Similar to the newer Nintendo 3DS XL, the Nintendo 3DS is region locked. That means that the geographical region in which you buy your Nintendo 3DS is also the region in which you should buy your games.
Is 3DS eShop region locked?
All 3DS systems and 3DS games are region-locked. This means that your system is locked to a certain region (usually where you purchased your system from) and can only play games from that same region. Example: You purchased a 3DS in Australia, which means it is in the PAL region (EU/AU).
Is the new 3DS XL region free?
Yes, the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL systems are region locked. Region locking enables Nintendo to include parental controls and more efficiently deliver region-specific system and menu updates to users.
What countries are supported by Nintendo eShop?
Nintendo eShop: Available in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. Theme Shop: Available in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil.
How do I change my region on my 3DS?
Complete these steps
- Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open.
- Tap Other Settings.
- Tap Profile.
- Tap Region Settings.
- Select the country and tap OK.
- Select the region and tap OK to return to the profile menu.
How do I know if my 3DS is region locked?
Look near the barcode in the lower right on the back of the case. You’ll see a code like CTR-APPP-GER or CTR-A66J-JPN , maybe with TSA before it, or a similar code with a P in the middle like CTR P ATHE USA . The last three letters indicate the country of origin with ASI for multi-country Asian releases.
Is the 3DS discontinued?
The 3DS family was discontinued on September 16, 2020, though the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Network remain active in most regions.
Is the Wii U eShop shutting down?
Nintendo has announced that as of January 2022, credit card support for the 3DS and Wii U eShops will be shut down. If you’ve got Nintendo Switch Online, there’s a good chance you’re already familiar with the NES and SNES libraries available to subscribers.
What happens if you change region on 3DS?
If you change your country settings, you will no longer be able to use services that require a Nintendo Network ID, such as browsing Nintendo eShop or posting to Miiverse.
