Othin Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Not really. When looking at it in terms of partitioning where exactly profits are coming from, it's an option. Of course we can find it weird and criticize it, but, it'd be better if we do so in the regards that the decision was likely made, not outside of it. I never said it was a poor business option - although I doubt it's as good of one as Nintendo thinks it is. However, attaching the region lock to a system mid-way through a system's life cycle along with a few minor upgrades is simply bizarre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melonhead Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I'll import, hack mah 3ds into being region free. Then I'll eat popcorn in front of NoA in NY while playing this game and laughing maniacally. Dude, you are a Genius. I might be standing there with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBM Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Is it possible to remove a region-lock by hacking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othin Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) Is it possible to remove a region-lock by hacking? To my understanding, it's possible with the Wii. I don't believe any such method has been found for the 3DS yet, but I also don't know of any reasons why it could not eventually be possible. Edited April 15, 2012 by Othin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZephyrD Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Actually, they've been locked since the DSi. Which is just weird. Not that it really did anything on the DSi, aside from a few exceptions, most games were freely playable on any DSi system. Considering Anti-piracy measures were easily broken within hours on most DS games, I would imagine that once the 3DS is hacked and there are flash carts, region lock will not be an issue. I would rather BUY the game, and currently plan on importing a 3DS and the game, but this sort of thing makes me less likely to want to support them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serene Flight Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) If it means anything, none of the previous DS models are region-locked. Only the 3DS is. Which is really stupid. :/ One thing I can understand by doing it is to stop people throwing their money example from EU to JP just to get FE 13 EARLIER. Like RD example, without Wii's region lock, most of the people in EU who were going to buy it, would have ordered it from NA 4 months before it's released in EU. But then when the game comes only into EU or NA... the guy who came up with the idea of region lock, I have to say those 3 words for you: Suck my cock. Good that there are emulators (I dunno is the one that's able to handle FE13 when it comes out here in EU) and hackers (even it will take time too). Edited April 15, 2012 by Serene Flight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReedTien Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 But does Play-Asia have EU 3DS'es? I haven't seen any. Yes, they do as seen here: http://www.play-asia.com/Nintendo_3DS_Cosmo_Black/paOS-13-71-188-49-en-70-4mgv.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naglfar Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 For what it's worth, my 3DS seems to be able to play NTSC-NA DS games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashGordon94 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Yeah, ordinary DS games aren't region locked. I can play my American DS games on my Euro 3DS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Book of Ereshkigal Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Yes, they do as seen here: http://www.play-asia...en-70-4mgv.html Thanks! I'm not really good with searching anyway XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Nocturne Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 im apparently not good with searchin either lol, all i could find was asian ones. but ill ask does the eu one have an english option at all? its the only reason id buy that over the asian one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Book of Ereshkigal Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) Well, Europe does speak english... >.> Edited April 15, 2012 by L95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luchinania Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Oh wow, some people are having fun. I saw the bundle listed in ebay for $550 and in rakuten for ~$600, and the game only for $100. Who would be actually stupid enough to pay that price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othin Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Oh wow, some people are having fun. I saw the bundle listed in ebay for $550 and in rakuten for ~$600, and the game only for $100. Who would be actually stupid enough to pay that price? play-asia.com seems to be going a similar road. It doesn't list the price yet, but the Monster Hunter bundle that seems to correspond with it and sells in Japan for the equivalent of just over $200 is sold there for $400. That's $100 more than buying the game and the system separately, even from the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agile Tit-Tyrant Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 There is no way I could drop $400 + shipping on a Japanese 3DS and FE13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melonhead Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 play-asia.com seems to be going a similar road. It doesn't list the price yet, but the Monster Hunter bundle that seems to correspond with it and sells in Japan for the equivalent of just over $200 is sold there for $400. That's $100 more than buying the game and the system separately, even from the site. In the event that it doesn't come to america, I would be willing to pay that price ._. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othin Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 In the event that it doesn't come to america, I would be willing to pay that price ._. The absolute price isn't even as much of an issue as the comparative one. Bundles are supposed to be a cheaper alternative for people who want both, but when I was able to order the two separately for $308, why would I bother with the bundle? Spending an extra $100 for a fancy design? No thanks. And yeah I'm not even waiting to see if it gets translated. I want to experience this while it's fresh and new, not once everyone already knows everything about it unless I seal myself off from the info I've been having so much fun searching out in the meantime. Based on the looks of this game, it's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jediabiwan Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) The absolute price isn't even as much of an issue as the comparative one. Bundles are supposed to be a cheaper alternative for people who want both, but when I was able to order the two separately for $308, why would I bother with the bundle? Spending an extra $100 for a fancy design? No thanks. And yeah I'm not even waiting to see if it gets translated. I want to experience this while it's fresh and new, not once everyone already knows everything about it unless I seal myself off from the info I've been having so much fun searching out in the meantime. Based on the looks of this game, it's worth it. That's how it normally ends up with the bundles (at least the ones from japan). Buying the game and system together is usually cheaper than getting a fancy system with the bundle. There aren't any bundles that interest me out in the US so I have no idea if those are actually cheaper. Good luck on experiencing the game while its new. Unfortunately, by the time you get it I'm sure we'll know most of the details. Its not even officially out in Japan yet and look at how much we know! Edited April 17, 2012 by Jediabiwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biabarr Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I wonder even if this game does come to America, will the Euro or US version feature all the 120 street pass characters, including the Japan-only-games ones? Because I really want to use my FE4 lovelies (and may import a Japanese version if they aren't in the European or American version). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othin Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Good luck on experiencing the game while its new. Unfortunately, by the time you get it I'm sure we'll know most of the details. Its not even officially out in Japan yet and look at how much we know! I'm not too worried about having the steak of FE13 be cooked well as long as it doesn't end up as charcoal. I suspect that the details we'll get in the next couple of weeks will serve to prepare the meal rather than going too far and ruining it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabledTome Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 There's always gonna be the European version unless they backpedal at the last minute........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othin Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 There's always gonna be the European version unless they backpedal at the last minute........ Language-wise, yeah. But you'd still need to buy it at the increased price and at a delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mecha Death Christ Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 There's always gonna be the European version unless they backpedal at the last minute........ Like what happened with Fatal Frame 4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramy Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Hope Nintendo doesn't pull a Sega with Valkyria Chronilces 3... If this doesn't get released in US, will Operation Rainfall pick this up to petition Nintendo to release it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Stalker X Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Hope Nintendo doesn't pull a Sega with Valkyria Chronilces 3... If this doesn't get released in US, will Operation Rainfall pick this up to petition Nintendo to release it? The heads over at Operation Rainfall have already expressed interest in getting this game localized, but they're waiting until E3 before finalizing any plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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