If you're planning to invest a ton of time on compatible games like Resident Evil: Revelations, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D, Kid Icarus: Uprising or Kingdom Hearts 3D, then the peripheral is worth a look if you can live with its drawbacks.
Read the full review →Eurogamer says:
You need only play Resident Evil: Revelations with (and for comparison's sake, without) the Circle Pad Pro to appreciate just how essential that second analogue slider is. In that regard, this is a purchase that every 3DS owner is advised to make ... Yet providing such a resounding recommendation for this device leaves a bitter taste in the mouth; simply put, the Circle Pad Pro is a totally unnecessary afterthought that reduces the console's aesthetic appeal and drastically impacts its portability. quote
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As ugly and cumbersome as it makes the 3DS, the Circle Pad Pro is actually a great-performing accessory that improves the control range of games that it's compatible with.
Read the full review →You need only play Resident Evil: Revelations with (and for comparison's sake, without) the Circle Pad Pro to appreciate just how essential that second analogue slider is. In that regard, this is a purchase that every 3DS owner is advised to make.
Read the full review →I haven't been using it for too long, but I gotta say, despite some annoyances, I like it!
Read the full review →I enjoy using it, despite niggling issues and having to carry it everywhere. I swear when this thing was announced I though it would be a disaster, but it works a lot better than I thought.
Read the full review →Circle Pad Pro is an inexpensive, optional extra that - while undoubtedly affecting the portability of your 3DS - does exactly what it sets out to do by offering a quick fix solution and the best possible gameplay experience for games that support it.
Read the full review →Buying a Circle Pad Pro will largely depend on how much you plan to play compatible games. If you know you’ll be sinking plenty of time on those and can live with the device’s drawbacks, then the Circle Pad Pro is certainly worth a look.
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