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Japanese Nintendo 3DS Import Thread | Brand New 3D, Same Old Region Lock
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PumpkinSpice
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Curious to hear how DQX is, if the servers are getting better, if it's better on the new3DS.
May be the game I buy with mine too.
lolitsgriff
Neo Member
I'm hoping my order from Nippon Yasan ships soon, I contacted them about when they would start shipping and they basically said they get their shipments when it releases instead of for release itself, so I think those of us who ordered from NY will be waiting a few days extra.
I'm not too concerned, I don't have a whole lot to play other than Sm4sh, but I really want to hold my shiny new toy....
How comfortable is the standard size N3DS? I got an LL but I am sort of interested in the smaller version for the kisekae plates and SFC buttons.
I'm not too concerned, I don't have a whole lot to play other than Sm4sh, but I really want to hold my shiny new toy....
How comfortable is the standard size N3DS? I got an LL but I am sort of interested in the smaller version for the kisekae plates and SFC buttons.
ShikabaneHime13
Member
Just found out how to avoid missing my delivery on Monday as I have a doctor's appointment in the morning within the timeframe FedEx would deliver (by 10:30am). I opted to customize my delivery (only possible once the package arrives stateside) and chose the option of having it held at a FedEx center of my choosing. Naturally, I chose the center closest to my doctor's office to pick it up after my visit. I could've opted to just sign the package release form but... There's no greater joy than having a FedEx employee hand me my package in person.
(Just hope my normal delivery guy isn't upset, lol. He is usually so nice and likes the fact that I will sit on my porch waiting for him and actually walk to the truck when I see him coming. He says he wishes all his customers were that nice and courteous)
(Just hope my normal delivery guy isn't upset, lol. He is usually so nice and likes the fact that I will sit on my porch waiting for him and actually walk to the truck when I see him coming. He says he wishes all his customers were that nice and courteous)
Garou
Member
So my New 3DS LL arrived this morning, everything seemed fine but during the initial setup-process I noticed a small white spot on the lower screen. 
Went to Akihabara to exchange it at Yodobashi, but no more stock, so I returned it.
All of Akihabra still has boatloads of regular models, but not a single LL. I guess the old 3DS will have to do for now...
Went to Akihabara to exchange it at Yodobashi, but no more stock, so I returned it.All of Akihabra still has boatloads of regular models, but not a single LL. I guess the old 3DS will have to do for now...
Have you got the exact name of the SD card so I can look into getting one at all? :>
Impotaku
Member
Ah thanks, the pikmin thing is actually a bit of software. Nintendo released 4 sets of prepaid cards that double as augmented reality cards, the pikmin icon is a photo app there is also one for animal forest & super mario. They work the same as the AR cards that came with the 3DS you can take pics using the characters that come on the cards.
Here's a vid explaining how they work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-rYZL4mAQw
Pancakes R Us
Member
Has there been a thread for launch day lines yet? The Japanese love to queue, and I love seeing the launch day lines.
Mailenstein
Member
Sure, here you go: http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00CHHTOII/
Loading time comparison on MH4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubVmO5QYWos
What's more interesting is that this is a comparison based on the vanilla version, not MH4G
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubVmO5QYWos
What's more interesting is that this is a comparison based on the vanilla version, not MH4G
I got a 64GB Samsung micro orange one off Amazon for like £25.
Edit: here it is http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00J29FF4G/
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
We need to see Miiverse loading times!
EDIT: uhh, no we don't there's one in the above video, I didn't finish watching
EDIT: uhh, no we don't there's one in the above video, I didn't finish watching
Refreshment.01
Member
So let me see if im begining to understand. Leaving the face tracking out, it seems that the viewing angles are improved in relation to the original model. Now when the viewing angle is compromissed the camera tracking enters and adjust the sweetspot. Is this what's causing the flickering?
Moving the unit around gently, like you would typically do in a normal play session, like for example adjusting your posture doesn't brake the 3D effect?
Also how those the C stick compare to the Circle Pad Pro in the game's that support it?
Wonder if you could leave the 3D effect on in Star Fox while controlling the ship with the Gyro in first person view.
It seems to me the boot time to game is improved, the actual in game load times between areas are the same. Either way a nice bonus if indeed the case.
Any Miiverse video comparisons yet?
Edit: And we have them now in the Rekameoh 9 minute video above.
Miiverse experience is vastly improved.
Now we need youtube comparisons XD
yes ^^
Refreshment.01
Member
i don't think the servers are been hammered, they are just probably handling too much traffic.
Impotaku
Member
Working fine here & im accessing from in the UK and managed to buy a theme from Japan. It's a bit slower but still working.
Mailenstein
Member
Pretty much, yeah.
Worthintendo
Member
Oh that is awesome, def gonna pic up the 128 GB one ASAP ^_^
Awesome *orders alongside an SD card reader*
I'm not sure if the viewing angles are improved, or if it's due to the new head tracking. But its way way easier to find the sweet spot, or rather: "in new 3ds, sweetspot finds you!".
the flickering is probably due to re-adjustment issues when the software just can't keep up with the movement speed.
it kinda looks like vertical tearing.
It's by no means perfect, but it's good enough.
I'll surely use the 3d more often with the n3ds.
Refreshment.01
Member
Another set of impressions, great.
So by now is pretty much confirmed, it still not posible to use gyroscopic aiming and the 3D effect at the same time.
Did your eyes got tired when using the 3D effect in the past? Asking because i would be interested in knowing if the people that couldn't play for extended periods of time with the earlier models could have an easier time with the N3DS.
Also under normal conditions, have the 3D effect broke like it usually happen before with the original 3DS even with slight movements?
PotionBleue
Member
It doesn't have the same meaning? I'm confused now.
Impotaku
Member
For me i found the vertical banding bad on the XL on light coloured screens you could see the dark bands even when in the perfect sweet spot even the tiniest of movement and the dark bands would appear. The big screen seemed to make them more noticable.
I'm hoping the N3DS fixed that problem although when i played on the smaller original 3DS the bands would hardly appear if you were in the sweet spot. Going with the smaller N3DS so i don't think it will be as noticable.
I'm hoping the N3DS fixed that problem although when i played on the smaller original 3DS the bands would hardly appear if you were in the sweet spot. Going with the smaller N3DS so i don't think it will be as noticable.
Germany
You may know Köln as Cologne. DE on your tracking service is for "Deutschland".
Thankfully, wherever you live, doesn't change too much for you.
How much did you pay for all faceplates combined? Just curious.^^
Impotaku
Member
14081 yen would have been less but i bought the suede & wood faceplates & those are the most expensive 2.
Got no's, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 21, 22 ,32, 24.
Have the smash bros one on preorder but thats not out till next month.
Nice! I wanted to buy the XL model, but if they end up to offer the wood faceplate in Europe, I have to think about that again.
...or maybe I'll just import a Japanese n3DS on top to have both. Never done that, but it's really tempting AND I could finally play all those Japan exclusive games. Time to get those minna no nihongo books out of the basement, I guess. xD
the androgyne
Member
Just watching DJMizuhara's videos - in particular the download speed test.
Now it's obvious that the New 3DS is much faster (and just like the video they showed pre-release). But is anyone else wondering exactly why? What has an improved CPU got to do with download speed?
The only thing i can think of is that the 'download' screen must masking the decompression of the games. To get a speed increase that high it's probably something ludicrous like 15% actually downloading, 85% decompression. Would explain why 3DS has always seemed to be the slowest at 'downloading' anything out of all devices in my house.
Now it's obvious that the New 3DS is much faster (and just like the video they showed pre-release). But is anyone else wondering exactly why? What has an improved CPU got to do with download speed?
The only thing i can think of is that the 'download' screen must masking the decompression of the games. To get a speed increase that high it's probably something ludicrous like 15% actually downloading, 85% decompression. Would explain why 3DS has always seemed to be the slowest at 'downloading' anything out of all devices in my house.
That Pikmin one is software for photo ones.
Isho ni photo Pikmin version, if I am mistaken. Downloadable when u buy the Nintendo Eshop point card.
Opinionatedfish
Member
I want to see one of those load time comparisons on Resident Evil Revelations. Just because. Also comparisons of the New 3DS running DS software full screen.
……forgetit
Member
IN that case do you consider the smaller screen to be much of a problem?
Mailenstein
Member
As for now, I'm on the fence. It's way better then the OG launch model I had back then, but way smaller than the LL. It's ok for now, but I have to see how it grows on me. Really love the device quality and visual. It's not a regret at all, just maybe not used to it yet probably.
ShikabaneHime13
Member
Ok, so I am about to give both PlayAsia and FedEx a big piece of my mind. Checked my tracking very late last night/early this morning only to have the status "Clearance Delay- Import: Commercial Invoice Is Incomplete" which equates to something being wrong or misunderstood on the invoice of my package.
In the 2 and a half years I have been buying from PlayAsia (having purchased a Black LL from them over a year ago) I have NEVER had this happen before... UGH!!!
So I immediately sent PlayAsia a message via Facebook as they respond more quickly there than via their own customer service inquiry page and a rep said they would contact FedEx and update me once they had information on the situation. In turn, I also called FedEx at like 3 in the morning and they said they would call me sometime today with an update....
Is it too much to ask for that this is cleared up before Sunday night/Monday morning so I can have my treasured system?!?! *cries buckets*
In the 2 and a half years I have been buying from PlayAsia (having purchased a Black LL from them over a year ago) I have NEVER had this happen before... UGH!!!
So I immediately sent PlayAsia a message via Facebook as they respond more quickly there than via their own customer service inquiry page and a rep said they would contact FedEx and update me once they had information on the situation. In turn, I also called FedEx at like 3 in the morning and they said they would call me sometime today with an update....
Is it too much to ask for that this is cleared up before Sunday night/Monday morning so I can have my treasured system?!?! *cries buckets*
Impotaku
Member
spelltropy
Member
Has anyone had theirs shipped from nippon-yasan?
Also, slightly odd question, but are the wi-fi options extended at all on the N3ds? In particular, is it possible to connect to uni wifis which require a login?
Also, slightly odd question, but are the wi-fi options extended at all on the N3ds? In particular, is it possible to connect to uni wifis which require a login?
Haha lols, did a quick Google & it showed Denmark! Honestly guvGermany
You may know Köln as Cologne. DE on your tracking service is for "Deutschland".
Thankfully, wherever you live, doesn't change too much for you.
now at Charles de Gaule FR, France I reckon No movement here from Nippon Yasan, I ordered a white n3ds from them & a black from play Asia. Couldn't decide on colour so will decide when they show. Just gonna sell the one I want least but still can't make my mind up. Anyone gone on black? Most vids seem to be white.Sadly no.