PreyingShark
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A few days ago I bought Digimon World: Re
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Japanese Nintendo 3DS Import Thread | Brand New 3D, Same Old Region Lock
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igitize Decoded with my card and I have no reason to believe it was suddenly changed.
Aizo
Banned
I bought Dragon Quest VII with a foreign card today, so your bank, I suppose.
If you can't find a solution, you could always just buy a digital code for the game over amazon.jp. I kinda think that's easier most the time anyways since you can translate most of the page.
One of us, one of us
I had a JP 3DS and JP 3DS LL before this one, but yeah, I'm part of the N3DS club now.
A few days ago I bought Digimon World: Re
Ok, thanks guys, pretty sure it's my bank. Did not know about the digital code thing, that sounds way better!
ShikabaneHime13
Member
Nothing for me this month even though I do want to give Fire Emblem if a try but next month I have the limited edition of the new Ace Attorney coming in
Still struggling through Youkai Watch and playing the import version of Box Boy. Also Dragon Quest Theatrhythm. I played the demo for the new 2d DBZ fighter and it's amazing. It's essentially a marvel vs capcom style fighter with DBZ characters.
Might pick up Rhythm Tengoku. I can't bring myself to buy DBZ after finding out that the character roster is on the small side, the game lacks things like a basic training mode, and has no online multiplayer. And they're pricing this at 6000+ yen? GTFO.
Impotaku
Member
Currently going through hero bank 2 , plus finishing off the last few islands on slime mori mori dragonquest 3.
PreyingShark
Member
How are those games? Been thinking of getting them.
Impotaku
Member
Slime morimori dragonquest 3 is pretty fun but it feels very similar to the DS game, it also looks pretty much like a DS game as well so that might put off some people, the sailing can be a bit of a chore but the battles are very fun and make up for it.
As for hero bank i personally think it's one of the best games they have put out in quite a few years not only is it a totally new ip but it's also a blast to play, it can be a little tricky in places with the language barrier but i never got totally stuck. The 2nd game expands upon the first in many new ways, the battles are still flashy as ever.
Official website is here you can read up on the game or just look at the pics.
http://herobank.sega.jp/3ds2/index.html
Or they have loads of movies
http://herobank.sega.jp/3ds2/movie/movie20.html
There is a demo for both games, fist game is on the eshop but the 2nd games demo is not, you have to get it by QR code. The code to get to the eshop link for the second games demo is here http://gehanew.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-4492.html
As for hero bank i personally think it's one of the best games they have put out in quite a few years not only is it a totally new ip but it's also a blast to play, it can be a little tricky in places with the language barrier but i never got totally stuck. The 2nd game expands upon the first in many new ways, the battles are still flashy as ever.
Official website is here you can read up on the game or just look at the pics.
http://herobank.sega.jp/3ds2/index.html
Or they have loads of movies
http://herobank.sega.jp/3ds2/movie/movie20.html
There is a demo for both games, fist game is on the eshop but the 2nd games demo is not, you have to get it by QR code. The code to get to the eshop link for the second games demo is here http://gehanew.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-4492.html
Brawly Likes to Brawl
Member
The second game has a demo and if you buy the full version you get a free download for an enhanced version of the original.
Aizo
Banned
What's causing your struggle?
oh cool thanks, hadn't seen the demo.
AC Cover plate is in amazon jp and the AC New 3DS LL too
AC HHD is also in amazon jp and this one with the NFC reader
And the cards, it's much expensive than I thought. There are 2 series, series 1 for Jul 30 and series 2 will be out Sep 10
AC HHD is also in amazon jp and this one with the NFC reader
And the cards, it's much expensive than I thought. There are 2 series, series 1 for Jul 30 and series 2 will be out Sep 10
Impotaku
Member
At 300 yen a pack it's 15,000 for 50 packs or an Amazon an extra 1200 yen on top of that, however that only gets you 150 cards and the complete set is 100 i don't think 1 box is going to get you a full set.
Dilemma time do i cough up now for 2 boxes and hope i can sell the rest on or hold off.
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Damn Amazon have restricted it to 1 box per customer, i could get a friend to use their account to put a second order in but i can't be bothered with the extra hassle looks like im out for now.
Dilemma time do i cough up now for 2 boxes and hope i can sell the rest on or hold off.
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Damn Amazon have restricted it to 1 box per customer, i could get a friend to use their account to put a second order in but i can't be bothered with the extra hassle looks like im out for now.
Impotaku
Member
Sadly the packs of 5 have sold out for preorders on the 1st series, common sense had kicked in looks like i'll leave it and see what happens. Chances are there will be full sets available later on amazon from marketplace sellers, happens quite a lot with youkai watch medals.
As much as i'd love them as i'm weak for collecting trading cards, the fact i haven't even tried the game to see if it's any good is quite a risk for blowing that amount of cash on cards. Plus it means one more collection to try and keep up with, think i'll just stick to youkai watch stuff for the time been.
As much as i'd love them as i'm weak for collecting trading cards, the fact i haven't even tried the game to see if it's any good is quite a risk for blowing that amount of cash on cards. Plus it means one more collection to try and keep up with, think i'll just stick to youkai watch stuff for the time been.
Impotaku
Member
I'm so bad for having any willpower managed to talk myself back in pretty easy lol, now i decided to go for them after all. Watched the treehouse event where they were showing it off, theres a lot more to the game than i thought there would be, in fact there's things you can do in there that you can't even do in the main game. My credit card is taking the brunt of this purchase but i d have till july 30th to change my mind lol.
So if i do eventually manage not to change my mind and let the order go through i'll most likely have a lot of spares to trade.
So if i do eventually manage not to change my mind and let the order go through i'll most likely have a lot of spares to trade.
Impotaku
Member
Yeah i saw those i'm curious if they are generic sleeves or special branded animal forest ones, had a look on amazon but nothing so far separately. I'm going to guess they will be standard trading card sized so they should fit in normal binders, the cards should be reasonably tough as they are plastic from what i have heard. Although if sliding them out a lot i think sleeve are a good idea to stop wear on the fronts.
Nintendo Japan has a great 8 min video showing a lot of the features of the game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6AysL-Y49M&feature=player_embedded
Nintendo Japan has a great 8 min video showing a lot of the features of the game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6AysL-Y49M&feature=player_embedded
Impotaku
Member
Scumbag resellers on amazon Jp strike again. Series 1 cards are now sold out if you want a full box of 50. They jumped from 16,200 yen retail to 29,600 from resellers, theres still packs of 5 to get but i imagine they will go as well to resellers now the big boxes are sold out. Kind of glad i had a willpower relapse and put a preorder in before they went.
All of the series 1 cards are scalper priced now. Amiami still has the 5 pack for msrp though.
Also, when I was looking at some video and photos of the cards, they seem to be wider than the more traditional TCG. I'm still trying to find some official measurements. I hope they post it soon.
Also, when I was looking at some video and photos of the cards, they seem to be wider than the more traditional TCG. I'm still trying to find some official measurements. I hope they post it soon.
Impotaku
Member
It's really hard to tell, i definitely know that they are not as narrow as AR cards at least. Will probably have to wait until release to find out the exact dimensions.
Will be willing to swap doubles if i don't get a complete set, we might be able to complete our sets between us.
Will be willing to swap doubles if i don't get a complete set, we might be able to complete our sets between us.
Megalosaro
Banned
Now that I know Dragon Quest vii and threatrhythm aren't coming, what are my options? Are there still methods to get around the region lock? If so, what are they? If not what is the cheapest I can get a jpn 3ds for?
PreyingShark
Member
If your firmware's up to date then there's just Region Four I believe, which requires a copy of Cubic Ninja.
A Japanese original 3DS is about $95 on Amazon US right now for several of the colors. Of course, it's not an XL or a new 3DS since it's, well, the original model, but it's cheap. *And* those offers tend to have prime for minimum waiting.
Not sure if this was posted before but they are giving away a weird looking 3DS nyanko theme.
http://nyanko3ds.ponosgames.com/
It's only valid until Jun 23rds and the code seems to expire Jun 30th.
Also when you put in your email address it takes a while for the email to arrive (a few hours to a few days).
Here's what it looks like.
http://nyanko3ds.ponosgames.com/
It's only valid until Jun 23rds and the code seems to expire Jun 30th.
Also when you put in your email address it takes a while for the email to arrive (a few hours to a few days).
Here's what it looks like.
Thanks! I signed up using two email just in case one didn't go through/show up but both did. Already redeem one and have an extra for those who do not want to wait.
A08E7B8G07H0PXCL
thanks! I can't believe nobody used that code yet... guess I got lucky this time
Man, Now I regret not getting the Cyber grip for my XL. Just not as comfortable as I had hoped. I got the grip for my regular JP N3DS, but thought the size of the XL would be ok for me. It's still just too cramped/small.
So now I'm contemplating where to get one cheap. Amazon+tenso will likely run me around $20. Could've gotten one for around $10 if I ordered with my last tenso shipment. A few cheaper on ebay and amazon, but air mail without tracking isn't a great option considering it's only a few bucks.
Why are XL accessories so few in the US? Didn't the N3DS XL sell out at launch?
Thinking about ordering a few things to make the tenso shipping worth it, but everytime I do AmazonJP sends them out separately so I have to pay consolidation fee which defeats the purpose.
So now I'm contemplating where to get one cheap. Amazon+tenso will likely run me around $20. Could've gotten one for around $10 if I ordered with my last tenso shipment. A few cheaper on ebay and amazon, but air mail without tracking isn't a great option considering it's only a few bucks.
Why are XL accessories so few in the US? Didn't the N3DS XL sell out at launch?
Thinking about ordering a few things to make the tenso shipping worth it, but everytime I do AmazonJP sends them out separately so I have to pay consolidation fee which defeats the purpose.
Why is YesAsia never mentioned in import guides? Free shipping to USA and Canada seems of worthy note especially since their prices nearly mirror PlayAsia. Had to two lost shipments in 10+ years (both replaced for free). Just thought I would add my thoughts. With PlayAsia coming second, they are my go-to shop. Built my early Japanese DS collection there.
sixteen-bit
Member
DQ don't come out in the west anymore unless it's off the popularity of The Musou franchise.
Seems unlikely DQ Theatrhythm will come west, I bought digital on day one but wish I could have paid $14 for it! (not saying that as a knock on the game, it's exactly what you think it would be)
Speaking of the game, can someone tell me what's with the Dharma shrine function? I realize I can switch jobs but unclear whether I should, or when I should (assume it just starts at level 1 again right?)
Speaking of the game, can someone tell me what's with the Dharma shrine function? I realize I can switch jobs but unclear whether I should, or when I should (assume it just starts at level 1 again right?)
Crazy deal, if this wasn't a rhythm games I'd buy that right away, as it is I rather have it in digital format.
Just got my new3DS with Yokai Watch 2 from Japan. I bought Animal Crossing and Dragon Quest VII digitally. Anything else worth getting at that language level? I'm especially looking for smaller, less known eshop titles.
I definitely want to get Fire Emblem: IF and Dai Gyakuten Saiban at some point, but my japanese isn't there yet...
I definitely want to get Fire Emblem: IF and Dai Gyakuten Saiban at some point, but my japanese isn't there yet...
I don't delve that much into the eshop besides virtual console(and box boy), but Rhythm Tengoku is pretty great and you don't really need to know the language.
Aizo
Banned
Pretty sure DQVII is significantly harder than Youkai Watch 2 and Animal Crossing.
Get the second Taiko no Tatsujin for 3DS!
Its story mode is super easy to understand. Nice and peaceful.I'd say DQVII is more around the level of Fire Emblem if. Dai Gyakuten Saiban is probably the hardest one on the list, just due to specialized vocab.
PreyingShark
Member
While I haven't played them, going by these screens I'm looking at DQVII would be a lot easier for me to play than Fire Emblem if simply because it has furigana. It also seems to have easier vocab and grammar but the sample size I have isn't large enough to be sure. *shrugs*Pretty sure DQVII is significantly harder than Youkai Watch 2 and Animal Crossing.
Get the second Taiko no Tatsujin for 3DS!
I'd say DQVII is more around the level of Fire Emblem if. Dai Gyakuten Saiban is probably the hardest one on the list, just due to specialized vocab.
I could probably get through if without too much trouble but since that actually has a confirmed localization I'll just wait. Got DGS because I don't trust Capcom, though, and it's been great. I plan to start case 5 later. It definitely has a lot of words I've never seen before though.
AtomskEater
Member
Finally jumped in and ordered a JP N3DS. Just waiting for it to ship. Yokai Watch 2 is here, in the meantime I can stare at the box and imagine what it would be like to play it.
Yokai Watch 2 is here, in the meantime I can stare at the box and imagine what it would be like to play it.
Aizo
Banned
Whaa. Isn't DGS waaayy harder than Fire Emblem? I can understand Fire Emblem fine. Should I just pick up DGS? I guess I could try the demo, but I feel intimidated.
TheSporkWithin
Member
It's harder, yes, but not by as much as you'd think. There are a lot of fantasy and RPG terms, but the grammar is very simple which makes it fairly easy to read. Plus it has full furigana (and a very legible font), which is a huge boon to intermediate learners. I started playing Awakening and DQ7 at the same time, and DQ was much easier. I haven't finished it due to spending time on other games, but unless the grammatical complexity skyrockets late in the game I think it's a pretty safe "First fantasy RPG in Japanese" recommendation. (If only they'd put Ni No Kuni on 3DS...)
Give the demo a shot. I'm pretty sure that your Japanese is better than mine and I've been able to manage with use of a dictionary (and subsequently putting the new words into Anki). I haven't gotten the full game yet (need to finish Layton Vs. first) but the demo wasn't too bad.