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Japanese Nintendo 3DS Import Thread | Brand New 3D, Same Old Region Lock
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Many thanks for the video, just what I've been looking for! The new 3ds standard looks like the perfect size for screen & portability. How did you find the 3d? Your setup is amazing by the way!
Brawly Likes to Brawl
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I guess this video confirms Smash will still have a long boot time on the N3DS. Does the circle pad feel any different from an OG 3DS? What about the buttons?
It doesn't really confirm it considering that's the demo and the demo is hardly going to be optomised for a newer system.
woot? they had a "normal sized" n3ds? I only came across LLs... But I'd rather try a non-LL too...
also, that demo unit had different games to pick from? the ones from yodobashi camera seemingly only came with smash :7 or maybe I missed the "change game" button somehow
Mailenstein
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As you may know, the New Nintendo 3DS officially supports SD(HC) cards only up to 32GB of size. When asked, if SDXC cards (64GB and up) work, they straight up say "No.", which can be found in their Q&A here:
A while back I promised to let you guys know how a 64GB microSDXC will work out with the New Nintendo 3DS. Well, while the system itself obviously isn't out yet, the card has been delivered today. For those interested in the card, it's this one right here.
Like every other SDXC card, the file system is exFAT by default, which won't be read by the Nintendo 3DS. After formatting it to FAT32 (using simply the disk utilty on my Mac) I checked out if it will show up with it's full size on my Nintendo 3DS. Here is the result:
So, 483395 blocks equal to a rough 62GB of size. Basically, 1 block equals 128 kb.. you get the idea.
While SD cards are not supported as data storages on Wii U (as in downloading your games from the eShop right on to them), they are supported as data storages on Wii U while being in Wii mode. So I popped the card in, booted up my Wii U and checked the system data storage settings in Wii mode. Here is the result:
Same result, same size - it works fine.
So here is my wild guess. I believe Nintendo just don't want to pay for Microsoft's proprietary and patented exFAT file system license costs. Of course, there is still this slight chance that even a SDXC card reformatted with FAT32 wouldn't work, but I highly doubt it. But then again, it's Nintendo, so you never know.
As for now, all is good. Let's see how things turn out next Saturday morning, after I picked up my N3DS.
A while back I promised to let you guys know how a 64GB microSDXC will work out with the New Nintendo 3DS. Well, while the system itself obviously isn't out yet, the card has been delivered today. For those interested in the card, it's this one right here.
Like every other SDXC card, the file system is exFAT by default, which won't be read by the Nintendo 3DS. After formatting it to FAT32 (using simply the disk utilty on my Mac) I checked out if it will show up with it's full size on my Nintendo 3DS. Here is the result:
So, 483395 blocks equal to a rough 62GB of size. Basically, 1 block equals 128 kb.. you get the idea.
While SD cards are not supported as data storages on Wii U (as in downloading your games from the eShop right on to them), they are supported as data storages on Wii U while being in Wii mode. So I popped the card in, booted up my Wii U and checked the system data storage settings in Wii mode. Here is the result:
Same result, same size - it works fine.
So here is my wild guess. I believe Nintendo just don't want to pay for Microsoft's proprietary and patented exFAT file system license costs. Of course, there is still this slight chance that even a SDXC card reformatted with FAT32 wouldn't work, but I highly doubt it. But then again, it's Nintendo, so you never know.
As for now, all is good. Let's see how things turn out next Saturday morning, after I picked up my N3DS.
Mailenstein
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My 32GB card is almost full and will be full as soon as Monster Hunter 4G is downloaded. I don't have any demos installed, so it's either deleting games or going bigger. I like my stuff in one place, so I went for the 64GB card, which will be enough I guess. Also, those 200 apps are not a problem, it's actually the size of some games.
Brawly Likes to Brawl
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Is there any site where you can check the prices for DD versions of retail games?
Mailenstein
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They are listed on Nintendo's website. For example Monster Hunter 4G:
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/software/bfgj/index.html
Retail: ¥6264
DL: ¥5990
Brawly Likes to Brawl
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Question about Fantasy Life. I'm seeing some cheap copies of the original version on Amazon, how much does it cost to upgrade to Link?
ShikabaneHime13
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So PlayAsia has my order status for my New 3DS LL as "Preparing Order" as of last night. Anyone else's order in a similar state of preparation? What would be the guesstimation as to when our orders will actually ship?
ShikabaneHime13
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They sent me an email saying mine would be shipping on the 10th.
What was your original Estimated Ship Date?
I never had one, that's the weird thing.
It only ever said it was "soon" in the little box picture they give you.
My copies of kobito turned up, those covers (shudder) along with fantasy life link & the guidebook, damn that thing is chunky at 500+ pages.
Could you show us some pages of Fantasy Life guide in its thread, please ? *_*
tonyh24613
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Japan didn't get theme update in 9.0.0, wait a few more days.
Impotaku
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Sure
The guide is extremely detailed it lists every single bit of info you'd need, the maps are really useful as is the crafting charts and monster info about what items they drop. Sadly the kanji doesn't have furigana above it so i struggle a bit when reading but i'm still able to use it to some extent. Nowdays i only ever buy guides for certain special games, this was one of them. Dotted in between the sections is some lovely artwork too, Japan makes the best guidebooks for their games.
Sure
The guide is extremely detailed it lists every single bit of info you'd need, the maps are really useful as is the crafting charts and monster info about what items they drop. Sadly the kanji doesn't have furigana above it so i struggle a bit when reading but i'm still able to use it to some extent. Nowdays i only ever buy guides for certain special games, this was one of them. Dotted in between the sections is some lovely artwork too, Japan makes the best guidebooks for their games.
I guess I need to order one of these. together with a Japanese (or European?) copy of the game. they are not compatible, right?
Impotaku
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The guide was only written for the first game i have looked through & can find no mention of the link stuff as that came out after the gude was released there are only 2 game guides in Japan for this and this is the most complete book. Will have to figure out the link content on my own.
The book is useful but depending on the persons Japanese reading level you'll either get loads out of it or just end up with a book where you just look at the pics and maps.
The book is useful but depending on the persons Japanese reading level you'll either get loads out of it or just end up with a book where you just look at the pics and maps.
It's just amazing how much work goes into these, all the data and details. The people who compile all that information probably know more about the game at the end than the developers.
Reminds me of the GCCX story where Arino visited the guys who wrote the guide for Beat Takeshis Chousenjou and it allegedly took so much out of the writer that he died shortly after completing the guide
tonyh24613
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The platinum reward picross game is downloadable now.
My copies of kobito turned up, those covers (shudder) along with fantasy life link & the guidebook, damn that thing is chunky at 500+ pages.
just realized i never downloaded the fantasy life "link" update...played the game last year during my life in japan, never played again.
is the link update free?
edit: damn and i need that book. need to order one.
Pancakes R Us
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Are there any pictures of lines yet?
It's not releasing tomorrow, but the day after. Expect early morning line pics in 35~40 hours.
Nah, not yet.
I can't wait until the first GAF impressions of the N3DS. Excite!!
I can't wait until the first GAF impressions of the N3DS. Excite!!
Impotaku
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The link update to add the additional content to the base game costs money, it costs 2057yen for the link kit. Once you have that all the other updates are free.
So where are the unboxing vids from unscrupulous people who work at the suppliers & have sneaked em out? Not long now
JohnTV has his, check his twitter feed (@johntv).
He's very positive on the screen size of the N3DS.
Cosmic Dreams
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So GAF's getting their systems soon right? Can't wait to see the official thread with impressions from you guys on the system.
...Will/Do we have an official thread?
...Will/Do we have an official thread?
They usually take 3-4 business days to ship and since the 11th is a Saturday anyways it probably won't go out until the middle of next week.
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Still nothing from Nippon-yasan concerning the New 3DS. I've heard they tend to ship things late though. Oh well :/
Eek! This wait is going to be unbearable!
Well this is a Japanese 3DS import thread so I guess this thread will do?
I can ask a mod to change the title so people are aware that the New 3DS is out / impressions can be found here.
Bought two 3DSs before. The packaging were good. No dent on box whatsoever.
DJmizuhara
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Hello, look what I just picked up.
How I receive the code? I've bought for more than 500 stars this year but can't find where the code is.
If I register my stars now will it still count?
