Alcibiades
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Yes because everyone who wants to hack their 3DS is obviously going to do it for region free.
Give me a break.
Would have been one less motivation though.
Yes because everyone who wants to hack their 3DS is obviously going to do it for region free.
Give me a break.
You don't think anyone in the scene gives a fuck, right? They hack because they're hackers and that's what hackers do. No region lock wouldn't make a difference to them.Would have been one less motivation though.
it still makes me laugh that most people use "region free" as a cover up for their true intentions
everyone no.Yes because everyone who wants to hack their 3DS is obviously going to do it for region free.
Do you own a 3DS? That stance is hard to understand when you both a) own a 3DS and b) live in the UK like your profile states. I assume you are exclusively interested in Nintendo's own games then?
After all, the support by western developers is pretty much non-existent. The 3DS only has its Japanese games going for it, but in this day and age many interesting games are even struggling just to see a release in the US at least. Europe? That's another matter all together and most niche publishers don't seem to look at the European markets as more than an afterthought.
It's double frustrating. Not only do we have to worry about games getting a release in English at all, if a game sees an English release we also have to hope that by some kind of miracle it'll also see a European release. Preferably not a year late. Yeah, I belong to the strange group who'd like to play DS: Overclocked for example. Was released in the US in August 2011 and it was released in Europe in... oh, it's going to be released next February. 1 1/2 years after its US release, 2 years after its original Japanese release. Cool.
I already anticipate to play SMT4 in 2015.
Every fucking time we got geniuses reading minds in those threads. Plz stahp.it still makes me laugh that most people use "region free" as a cover up for their true intentions
it still makes me laugh that most people use "region free" as a cover up for their true intentions
I already anticipate to play SMT4 in 2015.
Nobody is saying this.Stop calling yourselves hackers. It's not hacking when all you do is put a card in. Unless there's some coding involved or kernel writing, etc.
Stop calling yourselves hackers. It's not hacking when all you do is put a card in. Unless there's some coding involved or kernel writing, etc.
I'm moving to Europe in just a couple of months. I've already sunk a lot of money into the 3DS (both the original and XL hardware revisions and lots of software) but I won't be able to use those machines where I'm moving. I'm either going to have to spend a whole lot more to import games from the US or I'm going to have to buy a third 3DS system for European games.it still makes me laugh that most people use "region free" as a cover up for their true intentions
Picture your most anticipated game for the 3DS, and then imagine how you'd feel if no publisher picks it up for a UK launch.it still makes me laugh that most people use "region free" as a cover up for their true intentions
Let's not kid ourselves into thinking these hackers are doing it for the good of 3DS owners or to bring justice to the evil Nintendo corporation for region locking the system.
Exactly.Nope, you're correct. They're probably doing it for the challenge of it.
Stop calling yourselves hackers. It's not hacking when all you do is put a card in. Unless there's some coding involved or kernel writing, etc.
it still makes me laugh that most people use "region free" as a cover up for their true intentions
I better go back and enjoy Mario Kart 7 while I still can.
I'm moving to Europe in just a couple of months. I've already sunk a lot of money into the 3DS (both the original and XL hardware revisions and lots of software) but I won't be able to use those machines where I'm moving. I'm either going to have to spend a whole lot more to import games from the US or I'm going to have to buy a third 3DS system for European games.
On top of that, I can read Japanese and enjoy playing Japanese games. With the 3DS taking off in that region there are lots of opportunities to enjoy such games available but if I want to take part in that I'd have to buy yet another system.
The 3DS is a handheld. People travel with handhelds. The idea that you're locked out of buying games from other regions is more frustrating with a handheld than with any console.
The games are my weakness. I'd love to be able to write off the 3DS as a whole (though I did buy all of that hardware/software before knowing that we were moving) but there are too many good games that will no doubt appear on the platform that I don't want to miss.I agree region locking sucks, so why do you support it? Quit buying region locked consoles and region locked games.
The games are my weakness. I'd love to be able to write off the 3DS as a whole (though I did buy all of that hardware/software before knowing that we were moving) but there are too many good games that will no doubt appear on the platform that I don't want to miss.
The games are my weakness. I'd love to be able to write off the 3DS as a whole (though I did buy all of that hardware/software before knowing that we were moving) but there are too many good games that will no doubt appear on the platform that I don't want to miss.
Stop calling yourselves hackers. It's not hacking when all you do is put a card in. Unless there's some coding involved or kernel writing, etc.
Oh yes this most definitely...tho it would be needed if nintendo and other companies added a freaking sound test to their games.
And beta stuff is a must too.
I'm moving to Europe in just a couple of months. I've already sunk a lot of money into the 3DS (both the original and XL hardware revisions and lots of software) but I won't be able to use those machines where I'm moving. I'm either going to have to spend a whole lot more to import games from the US or I'm going to have to buy a third 3DS system for European games.
On top of that, I can read Japanese and enjoy playing Japanese games. With the 3DS taking off in that region there are lots of opportunities to enjoy such games available but if I want to take part in that I'd have to buy yet another system.
The 3DS is a handheld. People travel with handhelds. The idea that you're locked out of buying games from other regions is more frustrating with a handheld than with any console.
Oh really? What's the best source to import from?I suppose that means you'll be also working in europe than? If so, importing games from the US isn't actually that expensiv. most of the time, it's even cheaper than buying it locally. Even if the Euro isn't as strong as it used to be, you still have a small advantage paying with it for dollar prices (same goes for pounds). Half of my ds library consists of us games, and I haven't paid more than 20 shipping included for any of them.
I am not sure how I feel about homebrew. I'd like to import more niche stuff, thats for sure, but if hacking the system to be able to import those nice games means that localised niche games suffer form piracy and thus even less of them will make it over on the long run... not sure if I'd want that to happen.
Oh really? What's the best source to import from?
I'll be living and working in France and I've been concerned about how I would go about getting new releases.
After the PSP was hacked,we all know, the game sales went trough the roof.
Oh really? What's the best source to import from?
I'll be living and working in France and I've been concerned about how I would go about getting new releases.
This was actually my biggest motivation. Having all your games with you on one cart is amazing. DS was my favorite system because of thisAfter the PSP was hacked,we all know, the game sales went trough the roof. After DS was hacked, noone cared about flash cards where you have been able to own over 50 DS games. Hacked consoles have been always for the greater good of developers.
Oh really? What's the best source to import from?
I'll be living and working in France and I've been concerned about how I would go about getting new releases.
There are people who put their passion for actual games above things such as business practices. Shocking, I know.There are so many games that is a non-issue. I have a gaming PC and a PS3, both technically region-free, and I don't have time to play even half of the releases I want. No need for me to support bad business practices.
There are so many games that is a non-issue. I have a gaming PC and a PS3, both technically region-free, and I don't have time to play even half of the releases I want. No need for me to support bad business practices.
There are so many games that is a non-issue. I have a gaming PC and a PS3, both technically region-free, and I don't have time to play even half of the releases I want. No need for me to support bad business practices.
We'll be near Strasbourg. We're going house hunting the second week of January so it's getting close! Can't wait to get settled!Welcome to France my friend
Depending on the city, you may find import shops.
it still makes me laugh that most people use "region free" as a cover up for their true intentions
As of when...?I'm hearing there's a new firmware update for the 3DS.
Preemptive strike on the potential hack?
Did Nintendo actually want to put in region locking or was it pressure from publishers?
Or maybe it was a by-product of having only one eShop store per region?