While all the initial buzz around Nintendo’s new “Slide Pad” peripheral was with Capcom, they’re not the only third-party publisher with access to it. Seems Konami have at least one in the house as well.
https://lastchance.cc/nintendo-3ds-circle-pad-add-on-is-real-heres-your-firs-5837814%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Speaking on the latest Kojima Productions podcast, members of the Metal Gear team went on record with their thoughts on the new add-on:
“I saw it today in the office. I mean I’m sure it’ll enhance gameplay… it’s a little big.” – Christopher Johns
“It feels good I think… it feels good. It’s just it’s an add-on, so I think the only concern is how will that kind of split through the users. Because there are people who are gonna wanna just carry around a really portable 3DS and then maybe only the really hardcore guys want to play some FPSs on there or something will maybe want to get that attachment.” – Sean Eyeston
“I don’t know if people want to carry it around, right? That might be the tough part.” – Christopher Johns
“It is kind of big.” – Sean Eyeston
“I think it adds a new level to gameplay, so it’s definitely worth it.” – Christopher Johns
“Gameplay-wise I think it definitely adds a lot. It’s just size-wise and I guess aesthetics, right?” – Sean Eyeston
“For those who do play for long periods of time, I think that will win over a lot of people…” – Christine Kogure
Which is all very interesting, but more interesting is why does Kojima Productions have one on-hand? Could it be a reason for the recent delay (in the West, at least) of Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D had something to do with reworking the game for dual thumbsticks?
Maybe! Then again, with the Japanese version of the game still on track for a November release (and the circle pad peripheral’s release outside Japan TBA), maybe not!
https://lastchance.cc/nintendo-officially-confirms-comments-on-3ds-circle-pa-5838197%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Kojima Productions has the new 3DS Circle Pad attachment [Nintendo Everything]
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