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3DS XL Circle Pad Pro on sale through Nintendo store, ships Apr. 19

David Hinkle — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:00:00 EST

Nintendo's North American online store is now selling the 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro peripheral, which has been exclusive to Japan since late last year. Nintendo will start shipping the $20 add-on April 19.

We've contacted Nintendo to find out if this is exclusive to their online store or indicative of a full-on US retail launch. The 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro is the second iteration of Nintendo's supplemental analog stick, following the original GameStop-exclusive Circle Pad Pro made available alongside Resident Evil: Revelations.

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3DS XL Circle Pad Pro gets big in Japan Nov. 15

David Hinkle — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:45:00 EST

Japanese gamers looking to expand the experience (and form factor) of the 3DS XL will only have to wait until November 15, when the revised hardware will receive its own, extra large Circle Pad Pro add-on. The peripheral will cost ¥1,500, or about $20.

Revealed by Nintendo back in September, there are currently no plans to offer the 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro here in the US. The original 3DS received a similar - though smaller - version of the peripheral, selling it on its official store and exclusively at retail with GameStop. Our pals over at Engadget had some hands-on time with the 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro last month during TGS 2012, so feel free to check out their hands-on video. Or not. We're not the boss of you.

3DS XL Circle Pad Pro gets big in Japan Nov. 15 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First image of 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro appears, makes 3DS XXL

Sinan Kubba — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:00:00 EST

Yup, that's pretty chunky. After being outed earlier this year, the 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro now has its first image on the Nintendo Japan website. With its latest attachment, the console has somehow become even bigger. We can only hope Nintendo goes down the Genesis route and tries to create as many unwieldy attachments as possible. Maybe the next 3DS XL attachment can come with dumbbells.

Aw, we're only teasing. While its North American release remains uncomfirmed, the 3DS XL's newest attachment is likely to arrive on Western shores. As for when and how much, there isn't even word on either its release date or price in Japan yet - so don't make a big deal about it.

First image of 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro appears, makes 3DS XXL originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo 3DS XL getting supersized with Circle Pad Pro extension

Ben Gilbert — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:30:00 EST

Sure, Nintendo could've made the 3DS XL even larger by attaching a second analog stick to it, but what fun would that be? Instead, Nintendo's launching an evolved Circle Pad Pro attachment for the larger 3DS "some time this year," according to Famitsu (via Andriasang).

The attachment was outed in the latest issue of the Japanese game mag, though it sadly lacked images (perhaps they were too large for a standard magazine?). Nintendo hasn't confirmed the attachment for North American retail just yet, but it's a safe bet it'll arrive here as well.

And yes - stop worrying - the 3DS stand from Kid Icarus is said to still work with this new, supersized attachment. Whew.

Nintendo 3DS XL getting supersized with Circle Pad Pro extension originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kid Icarus: Uprising gets left-handed mode with Circle Pad Pro

Jessica Conditt — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST

The Circle Pad Pro is expanding its leftward reach to include Kid Icarus: Uprising on the 3DS. Without the Circle Pad Pro, Uprising players will use the stylus to aim and rotate the camera (generally with their right hands) and the 3DS' built-in circle pad to move Pit on land. The Circle Pad Pro will allow left-handed players to aim with their dominant hand, while moving Pit with their right.

Producer Masahiro Sakurai didn't know the specs of the Circle Pad Pro before Monster Hunter Tri-G was announced, meaning he wasn't able "to do anything big with it in the time we had," he told Official Nintendo Magazine. Still, Sakurai said he probably wouldn't have used the Circle Pad Pro too much because it "would end up being just the same as controls on other platforms and I think the quick aiming possible with the touch panel suits the game best."

Right, "other platforms." Don't worry -- we know what you mean there, Sakurai.

Kid Icarus: Uprising gets left-handed mode with Circle Pad Pro originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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3DS Circle Pad Pro features spacious interiors, little natural light

Alexander Sliwinski — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:30:00 EST

The 3DS Circle Pad Pro, available next February at GameStop, has plenty of room inside for a family of four. Imagine the dinners you'll serve once you install appliances in the cavernous interior, lovingly photographed by ldblog.

Given the $20 peripheral's guts, let's all agree now to act surprised when Nintendo announces a dual pad 3DS sometime next year. Also, be sure to call your local RE/MAX agent if you're looking to move into the 3DS Circle Pad Pro next year. Space is sure to fill fast.

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Circle Pad Pro gloms onto 3DS on Feb. 7, exclusively at GameStop for $20

Christopher Grant — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:45:00 EST

You'll be able to get your hands - and specifically your right hand - on the Circle Pad Pro in the US on February 7th, when the peripheral goes on sale exclusively at GameStop for $19.99. That's a full two weeks before the PlayStation Vita reminds portable gamers why a second analog stick is so important.

In addition to the obvious second stick, the Circle Pad Pro adds "additional shoulder buttons to give it a feel more akin to traditional console controllers." You'll get to put those shoulder buttons and that second stick to work playing both Resident Evil Revelations - which is much better with the peripheral - and Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater, which is targeted for a loose Q1 2012 release. While both Revelations and the Circle Pad Pro share a February 7th release, they don't appear to share Europe's "special limited edition" bundle offering. That's alright, you're probably waiting for the inevitable redesign with the second stick built-in, right?

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Rumor: 3DS Circle Pad Pro runs for 480 hours on one AAA battery

JC Fletcher — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:55:00 EST

Andriasang found a report from someone who got the 3DS Circle Pad Pro (and Monster Hunter Tri-G) a couple of days early, and who found something interesting in the manual. According to the report, once you insert the required AAA battery into the expansion device, it'll run for 480 hours. If this is accurate, you won't have to deal with the annoyance of unscrewing the battery cover very often.

You might be wondering, if the device uses only a little energy, why it doesn't just draw from the 3DS's battery. The answer, of course, is the 3DS's battery.

Rumor: 3DS Circle Pad Pro runs for 480 hours on one AAA battery originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Resident Evil: Revelations bundled with Circle Pad Pro in Europe

JC Fletcher — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST

The monsters of Resident Evil: Revelations will arrive in Europe on January 27, and they'll bring another monster along with them: the 3DS-enlarging Circle Pad Pro. Nintendo UK announced today that the 3DS attachment will be bundled with a "special limited edition" package of Capcom's horror game. Revelations will also be sold separately.

This is the first official announcement of a release date for the peripheral outside of Japan. Capcom USA has shown the game to US press with the attachment, indicating future availability in North America. Capcom USA also said there were no plans for a Circle Pad Pro/Revelations bundle here.

Resident Evil: Revelations bundled with Circle Pad Pro in Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Resident Evil: Revelations supports save data reset; no plans for Circle Pad bundle

David Hinkle — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:55:00 EST

Capcom has learned its lesson. During its Gamer's Day event in San Francisco, the company confirmed that Resident Evil: Revelations will allow players to wipe their save data, should they choose. For the unaware, this lack of functionality in Capcom's previous 3DS title, Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D, caused quite an uproar. Admittedly, it's possible to wipe the save data, it's just extremely complicated.

In addition to that news nugget, Capcom also revealed that Resident Evil: Revelations will support the Circle Pad Pro, but currently has no plans to offer a bundle. The Circle Pad Pro is currently slated to launch in Japan on December 10. Nintendo has yet to reveal launch details for North America.

Capcom had a working unit on hand at Gamer's Day -- you can read all about it here. Resident Evil: Revelations launches on February 7.

Resident Evil: Revelations supports save data reset; no plans for Circle Pad bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A Circle Pad revelation for Resident Evil: Revelations

David Hinkle — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:00:00 EST

At Capcom's Gamers Day event last week, I played Resident Evil: Revelations two different ways: with and without Nintendo's recently announced Circle Pad Pro. The headline might have given away how I'd prefer to play the game: Resident Evil: Revelations is far more enjoyable with the added analog attachment.

Gallery: Resident Evil: Revelations 10/31/2011

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Trademark for 'Circle Pad Pro' suggests new 3DS Expansion Slide Pad name

JC Fletcher — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:45:00 EST

A Japanese trademark uncovered by Siliconera offers a clue as to what Nintendo may call the 3DS Expansion Slide Pad outside of Japan -- even though the peripheral has yet to be announced for release outside of Japan. The fact that there even is such a name suggests that a western release is likely (and unsurprising).

The trademark refers to the "Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro," a name reminiscent of the "Classic Controller Pro." That makes sense, as the peripherals are similar: they're both controllers with comfortable grips, and designed almost exclusively for use with a Monster Hunter game.

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