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Is 3DS region free?

Yes, the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS
Nintendo 2DS
The Nintendo 2DS is a handheld game console produced by Nintendo. Announced in August 2013, the device was released in North America, Europe and Australia on October 12, 2013.
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, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL
New Nintendo 2DS XL
The New Nintendo 2DS XL (branded as New Nintendo 2DS LL in Japan) is a handheld game console produced by Nintendo.
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systems are region locked
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Can I play Japanese games on my 3DS?

To be precise, it's Nintendo DS games that are not region-locked. That means you can get all the Japanese DS games you want* and they'll work without a problem on an American or European 3DS.
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Can you play 3DS games from different region?

The 3DS is a region-locked system, sadly. A North American 3DS can only play North American 3DS games. There are ways to make your 3DS region-free, but I recommend having a second 3DS to do so with so that your “vanilla” 3DS can still support online play, etc.
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Can you use Japanese 3DS in America?

Like the original Nintendo 3DS, the Nintendo 3DS XL is region-locked.
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Can US 3DS play European games?

No, unless you choose to mod it and install CFW (Custom Firmware) and Homebrew it. There is a region lock on all 3DS's so that out-of-region games will not work.
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3DS region lock confirmed

Are US 3DS region-locked?

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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How do you tell if a 3DS game 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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How do I change my 3DS region to us?

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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Does it matter if a 3DS is from Japan?

The 3DS is region-locked, so if you buy a japanese 3DS you will only be able to play imported japanese games, and if you buy a 3DS from europe you will only be able to play their games, and so on.
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Can 3DS be region unlocked?

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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Does modding a 3DS make it region free?

Your 3DS is basically region free after installing cfw and changing the region.
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Can you change Japanese 3DS to English?

Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu (looks like a wrench), and tap Open. Tap Other Settings in the lower-right corner. For the original Nintendo 3DS family systems, tap 4 at the top of the screen. For the New Nintendo 3DS family systems, tap 5 at the top of the screen.
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Can you put regular DS games in a 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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Can I play Japanese DS game on American 3ds?

Nintendo DSi game cards that are only compatible with Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL (and not Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite) are region locked. This means game cards manufactured for the U.S. market would not work in a system made for another country.
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Are 3ds games region-locked Reddit?

Summary: What is a region lock? All 3DS systems and 3DS games are region-locked. This means that your system is locked to a certain region (usually where you purchased your system from) and can only play games from that same region. Example: You purchased a 3DS in Australia, which means it is in the PAL region (EU/AU).
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How do I access Japanese 3ds eShop?

How do you access the Japanese Nintendo eShop? Head to Nintendo's account-making website. Fill in most information as asked. When you reach the “Country” option, select Japan as your place of origin.
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Why don't they sell 3DS anymore?

A high asking price for the time of over £200, coupled with a lacklustre list of initial games, hurt sales. The fact that the key feature of 3D had to be tried in person was another obstacle. On top of that, some users reported that the 3D effect made them feel sick.
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Why are DS region locked?

Region-locking is used in all systems in the Nintendo DSi family and the Nintendo 3DS family and all Nintendo home consoles prior to the Nintendo Switch. Most markets only retail one region of system and games, to prevent consumers accidentally purchasing games that are not compatible with their own system.
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Are DS games region free on 3DS?

I know DS games dont have region lock when played in a Nintendo DS, but does that apply when played in a 3DS? I mean, can I play DS cartridges from anywhere in a 3DS? You sure can! DS games are region free and will work on any DS or 3DS.
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How do you bypass region lock games?

Proxies are the easiest way to bypass geo-restrictions when it comes to viewing locked content. There are many public proxy tools located online that you can easily use to mask your IP address or change it to something else that can get through the block.
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How do you break a region lock on a 3DS?

Yes you can get around the region lock and currently there are two methods to do this.
  1. Method A: Get access to the Homebrew Launcher and use HANS to boot an out of region game. This can currently be done on any 3ds firmware, but requires an exploited game. ...
  2. Method B: Install a custom firmware.
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Is the 3DS eShop still open?

Players will still have access to games in their digital library. The Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShop will each close on March 27, 2023. Players with games they want to purchase should buy them before that date so that they can access them in the future.
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Is the 3DS eShop closing in America?

As of March 27, 2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It will also no longer be possible to download free content, including game demos.
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Can I play Pokemon Black on 3DS?

Pokémon Black Version 2 is turn-based Action-RPG for the handhelds, Nintendo DS, DSi and 3DS.
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Can I play Pokemon Pearl on 3DS?

Description. Authentic Pokemon Platinum, Diamond, and Pearl cartridges compatible with Nintendo Ds, Ds lite, Dsi, 3DS, and 2DS.
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