I know that. I'm asking in case of a future update that blocks this.
(If my last post was unclear, I meant testing using the internet browser on an outdated version, if it would force an update, not the exploit itself)
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RegionThree Released For All Non-New 3DS Models - No Game Or Flashcard Required!
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I know that. I'm asking in case of a future update that blocks this.
(If my last post was unclear, I meant testing using the internet browser on an outdated version, if it would force an update, not the exploit itself)
This doesn't work on any New 3DS, even on a lower firmware than the latest one now.
EDIT: I get your point now. Oh well, don't think it would have been a good reason to delay it.
This is exactly what I said!
HUELEN10
Member
I know that, but you need to update BOTH SYSTEMS to do a transfer, meaning that by the time it comes out, Nintendo could block this, and after transfer, my 2DS can no longer be my dedicated import machine.
Kolma fucking gets it. These smaller device teams need to learn to hold their horses; just because you can release ASAP doesn't mean you should!
Hm, okay. Sorry if it was a stupid question.
Cool then, no worries. I was just wondering as the game I would like to import is still a few months away from JP release.
To be fair, the exploit that made this possible was released weeks ago.
No one is talking about using this on new 3DS.
As it currently is old 3DS is at 9.4 new 3DS is at 9.4
Transfer old to new, use new for games, old for imports.
HOWEVER since they didn't wait Nintendo could update the firmware to lets say 9.4.1 where this exploit does not work.
THEN if you wanted to transfer you would HAVE to update both old and new 3DS to 9.4.1 which would break the exploit on the old 3DS.
Why does everyone that hear this issue not understand this and instantly goes "you can't use this on new 3DS no matter the firmware" WE KNOW.
HUELEN10
Member
Point stands: should have waited. At best, they should have said something like "don't trade in your old 3DS after you upgrade to the New one, we've got something cooking" and leave it at that.
ah I see what you mean now, I forgot you need to update for transfers.
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
You will be able to with Gateway if this region switching thing works out.
This is more than likely ignorant on my part, but regarding transferring stuff (Like 3DS to N3DS), couldn't you just delete the launcher from your SD card root and then transfer fine? Or does the exploit write some data into your root?
Again, I'm ignorant on this, so sorry if this is a dumb question.
Again, I'm ignorant on this, so sorry if this is a dumb question.
HUELEN10
Member
You get my point... but you don't get it?
PumpkinSpice
Banned
Still wouldn't be a good reason to delay this. It's reusing the Gateway exploit which was already released.
Yeah but Gateway required a purchase
this does not.
Gateway also promotes piracy which this also does not.
Now news sites are going to start talking about it and it's going to be widespread so it forces Nintendo's hand quicker.
PhoenixDawn
Member
Wow, this is fantastic. Might keep my OG as the region free device and pick up a n3ds for new games.
Seven Force
Banned
This is giving me an error. Already tried deleting my cookies.
Bullshit. Nintendo will be much quicker responding to Gateway which allows piracy than they will to this hack which just allows region free. No way that it hasn't been on their radar for ages as the Gateway hack was touted as in the works several weeks before it dropped. If you want to be mad at someone direct it at the gateway team for releasing their exploit last week. Smealum couldn't put the toothpaste back in the tube so there was no sensible reason for him to delay the release of this exploit
Seven Force
Banned
Edit: Got it working. For anyone that keeps getting errors, try to bookmark the page along with clearing your cache.
Got it working on a 9.2 US 3DS with a JP copy of Kingdom Hearts 3D. Going to see if my JP 3DS can get a US game up and running, too.
Got it working on a 9.2 US 3DS with a JP copy of Kingdom Hearts 3D. Going to see if my JP 3DS can get a US game up and running, too.
Astral/H3X
Member
If they make a way to literally just write "This is a US system" permanently onto a JP New 3DS, I will love you forever.
mattmagician
Member
Repeating this. I haven't seen any proof of this. Hopefully they can figure it out before US launch.
Blackstarhat
Member
do you need a out of region game to do the exploit
Well an import game is required to actually play it....
But this also bypasses firmware requirements aka play Majora's Mask (requires 9.4) on a 3DS with 9.2
Blackstarhat
Member
oh and do you need to do this every time you want to play games from diffrent regions.
Proof of that please.
I'm fairly sure you do, yes.
Seven Force
Banned
Awesome, Smash US works flawlessly on my JP 3DS. I plan on getting a JP n3DS, so i think I'll use my current JP 3DS as a backup 3DS for playing all physical games, and I'll use my n3DS and my US 3DS for eShop stuff that I want to buy.
Man, I did not expect to wake up to a region free 3DS this morning. Good times!
Man, I did not expect to wake up to a region free 3DS this morning. Good times!
I was kidding in the fact that.
if you're going to play an imported game... you need that imported game you're going to play :|
https://twitter.com/smealum/status/556338181004464131
smea ‏@smealum
oh also regionthree bypasses gamecard updates entirely. so should let you run majora's mask on your 9.2 ninjhax-compatible console.
1:32 AM - 17 Jan 2015
No I do, but the exploit was already out with regards to flashcards, so it was only a matter of time before it was patched out regardless of this region free bit.
Huh... looks like this has put some cracks in the usual patching-enforcement method that Nintendo uses. I wonder what they do next?
That's not proof. Smealum is likely guessing.
Show me concrete evidence that it is on 9.4.
yeah well if he wouldn't know, nobody does
Actually, advance copies are out there. But Nintendo offer them as download codes, so yeah.
Well I see no reason why he would be lying about it...
But I guess we could always wait till February 13th to find out.
SilverLunar
Member
Whoa
I can justify importing Rocket Slime 3?!
ebay here i come.
I can justify importing Rocket Slime 3?!
ebay here i come.
Jade Knight 08
Member
I really want to import Dragon Quest VII but i can't read japanese.
I know this goes without saying but this is the only thought that comes to me when seeing workarounds like this. Nintendo is such fucking dinosaur of a company. I love their games and I love my 3DS. But between NoJ being run by a room of deceased corporate shareholders' brains kept alive in vats and NoA's batshit leadership and marketing decisions, its just ridiculous.
Tethering the 3DS' web bowser so you can swap any cartridges you're lugging around when out and about with your portable system? These are dark times, my friend. Dark times indeed. My genuine sympathies to those who jump through these hoops just to have some freedom of choice.
Tethering the 3DS' web bowser so you can swap any cartridges you're lugging around when out and about with your portable system? These are dark times, my friend. Dark times indeed. My genuine sympathies to those who jump through these hoops just to have some freedom of choice.
YianGaruga
Banned
You wouldn't be able to play fan-translations with this.
GayForMaster
Banned
This is FUCKING AMAZING! I am ordering an SD card reader now since I don't have one but I'll be testing my sk burst when I can finally put shit in my sd.
no of course i don't know what version MM will ship with. i was just using it as an example in the event that it did. i do know this lets you bypass updates though.