New 3DS is it worth importing one

Lumstorm

JohnJLewis wrote: »

can you post the link? do you know how much import duty customs will add on?

What games are best out of the launch line up?

I'm looking at Nippon-Yasan https://www.nippon-yasan.com/97-nintendo-3ds-console-import-japan?rewrite=1&p=4

Please be aware that this is a Japanese console that only works with Japanese 3DS games and there are no english options the console menus are entirely in Japanese.

There really isn't a launch line-up as it a console refresh but the newest big title is Dairantou Smash Brothers.

JohnJLewis

Lumstorm wrote: »

I'm looking at Nippon-Yasan https://www.nippon-yasan.com/97-nintendo-3ds-console-import-japan?rewrite=1&p=4

Please be aware that this is a Japanese console that only works with Japanese 3DS games and there are no english options the console menus are entirely in Japanese.

There really isn't a launch line-up as it a console refresh but the newest big title is Dairantou Smash Brothers.

What is that smash bros like? I was hoping to see some good titles that make use of the extra power at TGS.

JohnJLewis

does anyone have a link to the new new 3DS LL launch lines up?

bluenoseam

Turns out the Australians are getting the machines in November 2014 & it has been confirmed they will play UK games.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/new-3ds-and-new-3ds-xl-get-2014-australian-launch/0138851

TedButlerstheman

bluenoseam wrote: »

Turns out the Australians are getting the machines in November 2014 & it has been confirmed they will play UK games.

That sounds like there is no region lock? How can I find out if the Jap one released in 2 weeks will be region locked?

I like the look of the new mario game on the more powerful hardware.

Lumstorm

The 3DS is region locked there are 3 regions North America, Europe and Japan, Australia is in Europe’s region code.

The Japanese 3DS is for Japanese games only and only has Japanese language. So if you want an machine in english you could import one from Australia.

TedButlerstheman

What are the best new games for the new hardware? I cant find any new games that make use of the two thumbsticks?

Headless_Ned

I miss the old days of importing consoles and games....


For that reason I might grab one, though I heard it's out early 2015 over here (UK) which isn't far away.

Lumstorm

TedButlerstheman wrote: »

What are the best new games for the new hardware? I cant find any new games that make use of the two thumbsticks?

Super Smash brothers and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate use both sticks as for making use of the hardware the first seems to be Xenoblade Chronicles due in Japan sometime next year.

missjames

Will you need a power converter or will the old 3ds plug charge the imported one?