Hey guys and gals,

 I just wanted to express my enthusiasm and total satisfaction with the Circle Pad Pro add on for the 3DS.  If anyone was skeptical about its quality or functionality, fear no more.  I now understand what the infra red eye on the back of the unit is for and it works great and I can see potential for it in other ways now too.

The unit feels comfortable in the hands and perhaps more-so to me because the larger size fits my hands better than the 3DS itself (its like holding a console controller).  The 2nd circle pad feels sturdy and smooth through its movement and really helps with navigating through the game, it just adds so much more precision in the controls being able to position the camera whilst moving around.  Also, the addition of the Zr and Zl shoulder buttons to the R and L is spectacular for RE and I'm sure will greatly benefit games in the future such as Monster Hunter 4 and Metal Gear etc.

My only gripes if there are to be any is that:

1. I personally wish for my hands that the right side had more bulk to it so my thumb would more naturally land on the circle pad as it wants to rest inbetween that and the ab buttons, though it would make reaching the ab buttons more difficult for those with smaller hands.

2. They didn't also make the unit include a battery source to extend battery life of the 3DS, which would have really made it a sick package...though the down side to that is that it would cost quite a lot more I'm sure.

Even if a new model with a 2nd circle pad were to come out (which I highly doubt), I fail to see them also adding the 2nd set of shoulder buttons as they would have to increase the thickness of the unit too much to make it happen.  So, for what you get for 20 dollars...its a no brainer.  It's an excellent (and quality made) peripheral that really adds a whole new level of options and control to the 3DS system for any games that choose to utilize it.  Trying to play without it just feels wrong now.  It's a must have.

yeah, it can come as a bundle...However I had to buy mine separately. Either way its 20 bucks more than the game, I didn't see any discount for the bundle in stores near me. So for those that weren't sure they wanted to spend the extra money and were just going to purchase the game itself...its worth it.

Shouldn't have to pay $20 for something that should have been on the system to begin with.

These new generation handhelds are out to squeeze you for money in so many different ways its ridiculous.

Whether or not you or I think the circle pad should have been in the original unit is irrelevant.  Would it have been great if it had been?  Sure woulda, and I would have been very pleased.  But it isn't and probably won't be, and they aren't just going to manufacture something and ship it to people for free because we thought it should have been included in the first place.

So what I am saying, is that if you are someone that wanted a 2nd circle pad or thought that it should have been there, then you should buy this.  Because it's worth the measly 20 bucks.  And, as I said before, the additional ZR/Zl shoulder buttons are nice to have and wouldn't have been put on the original model even if the 2nd circle pad was, because of the amount they would have to fatten up the unit to include them....and that takes away from the portability and ease of carry in a pocket.  I'm not forced to take the circle pad pro everywhere I go with the 3DS, just when I want it.  ...and it still fits in a jacket pocket with ease.

Ima get mice tomorrow hope its awesome.

I don't think the Resident Evil bundle is available in the U.S.. The Circle Pad Pro is a Gamestop exclusive and my Gamestop didn't sell the bundle. I even Googled it and I didn't see an American version.

Anyway, I liked the device when I first played it and I'm getting more comfortable with it with each passing day. I'm sure a third party will make a sleeker version with more features (letting us reach the stylus or change the game card without removing the device or letting us use the "R" button for games/functions that don't support the CPP). In the end, I'm really happy with it, for now. I just don't think I'll ever use it in public.

Again, it just goes to show that the gaming public overreacts to everything. Remember how pissed we were when we first heard of the device?

Well I made my opinion on a resident evil thread. I shall past it here for those interested in the pad pro itself:


I thought I would add my view on the circle pad pro (CPP).

I have played about an hour of the game and it is fantastic with the CPP.

I was one those those people who wrote hate mail to Nintendo abut not including a second controller under the buttons when the first 3DS images come out. However, after using the CPP, I am kind of glad they didn't.

Yes it is tacky because it is an addon, but what I like is the shape and weight. This may be my personal opinion, but it makes the 3DS so much more natural to hold as it feels like a genuine controller.


I hope if they ever revise the 3DS and add the second circle, they also make a plastic cheap cradle to hold it.

I'm glad I held off on the purchase of one of those Nyko 3DS batteries. I wouldn't be able to use the CPP if I had one.

Well, mine was bundle and with no cost to my resident evil. I still need to play it though I am still have to play 4 games before this and yesterday i have received my 20 ambassador games....

SO HAPPY!

I'd only recommend this nightmare of ergonomics if you can get your hands on it for free.