PumpkinSpice
Banned
It's also #1 best seller on Amazon Canada for 3DS and #4 among video games.
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3DS Homebrew Channel imminent (?)
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It's also #1 best seller on Amazon Canada for 3DS and #4 among video games.
He will release a Cubic Ninja save file for download which causes a buffer overflow when loaded, allowing unsigned code to run.
Actually, no. Its going to be a QR code for the game's level editor.
it's p.obvious how far people will go just to play stuff for free.
Sequel confirmed.
themagicalkitsune
Member
R.I.P. Cubic Ninja in European Amazon & e-bay. Luckily a local Greek store has it for 12 euros.
What would that accomplish? You simply don't update.
Well, they can't force you to patch a game. Although they could couple it with a firmware update preventing you from going online with the 3DS again. But even then, I doubt they would be able to act that quickly. However, you can be certain that Cubic Ninja won't remain on the JP eShop for much longer.
they can't.
- It's an out of print title
- Due to the way the 3DS OS works, it's unpatchable without users being able to simply delete the patch afterwards
- The development team who made it went out of business in 2011 - who's going to develop a patch?
- It's a physical cart and uses an exploit tied to a system unique for that game - not an exploit in the 3DS OS itself
- It doesn't need to install anything to the 3DS OS at all. Even if Nintendo restricted stuff from being installed in the 3DS system menu itself, you would still be able to run homebrew and region free by booting up Cubic Ninja first - there's no preventing that
A contracted developer? Patching someone else's code isn't easy, but hardly impossible. If Nintendo wants to see the issue patched, then they're going to find a way to patch it. However, the rest of what you said still remains true: Whether or not such a patch would be an efficient way of fighting homebrew or just a waste of resources is another matter altogether.
n00bsauce87
Member
Bought a copy for $41 off of amazon. If I was up last night I would have gotten on the train, but I figure that I get it now before it ends up being out of my reasonable price range. Gonna stop by the local gamestop after work too, then best buy to see if there are any copies on the shelf. Sucks gamestop doesn't work on work computers
DS emulation isn't really that great. Lots of things don't run well at all.
This is a 3DS level hack meaning homebrew can take advantage of the extra power of the 3DS.
Starwolf_UK
Member
There are, a minecraft clone, an FTP client and some emulators.
PassiveObserver
Member
I swear I just saw Cubic Ninja sitting somewhere for cheap a week ago. Funny how I'm now scrounging for a copy.
akidnamededdy
Banned
Got my copy on hold at Gamestop for five bucks. Hopefully the employees don't get wise before I get off work and get down there.
Will check for another copy to see if I can't help one of you fellows out.
Alright, you've got dibs if I can get another one.
Will check for another copy to see if I can't help one of you fellows out.
Alright, you've got dibs if I can get another one.
if you could sell one to me at a cheap price, I would certainly appreciate it since I wont be paying the $40 on amazon + shipping
Are there 3DS specific emulators? I'm not up to speed on the current homebrew/flashcart scene.
[edit] sorry, meant I'm NOT up to speed on flashcarts
friskykillface
Banned
I've seen it at targets budget section many times when going to the clearance rack over the years haha, if i go now i bet it will be empty
They're being worked on at the moment, in (most cases) very early builds. That's because homebrew can run through 3DS flashcarts already available.
shoplifter
Member
Snagged both copies at my local Gamestop for $5 a piece.
Starwolf_UK
Member
I guess it was a shock to him...https://twitter.com/smealum/status/534771433373585409 said:
Crimsonclaw111
Member
Sell me one pls
Yo, I'd be willing to buy if you're selling one. The prices now are absurd!
DylanTackoor
Member
Wait it's out?
Nope, he just revealed which game you will need.
shoplifter
Member
Ah, sorry I snagged the second for a friend. Not for sale!
$100
n00bsauce87
Member
Closest one is 8 miles away to pick up at Gamestop. I'm just gonna let it come home via shipping
DylanTackoor
Member
Just saw the twitter post. Do you know if it has to be the physical copy or can I just download it?
Both but digital is only available in Japan and might disappear from eShop soon.
Just checked Amazon again because my curiosity can't contain itself and it's still sold out and 3rd party sellers are selling for 30$ + shipping.
When I bought it several months ago, it was around ~$6. Heh.
This is one heck of a game to do for homebrew. I can't imagine that that many copies were produced.
When I bought it several months ago, it was around ~$6. Heh.
This is one heck of a game to do for homebrew. I can't imagine that that many copies were produced.
grounded_dreams
Member
If you scroll down his tweets, he has already advised:
"ok so exploit game is cubic ninja, eshop or retail is fine. however eshop version is JPN only !"
zephervack
Member
There is no way that there is this much interest on 3DS homebrew, I would bet my right arm that most people are buying Cubic Ninja thinking this enables piracy.
It will be a nasty surprised when they find out all they can do is try some experimental non finished games and emulators. I wonder how mature the emulators are right now.
It will be a nasty surprised when they find out all they can do is try some experimental non finished games and emulators. I wonder how mature the emulators are right now.
Piracy will be coming.
You'd be a fool to think otherwise.
People want to be able to pirate and still keep their consoles on the latest firmwares. This is probably going to eventually do that.
And... people wouldn't update. So...?
I'm kinda disappointed there is no local copies and I have to travel five towns over (if that) to get a copy. It simply isn't worth it. Ugh. Why isn't it on Eshop!? At least then I'd update from 4.0 (which I need to do for Persona Q anyway) to buy this.
For me, the mere potential of region free is enough.
Also, at the very least one of the emulators is fully functional according to another gaffer.
Removing region lock should be as simple as switching a variable from saying all Japanese region games are US region games.
I really doubt it is more complex than that.
Yeah, I'm thinking that too.
The only thing I really care about is region unlocking, which isn't even implemented yet (and if I'm out of luck it won't be in the future), but I figured that I could spent up to 15 bucks (I did spend 8 in the end) for the opportunity. If I never get use out of it, I at least have one more 3DS game.
n00bsauce87
Member
captainobvious.jpeg, but seriously, I think you maybe right, but not AS right as you think. There is already an exploit with Gateway. The problem is it only works up to a certain firmware. Now everyone can join in. And those who weren't concerned before probably updated their firmwares as they came out from nintendo so piracy wasn't a concern for them. But now they can participate as well
What all people care more about than piracy. I would be more than willing to buy imports if I can play them on my 3ds(US). I wonder if Nintendo will make it region free should someone figure that out. Go the ol FF Type0 route and dick the translators
stan423321
Member
Even if it will be coming (which is actually quite possible, given smealum thinks the region lock can be defeated), it's not right there. I wouldn't be surprised, by the way, if this gets patched before the latest flashcard exploit.
Crimsonclaw111
Member
If people are buying this with piracy in mind, I can't wait for the used market to flood again.