Is it just me or does playing on the 3DS...

[JustSnilloc]

leave the joints and muscles in your hands hurting... Grant you it often seems like I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome when doing tedious things with my hands, but normal gaming controllers (Xbox, PS) don't bother my hands in the least...

Playing through DDD, I'm reminded of all the times I had to take breaks from playing 358/2 Days because the CTS feelings would get too intense

On a more positive note, I was kidding around earlier and stuck my 3DS in it's case (it's the hard shell pokemon black and white NDS carrying case) and started playing it in there...

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The results were it felt a TON better on my hands

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Anyways, any of you felt the same? Do you dislike the DS family as a good "game controller"? Comments? Questions?

PS: I've heard about the Circle Pad Pro... for those who have had similar issues, does it help?

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

Mm, not really. I have smaller hands, though. I find the 3DS to be very comfortable (besides the awkward placement of the analog stick + d-pad in relation to KH3D)

 

[Mirby]

I have small hands so normally I don't have those issues. I also use the CPP which is nice; took some getting used to but I enjoy having it. :3

 

[soraalam1]

It didn't bother me. But I bet it would if I wasn't using the Circle Pad Pro the whole time.

 

[Taochan]

It's actually incredibly comfortable to game with for me, because of the size of my hands.

 

[Sammi]

I play KH:3D for up to 6 hours per day, so I've gotten used to the hand cramps. I also had to take a lot of breaks regarding 358/2 Days.

 

[Chill]

I don't find any from of holding the 3DS uncomfortable, I like it.

 

[iLeen]

It's not too uncomfortable holding, but my right elbow does hurt from leaning on it a lot while I'm playingXD My pinky does get tired holding the weight of my 3DS as well, I'm not sure how else to hold it.

 

[Chaser]

My hands so sometimes tense up

 

[Jesus]

I've reported some discomfort as well. But once I put on the CPP it's all goo so maybe you should invest in that

 

[Vanitas666]

I find 3DS and psp but especially the 3DS to have a very slidy stick so my thump looses it's grip all the time but I found a solution and used a working glove. I haven't had any other problems with the 3DS though

 

[WaveK89]

It wasn't too bad for me aside from sweaty palms. I know the last few boss battles had me using flowmotion like crazy, and that took a hit on my hands.

 

[Sky King]

I didn't have any problems playing KH 3D. I played 3-4 hours at a time taking breaks here and there due to dying to a boss lol. The only game I really had a problem with, was BBS because i was playing the whole time with out the thumb top for the analog joystick. That was fun.

 

[ajmrowland]

doesnt bother me and I dont have small hands or CPP.

 

[Delsan]

My hands never cramped while playing 3D or any of the other handheld entries. I could go with playing Days for a few hours with my thumb slightly hurting, but that's the greatest it could get. I find all the handhelds I own comfortable, actually.