I have to agree with StarDust on several points. My question is, why did Nintendo rush the device to launch with lack of software support, when clearly they could have held back and developed the system further? Now, instead of a complete hand held gaming system, there is need to buy an add-on that runs on batteries?! I would bet money that within 6 months, Nintendo announces the "new" 3DS with 2 circle pads and the price will be back at 250 dollars. I don't see this as the essential add-on, I see this as Nintendo completely taking advantage of their name. If the 3DS had sold as big as they thought it would and the system had been out with numerous first party and third party supported games. Then a controller add-on might be nice. This is a joke!