What is the difference between Japanese and English 3DS?

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.

Does it matter if a 3DS is Japanese?

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.

Will a 3DS from Japan work in the US?

All 3DS XLs are region-locked. Japanese games and European games do not work properly on a North American 3DS XL, if at all.

What does it mean if a 3DS is Japanese?

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.

Can you switch a 3DS from Japanese 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.

Should You Buy a Japanese 3DS?

Why is the 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.

What is the difference between American and Japanese 3DS?

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.

How do I change my 3DS region to USA?

What games can you play on Japanese 3DS?

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.

Can a 3DS go through airport security?

Portable handheld gaming consoles (PSP, Nintendo 3DS): These items do not need to be removed from cases or bags in order to be screened (see exception).

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.

Is 3DS outdated?

Nintendo announced it was discontinuing production of the console in 2020, and the e-Shops for Wii U and 3DS will shut down in 2023.

Can I change my 3DS region?

Tap Profile. Tap Region Settings. Select the country and tap OK. Select the region and tap OK to return to the profile menu.

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 officially shut down on March 27, 2023. The option to add credits for the 3DS has been removed as of late August 2022.

Are 3DS still 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.

How do I know what region my 3DS is from?

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.

How do you break region lock on 3DS?

What is the difference in 3DS models?

SCREEN SIZE The main difference between each console is the size of its screens. While the New 3DS has a 3.88in autostereoscopic 3D display and a 3.33in touchscreen, the New 3DS XL's 3D screen is a whole inch bigger, measuring 4.88in while its touchscreen comes in at 4.18in.

Can I use a Japanese DS in America?

if it starts with NTR, it doesnt matter what region, it's not region locked. if it starts with TWL however, then that means that it's region locked. Simply put, if the serial number starts with TWL, get the japanese copy of the game because an american copy won't work for the DSi specifically.

How many different 3DS are there?

Originally released with one model and just two colours, the 3DS family grew to feature six unique hardware variations and literally hundreds of different designs via special edition runs and custom faceplates.

Can a Japanese DS play English 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.

Will English games work on a Japanese DS?

Nintendo DS systems do not employ a region code, meaning that domestically purchased hardware and software is compatible with hardware and software purchased abroad.

Can a 3DS play region-locked DS games?

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.