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Is there a good grip for the 3DS? aka my hands hurt after using this thing

Trojita

Trojita

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So yeah I got a 3DS at launch, and I can still not play it comfortably. I think it might have to do with how close the buttons are on either side to each other and the lack of grip. I haven't had this problem with any other handheld I've owned.

Is there any decent grips to use that alleviates this?
 
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Princess Carl

Member
Played two races of Mario Kart on my friends 3DS and felt the same way.

That and the control stick feels like there is no grip at all
 
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CrunchinJelly

formerly cjelly
Lead Based Paint said:
Played two races of Mario Kart on my friends 3DS and felt the same way.

That and the control stick feels like there is no grip at all
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ultron87

Member
Yeah, I've been playing Radiant Historia on my 3DS, but I think I am going to switch back to my DS Lite because it has been hurting my hand.
 
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hatchx

Banned
Linkzg said:
thirded, especially one that makes the d-pad usable.

I saw this on Amazon but don't know how it is: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UBSR46/?tag=neogaf0e-20
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I ordered this so I'll have impressions this week (feel free to PM me, I might not make a new thread or remember to bump this one).


I play with the 3DS on it's charger. It makes it bigger and easier for my big hands to hold it.


Frankestick is a bad choice because it will not work for any games that doesn't need the frankenstick. Meaning you can't play Mario Kart or Mario or, well, anything other than Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, Kingdom Hearts, Ace Combat,
 
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Eric C

Member
Trojita said:
So yeah I got a 3DS at launch, and I can still not play it comfortably. I think it might have to do with how close the buttons are on either side to each other and the lack of grip. I haven't had this problem with any other handheld I've owned.

Is there any decent grips to use that alleviates this?
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I have a grip on every single one of my handhelds. I've had my 3DS since launch, and I still haven't found one that puts the d-pad into the "perfect" position for me yet. But, yes most of the grips available do make playing with the slide pad and main buttons much more comfortable for me.

cjelly said:
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I was actually thinking about trying this out too, to see if I could move my hand lower and hit the d-pad comfortably

Linkzg said:
thirded, especially one that makes the d-pad usable.

I saw this on Amazon but don't know how it is: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UBSR46/?tag=neogaf0e-20
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I haven't used that one yet.

I really want one shaped like a 360 controller but WITH extra long handles so I can slide my hand down to use the d-pad.


BlindSwordsmanZ said:
Circle Pad Pro. Only thing I can see helping with this.
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I don't know you can't use the shoulder buttons for games that don't support it, so it might not be ideal.
 
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AbsoluteZero

Banned
BlindSwordsmanZ said:
Circle Pad Pro. Only thing I can see helping with this.
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Dash Kappei said:
Frankenstick
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...the Circle Pad Pro isn't a grip, it adds additional buttons.

Do keep in mind that the system's original R button is a bit out of reach so anything that needs the R button that doesn't support the Circle Pad Pro will be nigh unplayable.

Don't buy the Circle Pad Pro as a grip, you'll be wasting more money and be adding issues in the process.
 
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-Pyromaniac-

Member
Cricle pad pro, I'm dying for it for this reason. The amazon one always looked interesting but I discovered it after the circle pad pro was announced :p

And to the person above that said it doesn't count, it definitely has more of a controller curvature in the back, as seen in the pics.
 
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AbsoluteZero

Banned
-Pyromaniac- said:
Cricle pad pro, I'm dying for it for this reason. The amazon one always looked interesting but I discovered it after the circle pad pro was announced :p

And to the person above that said it doesn't count, it definitely has more of a controller curvature in the back, as seen in the pics.
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Hope you only like being able to play Circle Pad Pro-only games on your 3DS.
 
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Neuromancer

Member
I have this one and it rocks.



Very comfortable, makes playing MK soooooo much better. It is kind of ugly but form follows function I always say.
 
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AbsoluteZero

Banned
-Pyromaniac- said:
Ummm, doesn't the circle pad pro have its own shoulder button?
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It does, but unless the game is programmed to look for input in the IR port on the 3DS its non-operational, same with all the shoulder buttons and second circle pad.

Which means that unless developers start developing all their games to look for the IR port, you'll find that the circle pad pro only works on games that are designed for it. (I.E. MGS3D, RE, etc.)
 
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PigSpeakers

Member
I found the original DS to be strangely comfortable, but maybe that's because I've been using it since it came out. The sides are a little rough on my hands when I'm lying in bed. Otherwise it's aces, and has one of my favorite handheld D-pads.
 
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Femmeworth

Banned
PigSpeakers said:
I found the original DS to be strangely comfortable, but maybe that's because I've been using it since it came out. The sides are a little rough on my hands when I'm lying in bed. Otherwise it's aces, and has one of my favorite handheld D-pads.
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Yep, the DS Phat has a much better d-pad than the DS Lite.
 
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The Abominable Snowman

Member
radioheadrule83 said:
There hasn't been a nice comfortable handheld for over a decade!
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This "Thinning handheld" trend has made for some pretty uncomfortable handhelds for men with big hands, high testosterone and big penises such as you and I. The OG Game Boy brick was narrow, but was acceptable for its thickness, as was the Game Gear and nomad extremely comfortable to hold. Then it went downhill from there.

Has that stopped me from playing mobile? Not at all, but I do miss the days of having an inch thick slate in my hands that curved to actually fit my hands, and not merely 'drop' into them.
 
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NintendoGal

Member
Although the MK7 wheel was listed, the Memorex wheel is quite comfortable too. It has a few drawbacks, but if you're just looking for a good grip while playing MK7, it does a good job and is available in stores (saw it at a Best Buy and Target yesterday).
 
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Eric C

Member
Mudkips said:
Is there any way for me to buy one of these?
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http://home.cybergadget.co.jp/products/4544859011931.html


I tried ordering from some site, but they cancelled my order after a months because they were out of stock and weren't getting any more.

I fucking hate the circle pad.
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-Pyromaniac- said:
I also would like to know this. Slider pad thing is terrible.
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Amazon.co.jp has it listed as in stock and ready to ship

BLACK - BLUE - RED - WHITE

BUT IT SAYS ON THE PRODUCT PAGE THEY WON'T SHIP IT OUTSIDE OF JAPAN.

You could probably use a shipping forwarding service or something.

EDIT

They have PINK too
 
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Bullza2o

Member
The other day I was also wondering this. Then I read about how ergonomic the Circle Pad Pro is, so I'll probably pick one up in February.
 
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Mudkips

Banned
Ericsc said:
Amazon.co.jp has it listed as in stock and ready to ship

BLACK - BLUE - RED - WHITE

BUT IT SAYS ON THE PRODUCT PAGE THEY WON'T SHIP IT OUTSIDE OF JAPAN.

You could probably use a shipping forwarding service or something.
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PAGING JAPAN GAF.
Paging the holy fuck out of Japan GAF.

Get these fucking things and send them to me please shit fuck.
 
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jackdoe

Member
radioheadrule83 said:
I had the same issue on DS lite, probably worse. There hasn't been a nice comfortable handheld for over a decade!
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I don't know, I thought DS Lite and PSP were rather comfortable. Or at least they don't have sharp jutting corners that cut into your palm if you hold it normally.
 
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Eric C

Member
While I was looking for those slide pad things I found this.

Looks like it MIGHT be a good grip for both grip comfort and d-pad use

www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004GECC5M/
Also not shipped outside of Japan

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But I can't read what the reviews are saying because I can't read Japanese.
 
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BlindSwordsmanZ

Member
AbsoluteZero said:
It does, but unless the game is programmed to look for input in the IR port on the 3DS its non-operational, same with all the shoulder buttons and second circle pad.

Which means that unless developers start developing all their games to look for the IR port, you'll find that the circle pad pro only works on games that are designed for it. (I.E. MGS3D, RE, etc.)
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Holy crap that makes me mad. The 3DS kills my hand but I love many of the games for it. My whole plan was to save Mario for this thing....

Edit - Maybe they can patch older games?
 
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