HORI Nintendo 3DS Mario Kart 7 Racing Wheel
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- Officially Licensed by Nintendo
- Realistic feel and control, improving grip of the Nintendo 3DS system
- Utilizes Nintendo 3DS Motion Sensor Feature
- Improved access to L button and R button with trigger buttons
- Great for playing "Mario Kart 7" and other games on the Nintendo 3DS system (*Not compatible with the Nintendo 3DS XL System)
Product information
| ASIN | B0061YFZDQ |
|---|---|
| Release date | December 19, 2011 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #474,420 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) |
| Product Dimensions | 6.75 x 2 x 6.25 inches; 6.4 Ounces |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Rated | Everyone |
| Item model number | 3DS-083U |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
| Manufacturer | HORI |
| Date First Available | October 29, 2011 |
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Product Description
Officially licensed by Nintendo. Mario Kart 7 branded racing wheel attachment utilizes the Nintendo 3DS motion sensor feature and allows for improved grip and control. Access to L&R buttons are improved with trigger buttons and most other features on the Nintendo 3DS are accessible while wheel attachment is on. (NOTE: Not compatible with the Nintendo 3DS XL system)
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The 3DS can be mounted and unmounted very easily. Obviously it makes the system less travel-friendly, but it's a great accessory to have at home especially when playing for an extended amount of time.
Pros: Allows you to play games longer without your hands cramping up.
Cons: It will not fit in your pocket for gaming on the go--a minor gripe since I only use it either at home or pack it when I go on longer trips.
One thing to note: I purchased mine just before Christmas and they didn't ship it until after New Year's. It could have been because of the holidays, but I'm letting anyone who reas this review know just in case it happens to you, too.
Since this'll be my second controller, we'll see how that goes. My fingers are crossed, but honestly, if you're feeling challenged playing Smash Brothers because of the size of your 3DS like I am, you might be up the creek without a paddle.
As I haven't tried other popular grips, this review doesn't include any comparisons.
So, here's what I felt about Hori 3DS Wheel for the said game (and others).
The peculiar control scheme of Uprising simply doesn't allow a comfortable and extensive gameplay.
While the Wheel does alleviate the pain in your left hand to some extent, it's not perfect.
1. As many other reviewers have noted, the shoulder buttons are much better than the ones on 3DS itself,
mostly because they are much bigger.
2. I also like the way the product is designed to hold 3DS.
It's similar to the Circle Pad Pro. There's no 'clicking' but the hold is firm,
and therefore no danger of breaking the often fragile connecting part of the peripheral or of scratching 3DS.
3. The lower part of the Wheel's curve was useful when playing DS games that are better suited for D-pad.
4. In cases of certain games that have to be played with the stylus for the most part
and require some tough and nimble controls (just like Uprising),
the Wheel's grip (i.e., the handle part) is a little bit small to be comfortable.
Yes, it's certainly better than the not-at-all-ergonomic design of the stock 3DS.
Nevertheless, your left hand that has to solely support the weight of 3DS (and at the same time
continuously press L trigger in the case of Uprising)
and the hand still feels a bit 'cramped' after a while
because the diameter of the handle part is simply not big enough.
Imagine you're holding the steering wheel of a real car.
When grabbing it, four of your fingers can go all the way around the wheel and meet your thumb.
This is impossible with the Hori Wheel.
Of course it should be impossible, because there's always be 3DS itself between the thumb and the other fingers.
Yet, the other four fingers meet the bottom of the Wheel BEFORE you grab on it completely
(in other words, there still remains some space between the center part of your palm and the Wheel,
which causes the unnecessary tension in your hands, the exact tension that people try to avoid
by buying this kind of grip accessories).
FYI, I'm a guy and about 5'7" tall, and my hands are not too big nor too small for that height,
and I'm pretty sure many of the adult, male customers willing to buy this kind of grips
would have even bigger hands.
So, the verdict:
The Wheel is well constructed, just like other products from Hori.
Overall, it's smoothly designed, and seems quite durable as there aren't any thin parts that might break.
(This durability will, I think, appeal to parents who want to buy this for their little kids.)
Yet, considering that hand grip accessories for 3DS are most of all made to make
prolonged gameplays comfortable, I wonder why there's not a single manufacturer
who just makes it bigger. I mean, no matter how big or small the peripheral may be,
it won't fit any containers designed for the original size anyways.
For Kid Icarus: Uprising, the Wheel is better than the stock 3DS,
but don't expect that your pain will go away completely.
The Wheel is not expensive, so although it's not perfect, I don't regret the purchase.
I guess I should rather blame the control scheme of Uprising, not this product.