Hardware Kokatu's hands-on with the 3DS Slidepad Expansion Pack

[chris888222]

Courtesy of Engadget​

Kokatu had their hands-on experience with the 3DS Slidepad Expansion, which looks ugly and hideous. This is what they have to say:

The "3DS Kakuchou Slide Pad" or "3DS Expansion Slide Pad" is powered by a AAA battery. It is surprisingly light in the hand. I thought it would be heavier, but it's not.

The add-on does feel reasonably solid. It's not a drag to hold. The backside, with numerous exposed holes for screws looks cheap.

From Engadget:

QUOTEThe new right-hand circle pad feels just as solid as the handheld's dedicated pad, and didn't significantly obstruct our access to the 3DS' face buttons. All in all, the cradle is a comfortable, if awkwardly large extension to the 3DS that doesn't seem to compromise the handheld's existing input.

The full article can be read here.

For Engadget's hands-on experience, it's here

 

[heartgold]

It's comfortable, but awkward to reach the shoulder buttons lol

 

[chris888222]

It's comfortable, but awkward to reach the shoulder buttons lol

Yeah, because the ZL button is slightly outer than the L button of the 3DS.

 

[mysticwaterfall]

Engadget had a similar, but less in depth review:

"The control-extending cradle is every bit as bulky as it looks, killing any hope we had of cramming the rig into our pocket. The trade-off? It's much more comfortable to hold than the naked 3DS, giving our meaty hands a smooth, contoured surface to grip. The new right-hand circle pad feels just as solid as the handheld's dedicated pad, and didn't significantly obstruct our access to the 3DS' face buttons. All in all, the cradle is a comfortable, if awkwardly large extension to the 3DS that doesn't seem to compromise the handheld's existing input. "

http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/nintend...first-hands-on/

 

[chris888222]

Engadget had a similar, but less in depth review:

"The control-extending cradle is every bit as bulky as it looks, killing any hope we had of cramming the rig into our pocket. The trade-off? It's much more comfortable to hold than the naked 3DS, giving our meaty hands a smooth, contoured surface to grip. The new right-hand circle pad feels just as solid as the handheld's dedicated pad, and didn't significantly obstruct our access to the 3DS' face buttons. All in all, the cradle is a comfortable, if awkwardly large extension to the 3DS that doesn't seem to compromise the handheld's existing input. "

http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/nintend...first-hands-on/

Added the hands-on in the OP.

 

[SaddQ]

It doesn't exactly entice me to get a 3DS. I'd rather wait until the release of the 3DS Lite, which has the 2nd analog pad integrated no doubt, with a more potent battery to boot.

 

[Demonstryde]

cant think of any game i would rather use this for instead of the built in motion controls as right analog....... but ill probably still get it even though i have a sweet ass xbox like cradle grip with extendable stand for extensive netflix sessions!!!

 

[nl255]

cant think of any game i would rather use this for instead of the built in motion controls as right analog....... but ill probably still get it even though i have a sweet ass xbox like cradle grip with extendable stand for extensive netflix sessions!!!

Or how about the third party versions, which will fill up all that that empty space with a huge ass rechargeable battery so you can get 20 hours of play time on your 3ds before recharging?

 

[wolffangalchemist]

a AAA battery

it's like i'm really playing a gameboy pocket.
nah it looks nice but i'd rather it have a way to plug into the 3D's charging port for either power or as a way of charging a internal rechargeable battery, it wouldn't be that hard to do.
my guess is that they'll be charging $20 to $30 USD for the thing anyway with the exception of it possibly being bundled with certain games.

 

[mysticwaterfall]

IGN now has a video up:

[youtube]gjWl5h6kh5c[/youtube]

 

[chris888222]

a AAA battery

it's like i'm really playing a gameboy pocket.
nah it looks nice but i'd rather it have a way to plug into the 3D's charging port for either power or as a way of charging a internal rechargeable battery, it wouldn't be that hard to do.
my guess is that they'll be charging $20 to $30 USD for the thing anyway with the exception of it possibly being bundled with certain games.

In Japan they are charging ¥1,500 (USD 19.50), it can't be higher than that right?

I'm going to get this because I'm not going to buy a redesign and not certain that a redesign will even come that soon. I already have a 3DS and don't wish to spend another $300++ on a 'lite' (and no, shops here do not offer trade in/prices are atrociously low)

 

[_Chaz_]

Meh.

Still waiting for the updated model.

 

[xile6]

Is it me or do all of your eyes go right to the capcom girl in the 4th and 8th pix?

But back to the slidepad. I dont like how it is offset, thats just me it bugs the crap out of me.
Also reminds me of a gamegear and the wii classic controller add on.

 

[DarkStriker]

Better gameplay>pocket size
YASRLY! I dont usual play those handhelds unless i myself am stationary. And my handhelds is used 95% of the time inside a house.

 

[chris888222]

Better gameplay>pocket size
YASRLY! I dont usual play those handhelds unless i myself am stationary. And my handhelds is used 95% of the time inside a house.

Or either in my bag. I carry my 3DS out for StreetPass tags (me lucky, now I get about 3 each time I'm out which is a LOT more compared to before the price drop). Never play it.

 

[chyyran]

Well, I got the 3DS launch date, so, too late for the redesign. Well, hopefully it really isn't as bulky as it looks.

 

[I am dark link]

To be honest i dont mind the addon aslong as it feels good and works well with games like the new residant evil revelations and other games its just another thing to buy

i think everyone needs to calm down about it

 

[AceWarhead]

Is it me or do all of your eyes go right to the capcom girl in the 4th and 8th pix?

But back to the slidepad. I dont like how it is offset, thats just me it bugs the crap out of me.
Also reminds me of a gamegear and the wii classic controller add on.

Mmmmmm, she does look quite yummy.
But back on topic: it looks much smaller than i had anticipated.

 

[1234turtles]

I can't wait to get my slidepad.

 

[zanfire]

do people really keep game systems in their pockets anymore these days? who doesnt want to look sexy with a big rectangle bulge in their pants XD. I never felt comfortable with my DS in my pocket...and it was worse with the PSP. I either put in in my car or in my laptop bag when i use it somewhere, but i never play it outside at random ( i dont think many people do, you tend to know when you have time to play it)

but either way i use it at my house on the couch or w/e most of the time anyways.