User blog comment:Plexioth- xD/Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate/@comment-3005793-20111004014054/@comment-1837917-20111004015421

Yes, the accessory is true, and speculation has been made about the next 3DS upgrade/style (whatever, DS had like 4 changes xD) incorporating the dual analog sticks. It seems to move it closer in style to the current PS3 controller or Nintendo's own 'Classic Controller Pro'.