The accessory adds an additional analog stick to the handheld console, and is compatible with a number of games including hits like Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Resident Evil: Revelations, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D and Kid Icarus: Uprising.
Nintendo is selling the peripheral exclusively through their online store in the U.S., for $20.
President Satoru Iwata said last year the company would not be selling a refreshed 3DS XL with two analogs, preferring to keep the form factor smaller.
The Circle Pad Pro had been available in Japan and Europe.
Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 21 Apr 2013 10:49