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[The Mana Legend]

Dozens of 3DS-GAF gamers gasped in delight and were summarily disappointed in one quick stroke.

I was one of them.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Dozens of 3DS-GAF gamers gasped in delight and were summarily disappointed in one quick stroke.

Damn it. i've been had.

 

[@MUWANdo]

There is no account system, no. From the sounds of things Nintendo is working on implementing one eventually, but again, no real timeline.

The update is coming this month and obviously it's not one-way between two 3DSes.

That's a different non-specific firmware update; the update to the NES games will only come once Nintendo officially makes NES games available to the general public on the 3DS VC, which is not coming on November 22 with the firmware update AFAIK.

When I say "one-way" I mean that it's a transfer, not a PS3-esque gameshare thing - you can only have the games on one unit at a time. There is a transfer cap, too, but I don't think anyone know what it is.

Where did you read that the GBA games are non-transferrable? (This is a bummer as I was planning on replacing my beaten up Aqua Blue 3DS with a Flame Red unit)

It was one one of the Ambassador FAQs, eith NOE's or NOA's, I forget which. I hear it's been edited since people unearthed them originally but I haven't checked myself - if they've changed it to say that GBA games can be transferred then I'll be pleasantly surprised. EDOT: looks like someone already did!

 

[Esiquio]

Wow, haha...sorry for dissapointing everyone with the bump. Unless I'm a bit thick, I still don't think that my question was answered:

If I buy a 3DS that already downloaded the Ambassador games, then they're mine to keep and I'm good to go, right? RIGHT???!!

Also, is the Ambassador Certificate something that is necessary to have? From what I understand it is two things:
1. A video for Ambassador's only
2. A notification tool of some sort that notifies you when new 3DS Ambassador games are available (i.e. the GBA games everyone pooped their pants about when I bumped this thread)

 

[Luigi87]

Wow, haha...sorry for dissapointing everyone with the bumb. Unless I'm a bit thick, I still don't think that my question was answered:

If I buy a 3DS that already downloaded the Ambassador games, then they're mine to keep and I'm good to go, right? RIGHT???!!

Also, is the Ambassador Certificate something that is necessary to have? From what I understand it is two things:
1. A video for Ambassador's only
2. A notification tool of some sort that notifies you when new 3DS Ambassador games are available (i.e. the GBA games everyone pooped their pants about when I bumped this thread)

As of right now there is no way to transfer the games. In the future one will be able to, but right now, you cannot.

The certificate is unneeded.

 

[backlot]

Wow, haha...sorry for dissapointing everyone with the bumb. Unless I'm a bit thick, I still don't think that my question was answered:

If I buy a 3DS that already downloaded the Ambassador games, then they're mine to keep and I'm good to go, right? RIGHT???!!

Also, is the Ambassador Certificate something that is necessary to have? From what I understand it is two things:
1. A video for Ambassador's only
2. A notification tool of some sort that notifies you when new 3DS Ambassador games are available (i.e. the GBA games everyone pooped their pants about when I bumped this thread)

Abassadorship is linked to each individual system. If you buy a system with the ambassador games on them they will stay on that system unless you do a system transfer after the update comes out.

I don't think the Ambassador Certificate is necessary but if you buy a system with ambassador games on it you should be able to download the certificate at any point.

 

[Esiquio]

As of right now there is no way to transfer the games. In the future one will be able to, but right now, you cannot.

The certificate is unneeded.

That's fine with me. I just want to buy a used 3DS that has them already, that's good enough. Transferring them later to another 3DS would be nice down the line. I think I missed the boat with getting some Club Nintendo coins, but that's alright.

EDIT: Thanks GAF, this is why I love you. Thanks @MUWANdo, Luigi87, backlot, and Roto13 for the quick and clear answers.

 

[Roto13]

Wow, haha...sorry for dissapointing everyone with the bumb. Unless I'm a bit thick, I still don't think that my question was answered:

If I buy a 3DS that already downloaded the Ambassador games, then they're mine to keep and I'm good to go, right? RIGHT???!!

Also, is the Ambassador Certificate something that is necessary to have? From what I understand it is two things:
1. A video for Ambassador's only
2. A notification tool of some sort that notifies you when new 3DS Ambassador games are available (i.e. the GBA games everyone pooped their pants about when I bumped this thread)

The eShop account is tied to the hardware (until you transfer it and tie it to different hardware). They're yours forever assuming you keep your 3DS forever or transfer them to another 3DS and keep THAT forever.

 

[SnorlaxSquad]

Nintendo doesn't have too much longer until they have to release the GBA games, right guys? Right? I really hope they don't delay it, playing Metroid Fusion again is something I can't wait for.

 

[Socreges]

Give me Fire Emblem.

Would be a good idea since Fire Emblem 3DS is on its way.

 

[ConradCervantes]

Since we're on the topic of transfers and such, is it possible to transfer from the 3DS back to the DSi? Like if I wanted to play my download of Cave Story on my XL, for instance?

 

[AbsoluteZero]

Since we're on the topic of transfers and such, is it possible to transfer from the 3DS back to the DSi? Like if I wanted to play my download of Cave Story on my XL, for instance?

No sir.

 

[dallow_bg]

Since we're on the topic of transfers and such, is it possible to transfer from the 3DS back to the DSi? Like if I wanted to play my download of Cave Story on my XL, for instance?

That'd be nice, so no.

 

[ConradCervantes]

Naturally.

 

[Lothars]

has there been any more announcements regarding the other 5 gba games?

 

[The Mana Legend]

has there been any more announcements regarding the other 5 gba games?

Nope. I'm guessing they will announce them after Mario Kart 7 is released.

 

[Lothars]

Nope. I'm guessing they will announce them after Mario Kart 7 is released.

Yeah I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case, they don't want to take any attention from the other games.

 

[JazzmanZ]

uuugh stop bumping this, I keep getting my hopes up of an announcement

 

[Gravijah]

nintendo is probably gonna cancel the ambassador program because you guys aren't ambassing enough

 

[Anth0ny]

has there been any more announcements regarding the other 5 gba games?

looooooooooooooooooooool

best bump ever

 

[The Elite]

This bump had me excited.

I really thought this was the one guys.

 

[AbsoluteZero]

nintendo is probably gonna cancel the ambassador program because you guys aren't ambassing enough

What? I've ambassed my ambassin' ass off, dammit.

 

[ConradCervantes]

So, uh...motherfuckers need to stop bumping shit, okay? Good.

 

[TheBanditKing]

The GBA games CAN be transferred.

http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/ambassador_programme_software_44436.html

Thanks for clearing that up, I plan on buying one of those Zelda bundles and not being able to transfer my game would definitely change my mind.

 

[The Elite]

nintendo is probably gonna cancel the ambassador program because you guys aren't ambassing enough

200+ Streetpasses.

I've ambassed I tell you.

 

[Roto13]

I wish this thread would get locked already.

 

[AbsoluteZero]

I wish this thread would get locked already.

Why? What did the thread do to you?

 

[GhostWriter24]

Why? What did the thread do to you?

Fucked his wife and took his jerb.

 

[Roto13]

Why? What did the thread do to you?

It keeps getting bumped for no reason. Every time it's just false hope.

 

[Gravijah]

if you get your hopes up you only have yourself to blame!

 

[Anticitizen One]

Is there any word when the GBA games will become available for U.S. gamers?

 

[ConradCervantes]

I hate all of you. Stop BUMPING THIS THREAD.

 

[smokeymicpot]

Everytime this thread gets bumped I get a nice feeling thinking the GBA games are finally coming but then I open the thread I am sad.

 

[Lupin the Third]

I hate all of you. Stop BUMPING THIS THREAD.

This.

Everytime this thread gets bumped I get a nice feeling thinking the GBA games are finally coming but then I open the thread I am sad.

And this.

 

[OMG Aero]

I heard that every time someone asks if we know when the GBA games are coming Nintendo delays them another month.

 

[Roto13]

Is there any word when the GBA games will become available for U.S. gamers?

Sorry, the Ambassador Program is cancelled. They sent out a SpotPass memo about it.

 

[JazzmanZ]

For once there might actually be a tibit of news!

Recently there were some spot passes sent out for ambassadors to look foward to a update on the release of the GBA games soon.

So I'll gander by december they'll be out

 

[BY2K]

Aw c'mon! Stop dumping this thread! Do only when we actually get an update or something.

 

[The Elite]

For once there might actually be a tibit of news!

Recently there were some spot passes sent out for ambassadors to look foward to a update on the release of the GBA games soon.

So I'll gander by december they'll be out

Real potential for news.

Shock & Awe.

 

[GameE]

For once there might actually be a tibit of news!

Recently there were some spot passes sent out for ambassadors to look foward to a update on the release of the GBA games soon.

So I'll gander by december they'll be out

I never got a spotpass

 

[SovanJedi]

Is there any word when the GBA games will become available for U.S. gamers?

My eyes are killing you right now for this.

 

[tsab]

to all of you saying to stop bumping the thread:

you just bumped the thread posting that


ohhhhh jesus I did it too!!! AAAAAAArg

 

[Kerub]

Maybe Nintendo is just waiting for us to forget that they promised GBA games.

So if we keep bumping this thread we will eventually get the games!

 

[tsab]

Maybe Nintendo is just waiting for us to forget that they promised GBA games.

So if we keep bumping this thread we will eventually get the games!

Let's sue them. Look what happened with EA and that free BF1943

 

[Gintoki]

Its probably at the end of the month. Just wait =/

 

[Boney]

chill out guys

Is there any word when the GBA games will become available for U.S. gamers?

by the end of the year

I'm still riding my christmas prediction.

 

[weeaboo]

Where's my free Metroid Fusion Nintendo? WHERE!?

 

[Kerub]

I'm still riding my christmas prediction.

It would be a nice christmas gift from Nintendo! ^^

 

[AbsoluteZero]

I have inside information that we will get the games sometime in the next 37 days.

 

[Javier]

I'm calling first five with the Update, last five at Christmas.