After all the jokes, analysis, and theories on how a second analog stick could help Nintendo’s current 3DS predicament, I got my hands-on the “Frankenstick” base/second analog pad attachment (that will add camera control to games like Monster Hunter, Metal Gear, etc.) at Capcom’s Tokyo Game Show booth today.
I didn’t have much time with the unit, and it wasn’t running any software, so these are early impressions, but the main two things that jumped out at me are that it feels as big as it looks in pictures, and it’s very light — it seems almost hollow, which makes sense given that there’s probably not a lot of tech packed into the base.
I’ve heard people compare it to the Game Gear, and I don’t think that’s accurate — it’s much more ergonomic and comfortable to hold, though it does have some of the bulk of Sega’s machine. I can’t see anyone carrying this around in their pocket, for instance — the width would make that nearly impossible.
