It would appear that the fans that really get into Smash Brothers have been having some difficulty keeping their 3DS systems in one piece. From continuous use of the slide pad during Smash Brothers it has caused several cases of the pad just breaking off entirely.
While several causes have been seen it would appear that it has yet to become an issue big enough for Nintendo to release an official statement on. Still it is best to be aware of this possibility as Smash Brothers is a really easy get to get into and really put the pressure on your buttons, so when you get the game be careful and you should be able to avoid damaging your handheld device.
