Smash 3DS Reducing circle pad awkwardness?

[Pippin (Peregrin Took)]

I've been playing the demo on my 2ds to get a feel for whether I want the 3ds version or just wait for the wii u one. Kinda wanted to see if I could use it as a controller in tournaments just to blow people's minds But the circle pad still feels wierd to me, like I lose control of link and mega man sometimes. Can anybody give me any pointers on how to adapt to it or is it a lost cause? Thanks

 

[punkonjunk]

a small circle of sand paper glued into the circle pad has made my my 3ds amazing. It helped immensely with kid icarus, and is helping a ton with 3ds. buddy of mine touched it and immediately wanted to do it himself - it works great.

 

[ryuu seika]

It won't change the fact that the pad has to move nearly half way to count as not neutral and often fails to register smashes as not being tilts though.

 

[Vaughngief]

I don't think you can do anything really, aside from adapting. The circle pad is no analog stick and can sometimes goof inputs, because of how limited it's gate is. If you're getting the Wii U version eventually I'd just stick with a Game Cube controller or possibly a Pro Controller. Using the circle pad in a competitive scene could wear it down really fast.

That being said I don't think it's a matter of waiting for either version. The 3DS title is loads of fun for it's own reasons and I'm sure the Wii U version will be too.