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DSi-only software is region locked

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Nintendo's decades-long streak of region-free handhelds is coming to a close. In a statement to CVG, the company confirmed that Nintendo DSi-only cartridges and downloadable content will be locked to the region where you buy the Nintendo DSi. Web browsing, photo sharing and playing DS games will be region free, but US gamers hoping to import the console between now and "well into 2009" will probably have to brush up on their Japanese to enjoy the best new features.

We're not too worried, though. Something in our gut tells us that SD card slot will give region-unlocking ninjas in the homebrew community an easy "in."

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Can Nintendo possibly screw up anymore? I also believe that this system will be hacked to death and there will be a way to play games from other regions but come on. How do you guys feel about this?

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RE: DSi-only software is region locked

"how do you guys feel about this?"

Annoyed.

That's pretty much it.

10-06-2008 11:48 AM

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Lol, yeah I would guess something like that. Just why Nintendo?

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10-06-2008 11:54 AM

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RE: DSi-only software is region locked

It's only slightly annoying.

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10-06-2008 04:49 PM

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RE: DSi-only software is region locked

Ticked off.

The DS and it's region-free ways was awesome. I'm less inclined to purchase it day one, now. I love importing those odd, yet really good region free games.

Screw you, Nintendo.

10-06-2008 06:21 PM

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RE: DSi-only software is region locked

I'm thinking this will refer to online software, but if it doesn't. I'm buying a US DSi, because its cheaper than an Aussie one will be.

Either way, Nintendo have once again shot themselves in the foot and given the PSP a huge advantage.

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