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Japanese Nintendo 3DS Import Thread | Brand New 3D, Same Old Region Lock
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sixteen-bit
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Thinking about importing Xenoblade 3D. Is it expected to be multilingual like Pokemon ORAS? Did Monster Game's previous releases have multilingual options?
*drools a little bit* I am so glad they are releasing the Black N3DS in Europe.
Once a EMS Tenso package hits US customs (Los Angeles), what is the timetable for it to get delivered from your guys' experience? My N3DS order reached customs late last night.
edit: nvm just got update from USPS that it has left the LA facility at 1am this morning. So if their time stamps are to be trusted it was only in customs for just under 2 hours.
edit: nvm just got update from USPS that it has left the LA facility at 1am this morning. So if their time stamps are to be trusted it was only in customs for just under 2 hours.
The clips in the last European direct had Japanese text which I doubt they'd have done if they could help it so I would guess not.
Hey folks! Anyone know when the Majora's Mask faceplate will become available in Japan? Can't seem to find a date for it just yet.
Enjoy! ~~
TheSlySoul
Member
I will give a heads up and call your CC before importing. Hopefully they will send my unit now... 
I think the next batch is coming Feb 14.
TheSlySoul
Member
I pre-ordered #56-#58 on Nin-Nin Game. Says Feb 14th for shipping.
Nah. It's just a VERY popular item as you might imagine, thus limited quantities.
I picked up a New (used) 3DS while I was in Japan a couple of weeks ago, along with a handful of games. I'm liking it a lot and enjoying the 3D effect. It probably helps that this is my first 3DS and that I haven't played with them outside of demo kiosks, so the experience is still quite fresh. I've recently just set up a NNID for it, and the news of the impending shut down of Club Nintendo finally got me to make an account for that too. Unfortunately, the games I got didn't provide me with enough points to get something, but hopefully a friend can help me out with that.
I bought all the games I really wanted, which are:
EX Troopers (liking it since I liked Lost Planet)
Bravely Default For the Sequel (played only a little bit, but looks and sounds really nice)
Kid Icarus Uprising (good thing I played a lot of Crimson Dragon before playing this, so I got the hang of the controls very quickly)
New Etrian Odyssey 2 (my first EO game and I'm really enjoying it)
Puzzle & Dragons Z (haven't played yet, but I'm sure I'll get addicted to it)
Culdcept (haven't played it yet either, but I've enjoyed the other entries in the series)
Fire Emblem Awakening (same as above)
I bought all the games I really wanted, which are:
EX Troopers (liking it since I liked Lost Planet)
Bravely Default For the Sequel (played only a little bit, but looks and sounds really nice)
Kid Icarus Uprising (good thing I played a lot of Crimson Dragon before playing this, so I got the hang of the controls very quickly)
New Etrian Odyssey 2 (my first EO game and I'm really enjoying it)
Puzzle & Dragons Z (haven't played yet, but I'm sure I'll get addicted to it)
Culdcept (haven't played it yet either, but I've enjoyed the other entries in the series)
Fire Emblem Awakening (same as above)
StickSoldier
Member
fucking bullshit! I'm envious of all you guys getting these fancy new regular n3DSs, while I'm stuck having to get a XL. They are look so freakin awesome
Hey there! Glad you're enjoying it! I can't really use mine until Gateway comes out with an update for new Nintendo 3DS owners so I'm sorta stuck playing DS games still then. (DS games work fine and do not have region locking lol) So what color system did you get? Black or white? Black is superior IMO.
fucking bullshit! I'm envious of all you guys getting these fancy new regular n3DSs, while I'm stuck having to get a XL. They are look so freakin awesome
Uhm.. you can import too, ya know. We aren't just special or anything lol
Yeah, I got the black one. My previous Nintendo handheld was a white DSlite, so I figured I should change things up this time. And it does look quite nice in black.
Megatron
Member
Anybody have any luck taking advantage of this deal?
Called two Gamestops and they said they aren't doing it.
Haven't tried, but thanks to the stupid account system I can't trade in my 3ds until the successor is also in my hands.
I hated that so much when I wanted to upgrade to the 3DS XL. Sigh...
Yeah, it's dumb. I remember folks saying that some clerks let them system transfer in the store. I've got two 3DSs so I'll be fine as long as I can find a store that's participating. :/
You will have to do the deal on the last day it is available on the 13th. EBgames Canada is doing it where if you but the N3DS XL you can trade in your old system later and get it refunded.
Sucks that Gamestop US is doing it where you have to trade in the system and apply the credit to a preorder.
It'll likely be a better deal to just sell your old 3DS after the transfer for $75-100 on craigslist.
sixteen-bit
Member
I see. Good call. Thanks.
kunonabi
Member
My white charging cradle came in so I'm just waiting for cover plates. I really should have gone for the mint charger but oh well. I also went ahead and did a system transfer. I was thinking of waiting to see if I could turn my N3DS into a multi region machine but I really wanted to start customizing my home menu.
That banner having the Super Famicom button colors on it is like the ultimate salt-in-the-woundAnybody have any luck taking advantage of this deal?
Called two Gamestops and they said they aren't doing it.
My import unit should be here by Friday, at least
Speedwagon
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel. Yabuki turned off voice chat in Mario Kart races. True artists of their time.
Did you use a guide to do the system transfer? I've never done a system transfer and I'm afraid I might do something wrong with it being Japanese.
That banner having the Super Famicom button colors on it is like the ultimate salt-in-the-wound
My import unit should be here by Friday, at least
Didn't notice that until you told me. Oh man that's rich. Ha ha
Shogun_of_Truth
Member
My local GameStop said I could go home, do the transfer, come back that same day and they'd refund me the $75 for the trade.
Anybody have any luck taking advantage of this deal?
Called two Gamestops and they said they aren't doing it.
What do you mean they aren't doing it? That's really weird.
Guys, don't forget the New 3DS takes a mini-SD card. Get one now, transfer your data to it, and put it back in your 3DS with an adapter so when it's time to switch on release day you don't run into trouble.
sixteen-bit
Member
"still light years ahead", or something similar to indicate the somewhat huge regional split.
Is anyone here willing to trade club Nintendo codes? I'm missing only 2 for the albw soundtrack, and I got 2 spare band brothers codes, which I obviously can't use 3 times...
Anyone (well, anytwo to be exact) willing to trade? (for something I don't own preferably)
also it seems like there are a few new Culdcept owners around... anyone interested in giving it a go online sometime?
New thread title? How about one of these...
Japanese Nintendo 3DS Import Thread | Expanding those choices even further.
Japanese Nintendo 3DS Import Thread | Because NOA doesn't know the definition of choice.
Japanese Nintendo 3DS Import Thread | Different systems for a whole range of consumers.
Japanese Nintendo 3DS Import Thread | Expanding those choices even further.
Japanese Nintendo 3DS Import Thread | Because NOA doesn't know the definition of choice.
Japanese Nintendo 3DS Import Thread | Different systems for a whole range of consumers.
The Sarcastic Dude
Banned
Get it. It looks fucking great.
Welcome to the club of submitting to Nintendo's F2P overlords. There's an unofficial thread about it here: http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=953731
Thanks
Mister_Ruck
Member
If you think about how weak the yen is at the moment it makes spending the money a little easier
Lord Ghirahim
Member
I think I'm paying $40 for two pieces after shipping.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Nice!
But I can't justify putting more money into faceplates knowing that the U.S./NA isn't getting the N3DS. I'll stay satisfied with my wood & boo plates.
Then again... I've wanted Felt (no. 12) for so long...
Speedwagon
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel. Yabuki turned off voice chat in Mario Kart races. True artists of their time.
I have the Samsung EVO 64GB in my 3DS LL with an adapter which works well. Going to use it in my N3DS when I get it.
I'm sure either is fine. Just format it to FAT32 first
Good to know. Thank you.
Is there a link on how to go about doing that? I swear I've seen one before, but didn't save the link.
Cloggerdude
Member
I ordered No. 12 with mine, so I'll be sure to post lots of pictures of it for you when it gets in this week, haha.
ShikabaneHime13
Member
My regular n3DS arrived Friday before I left for my gaming convention. In a nutshell, I love the standard n3DS! Picked up the wood face plate from one of the convention vendors (Video Games New York) this weekend:
TheSporkWithin
Member
Grabbed Kid Icarus Uprising again, as I figure the constant chatter will be good for listening practice while I play, and the price is pretty good. The head-tracking is so nice in this game. If you've held off on playing it, there's absolutely no excuse now.
Lord Ghirahim
Member
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My new memory card will be here in a few hours too.