Circle Pad Pro

The Circle Pad Pro is an optional hardware addition for the Nintendo 3DS which, when attached, adds a second analog joystick and extra set of shoulder buttons. Not all 3DS games are compatible with the device. Games that do utilize the Circle Pad Pro generally use the additional analog stick for enhanced camera control. The first game to support it was Monster Hunter Tri G in Japan and Resident Evil: Revelations in Europe and North America. Other titles announced to be compatible are Ace Combat 3D (Japan version only), Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance and Dynasty Warriors VS.

The Circle Pad Pro was released in Japan on December 10, 2011, January 27, 2012 in Europe, on February 2, 2012 in Australia, and in North America on February 7, 2012 and is not Region-locked. In North America it is only available through GameStop.