Anyone One Importing the New Nintendo 3ds?

[Skullkid96]

I was looking at the new 3ds at playasia, and i am thinking about importing it with a japanese game. not sure what game maybe one that has a bit more english or just import the japanese smash bros. I think it looks very cool and always wanted a japanese 3ds, and importing the new one would be cool. anyone else thinking about it or are a lot people still mad about the new 3ds

 

[Azure Sage]

Well, if I ever get it, it definitely wouldn't be by importing it. I'd just wait for it to be available on shelves here in the U.S. And I'd only get it if my current 3DS XL breaks. ... Or if an exclusive Zelda title is released for it. I don't see the point in buying it if my current 3DS works fine and the exclusive games aren't games I'm interested in.

 

[Terminus]

No. I'm not paying an absurd amount for a system that I can't record from and can only play games that I can't read.

 

[Salem]

Only if it's region-free and it has the option to change the language settings to English, otherwise no.

 

[Terminus]

Only if it's region-free and it has the option to change the language settings to English, otherwise no.

Nope. For some ineffable reason, Ninty still region-locks.

 

[A Link In Time]

Only if it's region-free and it has the option to change the language settings to English, otherwise no.

The system is unfortunately region locked once more.

As for myself, I've never imported games before, and I don't have the finances or time to put up with the hassle. I'll probably pick one up close to North American release as the Circle Pad on my current 3DS is in its last breath.

 

[キラ]

I was looking at the new 3ds at playasia, and i am thinking about importing it with a japanese game. not sure what game maybe one that has a bit more english or just import the japanese smash bros. I think it looks very cool and always wanted a japanese 3ds, and importing the new one would be cool. anyone else thinking about it or are a lot people still mad about the new 3ds

I say "Go for it" if you can read a little bit of Japanese. You may have to pay more for some games, but there are some really cool exclusives from Japan, like Dragon Quest X Online and Dragon Ball: Heroes.

(If y'all don't know what Dragon Ball: Heroes is, you're missing out if you're a DBZ fan. It was first an arcade game and it now has a 3DS adaption. You get a new card with a new character each time you start the game and it's a strategy based game where you move the character cards to the back to be defensive or the front if you're prepared to attack. It has over 200 characters so it's really cool to play and have neat cards to collect.)

 

[Mercedes]

Region-lock = no importing. It'll eventually end up here so I don't see the point in importing it; any handheld/console is quite a long-term investment, I expect to get many many years out of it, so I don't mind waiting additional months to buy one where I can actually speak the language it's in and play games I get from local stores. Too much hassle otherwise.

 

[Heroine of Winds]

Why would I? I'll just wait for it to come out in English, but I'm not planning to get the next 3DS since I'm already interested on the current 3DS XL right now.

 

[Skullkid96]

A simple no would suffice.

 

[Jimmu]

A simple no would suffice.

A simple "no" wouldn't contrite anything to the discussion though, there'd be no point just posting a "no", that's what polls are for.

Personally, I have kind of wanted a Japanese console for a while and it could probably help with me learning Japanese but I'll pass on importing this one for three main reasons.
- Region lock
- It is coming out in Australia in November anyway
- I don't see it as different enough to my 3DS XL to justify purchasing it

 

[Krazy4Krash]

I'm extremely interested in purchasing a New 3DS XL when it releases. I've had the same original model since 2011 and have been meaning to upgrade for a while. A regular XL was my plan for some time, after playing with my brother's and enjoying it. The New 3DS is the perfect opportunity.

It was originally thought the New 3DS was coming to this country in 2015, and the fact it's this November instead is bliss. I don't think I'll ever find myself importing a system to play games just a little bit sooner, anyway, region lock or not.

 

[Salem]

A simple no would suffice.

Did you really want all of the replies to be just "no"?

 

[Skullkid96]

it'll be simpler

 

[Terminus]

it'll be simpler

Then what's the point of a thread? Here's what it would look like:

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