3DS extra slide-pad + Monster Hunter 3G confirmed!

[Fishaman P]

PWNED!

And my friend almost suckered me into believing I was suckered into believing the extra slide-pad rumors.

I'll bet anyone on GBAtemp $100 (quite literally! Bring it!) that the 3DS with it integrated is coming.

Think Wii Remote Plus.

 

[DiscostewSM]

Well, ugly or not, if it is comfortable and actually works well, then there shouldn't be a problem. It's optional in any case. Of course my problem is that it probably won't work with the Power Pak +, and anyone with one of those would not be able to use the peripheral. "If" the peripheral were designed to accommodate that, in that the 3DS sits in it by the bottom edges with the middle section able to dip in, it would make my day.

 

[Gahars]

A revision could fix some things, sure, but really, the 3DS doesn't need another analog stick. There is simply no way that it will be comfortable and play well with the DS touch screen awkwardly sandwiched in the middle.

Plus, using both analog sticks and the screen... any games that focus on the screen (which is most) are going to suffer from this revision.

I appreciate Nintendo trying to rectify their mistakes, but making even bigger mistakes is not the right way to do it.

I don't see how a second analog would at all remove the focus of the screen. I think it would be comfortable if it were a part of a revision, as long as they had an analog on both sides, it'd be like a regular controller. Only as a handheld.

Something like that you have to try to screw up.

The problem is, the DS is already nothing like a regular controller. There's a giant touch screen in the way (Captain Obvious says...). Don't get me wrong, it's great for the system, but adding to it as if it were a normal controller is counter productive, and kind of going against the whole spirit of the thing (provide a unique gameplay experience available nowhere else through the innovative design)

It just looks a little too large to grip, and it'll only get in the way if you have to take your hand off to use the stylus on the screen. While I don't care too much for the touch screen on the PSV, at least that's on the just the main screen (and the back, but still).

A revision might be able to reorganize everything, but it might be so different that it will be incredibly difficult for developers to develop for both the new 3DS and the old one, with or without this attachment.

 

[machomuu]

A revision could fix some things, sure, but really, the 3DS doesn't need another analog stick. There is simply no way that it will be comfortable and play well with the DS touch screen awkwardly sandwiched in the middle.

Plus, using both analog sticks and the screen... any games that focus on the screen (which is most) are going to suffer from this revision.

I appreciate Nintendo trying to rectify their mistakes, but making even bigger mistakes is not the right way to do it.

I don't see how a second analog would at all remove the focus of the screen. I think it would be comfortable if it were a part of a revision, as long as they had an analog on both sides, it'd be like a regular controller. Only as a handheld.

Something like that you have to try to screw up.

The problem is, the DS is already nothing like a regular controller. There's a giant touch screen in the way (Captain Obvious says...). Don't get me wrong, it's great for the system, but adding to it as if it were a normal controller is counter productive, and kind of going against the whole spirit of the thing (provide a unique gameplay experience available nowhere else through the innovative design)

It just looks a little too large to grip, and it'll only get in the way if you have to take your hand off to use the stylus on the screen. While I don't care too much for the touch screen on the PSV, at least that's on the just the main screen (and the back, but still).

A revision might be able to reorganize everything, but it might be so different that it will be incredibly difficult for developers to develop for both the new 3DS and the old one, with or without this attachment.

I think that may be the problem, I was already referring to a revision. With this "thing" I see exactly what you're talking about. It's too wide and far away from the touch screen for you to use a stylus or your thumbs on it, so I completely understand your point.

 

[DiscostewSM]

Weren't people complaining that the 3DS wasn't big enough? Now that something that alleviates that comes around, they complain it's too big?

 

[shadowgauge]

NYKO will make their own version with force feedback and power pak+ built in watch lol

 

[machomuu]

Weren't people complaining that the 3DS wasn't big enough? Now that something that alleviates that comes around, they complain it's too big?

The peripheral is too big, not the 3DS.

Personally, I'd be glad if they made a 3DSXL.

 

[chris888222]

I'm just glad it's optional and you won't need it for MH.

Still, I will get it.

 

[DiscostewSM]

For people who have the 3DS and a Wii (or at least a Wiimote), try this. Hold the 3DS as you normally would. Now, hold it with your left hand, and pick up the Wiimote with your right, with D-Pad pointed up with sensor panel out in front. Now, hold the Wiimote right next to the 3DS on the right side, with the D-Pad aligned with the face buttons. Holding it in such a fashion, try switching between using the Wiimote D-Pad and the face buttons. This will at least give you an idea of what to expect, with a few differences. First, the Wiimote is too long. Second, the Wiimote is a little too wide in comparison to what the peripheral shows. Third, the Wiimote is not secured to the 3DS, whereas the peripheral will be because the 3DS sits in it.

Trying this myself, it really isn't too bad for demonstrative purposes, as the actual peripheral will handle far more comfortably.

 

[stanleyopar2000]

peripherals most of the time...kill a console.

 

[machomuu]

peripherals most of the time...kill a console.

When? When has a peripheral ever killed a console?

 

[chris888222]

peripherals most of the time...kill a console.

Er... Why would it? The Wii has peripherals, the DS has peripherals, even the PS3 has em, are they dead?

 

[purplesludge]

peripherals most of the time...kill a console.

When? When has a peripheral ever killed a console?

Remember the wii it died shortly after its first peripheral.

On topic: The slide-pad is interesting but I don't like monster hunter so I'll have to wait for a better game.

 

[machomuu]

peripherals most of the time...kill a console.

When? When has a peripheral ever killed a console?

Remember the wii it died shortly after its first peripheral.

On topic: The slide-pad is interesting but I don't like monster hunter so I'll have to wait for a better game.

The Wii's not dead yet.

 

[chris888222]

peripherals most of the time...kill a console.

When? When has a peripheral ever killed a console?

Remember the wii it died shortly after its first peripheral.

On topic: The slide-pad is interesting but I don't like monster hunter so I'll have to wait for a better game.

The Wii's not dead yet.

I lul'd

If you really consider it, the whole default Wii remote is a peripheral.

The PS Move is also a peripheral, and look at how successful it is.

 

[MakiManPR]

Weren't people complaining that the 3DS wasn't big enough? Now that something that alleviates that comes around, they complain it's too big?

People that say so is more because of the screens and people complaining about the cradle is because it makes the 3DS too bulky not just big but too bulky also and that make it uncomfortable

 

[machomuu]

peripherals most of the time...kill a console.

When? When has a peripheral ever killed a console?

Remember the wii it died shortly after its first peripheral.

On topic: The slide-pad is interesting but I don't like monster hunter so I'll have to wait for a better game.

The Wii's not dead yet.

I lul'd

Why the lul? I'm playing Xenoblade and loving it.

 

[chris888222]

peripherals most of the time...kill a console.

When? When has a peripheral ever killed a console?

Remember the wii it died shortly after its first peripheral.

On topic: The slide-pad is interesting but I don't like monster hunter so I'll have to wait for a better game.

The Wii's not dead yet.

I lul'd

Why the lul? I'm playing Xenoblade and loving it.

I'm referring to stanleyopar.

The Wii, obviously, isn't dead. It's selling like hotcakes in Singapore especially since the massive price drop.

EDIT: stupid autocorrect

 

[KingVamp]

The PS Move is also a peripheral, and look at how successful it is.

I hope you mean the ps3 not the Move.

Unless I'm wrong and the Move is actually doing great?

 

[Guild McCommunist]

The PS Move is also a peripheral, and look at how successful it is.

I hope you mean the ps3 not the Move.

Unless I'm wrong and the Move is actually doing great?

It's not doing great (especially seeing how the Kinect soared) but it's far from being a resounding success. It's just kinda... there.