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[ChosenPredator]

it has to be a minority that buys import games i've only ever known people on the internet who do it or people who are fans of anime weirdly...I am just used to it even back in the day with nintendo when the dragonball games were out this is nothing really shocking.

 

[Holy Order Sol]

Well, I have no problem in saying that holding on the purchase of the Wii U could benefit us all.


We never learn. Don't buy the Wii U.

Oh fuck that "we"/"us" bullshit. Make your point for yourself if you have to.

 

[Oersted]

Region-lock is not my main problem, please read my post again if I sound illogical. It obviously is a pile of horseshit no matter how you look at it because it forces higher-priced software down our throat (in Europe). My main problem (even bigger than region-lock!) is that we don't know how much we will pay for what. NFC and online systems haven't been discussed, pricing of items purchased and services online have not been discussed and, to me, this is a lack of information of such importance that it should stop you from impulse buying the Wii U.

so you are not buying a console that is not yet released because they didnt release every pricing info yet?

dontknowifheisserious.jpg

 

[Meesh]

So just because you didn't personally experience the need to import doesnt make this issue not a very core one to a lot of European player's hearts, and after all the Xenoblade kerfuffle and more, now American players have begun to learn too.

amen, brother, amen.

 

[Durante]

Everyone should just buy PC games. For the greater good.

And people talking about PS3 not being region locked.. you clearly don´t remember that this gen has been very Digital Download heavy.. and the stores are Region locked.

It's easy to buy from any store. I've got DD games from all regions on my PS3.

Most likely.

Anyway. Thinking of retarded decisions.
Why are PS3 games region free on the system, but then when you put in a PSone game you get a nice lockout screen telling you that this game isn't from the correct region. Same goes for PS2 games I suppose, but I never had a PS3 that could play those.

Such a weird and utterly dumb decision.

Because Sony can not retroactively change the conditions they presented to publishers when they sold PS1/2 games.

 

[Majine]

And this is why I am basically done with Nintendo since awhile ago. This just confirmed that things aren't changing. Ninty can be pure poison when it comes to business practices.

 

[ampere]

Not surprising, but still very disappointing.

Indeed. Although I rarely want to import lately it's too bad the option isn't there.

 

[pants]

I live in the EU zone and need to be able to import from the US and JPN. I hope Nintendo has a change of heart or hackers do their thing. Already planning on getting a WiiU but will probably wait it out till this matter has a solution one way or another.

 

[Oersted]

And this is why I am basically done with Nintendo since awhile ago. This just confirmed that things aren't changing. Ninty can be pure poison when it comes to business practices.

umds wont to have a word with you

 

[The Cartographer]

Unacceptable

 

[EVOL 100%]

This isn't surprising but this fucking blows.

 

[RyougaSaotome]

As an ex-pat, this shit always sucks regardless of how unsurprising it is.

Le sigh, Japanese system it is then.

 

[Phoenician_Viking]

Yup, expected but doesn't make it any less frustrating. Looks like it'll be two Wii U's for me, just like the Wii and 3DS :/

No offense, but would you reward such a shitty behavior?

 

[Holy Order Sol]

No offense, but would you reward such a shitty behavior?

Some people just don't think in those terms.

Have the 3DS been cracked to play imported games?

Nope.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

it has to be a minority that buys import games i've only ever known people on the internet who do it or people who are fans of anime weirdly...I am just used to it even back in the day with nintendo when the dragonball games were out this is nothing really shocking.

I've imported on the DS for the novelty of it Electroplankton and JUMP All Stars something for the DS just a silly waste of money at the time so I think I would be tempted by quirky Japanese games if Nintendo did not return to locking the hardware again.

Oh I forgot since GBA was region-free I also imported a special edition Pokemon GBA from to poke center

damn if I look at it Nintendo is saving me a lot of money by locking this thing?

and for those talking Hardcore fans import software. True hardcore own multi region-locked hardware lol put your money where your mouth is :3 people owning JP/US versions of the same Nintendo hardware is not a new trend fans have been doing this for years thats why we had sites like play-asia

 

[faridmon]

Have the 3DS been cracked to play imported games?

umds wont to have a word with you

At least it was region free.

 

[Coxy]

I've imported on the DS for the novelty of it Electroplankton and JUMP All Stars something for the DS just a silly waste of money at the time so I think I would be tempted by quirky Japanese games if Nintendo did not return to locking the hardware again.

Oh I forgot since GBA was region-free I also imported a special edition Pokemon GBA from to poke center

damn if I look at it Nintendo is saving me a lot of money by locking this thing?

and for those talking Hardcore fans import software. True hardcore own multi region-locked hardware lol put your money where your mouth is :3 people owning JP/US versions of the same Nintendo hardware is not a new trend fans have been doing this for years thats why we had sites like play-asia

Man I hope nintendo releases no games at all, think of all the money I'll save to buy more nintendo consoles like a true hardcore gamer

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Man I hope nintendo releases no games at all, think of all the money I'll save to buy more nintendo consoles like a true hardcore gamer

man I hope Nintendo goes 3rd party so all the man-babies can relax

 

[Oersted]

No offense, but would you reward such a shitty behavior?

so you boycot all nintendo consoles except snes, ps/ps2 and bluray on ps3, many x360 games? have fun then

 

[zoukka]

We all knew this was coming.

 

[angelfly]

This puts me in the same situation as I was with the 3DS. The end result will be only owning a Japanese WiiU (but not at launch) and buying less games since I have to import them all.

 

[Seance]

Nintendo gonna Nintendo.

News at 11.

 

[The Alchemist Penguin]

Predictable, but still disappointing. I have a bigger fear that they might try and region-lock the MiiVerse in some way.

 

[Canis lupus]

it has to be a minority that buys import games i've only ever known people on the internet who do it or people who are fans of anime weirdly...I am just used to it even back in the day with nintendo when the dragonball games were out this is nothing really shocking.

fans of anime weirdly?

 

[Joni]

And people talking about PS3 not being region locked.. you clearly don´t remember that this gen has been very Digital Download heavy.. and the stores are Region locked. Counterstrike:Go no EU, Trine 2 months delay.. Dyad EU, nope. And the list goes on... I might be able to pick up a Physical version of a game in another part of the world, and play it on my PS3.. But when it comes to Digital Download Only games, I´m pretty much fucked, unless I want to get PSN cards, risc not having DLC work and more.. it´s just not worth it..

I have downloaded a lot of stuff out of the US store. It all worked. For DLC it is also easy, you buy from the region you bought the game. There is no risk.

 

[Augemitbutter]

rip them a new one. they deserve it.

nintendo already showed us their hitler side with the 3DS, so this was to be expected. very sad for gamers with broad taste.

 

[Conan-san]

Fair enough, Nintendo, but all the tablets in the world can't save you if I can't play my potential Atlus games on my console because you're a bunch of greedy xenophobes

I'm really thinning the heard this time around so unless Sony do something massively stupid for PS4 (and, let's face it, it's probably likely) the Son of Y will probably have my full attention this generation.

 

[RurouniZel]

It's a shame, but sadly I basically figured this would be the case after the 3DS.

Here's hoping a hack happens.

 

[Blasty]

Well, at least the 3DS isn't region locked.

...

Spoiler

Come on Nintendo.

 

[plufim]

rip them a new one. they deserve it.

nintendo already showed us their hitler side with the 3DS, so this was to be expected. very sad for gamers with broad taste.

........hitler?



Really?

Yeah, no, nice try, Ninty but all the tablets in the world can't save you if I can't play my potential Atlus games on my console because you're a bunch of greedy, xenophobic REDACTED.

I'm really thinning the heard this time around so unless Sony do something massively stupid for PS4 (and, let's face it, it's probably likely) the Son of Y will probably have my full attention this generation.

Yeah, no Atlus games are EVER region locked on a sony console!!!!! Except the most recent one!!!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persona_4_Arena

The faked outrage in here is hilarious. It sucks, BUT everyone saw it coming, and to act like this was a horrible act of betrayal is ludicrous. It's Nintendo, region locking is their thing.


...and "xenophic"? Really?

 

[ChosenPredator]

fans of anime weirdly?

erase the weirdly I wasn't exactly on point with it comes to importing anime, lol.

and i love you because you love berserk <3

 

[Hoo-doo]

Yeah, no, nice try, Ninty but all the tablets in the world can't save you if I can't play my potential Atlus games on my console because you're a bunch of greedy, xenophobic [BLEEP]

I'm really thinning the heard this time around so unless Sony do something massively stupid for PS4 (and, let's face it, it's probably likely) the Son of Y will probably have my full attention this generation.

Caution: That word you used there in the first paragraph will probably get you banned.

 

[Javier]

Country?

"Sorry your Wii console was purchased from Gamestop in Southern California and is not compatible with games from outside that store"

There is a form of country lock on the Nintendo systems. If you set your American 3DS to any country that isn't USA, Canada, Mexico, or Brazil, you won't be able to access the eShop. As a Chilean Gaffer I can easily circumvent this by setting my 3DS to USA, but it sucks I can't use my actual country when going online.

Nintendo Video is IP-locked, though, which means Nintendo TVii will be as well. I don't expect the WiiU eShop to be, but if it is... damn, that's going to suck.

 

[PansenHansen]

Thanks nintendo
At least a reason to "officially" hack the Wii u

 

[Rich!]

Yeah, no, nice try, Ninty but all the tablets in the world can't save you if I can't play my potential Atlus games on my console because you're a bunch of greedy, xenophobic NO MAN NOOO

I'm really thinning the heard this time around so unless Sony do something massively stupid for PS4 (and, let's face it, it's probably likely) the Son of Y will probably have my full attention this generation.

Better delete that word quick, boy. Cause of many bans.

 

[Gokurakumaru]

I wasn't planning to buy one anyhow, and this is just one more reason not to I guess. I'm pretty tired of globalization being a one-way street for the benefit of fat-cat corporations like Nintendo, Apple, and co.

 

[Meesh]

fans of anime weirdly?

Sounds like a late night block of naughty tentacles...

 

[Projectjustice]

Smart and expected move by Nintendo.

 

[BlazingDarkness]

Unsurprising but shitty

 

[Dragon]

Smart and expected move by Nintendo.

Smart?

 

[Ushojax]

Have the 3DS been cracked to play imported games?

No, and it won't be for some time. Nintendo implemented absurdly strong security in the DSi and 3DS, don't hold out for any kind of region lock solution.

 

[pants]

Sounds like a late night block of naughty tentacles...

Legend of the Hackerfiend

 

[Ban Puncher]

There were people who actually expected the Wii U to be region free?


Because I have super exclusive and totally legit land packages available on the Moon you may be interested in, friend. Get in quick - PRICES ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD!

 

[cloudyy]

Region-lock isn't the problem, not releasing games in certain territories is.

 

[Oersted]

rip them a new one. they deserve it.

nintendo already showed us their hitler side with the 3DS, so this was to be expected. very sad for gamers with broad taste.

Yeah, no, nice try, Ninty but all the tablets in the world can't save you if I can't play my potential Atlus games on my console because you're a bunch of BEEP.

I'm really thinning the heard this time around so unless Sony do something massively stupid for PS4 (and, let's face it, it's probably likely) the Son of Y will probably have my full attention this generation.

neogaf meltdowns. always delivering. wonder what will happen if ps4 won´t support regionfree(ps/ps2 and bluray on ps3 already doing this) and wont run used games and ps/2/3 games.

 

[Mr Swine]

neogaf meltdowns. always delivering. wonder what will happen if ps4 won´t support regionfree(ps/ps2 and bluray on ps3 already doing this) and wont run used games and ps/2/3 games.

They will be happy and accept it!

 

[Paracelsus]

neogaf meltdowns. always delivering. wonder what will happen if ps4 won´t support regionfree(ps/ps2 and bluray on ps3 already doing this) and wont run used games and ps/2/3 games.

Irrelevant. PS3 did more for region free in one gen than Nintendo did in 28 years, not mentioning you can unlock PS1 and PS2 because there were no online updates cockblocking your freeloaders.

 

[faridmon]

No, and it won't be for some time. Nintendo implemented absurdly strong security in the DSi and 3DS, don't hold out for any kind of region lock solution.

Bloody Hell! I think I can wait a year or two before buying one, in that case.

 

[Holy Order Sol]

lol hitler

 

[Hoo-doo]

neogaf meltdowns. always delivering. wonder what will happen if ps4 won´t support regionfree(ps/ps2 and bluray on ps3 already doing this) and wont run used games and ps/2/3 games.

How is it so difficult to understand why people get upset by region locking?
You're only making yourself look ridiculous from on top of that high horse of yours.

Sony can be commended for giving us complete region freedom since forever, but Nintendo can't be criticized for locking their systems down? Get out of here.