Nintendo UK has announced the official name for the controversial additional 3DS Circle Pad attachment. The device will officially be referred to as the Slider Pad and will be fully usable with the forthcoming Resisident Evil Revelations which is due out in North America on February 7th and in Europe January 27th.
Idnt wnt dat silly pad :/ is necesary??
It’ll make for more in-depth games with regards to controls and potential.
Trust me, it’s gonna matter!
It is not necessary. It will be supported by games like Kingdom Hearts for example, and provide another control scheme that feels more.. traditional? I doubt any game dev will make a game require it without bundling.
theres mention of resident evil so im guessing shooters will be added into the 3D affairs
could mean itl be compatible with metal gear solid snake eater 3d, i for one look forward to it
MGS 3D is already confirmed to be compatible with the Slide pad.
Monster hunter G is confirmed to be compatible with the slide pad.
What you should be asking is “Why didn’t Nintendo put this into the 3DS to start with?”
The past is the past bro now let’s look to the future.
Andrew: Nintendo realizes It is essential to have the machine built with 2 analog sticks and practically every developer requires one. Nintendo seems to be one generation behind sony, it seems very sad. Their defenitely stuck up in the past.
P.s This Is coming from a Big Nintendo Fan.
Not exactly stuck in the past, just a clear mistake they made. thankfully they have addresed it and no doubt when they make a 3ds Mark II, it’ll have all the functions as this.
nintendo didnt desighn it they just aloud it to be made origionaly 4 monster hunter i think it doesnt matter psp was called perfect with 1 but 3ds is rubbish with 1 that makes a lot of sence dont it
Speak engrish you lazy bastard. Seriously how hard is it to spell words out
the fact that not everyones first native language is english doesnt mean their lazy you fucken retard. But the fact that they take the time to learn another language does mean their better than you’re simple ignorant good for nothing ass
Both of you, stop hating on each other and just enjoy the wordpress post. Seriously.
“their” =/= “they are”
“they’re” = “they are”
their= ownership, as in “that’s their 3ds”
they’re= “they are” as in “they’re playing a 3ds”
there=location as in “The 3ds is over there”
if you’re going to correct someone make sure you know what you’re talking about.
I likei it :P
Now for a price…
i remember someone said about $15 or less
Just a rumor man…. Just a rumor.
Guaranteed it’ll be bundled with relevant titles all throughout the next year for no extra charge. In addition, Nintendo will release a 2012 version of the 3DS that’ll include the Slide Pad pre-attached. Count on it.
That’d suck for the people that already got a 3DS. Like, you know… me. Of course it’s a smart move for Nintendo, and necessary in the long run, but if they keep on making it so early buyers have disadvantages in the long run, I’ll be really disappointed.
I think they’ll an upgraded 3ds later than 2012. I think when they do, it’ll address the problem people have with the current 3d and be a much more improved version of it.
Hmm still no price and release huh?
Feb 7th
I prefer Frankenstick.
me too
Slide Pad and Slider Pad combine to create… SLIDERER PAD! *thunderstorm*
lol this^
Looks pretty awesome, I’m not gonna buy that gamea the release I think…
Can’t really argue about the name. I just wish it were already on the 3DS if Nintendo wanted it to be initially included.
Nintendo has already put out a $20 price tag and said it is not a necessity for games other than monster hunter.
Trust me more games are going use it as well.
I don’t think you read that Resident Evil: Revelations is going to use it as well :P
Again I said necessity…that means mandatory, must use…etc.
I did not say it wasn’t going to use it I said that you didn’t have to have it.
It allows developers have a default control system for the Psvita and 3ds, if the developer is creating games for both.
need a price and release date, better not be more than 15 or 20 bucks
Meh, I wont buy it if it’s necessary. I actually don’t see the need of it. Gamecube played Metroid Prime only using on joystick to control Samus, the c-stick wha just to change weapons! I don’t know and 3DS has the advantatge of a touch screen. We’ll see what use it’s given and what games. Afterall I trust Nintendo.
lawl I ment if it isn’t necessary!
Apsalutly.
the circle pad makes me think that nintendo is doing something with Wii U, and 3DS combinated
The extra stick adds more versatility to the controls, allowing you to move and aim at the same time. I like Metroid Prime Trilogy more the the Gamecube versions because it allowed you to do this using the pointer controls, it was just easier and more fluid.
Will there be a blue one for us Aqua Blue 3DS owners?
That would be neat!
Oh and Red owners?
I own aqua anyway since launch
I got the Black Cosmos, but I kinda want them to make more than one color of this.
Yeh. I don’t want a black thing on my blue 3DS.
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I like it! Snap on, snap off
i was expecting something more like “Shitty Usless thing”
Me to! Now i think it’s quite good. My first reaction was, WHAT ON EARTH IS NINTENDO DOING!.
compensating for their mistakes.
People have large problems with camera angles in games, so it sorts it out. also, you get two extra L/R buttons. it will generally make games more accessible.
doesn’t look too bad… i don’t play my 3DS outside of my home much anyway
^this
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Whos heard of this news about nintendo being sewed again?
http://techcrunch.com/2011/10/04/nintendo-gets-sued-over-the-wii-again/
dear god, who would have the balls to seaweed nintendo?
Too bad I sold my 3DS. I’m waiting to the 3DS lite with improved battery and sliders built in.
If theres a 3DS lite, It wont come out until at least 3 years. the Attachment has a battery.
Has anyone heard of the 3DS lite coming sooner?
Nintendo said that there wouldn’t be a “Lite” version, which means there will be a “XL” version, which it would have to be with two sliders. Plus a bigger screen for Movies and Sky would be better
Yeah, but I’m at a stage where Mario games no longer excite me, and the only reason I would want the 3DS Lite is for MH4. I’ve played enough Mario for now. Although it’s probably going to be a great game and all. I still love Nintendo. :)
So much for Reggie saying everything is “packed” from day one, when people are complaining bout the battery and Nintendo sort of admitting a second slider pad is crucial.
I don’t know if I should wait for an upgraded version that’s inevitable or just settle for the red one?
off topic!
Apparently the Wii U has alot more RAM then other current consoles. now the anticipation has hyped higher!
http://wiiublog.com/blog/2011/9/28/the-wii-u-has-a-lot-more-ram-than-other-consoles-says-the-cr.html
That’s a good name for it.
Ugly Pad.
cool…
I expected it to be the Power Slider or something.
If a game comes that I want that uses, it, sure, I’ll get it. Until I need it, nope.
I’ll buy one if I can use it as a Wii U controller, or if a game I want plays much better with it. Glad to see it’s coming to America and Europe :)
Well looks like i will be getting a slider pad.
If they release a 3DS lite or something like that, will there be enough space on the console for both slide pads? :\ with the YXBA buttons, it just seems a little awkward?
I will be watching that “Resisident Evil Revelations” (seem like the one who said is in a hurry haha) and Slider Pads look like pretty useful to me. Thanks for the review!
As long as it is optional like the Wii classic controller, then I have no problems with it.
Rendering my 3DS Nerf case USELESS!
Or all cases in that matter.
why couldnt nintendo add another circle pad in the first place? it could have gone above the buttons