No mention of second circle pad attachment at the conference.

Well I found this odd. I thought it would be a major announcement along with monster hunter....

Yeah it looks like that wasn't a focus and they even announced a new color for the standard 3DS. Hopefully this proves that the 2nd circle pad peripheral is just a peripheral for people who really need 2 analog sticks and not a whole new direction for the 3DS.

I'm glad they didn't say anything about it. Why should they, when the original ds got along so well without it?psx_warrior

[QUOTE="PoisoN_Facecam0"]Is it possible this is just the biggest troll ever? I really hope so, there is no need to add a second circle pad, let alone for only a few games.Minishdriveby

You don't have a console rehaul planned for release and cancel it based on what people say on the internet. Nintendo has a ton of data they get through market research, they know what consumers want without resorting to forums or gaming sites.

[QUOTE="psx_warrior"]I'm glad they didn't say anything about it. Why should they, when the original ds got along so well without it?Minishdriveby

Yeah it looks like that wasn't a focus and they even announced a new color for the standard 3DS. Hopefully this proves that the 2nd circle pad peripheral is just a peripheral for people who really need 2 analog sticks and not a whole new direction for the 3DS.

AlmightyDerek

The original DS got by without a single analogue pad. Would you rather go without even the one?El_Zo1212o

How many of those where 3D games?

How many of those where 3D games?SuperFlakeman

007 Bloodstone, Goldeneye

Super Mario 64

Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

This is a very good thing and can't be that important for Nintendo not to annonunce it. I am very pleased about this. Keep the one circle pad :)

They didn't mention it during the show, which I think is a good thing, but that doesn't mean the second circle pad went *poof* from existence. They still plan to release it, and 6 games have been announced that will support it: Monster Hunter 3G, Resident Evil Revelations, Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D, Ace Combat 3D Cross Rumble, Dynasty Warriors Vs and Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.

I'm sure most games will include it as an option, and not a requirement.

The "expansion pad" isn't going to be a Japan only thing either it seems, because of a recent comment from Nintendo of America:

"We can confirm that Nintendo plans to release the Circle Pad attachment, but Nintendo's regional subsidiaries will make further announcements about its availability at a later date." - Nintendo of America rep

(Source)

Its still coming. December this year in Japan. Monster Hunter, KH3D, MGS3D, and RE revelations are all confirmed to use it

Plus, if the balance board and, to an extent, motion+ are system sellers, why not a second analog?BrunoBRS