Region Locking On The DSi

Psykoboy2 · 10-06-2008, 10:44 AM

Nintendo has confirmed that the new DSi will have a region lock on it. But only for software built specifically for the DSi. This does include games. Nintendo's reasoning behind the lock is because of net communication functionality and some parental controls.

This, of course, means you won't be able to play a Japanese (or European) title on a DSi you buy in the states. The original DS (and DS Lite) along with the different GameBoy iterations were all region free.

So, let's review, they've taken away a bit of the weight, the GBA slot, the battery life is shorter, and now region locked software.

Source - Eurogamer

quidmonkey · 10-06-2008, 10:48 AM

Two Nintendo fails in one day.

pheriannath · 10-06-2008, 10:48 AM

I was considering importing this, now I'm just angry.

rein · 10-06-2008, 10:50 AM

I went from not interested to mo way in hell. What is happening to Nintendo?

Sandman · 10-06-2008, 10:50 AM

I would take a picture of myself banging my head on my desk right now if there weren't so many people around.

That Darn Kat · 10-06-2008, 10:50 AM

I still kind of want one. I've been looking to get a different color DS Lite for awhile, but it makes more sense to just stay happy with the white one for awhile and pick up one of these. I wonder how long it will be before it's released in colors other than black or white.

quidmonkey · 10-06-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rein

What is happening to Nintendo?

Re: SNES -> N64 era.

Vyzov · 10-06-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Psykoboy2

Nintendo's reasoning behind the lock is because of net communication functionality and some parental controls.

What? Because of net communication? I don't see the Internet being region locked! Oh no, I'm communicating with people outside of NA, EVIL!

itchyeyes · 10-06-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rein

I went from not interested to mo way in hell. What is happening to Nintendo?

They're letting their success go to their heads, just like the did after the SNES. They're more focused on milking as much money out of existing products than they are on creating interesting products down the line.

quidmonkey · 10-06-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Vyzov

What? Because of net communication? I don't see the Internet being region locked! Oh no, I'm communicating with people outside of NA, EVIL!

The parental controls is the bigger bullshit, though. Nintendo likes to hide behind it's little Nanny facade. They need to get raped by the gaming media for it.

crazyD · 10-06-2008, 10:58 AM

I still haven't heard any confirmation on that shorter battery thing. Sounds like speculation to me.

Doctor Setebos · 10-06-2008, 11:01 AM

Next they're going to announce that the first DSi game will be a brand new Terranigma game that will -- once again -- not see the light of day in the US.

TrackZero · 10-06-2008, 11:12 AM

The sad part after all the feature stripping, is that they'll probably continue to sell like hotcakes.

crazyD · 10-06-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TrackZero

The sad part after all the feature stripping, is that they'll probably continue to sell like hotcakes.

What feature stripping? I'll give you the gameboy slot, which I am sure a large percentage of DS owners have never used, but that is about it. Battery life, until I see a proper source, is speculation, and region locking is only for software that can only be used on this system, probably just downloadable stuff.

What else is missing?

Shadowstorm · 10-06-2008, 11:26 AM

All in the name of money.

quidmonkey · 10-06-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadowstorm

All in the name of money.

I think we should dub it, "The Nintendo Bubble". Anybody wanna bet on how long before it all comes crashing down?

Doctor Setebos · 10-06-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Baron Samedi

I think we should dub it, "The Nintendo Bubble". Anybody wanna bet on how long before it all comes crashing down?

They second they announce the Wii system successor.

Check that: the second the public finds out about the Wii system successor.

cppcrusader · 10-06-2008, 11:47 AM

I still don't know what to think about the DSi. It just has that GBA Micro feeling around it for some reason.

itchyeyes · 10-06-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cppcrusader

It just has that GBA Micro feeling around it for some reason.

I think that's more or less the idea. It's a last hurrah to keep DS sales strong for the next 18-24 months before Nintendo has to finally release a new handheld system.

rein · 10-06-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron Samedi

Re: SNES -> N64 era.

I was thinking more along the lines of portable systems.

10-06-2008, 10:44 AM	#1
Psykoboy2 Enigma Of The Mystical Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,501 Blog Entries: 1	Region Locking On The DSi Nintendo has confirmed that the new DSi will have a region lock on it. But only for software built specifically for the DSi. This does include games. Nintendo's reasoning behind the lock is because of net communication functionality and some parental controls. This, of course, means you won't be able to play a Japanese (or European) title on a DSi you buy in the states. The original DS (and DS Lite) along with the different GameBoy iterations were all region free. So, let's review, they've taken away a bit of the weight, the GBA slot, the battery life is shorter, and now region locked software. Source - Eurogamer

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