@Devoted:
Not that the lack of an analog and the subsquent hampered experience (as we’re assuming it to be in lack of the second analog stick) would prevent the japanese gamers from going out and get it. It’s monster hunter! :D

I think that so far none of these games require you to get it to actually go out and play it; it simply enhances the experience. Monster Hunter games worked fine and sold immensely on the PSP with only one analog, so it pretty much depends on how they actually made the game I guess :P

@FaithlessMr: What I didn’t get was if the new analog add-on was compatible with moster hunter or required for monster hunter…

If it’s required then that pretty much confirms that we’ll see a redesigned 3DS with more triggers and a second analog (which I’d probably buy…after a price cut).

If it’s just “compatible” I think the regular game experience will probably be underwhelming without it.. but this is just me wondering…

I do agree that Pokemon and Monster Hunter boost system sales A LOT in Japan… let’s wait and see

@Azure’Sora:
With the second analog stick and whatanot, it may not be that bad ;)

@FaithlessMr:
Cmon, monster hunter on the ds… really now -,-

Monster Hunter and Pokemon games on handhelds usually decide which handheld will dominate for a couple of months in Japan at least :P

@Rafi:
Ok, now i get it after saw the trailer on latest news….. :)