Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo 3DS will indeed to region-locked.
Issuing a statement to VG247.com, Nintendo say that three versions of the system’s hardware have been developed different to cater specifically for each region.
"Nintendo 3DS hardware is available in three versions: Japanese, American and European/Australian. Nintendo has developed different versions of Nintendo 3DS hardware to take into account different languages, age rating requirements and parental control functionality as well as to ensure compliance with local laws in each region. Nintendo 3DS also offers network services specifically tailored for each region."
Nintendo’s statement went on to confirm the worst revealing that imported games simply ‘will not function properly’ on 3DS hardware from a different region.
"Additionally we want to ensure the best possible gaming experience for our users and there is the possibility that Nintendo 3DS software sold in one region will not function properly when running on Nintendo 3DS hardware sold in another."
Details of the Nintendo 3DS Euro and US launch are expected to go live tomorrow.
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