The12thGripper
Member
That game is region-free already, why would you need to use this exploit?
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RegionThree Released For All Non-New 3DS Models - No Game Or Flashcard Required!
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Firstly, the floodgates have been open for over two years now. Gateway flashcart had its multirom/homebrew/region free/emunand update back in 2013.
Secondly this particular exploit is strictly region free only.
You bet he is! Don't miss his customizations at the bottom of the thread.
Aveyn Knight
Member
Whoa, this sounds amazing.
Gonna test now...
If it works, my wallet is going to cry as go importing crazy.
Gonna test now...
If it works, my wallet is going to cry as go importing crazy.
jufonuk
not tag worthy
so does this work on the 3DS XL, yeah potential dumb questions, if so I could get the lost planet game for my UK 3DS and am going to the usa on holiday soon, any US exclusive games that could be worth picking up?
also, why don't Nintendo just remove the region lock? surely it's a line of code..
also, why don't Nintendo just remove the region lock? surely it's a line of code..
The12thGripper
Member
If you like physical copies of games, I know you guys got SMT4, Rune Factory 4 (and maybe EO4?) as digital only while we didn't.
EDIT: to answer your question about compatibility: "at the moment it works on firmware versions 9.0 through 9.4, though only on 3DS, 3DSXL and 2DS models."
Yes, it works on the 3DS XL.
AtomskEater
Member
This actually sounds really painless, and might save me from importing a JP n3DS for a while (although I already bought a plate for it 
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my god this avatar owns
This is amazing. I'm going to wait and see what Nintendo's response is before buying a load of US & Japanese 3DS games though.
The browser doesn't let you browse local files. The Android app linked in the first post us probably as close as you'll get to a local setup that doesn't actually require full Internet access.
Aveyn Knight
Member
Hmm, does it work on DSi games? Trying to load Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem without luck.
I get the "failed to load part of the page" error on the internet browser.
EDIT: Okay, the second part is normal.
EDIT2: Okay, apparently DSi support is impossible/unlikely.
I get the "failed to load part of the page" error on the internet browser.
EDIT: Okay, the second part is normal.
EDIT2: Okay, apparently DSi support is impossible/unlikely.
Pancakes R Us
Member
Exactly. It's funny how these shitty problems only affect Nintendo. Remember when European 'laws' prevented them from selling adult rated games on the eShop outside of 11pm and 3am? Total bullshit, because Microsoft and Sony still did, or were they breaking the law? What a joke.
Aveyn Knight
Member
Okay, I got it to work after deleting cookies.
Sadly I don't have a foreign region game to try though XD
Sadly I don't have a foreign region game to try though XD
They were paranoid because their European HQ is based in Germany. This was a German law or something.
Euro HQs of Sony and MS are not based in Germany.
I am not defending them btw
AcademicSaucer
Member
Now we can have region free without piracy, great
You say that, but this exploit actually allows the Sky3DS flashcart which is desgned primarily for piracy to now run ROMS from any region.
So yeah. Anyway, I'm eager for the N3DS update for region free just so NOA can be all like ivemadeahugemistake.gif
You guys in america may be alright with the whole N3DS situation if this works out
AcademicSaucer
Member
but you need the Sky3ds flashcart first . people that people that only want region free and dont want piracy have an option now
Of course, this exploit is by far the best way to go.
tensuke
Member
ooooh this + digimon seem totally worth it for me.
This doesn't let you access other region's eshops, and you need that to download updates. So no updates for anything outside the 3DS' actual region.
stan423321
Member
I found a very interesting tidbit on the 3dbrew wiki, regarding how regional lockout works in 3DS. Apparently there are a few games that appear to be intended to be region free, however their cart contains an update for intended region. When 3DS looks at the cartridge, it first wants to make sure the update is installed (since a game could require it). If you use a cart with an update for wrong region, it will stop right there. Not sure if it's a bug that nobody cared about or something more stupid.
Diablohead
Member
It's great to hear that a region free method was worked out especially without tieing itself to flash carts but nintendo are going to snipe it in the butt soon enough, which is rather sad to think about.
I was gonna edit my post and say in the case of a physical release. Guess that aint happenin' :/
Yep. Very import friendly.
mattmagician
Member
Not so much. Unless it's made possible to transfer our systems over, many of us with eShop purchases will still be out of luck. I have over half my 3DS library digitally, so in the long run this doesn't really help
Ah, bummer. I was about to go put this on my JP N3DS and move my play of Persona Q over to that device (I prefer playing on that a *lot* more). Oh well.
Brawly Likes to Brawl
Member
Oh god, if this starts working with New models, my life is complete. I can finally finish up my US titles without dealing with my OG model anymore!
care to elaborate?
drtomoe123
Member
Just bought a cheap copy of Medabots 7. Even if they patch this, I'll just keep one of my old XLs for imports and use my n3DS for new games.
YianGaruga
Banned
Why not explain what you mean instead of making a cryptic drive by post?
I'm not good at riddles :c
This works on the latest firmware.
Thanks for feeling sorry for me, I guess.
HUELEN10
Member
Isn't it obvious?
New Nintendo 3DS Isn't out in all regions until next month at least, and system firmware can be updated before then. The point of this is not having to buy an import system for import games. All people who have a 3DS must update to transfer their shit to N3DS. If this would have been released on say, the 12th of February, I could have bought a N3DS, transferred my shit, and used my old 2DS as my dedicated long-term import machine. Now, Nintendo has time on their side and if things go bad for us, I will STILL have to buy a JPN 3DS.
They should have waited.