The Explosive Secret of the 3DS Analog Slider Attachment (Opinion)

What if the new 3DS slider has a secret, unannounced feature?

Recently we learned about a new Analog Slider attachment for the Nintendo 3DS. This new cradle style device basically gives the 3DS a second analog slider. But why do something like this in the first place? Isn't this like admitting your product has a major short coming? The internet was flooded with fanboy hysteria when this product was revealed.

However putting all this drama aside, what if this device has another use beyond the obvious?

[rezzah]

People know that playing with dual analogs for MH is more fun and easier than using the directional buttons.

Capcom knows about the dislike for the directional buttons compared to the second analog so they want to please their fans (and new fans) on the 3DS because it only has one analog.

[SilentNegotiator]

Developers want that standard second stick/nub. When some developers start using the attachment, Nintendo will probably release a new SKU with it built in. Then original 3DS buyers will REALLY be screwed over - in a way that free ancient games won't quell. Nintendo really did not plan out the 3DS well; either they don't screw their customers and don't release a new SKU but screw over developers, or they screw over the customers that carried them through Nintendo's currently least success handheld since like, the gameboy color.

[snipes101]

What they should do is allow early adopters to bring in their handhelds (i.e. anyone in the ambassador program) and do a direct swap. That would give them some much needed popularity.

[supremacy]

Well we will see what Nintendo has plan soon, so that should answer some questions.

[MasterCornholio]

It is pretty much a given that developers want an extra stick on the device because it vastly improves the controls. Especially when we are talking about the camera.

Which is why in my opinion the Vita which was designed with the help of the devs has an extra analog stick.

[meganick]

It would be nice if it had an extra battery in it to extend the 3DS's battery life.

[ronin4life]

It would also be neat, in my opinion, if the stick itself just jacks the gyro input, making it possible to make a game with gyro controls that can use the slide pad peripheral without dedicated developement.
Also, Monster Hunter WOO!

[ronin4life]

Why hope for a WiiU announcement.... at a 3DS based conference?

[MultiConsoleGamer]

The connectivity issue. 3DS to Wii-U.