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Is 2DS region-locked?

Yes, the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL
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systems are region locked
. Region locking enables Nintendo to include parental controls and more efficiently deliver region-specific system and menu updates to users.
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How do I change the region lock on my 2DS?

Complete these steps
  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings.
  3. Tap Profile.
  4. Tap Region Settings.
  5. Select the country and tap OK.
  6. Select the region and tap OK to return to the profile menu.
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Which DS is not region locked?

Nintendo DS/Nintendo DS Lite game cards

Older Nintendo DS and DS Lite software is region-free, so you can play most of that software on a Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL from any region.
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How do I change my Japanese 2DS to English?

How to Change the System Language
  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu (looks like a wrench), and tap Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings in the lower-right corner.
  3. For the original Nintendo 3DS family systems, tap 4 at the top of the screen. ...
  4. Tap Language. ...
  5. Select English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
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Can you set a Japanese DS to English?

On the Nintendo DSi Menu, use the stylus to select the Settings (wrench) icon. Select the right arrow thee times to go to page 4, then select Language. Select from the options options on the screen: English.
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Which console is region free?

While PlayStation Vita games had the potential to be region-locked, all games released for the system are region-free. Like with the PlayStation 3, the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are not region-locked, although it is still possible to develop region-locked games.
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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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Can you get past region lock?

Luckily, there's an easy way to get around geo-blocking: connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs work by routing your traffic through a server in another country. This hides your real IP address — which is often used to determine your location — and replaces it with a temporary, country-specific IP address.
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Can you get rid of region lock?

It is very easy to permanently cancel Samsung Region Lock. All you have to do is call for 5 minutes with a SIM card from the same market as the device. For example, do you want to use a European telephone with an Asian SIM card? First call someone for at least 5 minutes with a European SIM card.
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Can a Japanese 3DS play American games?

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.
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Can the 2DS access the eShop?

This one's easy. Once you have your accounts merged and are armed with some eShop funds, you can buy games directly through your 3DS or 2DS console.
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What games can't you play on 2DS?

Only games that are exclusive to the “New” 3DS cannot be played on a 2DS, games such as Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, Fire Emblem Warriors and SNES Virtual Console titles.
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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 label. If the code does not end in "USA," then it is meant for an overseas market.
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Which systems are region locked?

List of Region Locked Consoles/Handhelds
  • PlayStation.
  • PlayStation 2.
  • GameCube.
  • Microsoft Xbox.
  • Xbox 360.
  • Wii.
  • Nintendo 2DS/3DS/3DS XL/New 3DS/New 3DS XL.
  • NES/Famicom.
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Is the 3DS region free?

Yes, the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL systems are region locked. Region locking enables Nintendo to include parental controls and more efficiently deliver region-specific system and menu updates to users.
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When did Nintendo start region locking?

Nintendo's portable systems were famously region-agnostic until the 3DS, which added a system-level region lock.
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Why does region lock exist?

according to wikipedia: Regional lockout "A regional lockout may be enforced for several reasons, such as to stagger the release of a certain product, to hinder grey market imports by enforcing price discrimination , or to prevent users from accessing certain content in their territory because of legal reasons (either ...
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Are Nintendo games still region locked?

Are Nintendo Switch game cards region-locked? With the exception of systems and game cards distributed in the Chinese region, Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked.
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Can you play USA DS games on 3DS?

Yes, you will be able to play most Nintendo DS games on your Nintendo 3DS. Exceptions are games that use the GBA Slot. Note that some Nintendo DSi games bought outside the PAL region may not be playable on a Nintendo 3DS from the PAL region.
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What is the DS called in Japanese?

The Nintendo DS (Japanese: ニンテンドーDS Nintendō DS) is Nintendo's fifth series, seventh generation handheld game console.
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Is it OK to write Japanese in English letters?

Yes, easily. Writing in this way is called romaji. They are taught how to use English to write Japanese words from primary school. In fact most Japanese enter Japanese text into PCs by using English spelling in a qwerty keyboard.
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Can you change the language of a Nintendo DS game?

Launch the game; at the Main menu, select the last listing (e.g., "Options", "Opciones", etc.). In the Options menu, tap on the third listing. Tap on the desired language (English). The game should now be displayed in English.
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