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# Dual analog control boost Includes AAA battery for power Ergonomic grip & extra triggers Nintendo Circle Pad Pro for Nintendo 3DS XL

**Brand:** nintendo
**Price:** Rp23002
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## Summary

> 🎯 Elevate your 3DS XL gameplay—because one analog stick is so last generation!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nintendo Circle Pad Pro for Nintendo 3DS XL by nintendo
- **How much does it cost?** Rp23002 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- nintendo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nintendo brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Seamless Snap-On Design:** Snugly clips onto your 3DS XL for a secure fit without compromising portability—game anywhere, anytime.
- • **Power-Ready Out of the Box:** Comes with a pre-installed AAA battery so you can jump into action immediately—no extra purchases needed.
- • **Double the Control, Double the Edge:** Unlock precision gameplay with a second analog pad designed exclusively for Nintendo 3DS XL.
- • **Exclusive Accessory for Serious Gamers:** Compatible with top titles like Resident Evil Revelations and Monster Hunter 3, giving you a competitive edge others lack.
- • **Ergonomic Upgrade for Marathon Sessions:** Enhanced grip and added L2 & R2 triggers reduce hand fatigue and elevate your gaming comfort.

## Overview

The Nintendo Circle Pad Pro for Nintendo 3DS XL is a must-have accessory that adds a second analog stick and extra L2/R2 triggers, enhancing control and comfort for compatible games. Powered by a single AAA battery (included), it clips securely onto the 3DS XL, offering an ergonomic design that prevents accidental volume changes and supports extended play sessions. Ideal for gamers seeking precision and improved gameplay experience on titles like Resident Evil Revelations and Monster Hunter 3.

## Description

3ds xl circle pad pro

Review: I could not be happier with the product - I bought this from a seller through desertcart RAREWAVES-IMPORTS. I could not be happier with the product. It works as it should and the company got it to me from Europe in less than a week. Awesome experience. I only played resident evil revelations so far but if it works as good for all games that support the extra analog as it has for RE:R then it is a wise purchase. If you need it, just buy it. I would have never played RE:R without experiencing major issues without it. Games like that just need a second analog. Score #1 My favorite part is the L2 & R2 triggers. Thats a whole extra two buttons not on the original DS:XL. A very sweet addition. And as has been stated the system just clips in real nice and snug (too bad its so huge once its attached though). I do wish it shared its power source with the DS itself but 1 AAA battery is an ok trade off and it lasts a while as well. Score # 2, it comes with a battery. How many companies actually give batteries with the product these days?
Review: Great for those who own the games that support it. - I bought the Circle Pad Pro mainly for Resident Evil and Monster Hunter (the latter of which is still shipping as of writing this), and after owning it for a few days, here are my thoughts on it based on the games I have, design, and overall value. Games: As of right now, I only own two games that take advantage of the CPP; Resident Evil Revelations and Nano Assault EX. I'll start with Nano Assault first. Using the Circle Pad Pro essentially turns the game into a twin stick shooter (for most levels). Instead of using the ABXY buttons to control where you shoot, you use the second circle pad to aim, and zR shoots. For most of the levels, this control scheme works flawlessly. There is a certain type of mission though that switches the gameplay into that more akin to a bullet hell, where one stick controls the location of your ship, and the other controls your crosshair. This works okay, but it leads me to one of the things about the CPP that somewhat annoyed me. The circle pad is slightly but noticeably more loose on the CPP than on the 3DS XL. This makes it a bit easy to overcompensate at times, but eventually you learn to adapt to it. Now on to Resident Evil Revelations. The second circle pad and additional triggers are a much welcome addition to the controls for this game. The controls are set up so that the second circle pad is used for camera control, the zL trigger is used for aiming, and zR is used to fire and interact with things. I must say this control scheme is a lot less awkward than the ones that are used without the CPP. Again my only concern is how loose the circle pad is on the CPP compared to the one on the XL, but it's something you get used to and learn to adapt to. Design: Let's get the negatives out of the way first. The first thing that you will notice out of the box is that the thing isn't small. It will add a significant amount of surface area to your XL, making it nigh impossible to fit into all but the biggest pockets. Also, the XL sits slightly to the side, essentially making the system feel lopsided. It also cuts off access to many of the ports; including the game card slot, the SD card slot and the stylus slot. It does leave the headphone jack, power jack and volume slider free, thankfully. The L button on the XL is not replaced like the R button is, and is unfortunately a bit recessed compared to the zL trigger. This makes it a bit of a pain to press. Now one thing that may be a plus for some and a negative for others is the weight of the peripheral itself. It's very light. By itself, this makes the CPP feel rather cheap and plasticky (grammar/spelling?). On the plus side though, it doesn't add much weight to the already heavy XL, which means that fatigue will not set in much faster than without it. So what's good about the design? Well for starters, it adds a second circle pad and two extra inputs to your XL. The bottom also gives you a bit of an ergonomic grip on the system, further lengthening the time you can play until fatigue sets in. The system also makes a satisfying click when inserted into the CPP, and the rubber grips on the peripheral are surprisingly good at keeping the system in place. If you're using a wrist strap and drop your XL, you don't have to worry about your CPP falling off and smashing on the ground as it will pretty much stay right in place. The added surface area is a big plus if you have bigger hands, as it gives you more to grip onto. Value: As of writing, Nintendo's website has the CPP for 3DS XL listed as unavailable. I've seen domestic versions of the CPP listed for between $30-$40, while I've seen Japanese imports listed for $20. Now, if you're worried that the Japanese version will not work with a North American or European XL, don't. Nintendo did not region lock the CPP, so any CPP will work with any 3DS XL. Now, before you go "Well, the Japanese version is $10-$20 cheaper than the US version of the CCP, I'll go buy that one," remember shipping. Also, not many games support the CCP, but the games that do are some of the better games on the system and have high replayability. Here is a list of games that support the Circle Pad Pro: -Steel Diver: Sub Wars -Retro City Rampage -Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance -Kid Icarus: Uprising -Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater -Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate -Resident Evil: Revelations -Nano Assault/Nano Assault EX -Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy -Cult County (Release: 2015) -Ironfall (Release: Q2 2014) -Moon Chronicles (Release: April 2014) For those who do not want to read my wall of text review, here is a quick list of the pro's and cons I've found with the Circle Pad Pro: Pros: -Adds 3 new inputs. -Better ergonomics/better feel when holding the system -Separate battery/will not impact system battery life -Has firm grip on system/will not fall off easily -More surface area/great for bigger hands -Does not add much extra weight to the system -No region lock/Will work with any system no matter the region it's bought from Negatives: -Increased surface area/decreased portability -System sits slightly to the side/feels a bit lopsided -Cuts off access to several ports -Circle pad is a bit loose -feels cheap and plasticky by itself -limited game support -L button hard to press Who would I recommend this for: Well, if you own any or all of the games that support it, and you don't mind the extra bulk that it adds to the system, I would completely recommend the Circle Pad Pro.

## Features

- 3ds
- 3ds XL

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00B3TXJ14 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #65,800 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #169 in Nintendo 3DS & 2DS Accessory Kits |
| Brand Name | Nintendo |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Nintendo 2DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL |
| Customer Reviews | 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars (452) |
| Hardware Platform | nintendo 3ds |
| Item Dimensions | 4.65 x 2.28 x 8.66 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2210866 |
| Model Number | 2210866 |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| UPC | 045496510107 |

## Images

![Nintendo Circle Pad Pro for Nintendo 3DS XL - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xTSQSGxrL.jpg)
![Nintendo Circle Pad Pro for Nintendo 3DS XL - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41f8Ivmu-FL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the stick rubberized like the 3DSXL stick?  Or is it the crappy, slick hard plastic (like on the original 3DS) that your thumb constantly slides on**
A: its built better than the original 3DS one, my thumb does slide off, but that was because my thumb was sweaty, but its better than the other one, at least to me it is

**Q: is it easy to put on like without a screwdriver or anything**
A: All you need the screwdriver for is puting the battery in. It clicks when you put the ds in circle pad pro. You will have to push one side out to unattach it, and to attatch it. You always start with the closer end that faces you, as in to attach it you put the front end down. Then push the back end down where it will click. Then to unattach it you push the front end up. ALSO to be sure about this product, to buy some games from Nintendo eShop it won't work with the attachment it will want the New Nintendo 3DS model where it already has the new buttons.

**Q: How does the ds recognize that its attached?**
A: It just knows it is there every time u hook it up and if it is for a game that uses it. It say circle pad recognized and then u do what the screen says and it work

**Q: Why are you selling this for almost 40 bucks when you can buy it straight from Nintendo's website for 20?**
A: Because it's Amazon that's why.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I could not be happier with the product
*by S***N on January 4, 2015*

I bought this from a seller through amazon RAREWAVES-IMPORTS. I could not be happier with the product. It works as it should and the company got it to me from Europe in less than a week. Awesome experience. I only played resident evil revelations so far but if it works as good for all games that support the extra analog as it has for RE:R then it is a wise purchase. If you need it, just buy it. I would have never played RE:R without experiencing major issues without it. Games like that just need a second analog. Score #1 My favorite part is the L2 & R2 triggers. Thats a whole extra two buttons not on the original DS:XL. A very sweet addition. And as has been stated the system just clips in real nice and snug (too bad its so huge once its attached though). I do wish it shared its power source with the DS itself but 1 AAA battery is an ok trade off and it lasts a while as well. Score # 2, it comes with a battery. How many companies actually give batteries with the product these days?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for those who own the games that support it.
*by A***S on March 10, 2014*

I bought the Circle Pad Pro mainly for Resident Evil and Monster Hunter (the latter of which is still shipping as of writing this), and after owning it for a few days, here are my thoughts on it based on the games I have, design, and overall value. Games: As of right now, I only own two games that take advantage of the CPP; Resident Evil Revelations and Nano Assault EX. I'll start with Nano Assault first. Using the Circle Pad Pro essentially turns the game into a twin stick shooter (for most levels). Instead of using the ABXY buttons to control where you shoot, you use the second circle pad to aim, and zR shoots. For most of the levels, this control scheme works flawlessly. There is a certain type of mission though that switches the gameplay into that more akin to a bullet hell, where one stick controls the location of your ship, and the other controls your crosshair. This works okay, but it leads me to one of the things about the CPP that somewhat annoyed me. The circle pad is slightly but noticeably more loose on the CPP than on the 3DS XL. This makes it a bit easy to overcompensate at times, but eventually you learn to adapt to it. Now on to Resident Evil Revelations. The second circle pad and additional triggers are a much welcome addition to the controls for this game. The controls are set up so that the second circle pad is used for camera control, the zL trigger is used for aiming, and zR is used to fire and interact with things. I must say this control scheme is a lot less awkward than the ones that are used without the CPP. Again my only concern is how loose the circle pad is on the CPP compared to the one on the XL, but it's something you get used to and learn to adapt to. Design: Let's get the negatives out of the way first. The first thing that you will notice out of the box is that the thing isn't small. It will add a significant amount of surface area to your XL, making it nigh impossible to fit into all but the biggest pockets. Also, the XL sits slightly to the side, essentially making the system feel lopsided. It also cuts off access to many of the ports; including the game card slot, the SD card slot and the stylus slot. It does leave the headphone jack, power jack and volume slider free, thankfully. The L button on the XL is not replaced like the R button is, and is unfortunately a bit recessed compared to the zL trigger. This makes it a bit of a pain to press. Now one thing that may be a plus for some and a negative for others is the weight of the peripheral itself. It's very light. By itself, this makes the CPP feel rather cheap and plasticky (grammar/spelling?). On the plus side though, it doesn't add much weight to the already heavy XL, which means that fatigue will not set in much faster than without it. So what's good about the design? Well for starters, it adds a second circle pad and two extra inputs to your XL. The bottom also gives you a bit of an ergonomic grip on the system, further lengthening the time you can play until fatigue sets in. The system also makes a satisfying click when inserted into the CPP, and the rubber grips on the peripheral are surprisingly good at keeping the system in place. If you're using a wrist strap and drop your XL, you don't have to worry about your CPP falling off and smashing on the ground as it will pretty much stay right in place. The added surface area is a big plus if you have bigger hands, as it gives you more to grip onto. Value: As of writing, Nintendo's website has the CPP for 3DS XL listed as unavailable. I've seen domestic versions of the CPP listed for between $30-$40, while I've seen Japanese imports listed for $20. Now, if you're worried that the Japanese version will not work with a North American or European XL, don't. Nintendo did not region lock the CPP, so any CPP will work with any 3DS XL. Now, before you go "Well, the Japanese version is $10-$20 cheaper than the US version of the CCP, I'll go buy that one," remember shipping. Also, not many games support the CCP, but the games that do are some of the better games on the system and have high replayability. Here is a list of games that support the Circle Pad Pro: -Steel Diver: Sub Wars -Retro City Rampage -Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance -Kid Icarus: Uprising -Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater -Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate -Resident Evil: Revelations -Nano Assault/Nano Assault EX -Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy -Cult County (Release: 2015) -Ironfall (Release: Q2 2014) -Moon Chronicles (Release: April 2014) For those who do not want to read my wall of text review, here is a quick list of the pro's and cons I've found with the Circle Pad Pro: Pros: -Adds 3 new inputs. -Better ergonomics/better feel when holding the system -Separate battery/will not impact system battery life -Has firm grip on system/will not fall off easily -More surface area/great for bigger hands -Does not add much extra weight to the system -No region lock/Will work with any system no matter the region it's bought from Negatives: -Increased surface area/decreased portability -System sits slightly to the side/feels a bit lopsided -Cuts off access to several ports -Circle pad is a bit loose -feels cheap and plasticky by itself -limited game support -L button hard to press Who would I recommend this for: Well, if you own any or all of the games that support it, and you don't mind the extra bulk that it adds to the system, I would completely recommend the Circle Pad Pro.

### ⭐⭐⭐ I would shop around
*by C***9 on February 19, 2014*

I have not received the device as of yet. Because the seller is out of country it takes about a month to receive the package and the shipping is close to $10. I know that there are very few places to get an XL version. The Nintendo official site offers one for $20 but it is currently out of stock. [...] With that in mind this seller goes in and out of stock on a daily bases in addition the pricing for the the circle pad can also fluctuate on a daily basis from over $60 to around a $20-25 range. My suggestion if you really want it and don't mind the wait for shipping I would watch the pricing and grab it when its low. Otherwise look somewhere else UPDATE: Upon receiving the device I couldn't wait to try it for "Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance" the only compatible game I have at the time. Here are the Pro's and Cons worth noting PRO: - The circle pad pro gave a more ergonomic feel to the boxy 3Ds - It gave a gap so my hand didn't constantly bump the volume switch up to max while playing - The system was responsive to the wireless controls - The 3Ds XL fit it nicely and was snug but easy to remove when needed. CONS: - In the context of the game I tested there were no new controls other than the second D-stick gave some camera control which was clunky since you had to reach past it to get to the action buttons (A,Y,X,B) - The same thing occurs with the shoulder buttons, no new or useful controls that the existing buttons can't already handle. - Since this is the XL version it is to be expected that it makes the system fairly bulky and hard to reach the buttons if you have shorter thumbs. - The touch stylus either had to be out or permanently in the 3DS because the circle pad pro covered it up. In conclusion for the game I played (Kingdom hearts Dream Drop Distance) it on it was no difference or even a hindrance for the controls. I can not account for other Circle pad pro compatible games such as Monster Hunter 3 or Kid Icarus. If I play either of these games I will do an update on the review to take into account the usefulness of the circle pad pro.

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