User blog comment:PitchBlack696/Monster Hunter Portable 3rd/@comment-76.114.228.14-20110812070840/@comment-1758220-20110812224051

Because 3DS is underpowered. It would be a huge step back for the series. MH relies mostly on 3 things to attract hardcore gamers: 1. Great graphics- Every true MH game has had exceptional graphics for whatever system it was on, getting better with each one. 3DS would struggle to mimic even Unite's graphics. 2.Tons of content- MH games are known for having copious amounts of quests, monsters, and equipment. The 3DS has low memory, and the cartridges it uses couldn't possibly hold that much data. 3. Online multiplayer: We all know Nintendo sucks the big one when it comes to multiplayer. MH Tri is a good example of this, forcing Capcom to come up with its own in-game multiplayer system.

Without these things, an MH game on 3DS would be an empty, boring, and short-lived experience. So here's hoping Capcom doesn't get wasted enough to develop a game for a system that is struggling to meet sales requirements.