perhaps, we must be walking (or simulate such action) with 3DS in streetpass mode ??

the 3DS tagged as "Asia" model is basically the US 3DS with a different serial number range (prefixed with characters "ASI"), a 220V power charger and so called official distributor warranty.

in game terms, the regions are normally categorized as JP, US, Europe/Australia ... so US hardware plays US games.

you could say the "Asia" region games for 3DS are basically US game carts sold with different box, manual, pricing etc (some might even have exactly same box contents ... just different serial numbers lol)


for online contents ... it's better to wait another 2 days instead of speculating ... to see if ASI models can access the US eShop by just setting the country settings !


This post has been edited by yangkuo: Jun 5 2011, 07:19 PM

just curious, do we need to enter a valid postcode when using Oregon or Delaware ?

i was wondering it myself and found the following answer in the FAQ !

You're most likely missing these, you can get these by trading with friends

•The other 4 elemental monkeys (you should have got the Pan- and Simi- of just one type)
•The other gender of Unfezant
•The other 3 seasons of Deerling/Sawbuck
•The other gender of Frillish/Jellicent

don't forget to check with fellow 3DS owners to see if they have them to trade with u during this week's meetup *haha*

1. for a game that support StreetPass feature, there is usually a prompt or setting within the game for you to turn on the option for your system. the streetpass mode in SFIV3D is basically a figurine collection battle mini-game... not to be confused with the Vs play modes between systems ...

as for Download Play for SFIV3D, you basically only need to go to the option in game to "host" a game and have Wifi on ... then the other 3DS user can goto Download Play feature (on 3DS main system menu) to initiate a connection to the host 3DS

2. once streetpass is active for a game, you don't need to have the cart inserted ... just need to make sure Wifi signal is ON and the 3DS is closed or in sleep mode. there will be a green light or green notification at the top of main menu screen if a streetpass happens

3. SpotPass is the downloadable content service ... there will be a blue light or blue spot notification at the top of main menu screen (Notification toolbar button). i believe Nintendo Video, system firmware update notification also will be categorized under SpotPass ...


btw, there is option in System Settings to manage 3DS streetpass option too.


This post has been edited by yangkuo: Aug 12 2011, 03:10 PM

i've got the ASI model and i got the message in eShop News section welcoming me as an ambassador. i'm logged on to the US eShop.

i have a US DSi and it comes with a AC adapter that accepts 120V input.

since 3DS uses the same charger as DSi/DSiXL and the Japan 3DS would have the same voltage spec as US units ... i believe you'd have to use a step down adapter for it to work without problems in Malaysia.

it's been a confirmed buy for me (jp 3ds and mh3G) since the video trailer at conference was shown.

but then there's no online multiplayer ... lessen the chance we could do gathering for quest like MH3.

anyway just a +1 post here in case anyone else needs "support" *hahha*

did not pre-order. still looking out for the bundle pack with 3ds, game and add-on. most likely will be from PlayZone if they have

actually DS Lite is still a good choice if you are playing DS games.

excellent battery life, GBA support, more portable, more color choice, etc. and yea, probably region free as well for those who are not jack-sparrowing

btw, thanks for the Mario 3D Land yesterday ... Excellent Game !


This post has been edited by yangkuo: Nov 23 2011, 10:15 AM

so, that is actually the most important criteria to you when choosing a game portable/console?

lol ... after all these years ... seems like i'm a noob here too still ... here comes the "discussion" of why it's not stealing when it comes to "things like games"

sometimes i just wonder if ppl will have same thoughts if it's their own items being stolen or efforts ripped off.

latest system update brings the version up to 3.0.0-5U

everything working (so far) but the initial restart right after update completed was a little longer than usual ... don't switch off the 3DS !

changes i see so far :-

StreetPass Mii Plaza - Accomplishments, Music Player, Find Mii 2, SpotPass support
3DS Camera - video capture support
NintendoZone - may be useless in Malaysia ...

This post has been edited by yangkuo: Dec 7 2011, 11:18 AM

3DS US model - serial number starts with CW (according to the official Nintendo support site)
3DS MY/SG/"asia" model - serial starts with CS

you can play US and MY/SG/"asia" 3DS games on your particular model. actually the MY/SG/"asia" 3DS games are US games but just marked for official distribution and sale to our region.


but i think it's easier to check which system software version your 3DS is currently running. in System Settings, at the top screen (bottom right) ... if u see a 'U' at the end of the version number (eg. 3.0.0-5U) it means you can run US region software.


This post has been edited by yangkuo: Dec 14 2011, 02:57 PM

and Metroid Fusion too !

i discovered a somewhat incorrect behaviour in Swapnote.

let's say you launched Swapnote to read some "new notes" (indicated by blue icon light at home screen).

then after u read those notes it's considered "read" (not new). if you press HOME button and just return back to Swapnote (by pressing HOME again).. it seems to re-download those already read notes.

i'm not sure if this only happens if u actually had new notes during the time u were pausing the app. but definitely it downloads the older notes together with actual new notes together.

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This post has been edited by Pr1me_Minister: Dec 30 2011, 09:52 PM

i think kuroneko meant the US 3DS set itself is eligible for 150 pts when registered. only the US 3DS serial number seems to be eligible for US Club Nintendo.

honestly, if you seriously think that way then it's best you buy the Vita or perhaps a smartphone.

there is enough ppl who just buy 3DS (or any recent generations of Nintendo consoles) for whatever great reasons they think of at that point (eg. price, ppl have i should have, etc) ... just to complain later that it's not their cup of tea.

of course this is just my personal opinion.


This post has been edited by yangkuo: Jan 1 2012, 07:44 PM

well, if you are clear with what games you will actually play and what u will be realistically using the portables for ... i believe it doesn't matter which one u get.

just make sure you get the 3DS foremost for the games and not as a gadget ... that's basically what i'm saying.