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[L~A]

When the New Nintendo 3DS was revealed, it was mentionned NFC payments with Suica-like cards would come out at a later date. Well, waiting is almost over: that feature will be available on Dec. 9, in Japan only (obviously); you'll probably need to download a system update before it works, though. Just like on the Wii U, you'll be able toaccumulate points (200 Yen = 1 point) by using your card on the N3DS.

And just like that, the New Nintendo 3DS will become the very first handheld console allowing NFC payments... hopefully it'll be great for small DL titles on the eShop. Compatible cards: 「PASMO」「Kitaca」「TOICA」「manaca（マナカ）」「ICOCA」「SUGOCA」「nimoca」「Hayakaken」

Fake edit: for those who don't know what SUICA is... click here

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[Hero of Legend]

N3DS has NFC? I thought that was to be a separate device.

 

[Busaiku]

N3DS has NFC? I thought that was to be a separate device.

For 3DS.

 

[Korialstrasz]

N3DS has NFC? I thought that was to be a separate device.

N3DS = New 3DS, you're probably reading it as Nintendo 3DS.

 

[L~A]

N3DS has NFC? I thought that was to be a separate device.

Huh? Of course it has! It's even mentionned on the N3DSLL boxart:

Probably thinking about the OG 3DS (LL), though.

 

[Killthee]

N3DS has NFC? I thought that was to be a separate device.

N3DS has it built in.

 

[Hero of Legend]

Ah yes, forgot that bit.

 

[Meffer]

Damn, that's fantastic! It be cool if Nintendo uses ApplePay as well.

 

[aeolustl]

Damn, that's fantastic! It be cool if Nintendo uses ApplePay as well.

This, google wallet, and softcard

 

[666]

So will they unlock this on the Wii U too?

 

[Interceptor]

So will they unlock this on the Wii U too?

Afaik they already did.

 

[NetMapel]

I'm just posting because I thought N3DS has an awesome looking charging station:

I hope it's compatible with current 3DS because I want one bad... I have a 3DS XL.

 

[L~A]

I'm just posting because I thought N3DS has an awesome looking charging station:

I hope it's compatible with current 3DS because I want one bad... I have a 3DS XL.

Pretty sure it's not compatible.

So will they unlock this on the Wii U too?

They did several months ago, actually. But just like this, it's Japan-only, and no words on that service launched in other territories for now.

 

[sugarless]

Wow, would be great if I could use my contactless debit card in the UK! The payment step is such a pain sometimes. I could see myself doing a lot more impulse purchasing

 

[L~A]

Wow, would be great if I could use my contactless debit card in the UK! The payment step is such a pain sometimes. I could see myself doing a lot more impulse purchasing

The payment step stays the same, you simply don't have to enter your CC numbers that way.