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Now that Nintendo's 3DS [slide pad](http://www.engadget.com/tag/slide+pad/) is hitting shelves in Japan, it appears that Mr. Blurrycam managed to get in on at least one owner's unboxing. Glance at the contents strewn about above and you'll notice what looks to be a copy of *Monster Hunter*, the secondary joystick-adding peripheral itself and an included wrist strap. According to *Andriasang*, the owner reports that the add-on is stated to last a whopping 480 hours on its single AAA battery, which makes the thought of dealing with its screw-secured compartment sting a bit less. Folks in the US will still have to wait until [February 7th](http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/25/nintendo-3ds-slidepad-coming-to-the-us-under-the-name-circle-pad/) to experience the joy of 3D and dual analog sticks for themselves, but in the meantime, you can hit the source links below for more insight.
Nintendo’s 3DS slide pad gets unboxed in Japan, reveals massive 480 hour battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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