User blog comment:Plexioth- xD/Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate/@comment-1758220-20120913191304/@comment-3426677-20120914083336

Circle pad pro doesn't suck your 3DS battery life since it uses it's own. The CPP is godsend for MH on the normal sized 3DS but you won't need anything for the LL/XL. It's perfect as it is since all buttons are spaced out perfectly. It all depends on your hand size though.