If you leave your 3DS connected, it can basically download automatically updates, so the only solution would be to turn it off forever XD
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RUMOR: 3DS finally hacked?
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If you leave your 3DS connected, it can basically download automatically updates, so the only solution would be to turn it off forever XD
Oh I was thinking card as in playing cards. Haha.
Not sure which he means now.
Starwolf_UK
Member
But it can't automatically install, right? (mainly due to the fact if you turned it off without noticing it updating or it ran out of power it could potentially brick).
Dont want the 3DS to become the next destination for pirates world wide....but damn that region lock is killing me and my PAL 3DS. Last gen i used to be hyped for so many Famitsu announcements for the DS...but with the 3DS, its just isnt them same.
That's right; you do have to initiate the install of the updates yourself.
I wonder how likely it is for them to pull off something like PSNfucker on the PSP to circumvent the firmware restrictions on the eShop.
test_account
XP-39C²
Does any 3DS game have required firmware update yet?
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Well when we find out I'll go out and buy a 3DS right at that moment.
Super Mario 3D Land, IIRC.
You mean they're not happy about it?
frankie_baby
Member
hopefully nintendo patch and block this exploit before it catches on with the masses, some of you may be salivating at the thought of region free but if it even brings a whiff of piracy to the system then these hackers should be ashamed
There's more. I don't know if there's a list somewhere, but Professor Layton has a system update on cart.
These hackers said they won't release anything so at least there's that.
So when somebody is run over with a car, you blame the car manufacturer?
test_account
XP-39C²
Ok, thanks
This will work up to the latest firmware now, but then we know that Nintendo has such system (games requiring firmware updates to work) in place at least.The "poor 3DS" comments are hilarious.
So did PSP. (And ps3)
With kernel access, it won't mean anything for the most part.
Ok, thanks
So did PSP. (And ps3)
With kernel access, it won't mean anything for the most part.
frankie_baby
Member
well they would certainly be a contributing factor
The Faceless Master
Member
Nintendo should be ashamed.
Graphics Horse
Member
Eh, I think they dropped enough hints for Nintendo to close the issue with an update before another group stumbles upon it. Something similar happened before, when people found out a DSi exploit involving the flash memory where wifi settings were stored: Nintendo closed that one with an update before the exploit was published.
Let's just hope Nintendo didn't leave encryption keys lying around the memory this time.
Means it's also on eShop, which narrows down the list significantly.
Also, if it requires a specific game it means you need to modify the game's save. AFAIK you need a DSLite for that.
Let's just hope Nintendo didn't leave encryption keys lying around the memory this time.
Means it's also on eShop, which narrows down the list significantly.
Also, if it requires a specific game it means you need to modify the game's save. AFAIK you need a DSLite for that.
Graphics Horse
Member
A DSlite?
Couldn't you use a PC to modify certain save data on the SD card? I'm not sure if all 3DS games use the SD card but some do.
test_account
XP-39C²
It probably depends on how it is being fixed. On PS3, if you upgrade past firmware 3.56, then you're out of luck if you dont downgrade to firmware 3.56 or lower again. On PSP, it is possible to block specific games from being used for exploiting.
Nintendo shouldn't have given people a legitimate reason to want this platform hacked, but greed got in the way.
I don't think 3DS being region free would have prevented the system from being hacked, though. Bleh, this blows if piracy on 3DS becomes a thing. At the very least we know Nintendo can force patches for people who want to play online (see Mario Kart), so I hope online remains hacker free.
That can be said of every platform no?
OH FFFFFFFFF.
Really hope they manage to remove the region lock. That would be tremendous.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
My 3DS is still running like 3 versions old or something. Just been too lazy to update the firmware.
Kind of inclined to say that it's not my problem, unfortunately.
I know that I personally won't be pirating games, and I won't be supporting anybody who does.
On the other hand, making the 3DS region free would let me grab both Soul Hackers and SMT4 next year, so if someone makes that possible, I will be positively thrilled.
Mine was, but I loaded up the eShop the other day like a plonker. I hope you don't need a previous version if someone releases region-free.
KillerTravis
Banned
Those are coming anyway.
Bomber Bob
Banned
You and Nintendo should be ashamed.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Well it's literally the only reason I don't own a 3DS at the moment. If we get a public region free crack going I'll go out and buy a purple one right then.
TheChewyWaffles
Member
Tell that to the DS, which was trivial to pirate on but still a success by almost every measure.
Aquamarine
Member
Full control of the 3DS in kernel mode means anything you can dream of...region locks would be the very first thing to go. That's really easy to patch.
Fingers crossed you're right!
I feel the same as I wouldnt be pirating games just find it funny how some people try and spin it and blame nintendo by saying "nintendo shouldnt of gave people a reason to hack" as if a region free console means no hackers. We all know that's absurd!!
Isn't DS the best selling gaming device ever, though? I'm also positive it was cheaper to develop for DS than for 3DS. Plus DS wasn't really competing against "smart"-gaming.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
What would developers who have to stop making games for handhelds due to piracy make games for? PC? iOS? 360? Android?
Palette Swap
Member
Fingers crossed this turns out to be true and blows the region lock. I'd finally buy a 3DS.
Android where Piracy is rampant
But guys, Reggie's gonna get mad and Bill Trinen will cry and what about Non-Specific Action Figure
((((I think guys like Capcom would simply focus on home consoles (which are not piracy free by any means, but their market hasn't been so affected by phones) and iOS where they can dump ancient ports that are very cheap to make, or "Volt" versions of their games.
Doesn't seem all that useful if its something that can easily be patched out. You'd have to never install updates, and you'd be shit out of luck with any game that comes with a system patch. I mean, how worthwhile is region free going to be if the games you import still try to force an update?
Fixed. It's also the primary reason, in my mind, as to why DSi and 3DS were pushed out like they were. DSi as a testbed for firmware updates and 3DS as a big stopper of piracy on the handhelds.
Now DS's problem was that it was exceptionally easy by getting moms to buy those "100/1000 games on a cart" things using R4 and whatever else on DS/DSL. Any kind of actual technical know-how required to pirate would be much, much of a smaller problem for Nintendo and other publishers.
Wii hacks proved this wrong.
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