DS - 3DS (what is with the pad above the --> keys)

[inransha]

i just saw the 3DS and looks awesome but i dont know what the thing above the /\ keys
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is really bugging me ??? help

[Mazumia]

Originally Posted by inransha

i just saw the 3DS and looks awesome but i dont know what the thing above the /\ keys <--|--> \/ is really bugging me ??? help

it is a mini joystick.

[Bombz]

You have any idea what games would even need a joystick, Maz?
You know, other than another option of control rather than the D-pad.

[Mazumia]

Originally Posted by Bombz

You have any idea what games would even need a joystick, Maz? You know, other than another option of control rather than the D-pad.

no idea, but I know 100% that it is a joystick. Since they mentioned it in the specs. I think Nintendo is trying to go into the joystick route for their handhelds, since the look of some of the games could end up being in first person for some. (ie shooters)

[Bombz]

Kid Icarus, probablly for more movement control.

[GuruSharky]

Slide pad would be good for shooters, etc.