We already had this article suggesting what Nintendo had planned to make Monster Hunter 3 a hit in Europe, and now there is news of a bundled version of the game coming to the US.
Capcom has announced this morning that Monster Hunter Tri will finally release this April for $49.99. The game will also release bundled with the Classic Controller Pro, an updated version of the current Classic Controller. The Pro was designed specifically with Monster Hunter Tri in mind, with revisions such as spaced out buttons, cord moved to the top of the controller, and two sets of R and L buttons. Tri is also playable with Wii Remote, Nunchuk or Classic Controller options.
“Monster Hunter Tri delivers an incredible new experience on Wii, while the Classic Controller Pro gives players even more control options for their favorite Wii games,” said Steve Singer, Nintendo of America’s VP of Licensing. “[The game] has made a huge splash in the Japanese market, and we’re confident the bundle with the Classic Controller Pro will give fans in North America plenty to get excited about.” In Japan, Monster Hunter Tri sold 520,000 units within its first week. That is quite a splash, so much so that Capcom’s spent months trying to get the title perfect when localizing for U.S. gamers.
The controller will be available separately for $19.99 in both white and black at launch, and will be compatible with over 450 Wii, WiiWare and Virtual Console titles. The Tri and Pro bundle will be available for $59.99. Check out the full U.S. boxart below.
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