Is Japanese 2DS region locked?

A: The 2DS LL is Japanese region (and language)-locked and plays Japanese games only. The 2DS XL is U.S./Canada region-locked and plays U.S./Canada games only.
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Are Nintendo 2DS regions 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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Are Japanese 3DS consoles region locked?

Yes, 3DS games are region locked and you won't be able to play it on a North American 3DS. There is an exception however, if you hack/mod your 3DS it can play region locked games. Getting a Japanese 3DS will allow to play any game for the Japanese market.
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Are Japanese DS region free?

The Nintendo DSi Shop is specific to the region for which the system was manufactured. For example, a Japanese system can download DSi Ware games and other software only from the Nintendo DSi Shop for the Japanese region, regardless of where the system is being played.
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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.
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Can I play Japanese DS games on my American DS?

A: Yes, the DS was not region locked, and you can play any region's DS game on the 3ds. Only 3DS games are region locked (the sequel is a 3DS game, not a DS game).
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Can Japanese 3DS games be played in English 3DS?

Do Japanese 3DS games work on English 3DS? No. It's region-locked. However, if you're willing to hack your DS, you can do something called a “Jail Break”.
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Can Japanese DS be changed to English?

Complete these steps

When the main menu appears, use the stylus and tap on the Settings Menu Panel icon at the bottom middle part of the screen. Tap the Wrench icon. Tap the Globe icon. Tap the box for the language you wish to choose.
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Are any 3DS region free?

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. There are three versions of the 3DS hardware, according to Nintendo: Japanese, American, and European/Australian.
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Are Japanese games region locked?

Most American Sega Saturn discs can be played in Japanese consoles, but most Japanese games are locked for American and European consoles.
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How do you tell if a 3DS game is region locked?

How to Identify Games From Other Regions
  1. Check the back or side panel of the game packaging far statements regarding system compatibility. Nintendo 3DS family: "Plays on Nintendo 3DS systems sold for the Americas only." ...
  2. Check the game card itself (Nintendo 3DS Games Only)for a code printed on the cartridge label.
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Do all DS games work on 2DS?

Almost all existing Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games* can be played on a Nintendo 2DS system – and they look and play just like before!
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Is the 2DS 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.
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How to make a Japanese 3DS 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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Do Japanese DS games work on European DS?

Japanese DSi Enhanced games will play fine on the “Phat” DS and the DS Lite, but not A Europrean DSi DSi XL or any European 3DS system. These games will have a TWL Prefix on their label. Japanese DSi Only games will need Japanese DSi, DSi LL or any 3DS system.
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Can you play a Japanese DS Pokemon game in English?

Let's Go Pikachu (JP version) has multiple language support, English included. If you are interested in language support options for any Switch games, visit JP region e-shop via browser and auto translate. All games have their supported languages listed.
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Can you change language on Japanese Nintendo?

The system language on Nintendo Switch can be set to: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, and Japanese. From the HOME Menu, select “System Settings.” Scroll down the options on the left and select “System.” On the right-hand side select “Language,” then select the desired language.
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Can a Japanese 3DS play PAL 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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Are Japanese DS games region locked on 3DS?

the 3DS is totally region locked for EVERY SINGLE region. American games won't work on European, Japanese, or Australian 3DS. Japanese games won't work on American, European, or Australian 3DS.
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How do I change my Nintendo DS from Japanese to English?

How to change the language:
  1. On the System Settings Menu, go to page 4, then select "LANGUAGE."
  2. Select from the options on the screen.
  3. Select OK (the bottom-right button) to confirm and return to the System Settings.
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