Of course, if you're the kind of person who's counting the days until Monster Hunter Tri-G launches, you've already pre-ordered the bizarre attachment, haven't you? You can tell us, it's okay.
Pre-order a 3DS Expansion Slide Pad in Japan, if you're into that kinda thing
by Ben Gilbert 
on Oct 11th 2011 1:00AM
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Of course, if you're the kind of person who's counting the days until Monster Hunter Tri-G launches, you've already pre-ordered the bizarre attachment, haven't you? You can tell us, it's okay.
Reader Comments (42)
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 1:13AM mguniverse said
Nothing like a portable that can't fit into your pocket!
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 1:20AM OrangeGamer said
@mguniverse Are you kidding? The battery life alone on both the 3DS and Vita is pretty disappointing. That, and I'd never risk carrying my PSP 3000 in my pocket loose anyways with the fragile stick.:P
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Posted: Oct 11th 2011 2:29AM xiLeShadow said
@mguniverse
Too bad the Vita is still bigger than the 3DS with this Attachment.
I guess everything is going bigger..
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Too bad the Vita is still bigger than the 3DS with this Attachment.
I guess everything is going bigger..
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 3:48AM Morisato13 said
@Yongousen
Just wait until you're sterile. Then you'll have a problem.
http://articles.cnn.com/2008-09-18/health/cellphone.sperm_1_cell-phone-sperm-quality-oxidative?_s=PM:HEALTH
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Just wait until you're sterile. Then you'll have a problem.
http://articles.cnn.com/2008-09-18/health/cellphone.sperm_1_cell-phone-sperm-quality-oxidative?_s=PM:HEALTH
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 6:37AM Punkrawk Bbob said
@Morisato13
Problem? Sterile? You must be confused. Sounds like a blessing.
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Problem? Sterile? You must be confused. Sounds like a blessing.
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 6:36PM OrangeGamer said
@OrangeGamer Wow, downvoted because I like my PSP. Ah well, still not carrying that thing ANYWHERE without the case in my purse. Much safer.
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Posted: Oct 11th 2011 1:17AM penubag said
nahhh
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 1:21AM OrangeGamer said
I must seriously be in the minority that the 3DS cramps my hands. So does my PSP, but luckily, I have a pretty nice controller grip for the PSP. This may help some, but I dunno.
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 5:12AM InDurdenWeTrust said
@OrangeGamer As a man who has worked in Pharmacy for the last 9 years I must tell you about this wonderful drug to avoid cramping. It's called bananas. Up the potassium in your diet and I guarantee your cramps will at least be less severe. That and drink more water.
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Posted: Oct 11th 2011 6:41AM Punkrawk Bbob said
@InDurdenWeTrust
Bananas and water won't fix "Nintendo Thumb" style cramps. It's something you just have to train your muscles with from repetition.
But I'm with you. Original DS cramped my hand, GBA cramped my hand, PSP Go cramps my hand, and 3DS cramps my hand. Getting an attachment to fill it out for the GBA made it go away. Getting a DSi made it go away. No solution for the go or 3DS yet, was waiting for this nub to decide if I wanted to get this or a battery extension that doubled as an extension grip
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Bananas and water won't fix "Nintendo Thumb" style cramps. It's something you just have to train your muscles with from repetition.
But I'm with you. Original DS cramped my hand, GBA cramped my hand, PSP Go cramps my hand, and 3DS cramps my hand. Getting an attachment to fill it out for the GBA made it go away. Getting a DSi made it go away. No solution for the go or 3DS yet, was waiting for this nub to decide if I wanted to get this or a battery extension that doubled as an extension grip
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 6:37PM OrangeGamer said
@InDurdenWeTrust What the cool mushroom said. I eat plenty of bananas and drink only water, juice, and tea- so I think it's just some gaming hand hurting, there. Not like leg spasms you get at night and the like. Thanks anyhow though.:D
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Posted: Oct 11th 2011 1:22AM LittleMofreaky said
RE: Revelations and MGS3D are gonna play soooooooooooooooooo gooooooooooooooooooood now! :)
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 1:23AM Shockwave said
Preorder? You'd think people would want to prolong the inevitable POS, not welcome it early.
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 9:33AM Scuffles said
@Shockwave
But why wouldn't we all rush out to pre-order something that has been touted as totally optional, only of one or two games and never ever going to be part of a redesign.
I'm really starting to think if I looked up SNAFU in the dictionary the 3DS nub would be pictured below.
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But why wouldn't we all rush out to pre-order something that has been touted as totally optional, only of one or two games and never ever going to be part of a redesign.
I'm really starting to think if I looked up SNAFU in the dictionary the 3DS nub would be pictured below.
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 1:23AM (Unverified) said
We don't need to pre-order...this isn't the 3ds redesign we're looking for...Ok, move along!
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 1:24AM Bronze Brad said
What I find odd is that nobody pointed out that the slide pad attachment seems to only come in black.
So much for that red and white system for the MH3G bundle.
So much for that red and white system for the MH3G bundle.
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 1:36AM TRONdll said
@Theneverendingsoda
Actually I always thought the Genesis model 2 with a 32x always looked like a really short Star Destroyer. Quite fitting for 32x Star Wars, to be honest.
Actually I always thought the Genesis model 2 with a 32x always looked like a really short Star Destroyer. Quite fitting for 32x Star Wars, to be honest.
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 1:59AM kalmis said
I thought it was a bad joke, but no. They really are selling this
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 2:33AM mahouneko said
Since the 3DS is region-locked, can the JPN attachment be used on a US 3DS?
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 2:36AM RickGhastly said
Am I the only person that actually enjoys the 3DS the way it is? Apart from the terrible lineup, I mean? Anyone? Bueller?
Personally, I don't want any kind of homogeneity between the 3DS and Vita. Developers built around the inherent limitations of the original DS and made some damned fine and unique games whereas the PSP delivered a more console-like experience. Both were great systems. What's wrong with round 2 of that all of a sudden?
If Nintendo didn't completely botch the release of the system, no one would be whining about revisions and second analog sticks. We'd all be playing games. To me, hardware-wise (emphasis there), the 3DS is every bit as attractive as it was on announcement day before Nintendo ****ed everything up with exorbitant prices and no games.
Personally, I don't want any kind of homogeneity between the 3DS and Vita. Developers built around the inherent limitations of the original DS and made some damned fine and unique games whereas the PSP delivered a more console-like experience. Both were great systems. What's wrong with round 2 of that all of a sudden?
If Nintendo didn't completely botch the release of the system, no one would be whining about revisions and second analog sticks. We'd all be playing games. To me, hardware-wise (emphasis there), the 3DS is every bit as attractive as it was on announcement day before Nintendo ****ed everything up with exorbitant prices and no games.
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 4:31AM Zetsuei said
Won't be touching a 3DS until a full fledged re-design comes around. Having this atrocity on the beauty of a 3DS is such a train wreck. I still am amazed that they actually went thru with this and are actually selling it. I will make sure to /lol at anyone I see with this eyesore on their 3DS.
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 9:59AM CaptainProtonX said
@Zetsuei
You know...it's just an accessory. It's not like Nintendo is grafting it to your dick or doing something inhuman to your face.
Lighten the f#ck up. It's just a videogame system.
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You know...it's just an accessory. It's not like Nintendo is grafting it to your dick or doing something inhuman to your face.
Lighten the f#ck up. It's just a videogame system.
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 4:38AM (Unverified) said
Bloody Diarrhea Milkshake > PSP GO > Wii Vitality Sensor > 3DS slide pad expansion
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 7:25AM blahblah55 said
I wonder if preordering this from Best Buy would get me different DLC than if I were to preorder it from Amazon.
(then insert joke about Nintendo not doing DLC right)
(then insert joke about Nintendo not doing DLC right)
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 7:52AM Trilancer said
Don't do it, the 3DS is region locked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 7:56AM Hank Hill said
@Theneverendingsoda It's hardly been stellar but it's far too early to judge Nintendo's performance in this generation irght now.
Remember the PS3 back in 2007? Giant Enemy Crab, $500 price point, bizaare marketing, "PS3 has no games" etc.
Remember the PS3 back in 2007? Giant Enemy Crab, $500 price point, bizaare marketing, "PS3 has no games" etc.
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 8:55AM houstons85 said
Lol
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 9:02AM TROLLOPOTAMUS said
What an absolute abomination this thing is. Anyone who continues to support Nintendo after the disaster that was the 3DS is a disgusting man-child who needs to grow up.
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 9:53AM CaptainProtonX said
@TROLLOPOTAMUS
Uh...grow up...to an adult...and play big-boy videogames?
Ooooooooooooo...you're name starts with "TROLL". Haha...silly me for trying to apply rational thought into the context of your statement.
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Uh...grow up...to an adult...and play big-boy videogames?
Ooooooooooooo...you're name starts with "TROLL". Haha...silly me for trying to apply rational thought into the context of your statement.
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 9:50AM CaptainProtonX said
I'm a Nintendo fan. I'm pretty much into anything they serve up.
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 10:51AM Themariohenri said
The thing is it looks like Nintendo regrets for not putting a second circle pad.Because if I am correct a lot of games will use the the attachment.I mean the 3DS looks fine the way it is,but of course if we did not see the 3DS before they should have included a second one.
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 1:28PM Supermanisdead said
Once the JRPGs, platformers, dungeon crawlers and puzzle games start coming out, people will be like "second stick what?" I love the 3DS the way it is and I'm probably not getting this unless it makes a huge improvement to Monster Hunter or Kid Icarus.
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 5:19PM C1ph3rDivyne said
I have a 3DS myself but man that thing (the slider pad) is UGLY.
Posted: Oct 11th 2011 6:40PM OrangeGamer said
Let's go for two downvoted posts.
People who say the slider is ugly, etc, etc: No one is making you buy it, and it's what? $15? That's a night of eating at a sit-down restaurant with tip. And like I said, you don't have to buy it.
I mean, I don't like half the Wii Periphs, but luckily, I don't have to buy them either.:P
People who say the slider is ugly, etc, etc: No one is making you buy it, and it's what? $15? That's a night of eating at a sit-down restaurant with tip. And like I said, you don't have to buy it.
I mean, I don't like half the Wii Periphs, but luckily, I don't have to buy them either.:P
