Is the 3DS still region locked?

Is the 3DS still region locked?

Similar to the newer Nintendo 3DS XL, the Nintendo 3DS is region locked. That means that the geographical region in which you buy your Nintendo 3DS is also the region in which you should buy your games. There are three versions of the 3DS hardware, according to Nintendo: Japanese, American, and European/Australian.

Can you region unlock a 3DS?

Both the 3DS and Wii U have region-based locks on games. The sole exception is the Nintendo 3DS Louvre Guide, which is region-free. Eurogamer has contacted Nintendo for comment.

Can you change your 3DS region?

Tap Profile. Tap Region Settings. Select the country and tap OK. Select the region and tap OK to return to the profile menu.

How do I know if my 3DS is region locked?

Check the game card itself (Nintendo 3DS Games Only)for a code printed on the cartridge label. If the code does not end in “USA,” then it is meant for an overseas market.

Can pal 3DS play US games?

No, this is not possible. A Nintendo 3DS bought in the PAL region only plays software from that region.

Is a jailbroken 3DS region free?

Your 3DS is basically region free after installing cfw and changing the region. Both of these are Japanes 3ds’, one with cfw and one without.

Can I play US games on Japanese 3DS?

Even games for English or any other region cannot be play for Japanese. You can only play japanese version of games. So, actually you can change the region, and play region locked games on your Japanese 3ds. However you’re going to have to void your warranty (which….

Can I play American games on a Japanese 3DS?

The Difference Between Region Free and Region Locked This restriction applies to all versions of the Nintendo 3DS XL and its games. Japanese games do not work on a European Nintendo 3DS XL, North American games do not work on a Japanese Nintendo 3DS XL, and so on.

Can you make a Japanese 3DS to English?

You can’t change it. Also, you can’t modify it to English. Even games for English or any other region cannot be play for Japanese. You can only play japanese version of games.

Can I play English games on Japanese 3DS?

Even games for English or any other region cannot be play for Japanese. You can only play japanese version of games. So, actually you can change the region, and play region locked games on your Japanese 3ds.

Can US 3DS play European games?

Yes, what you want to do is possible. While all 3DS software is region-locked, Nintendo DS software is not. Because that region-locking isn’t encoded into the DS software, you can play software from all regions on your 3DS.