Can UK 3DS play US games?

Can I play Nintendo 3DS software bought outside the PAL region on my Nintendo 3DS? No, this is not possible. A Nintendo 3DS bought in the PAL region only plays software from that region.
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Is the 3DS region locked for games?

3DS games are region locked on 3DS, the only region free software available is the Louvre's guide. DS games (which are playable on 3DS) are by and large region free, so you can buy any DS game from anywhere and play them on any 3DS machine.
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Can 3DS play different region DS games?

Yes, you will be able to play most Nintendo DS games on your Nintendo 3DS. Exceptions are games that use the GBA Slot. Note that some Nintendo DSi games bought outside the PAL region may not be playable on a Nintendo 3DS from the PAL region.
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Are UK DS games region locked?

Older Nintendo DS and DS Lite software is region-free, so you can play most of that software on a Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL from any region. It's possible, however, that future Nintendo DS software will incorporate region encoding.
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Can you play Japanese 3DS games on European 3DS?

No. The DS and 3DS family of consoles are region-locked.
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Can you play US 3DS games on European 3DS?

No, this is not possible.
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Can I use a Japanese 3DS in UK?

the 3DS and the charger are single-voltage. the charger only accepts whatever comes out of the wall in the region you bought it in(220v in Europe, 110v in the US for example) but the charger always outputs at 4.6v, so you either need a power converter or a charger from the region you're in.
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Can UK Switch play US games?

Are Nintendo Switch game cards region locked? Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked.
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Can a Japanese 3DS play American games?

And the 3DS consoles have region locking, you can only play Japanese games on a Japanese console. Japanese 3DS can play any DS game (as in backwards compatibility with the old DS) as those are not region locked. For some reason, 3DS games ARE region locked.
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Does region locking still exist?

The region lock is still likely a thing because there are reasons for such that go beyond pricing. But the price comp now more or less mimics the function at a certain level. The default region lock set by Steam is for definitely pricing reason.
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Can you change the region on a 3DS?

This is done by installing the 11.15. 0 CTRTransfer image for the region you want to switch to. After installing the image, you can update your console normally to the latest firmware (11.17. 0).
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Can you unlock a region locked 3DS?

If a console shipped region-locked, it will remain officially region locked ever after. You can have a region-free system if you install CFW. You can have a region-free system if you install CFW.
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Can I play Heartgold on 3DS?

You can play any Pokémon games on your 2DS as long as they are in the Nintendo DS or 3DS family of systems. Titles include Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heart Gold, Soul Silver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
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Why is my 3DS banned?

Using a hacked 3DS to play cartridge games online can get your Nintendo account banned. This is because hacking your 3DS allows you to access and play games that you haven't legally obtained, which is a violation of the terms of service for online play.
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How do you tell what region a 3DS game is?

Check the game card itself (Nintendo 3DS Games Only)for a code printed on the cartridge label. If the code does not end in "USA," then it is meant for an overseas market.
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Will you still be able to play 3DS games?

At 4pm PDT on April 8, 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end for Nintendo 3DS* and Wii U software. This also includes online co-operative play, internet rankings, and data distribution.
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Are American 3DS region locked?

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.
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How do I change my 3DS to English?

Complete these steps
  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu (looks like a wrench), and tap Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings in the lower-right corner.
  3. For the original Nintendo 3DS family systems, tap 4 at the top of the screen. ...
  4. Tap Language. ...
  5. Select English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
  6. Tap OK to confirm.
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Will an American 3DS charger work on a Japanese 3DS?

A: Yes! I use the original charger that came with my NA 3DS to charge my JP 3DS.
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Will Nintendo Switch bought in UK work in US?

To ensure proper performance, service, and support, Nintendo recommends using the Nintendo Switch console in the country where it was purchased.
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Will US games work on UK Wii?

Basically every wii (GC-compatible) is the same, only difference is the firmware. So a UK power adapter is fine with a US console, controllers will work since they're region free etc. only games are region locked but you can softmod your wii to fix this issue.
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Can you play UK games on US Xbox?

All Xbox One games and all Xbox One consoles are region-free (except for China). So yes, in your case, an Xbox One game sold in the UK can work in your US Xbox One.
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Can I change my 3DS from Japanese to English?

Nintendo 3DS are region locked, so if you bought a Japanese 3DS it will only offer a select number of languages, excluding English. The Switch, however, is not region locked, and you can switch back and forth from Japanese to English as much as you'd like.
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How do I change my 3DS region from Japan to USA?

How to Change the System Country/Region Setting on Nintendo 3DS
  1. You cannot change this setting to a country that is outside of the region in which the device was purchased.
  2. If a Nintendo Network ID is linked to your Nintendo 3DS, the system and Nintendo Network ID country must be the same.
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Do UK 3DS games work on Aus 3DS?

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Australian 3DS games will work on a UK 3DS and vice versa. The US has a different region and there is no inter-operability between US and UK/Aus 3DS's. Any 'PAL region' game will work on a UK or Aus 3DS.
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