinitely better control schemes. But yeah, the supported game list is lacking.

 

[Kane49]

Yeah the best luck of getting a CCP is by buying it when it comes out.
Btw. the CCP works with MGS3 3D and Resi Revelations too. Infinitely better control schemes. But yeah, the supported game list is lacking.

Go to any media markt, they have tons

 

[CathyRina]

Go to any media markt, they have tons

I checked last time I was buying a game for Vita. They don't anymore.

 

[Kane49]

I checked last time I was buying a game for Vita. They don't anymore.

I was there this monday ^^