6 Oct
CVG is now confirming that all DSi-only software/downloadable content are indeed region locked…
“DSi software (software that is only compatible with DSi) is region locked, eg: European DSi software can only be played on European DSi consoles,” a Nintendo spokesperson has told CVG.
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“DSi is region locked because DSi embeds net communication functionality within itself and we are intending to provide net services specifically tailored for each region. Also because we are including parental control functionality for Nintendo DSi and each region has its unique age limit made by different independent.”
Universal DS software, as well as web browsing and photo sharing will remain region-free.
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7 Responses for "DSi-only Software to be Region Locked"
This really sounds like a dumb excuse to limit software sales by region like always. Not really sure whether I should get a US DSi or a Japanese one now.
…Looks like I’ll be getting that Lite, then. I can wait.
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WHY U DO DIS NINTENDO
Region-locking things is just stupid… I mean there are so many things that never make it to the US it’s not even fair. >_>;
I don’t really plan on buying a DSi anyway though…
meh ohwell worst things have happend
damn ps3 and 360
Two words: Modded console.
In any case, this doesn’t affect me much, as I seem to have piles of DSs lying around anyway.
The original Nintendo DS that I got at launch was so heavily used that it’s beyond playability. I got a DS Lite at at launch, and I was one of the few to get the one with the cracked hinge. I decided to keep it, as a conversation piece. I played that one to the point that the hinge is loose, so I got another one so I don’t have to worry about it falling apart while I play. Also, I get to trade between Pokemon Diamond and Pearl now.
I’m a real DS connoisseur. It’s my favorite game system ever.
hahaha, i just thought my DS had extended flexibility….. funny though i got my ds rather quite recently….. IC:usg-001, maybe it is a launch ds, funny though i only got it like a year and a half ago////
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