Are american 3ds 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.

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2023-12-11 02:57:40

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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
cartridge
A ROM cartridge, usually referred to in context simply as a cartridge, cart, or card, is a replaceable part designed to be connected to a consumer electronics device such as a home computer, video game console or, to a lesser extent, electronic musical instruments.
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ROM cartridge - Wikipedia
label. If the code does not end in "USA," then it is meant for an overseas market.
2024-02-14 14:55:52

Are japan 3ds region-locked?
The Japanese and European versions of the Nintendo 3DS are likewise region locked.
2024-02-14 00:52:16

Is ds download play region locked?
The 3DS's Download Play feature is region locked, according to a report by SiliconEra. Unlike StreetPass, which is able to share data with other 3DSes from around the world, when a player tries to use Download Play from a game on a 3DS from another region, the feature is unavailable.
2024-01-17 03:23:03

Are all 3ds games region-locked?
3DS games are region locked on 3DS, the only region free software available is the Louvre's guide. DS games (which are playable on 3DS) are by and large region free, so you can buy any DS game from anywhere and play them on any 3DS machine.
2023-09-19 04:20:53

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