Hey there.. I'm looking to get myself a Flame Red 3ds probably in December (as an incentive to studying like mad for STPM... ). Went to a few physical stores already and I noticed these small 'round stickers' on the 3ds boxes and sometimes on the games too.

Some of them are red, while others green. Do these stickers tell you anything about the console's region or something?

And, aside from the serial number.. is there any other way to determine the console's region? It's because there's this particular shop that I went... I asked the shopkeeper about the console's region, and the first thing he told me that the regions doesn't matter, and he *thinks* he's selling the US ones..eek.

I've been following this thread (like a ninja.. ) and I know that if I bought the JPN one then I can only play JPN games. Which is why I'm aiming for the US sets...

Hoping that all of you can enlighten me on this...

Ahh..okay, thanks for that info.. one more thing though:

The serial number of ASI sets starts with...? I know US ones starts with CW..

Correct me if I'm wrong..hehe. .

Awesomeness. I shall hunt for it after STPM! The final hurdle! (..for now, at least..)

*studystudy* XP

Ta-daa... a few more questions for you guys.. ^.~

1) Both the ASI set and US set 3ds can go to the e-shop, right? But which one can be used to purchase stuff there? I'm not really sure... @.@
2) Aside from downloadable games and their demos, videos, applications.. .what else do they offer? Do you find yourself going to the e-shop often?
3) 'Coins' and 'credits' are two different things... right? If so, what are the differences? Just making sure...
4) And lastly (I hope), when you get the 3ds, are there any 'specific checks' that has to be done..? I mean, like... aside from checking whether the buttons, the touchscreen and speakers work...

Hehe...thanks in advance...!

...ahh, so they have free items there...

Thanks for clearing lots of things up, kenji.. ^^

There's another thing I want to ask, this time it's about updates and accessories..

Is it true that when you buy an original 3ds game, it will automatically help to update your 3ds console into the latest firmware? (haha, I hope I got the terms right.. )

They're so many casings out there: silicon casing, crystal casing... What are the differences between them? I know what they look like, but function wise..they should differ in terms of protection, right?

Btw I'm gonna get myself a hard pouch for the 3ds though...so, no worries.. ^.~

And do I really need a spare stylus? I think the given stylus is robust enough...but, is it really necessary?

Pictures? I might be interested..


I'm thinking of a silicon casing too, but i had bad experiences with it and my iPod.. it left some kind of weird looking smudges on the back of the iPod... ><


Original normal size 3ds.. ^^

This post has been edited by sakazaki4693: Nov 25 2012, 02:07 PM

But for that, I'll need wifi right?

..so, it all depends on how 'new' is the game? I mean, if i bought a game which is older than the latest 3ds firmware version, that means I won't get the update?

This post has been edited by sakazaki4693: Nov 26 2012, 01:11 PM

Yeah. In my family, the only Nintento console I've seen them playing is the Gameboy Colour, and the Gameboy Advance SP. After that Sony took over.. PS1, PS2 and now PSP.

I always wanted to try the DS consoles when I was younger, mainly because of its interesting playing style. Don't worry though. I'm gonna get the 3DS soon... ehehehe...
(and make sure bro sticks with his PSP...XD)

Ahaha...Yeah. My brother's friend calls the Wii by spelling it.

"Jom main 'W-eye-eye' "

Adui..

Haha, i don't think they've came across the Wii-U yet...

Looks interesting.. any idea on how the gameplay would be?

Cool! How's the 3D effect on KH3D? Where did you get your 3ds btw?

Well, everything needs some getting used to. Thanks for the feedback though! Now I'm dying to get my hands on a 3DS... >W<
(...three more papers to go...three more papers...)

I finished STPM!! WaaaHOOO! (ultima freedom!)

Might be going to Lowyat (tomorrow maybe?) just to check the 3DS price (hopefully in the RM600-700 range) there.. Any good dealers you would recommend from there?

Both Asi and US set are pretty much the same right? Only difference is that Asi has the local charger and local warranty (3 months, was it?)

I'm probably going for the Asian set for now...

How's your 3DS doing? XD

..you can understand japanese? ^^ Or it's just for the games? hehehe...

I know I'll go for US/Asi, just have to see what the shops have 1st, I guess.. I tried playing Jap games b4...felt kinda left out because you won't know what to do and all... especially in RPG games...

I'll look forward to the 3D effect too..ahahah~ Can't wait to check out the 3ds at lowyat..compare prices..

Monster Hunter..bro likes that game, I don't really fancy it... XD Gods Eater Burst on psp I play laa.. ^.~

I'm more to the RPG/puzzle dude..

I think I'll go for the normal size one, but then again, I never tried holding the XL one..not sure whether the bigger size will compromise its portability. I have small hands too.. XD

Yeah, pre-ordered KH3D and FF: Theatrhythm from Kyo... just waiting for it now. Plan to get Virtue's Last Reward and Harvest Moon: A New Beginning (I'm a sucker for Harvest Moon series.. *ahem*)

I played Tales of the Abyss on the PS2 b4.. is it the same on the 3ds too? Gameplay and story wise, I mean... FF not bad.. ^^ I never tried Legend of Zelda yet.. (the 3ds will be my first Nintendo console).

Never heard of Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals though... ehehe...

Yeah. First. Unless you count me playing GBA games on emulators on the PC, but that was long time ago.. hahaha... played on cousins Gameboy Colour and Gameboy Advance SP. Because all this while, we're Sony all the way. Now, big big kid liaw, collect collect money and buy own handheld console! Muahaahaha~ Actually, I don't really feel like depending on parents' money...gotta be responsible now.

I've seen the Mario Kart 7 review. Now the kart can fly and even go underwater, yes? Not bad, but I don't always play wi-fi. No wi-fi at home yet... No gang to wifi play at my place... T^T

Anyone played the new Prof. Layton game? Miracle Mask, was it? ^^