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04-16-2015, 06:52 PM
Matt_wallwork
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Hi,
Is the New 3DS region locked? Can I buy games from America and Japan on a UK console?
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04-16-2015, 08:45 PM
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The New 3ds is region locked, a UK console will only play UK games
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04-17-2015, 05:34 PM
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All versions of the 3DS are region-locked because the use the same OS. Something like a region-lock is enforced through software, not hardware.
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05-02-2015, 08:12 PM
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Quote:
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banjo3dsie
The New 3ds is region locked, a UK console will only play UK games
Not-so-true.
UK Console will play all european region games, i have 1 in german and it works
Edit: also plays games from australia region.
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