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Is a 3DS from Japan region-locked?

Since the 3DS is locked into the region in which it was purchased, it will not work with games downloaded from Japanese or European markets. The same is true for the opposite; a Japanese Nintendo 3DS works just fine for games in Japan but will not work correctly with games purchased from the US.
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Will a 3DS from Japan work in the US?

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 you change the region on a japanese 3DS?

You cannot change this setting to a country that is outside of the region in which the device was purchased. If a Nintendo Network ID is linked to your Nintendo 3DS, the system and Nintendo Network ID country must be the same.
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Can I play a 3DS from Japan?

All 3DS XLs are region-locked. Japanese games and European games do not work properly on a North American 3DS XL, if at all.
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How do I convert my japanese 3DS to us?

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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Should You Buy a Japanese 3DS?

Can you put a Japanese 3DS in English?

Nintendo 3DS are region locked, so if you bought a Japanese 3DS it will only offer a select number of languages, excluding English. The Switch, however, is not region locked, and you can switch back and forth from Japanese to English as much as you'd like.
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Can I change 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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What does it mean 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. Being able to change the language depends on the game, I think.
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What does Japanese only mean 3DS?

The Nintendo 3DS LL, means Japanese version and it only support Japanese language games. The Nintendo 3DS XL is the English version, it works with English games. You can't run English version games on LL, and the Japanese version games will not working on XL.
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Is Nintendo 3DS region blocked?

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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Can I play a Japanese DS game on a American 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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Do japanese 3DS games work on European 3DS?

Can I play Nintendo 3DS software bought outside the PAL region on my Nintendo 3DS? No, this is not possible. A Nintendo 3DS bought in the PAL region only plays software from that region.
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Can I bring my 3DS on a plane?

Checked Bags: Yes

Please place the console in a separate bin for X-ray screening. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.
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What games can you play on japanese 3DS?

PreCure Narikiri Life!
  • SoniPro.
  • Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate.
  • One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum.
  • Aikatsu Stars! My Special Appeal.
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Can I play Japanese games on my hacked 3DS?

This is where modding a 3DS comes into play. You can play all of your imported games on any console, region free. That's right, you can buy a 3DS game from Japan and run it on your North American device.
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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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Can a hacked 3DS play other region games?

You can play all of your imported games on any console, region free. That's right, you can buy a 3DS game from Japan and run it on your North American device. This will unlock the rest of the 3DS library by modding the device.
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What does the S in 3DS stand for?

3D Secure protection for more peace of mind. 3D Secure (3DS) adds an extra layer of protection to online shopping. With 3DS enabled, you have 2-step authentication on every online purchase—so no payments will ever go through unless you authorize them yourself. Open bank account.
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How do I update my japanese 3DS?

Turn on your system and access the System Settings by tapping the Wrench icon. Tap Other Settings. Tap the right arrow to reach page 4 (if using a Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, or New Nintendo 2DS XL) or page 5 (if using a New Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS XL). Tap System Update.
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Can I use a Japanese DS?

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 Nintendo from Japanese to English?

Go to https://accounts.nintendo.com and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Click the arrow and select the language you want to display. The website language will automatically update to your selection.
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Can you change the language on a Japanese import?

If your Japanese car has one, chances are you won't be able to change the language to English. After all, JDM vehicles do not have provisions for language modification in their basic accessories. In this case, it is best to fit a replacement or at least a band expander.
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Can you use a US 3DS charger on a japanese 3DS?

it's actually the same charger, the difference beetween chargers regions is the imput, but the output (power that the console recive) is the same, so a US charger should be fine. You can use the same charger as the American 3DS would use.
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