Rumor no more! This scan proves that Nintendo is indeed developing a right slide pad attachment for the 3DS.
It seems to be the common consensus now that the right 3DS slide pad attachment and Monster Hunter Tri G reveals are the real deal. I’m maintaining a bit of skepticism, but I’m posting this under the assumption that the latest reports are legitimate.
In any case, here’s what the Japanese boards are saying about Monster Hunter Tri G:
– When the touch screen is pressed, you’ll automatically turn around towards a monster
– Features wireless play
– New featured monster
– 12 weapon categories
– Water areas are back
– Different control for underwater sections
– Playable at TGS
– Launching late 2011 in Japan
Technically Nintendo’s new right slide pad hasn’t been confirmed. However, it’s starting to sound more and more likely as the minutes pass by. Here’s how the peripheral is supposedly described as in Famitsu…
– Peripheral placed towards the right of the ABXY buttons
– Attachment has an R2 button
– This means the 3DS will have L1, R1, and R2 buttons, but not L2
– Peripheral apparently clips onto the whole 3DS (like a charger)
– Juts out 1cm at left, 2-3cm at right, 2cm at bottom, 2-3cm in thickness
Again, this peripheral hasn’t been confirmed. If it’s true, we should be able to verify the news (and the details above) soon…
Is a confirmation for Monster Hunter Tri G almost here? That appears to be the case, as numerous Japanese blogs are reporting that the title has been announced. One would think that if it’s true, the news would be taken from this week’s Famitsu.
And here’s another odd rumor: apparently the magazine also has information on a new peripheral for 3DS that will allow the system to use a second slide pad. You know, it’s basically that crazy rumor that originally popped up on 01Net… except now it’s not looking so crazy!
Hopefully we’ll receive some concrete information soon.
MotoHeroz, the first WiiWare release from Trials HD developer RedLynx, finally has a release date. North American gamers will be able to download the title on September 15. RedLynx has yet to announce how much the title will cost.
European Wii owners will have to wait a little bit longer for MotoHeroz. We learned last month that the title is due out in the territory in Q4.
PS3 – 240,000
360 – 275,000
Wii – 175,000
3DS – 135,000
DS – 235,000
Software sales – $284 million
