Exciting week, lot of confirmations and some novelties as well, so what do you say, wanna come on in and find out what are we talking about? You’re more than welcome! Jump In!

HARDWARE NEWS

Monster pad it’s official!

Basically there’s no dodging the giant elephant in the corner, yeah, that monstrosity Nintendo decided that we should attach to our lovely and innocent 3DS’s. I’m talking about the second analog stick. However the actual device is confirmed to exist and people got a chance to try it at the Tokyo Game show, well here are the experiences they had:

“It feels as big as it looks in pictures and it’s very light…
I’ve heard people compare it to the Game Gear, and I don’t think that’s accurate – it’s much more ergonomic and comfortable to hold.

“Despite feeling hollow, the attachment isn’t wobbly in the least, so it doesn’t rattle when you play with it, and the shoulder buttons are comfortable to reach and well built. Basically, it feels like one bigger unit rather than two pieces stuck together.”

- 1Up

“It is surprisingly light in the hand,” said their reporter. “I thought it would be heavier, but it’s not.”

As for the Circle Pad itself, Kotaku’s reviewer had this to say: “Using the second slide pad was easier and less awkward than I thought… The response on the pad was the same as the original 3DS slide pad.”

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However, they weren’t as positive about the R button. “Where things go wrong is the R button. I felt as though I had to reach up, going from the ZR button. The left side was worse, because it doesn’t have an add on button. Rather, it uses the 3DS’s left shoulder button. So I had to reach up and back.”

- Kotaku

The Circle Pad itself is identical to the already existing Circle Pad on the left side of the 3DS. More interestingly, the attachment also adds triggers and bolsters already existing shoulder buttons, giving the entire console more of an actual controller feel.

“No doubt about it, the Slidepad is bulky and, for sure, kind of silly looking, but it also makes the portable feel more substantial in terms of control.”

- Joystiq

Well what do you know, we have some mixed feelings here, let’s wait ’till we get it then. Meanwhile the price it’s estimated to be at $20 so it won’t hurt THAT much…what do you guys think??

SOFTWARE NEWS

Free Zelda! Yey!

That’s right boys & girls, the re-edition of The Legend of Zelda 4 Swords is announced, dated and priced. And let me tell you, it’s all good news…The date is September 28th and the price? Ready? It’s absolutely FREE to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Zelda franchise. Here is the press release:

There are 2 exclusive new areas to play each containing 3 new levels to complete which have been specifically made for this edition of the game. By completing the new areas, each Link will be able to unlock additional special skills. Fans of the franchise will be familiar with the Hurricane Spin and Master Sword and both return to help you on your quest.

Mastering the challenging new area ‘Hero’s Trial’ which contains elements from other levels as well as 3 new maps will allow you to unlock the Hurricane Spin, whilst tackling the new area

‘Realm of Memories’ made up of famous locations from selected titles in The Legend of Zelda series, unlocks the Master Sword.

3DS conference announcements

A decent amount of titles were announced at the 3DS conference last week, here’s a little sum up of the event with the highlights.

RELEASES:

Mario Tennis -Monster Hunter 4 – Fire emblem.

CONFIRMATIONS:

Monster Hunter Tri G, Super Mario 3D and Super Mario Kart confirmed for 2011.

BOOMERS:

Kid Icarus got delayed all the way to 2012

This is it for the week fellas, but stay tuned!

@Greenmousa, out!