The game launches in Japan at the end of the year and is playable at Tokyo Game Show next week.Ĭonfirmation of the second pad adds credibility to other claims made by 01Net, including the revelation that Nintendo was preparing a second iteration of the 3DS for release next year.Ġ1Net said this new version would "radically tone down" the system's 3D features, possibly rebranding the machine entirely. Lastly, we'll have a video of the Expansion ready shortly. You can touch the lower screen to make your character automatically turn to face larger beasts, for example. The 3DS was, however, attached to a model, which is the cord you'll see extending from the bottom of the system in one picture. But it has a slightly different control feel for the water elements. Monster Hunter Tri G is described as an expanded version of Monster Hunter 3 on Wii, and features water elements and local wireless play.
Monster Hunter series supervisor Ryozo Tsujimoto jokingly referred to the circle pad as a "secret weapon" which allows you to play the game with the same feeling as playing Monster Hunter 3 on Wii. The second circle pad is to be used for Monster Hunter Tri G, an in-development game that leaked yesterday. An official announcement is expected shortly. Famitsu does not list a price or release date for the device, but 01Net's report claimed it would sell for "about $10". Attaches to your Nintendo 3DS for an enhanced gaming experience Works only with specially designed games for. It looks identical to the Nintendo 3DS' current slide pad, albeit slightly smaller. Nintendo 3DS slide pad dedicated expansion. The 3DS sits inside the cradle so the second slide pad is positioned to the immediate right of the four face buttons. Hit up the gallery below to size up the plump.
Scans of the magazine (via Andriasang) confirm a report from French website 01Net that emerged last month. 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. ORIGINAL STORY: Nintendo will launch a cradle attachment for the Nintendo 3DS called the Expansion Slide Pad that adds a second circle pad to the handheld, Japanese magazine Famitsu has revealed. They essentially replace the shoulders on your 3DS, although the extra 'R' button either. UPDATE: The cradle adds R1, R2 and L2 shoulder buttons (the normal Nintendo 3DS L1 button is not replaced). The Slide Pad comes with three shoulder buttons: 'ZL' on the left and the 'ZR' and 'R' buttons on the right.