Gaming Super Hand-Cramps While Playing Mario Kart 7

Awdofgum · Dec 6, 2011

Oh man, my hands haven't been this sweaty and cramped in a long time. Don't get me wrong I love the new Mario Kart, but I've finally decided that I don't like the feel of the Nintendo 3DS. I bought this thing at launch and at first I didn't mind the clunky feel, I thought it could take some time to get used to but it'd be fine. After I got Ocarina of Time I noticed it a bit more, but then again that game isn't as engaging as Mario Kart 7 and whoa after just one race I need to stretch my fingers and stuff. I especially hate the L Button because it feels so weird and awkward holding it down to keep a banana peel behind you.

Does anyone else notice this especially with Mario Kart 7? I mean, I might just need a lot more time to get used to the feel of the 3DS; I don't own many games for it.

Anyway, cheers & happy gaming,

AWD

DaggerV · Dec 6, 2011

Hmm, I don't have this problem, though it would be awesome to have some kind of handle addons, some third party make one for the 3ds yet? Even better with added battery life

?

etherealwalnut · Dec 6, 2011

My wife and I were actually complaining about the same problems. Something about the 3ds feels...strange to me. I just can't put my finger on it though.

KingVamp · Dec 6, 2011

I don't have that problem,but you can look at this.

Link

Or any other grip accessories.

Quietlyawesome94 · Dec 6, 2011

I have rather large hands and my right index finger is killing me! maybe the circle pad pro is a good thing?

Awdofgum · Dec 6, 2011

I think it's the deadly sharp corners. The circle pad also needs better grip :\

theCanAsian_ · Dec 6, 2011

You're not alone! Both my buddy and I are having separate problems. I've been experiencing mild soreness in my right wrist; although I do tend to grip real tight especially with MK7. Also my buddy's conplaining about stiffness in his index finger. I definitely feel a little more at ease I'm not the only one!

This game's just too damn addicting I don't see myself cutting back anytime soon =p

Adr990 · Dec 6, 2011

I have this too.

I'm sure getting a Batterypack with Handgrips!
Or for MK7 the Wheel.

Janthran · Dec 6, 2011

Arright, mods don't like that kind of humor.

xxNathanxx · Dec 6, 2011

You can use the X button. I have never used the L button in Mario Kart DS (mainly because I had no idea it actually did anything), and it worked rather nicely with just the X button. Mario Kart 7 is no different.

junkerde · Dec 6, 2011

dont use your hands.

jrk190 · Dec 6, 2011

It's mainly because I press the (A) button harder, thinking that it will make me go faster, plus I'm gripping the 3DS like a steering wheel.

Thrust · Dec 6, 2011

see I have one of those power cases which adds some bulk to the 3ds and makes it fill out my hands more

Janthran · Dec 7, 2011

junkerde said:
dont use your hands.

I always play using my feet anyway.

AceWarhead · Dec 7, 2011

theCanAsian_ said:
You're not alone! Both my buddy and I are having separate problems. I've been experiencing mild soreness in my right wrist; although I do tend to grip real tight especially with MK7. Also my buddy's conplaining about stiffness in his index finger. I definitely feel a little more at ease I'm not the only one!

This game's just too damn addicting I don't see myself cutting back anytime soon =p

Yeah, I have the same problem. It's something to do with my big hands and the tiny system. Probably should get a case or something for a better grip.

Guild McCommunist · Dec 7, 2011

I'd get massive handcramps from most games that required both shoulder buttons on the DS. Not sure how good MK7 is in that respect but I know that feel bro.

I really don't know why though. I've played a few dual shoulder button games on my PSP Go, which is quite a bit smaller than my DS Phat, and I don't get them nearly as bad. It's really weird.

Maybe my hands are whiny bitches.

DinohScene · Dec 7, 2011

Guild McCommunist said:
I'd get massive handcramps from most games that required both shoulder buttons on the DS. Not sure how good MK7 is in that respect but I know that feel bro.

I really don't know why though. I've played a few dual shoulder button games on my PSP Go, which is quite a bit smaller than my DS Phat, and I don't get them nearly as bad. It's really weird.

Maybe my hands are whiny bitches.

I got the same with MK7.
I'm considering to buy that "gamepad" thingy for the 3DS to relieve the handcramps.

Sick Wario · Dec 7, 2011

were you same people complaining about pain playing the ds lite?

the ONLY problem i have with the system design is the L and R should be flush and not protruding like they are

DinohScene · Dec 7, 2011

Sick Wario said:
were you same people complaining about pain playing the ds lite?

the ONLY problem i have with the system design is the L and R should be flush and not protruding like they are

For some odd reason the Lite feels better in my hands then the 3DS.
Then again I haven't played on my Lite since the beginning of 2011?

Awdofgum · Dec 7, 2011

Yeah, no I actually had no problems with the DS Lite or DSi, so...

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