AUSTRALIA - 3DS LAUNCH DATE AND PRICE

[hikaruchan]

Cobretti2 said:

hikaruchan said:

Well I don't have "mates" I have friends and most of them import like me because imports Games are cheaper and most JRPGs don't get released in EU till much later i at all.  

Firstly mates = friends. What kind of Aussie are you not to know that?

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"Nintendo 3DS hardware is available in three versions: Japanese, American and European/Australian." the Nintendo statement disclosed.

"Nintendo has developed different versions of Nintendo 3DS hardware to take into account different languages, age rating requirements and parental control functionality, as well as to ensure compliance with local laws in each region," the statement added.

It also explained that the Nintendo 3DS will offer "network services specifically tailored for each region," adding that Nintendo "wants to ensure the best possible gaming experience for our users."

"There is the possibility that Nintendo 3DS software sold in one region will not function properly when running on Nintendo 3DS hardware sold in another," the statement clarified.

As a final point, the statement concluded: "Guidance will appear on every packaging of Nintendo 3DS hardware and the accompanying software. If you are in doubt, Nintendo recommends that you only purchase Nintendo 3DS software in the region where you purchased your Nintendo 3DS system."

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/32490/Nintendo_Responds_To_3DS_Region_Lock_Reports.php

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That is what they have said.

So what I can gather from that is that the developers will choose if they want to region lock the software or not. Hopefully most won't. In anycase it will be clear on the box.

The hardware seem to be better taylored to the local markets.

Well I don't buy Consoles or Games from Australia anyway so it so it so it doesn't mater to me anyway.