Nintendo Announces Japanese Release Date for Slide Pad Extension, Supporting Games

Nintendo has revealed the release date for its cradle attachment, and the games which will support it.

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Nintendo has dated the release for its "Slide Pad Extension," a cradle attachment which includes an additional joystick. An image of the device, which was since confirmed by Nintendo yesterday, was leaked last week in Famitsu.

The release of the product is scheduled for December 10, 2011 at a price of ¥1,500. For owners of the Nintendo 3DS, the device will allow users to operate the camera with their right hand, and certain 3DS-exclusive games will use it for other features. Nintendo added that the cradle will require the use of a single AAA battery, and can't be used alone.

Games compatible with the Slide Pad Extension include the following:

Monster Hunter 3 (Tri) G

Release Date: December 10, 2011

Biohazard (Resident Evil) Revelations

Release Date: Early 2012

Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D

Release Date: Winter 2011

Ace Combat 3D Cross Rumble

Release Date: TBA 2012

VS Dynasty Warriors

Release Date: TBA 2012

Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance