Is the original 3DS region locked?

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.

Can you use Japanese 3DS in America?

Like the original Nintendo 3DS, the Nintendo 3DS XL is region-locked.

How do you unlock a region-locked 3DS?

Can Japanese 3DS play European games?

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.

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 play any region?

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.

Can an American DS play Japanese games?

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.

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.

How do I change the region lock on my 3DS?

Does modding a 3DS make it region free?

Your 3DS is basically region free after installing cfw and changing the region.

Are all Japanese 3DS region locked?

The Japanese and European versions of the Nintendo 3DS are likewise region locked.

Can American 3DS play European games?

Yes. EUR is one big region (PAL) so there's no locking between European countries (Vs. Japan, North America/USA). As long as your local stores are legit, and selling European copies.

Can I use my 3DS on a plane?

Can the Nintendo 3DS system be used in aircraft, hospitals and airports? The use of the Nintendo 3DS system in aircraft, hospitals and airports, as with other wireless systems, may be permitted if the wireless connection is NOT active.

Do us eShop cards work in Japan?

Nintendo eShop Cards are specific to a particular country, which means they can only be redeemed on systems and/or Nintendo Accounts that are set to that same country. The country where the Nintendo eShop Card is meant to be used can be found on the back of the card.

Is the 3DS eShop still open in the US?

Sadly, the success of the Nintendo Switch means that era of the 3DS has finally come to an end, with both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShop closing on the 27th of March 2023.

Can a Japanese 3DS play English DS games?

DS games don't have any kind of region-lock feature built in, so you can play any DS game regardless of region on your 3DS; your copy of Platinum should work just fine.

Can 3DS read Japanese DS games?

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.

Can I set a Japanese switch to English?

To change your Switch language, open System Settings > System > Language. Next, select your preferred language from the list available languages. The Switch has 12 available language options that you can choose from: English.

Are US DS games region-locked?

The Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite are not region-locked, with the exception of the iQue DS, which can play Nintendo DS games, but its games cannot be played on other region systems.

Can you use DS cartridges on 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.

Which is better DS or DS Lite?

What Is the Difference between the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo DS Lite? The Nintendo DS Lite offers a smaller, sleeker package with a brighter screen, larger stylus, and a longer-lasting rechargeable battery than the original Nintendo DS. The unique game play features and wireless connectivity remain intact.

What Nintendo consoles are region-locked?

The Nintendo 64 features similar lockout methods as the Super NES. The GameCube and Wii are both region-locked, as well as the Wii Shop Channel. On the Wii, channels from other regions will refuse to load with the message "This channel can't be used." The coded regions are: NTSC-U (The Americas and Asia)

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.

Is the 3DS obsolete?

3DS family hardware was officially discontinued on September 16, 2020. Nintendo Network services remain active in most regions; the Nintendo eShop is slated to shut down on March 27, 2023. The option to add credits for the 3DS has been removed as of late August 2022.