Hacking Gateway 3DS working on the New Nintendo 3DS.

[silverhick]

Great choice! May I ask where you bought the Gateway from?

Ordered the gateway last week from Realhotstuff and just pulled the trigger on the new 3ds XL from Play Asia. Was going back and forth but figured it could be our only shot at a hackable firmware with the new 3ds. If it works out that the American release is a go I can always sell this bad boy on ebay and recoup some of the cost. Plus, I'll get to play it now provided Gateway releases the update soon.

I'm in the US and have 3ds XL with a fairly complete (all the good games) legit library. I know local multiplayer is going to be a no go on a lot of games with the PAL unit although I'm still looking for a comprehensive list of what works and what doesn't. The other thing I'm wondering about is if I need to pick up an actual PAL 3ds game to use for updating headers to play games online, or if there is another solution I haven't seen yet? Anyone else in the same boat with a PAL unit in hand or coming with no actual carts?

 

[Phantom_User]

JPN is cheaper? Will it overrall be better than getting an Aus version? I'm really hoping if I order one, 9.3 doesn't come out...

Getting a JPN one can put you in a bind ('kinda). A user reported his JAP N3DS comming with 9.x already (think it was a Monster Hunter version?)

But most come with 8.1, and with no game to use to update to 9.x, your only choice is to use ninty's updating service. The problem is the time your N3DS will take to come VS the possibility that Ninty will issue an update.

But! If you order an Aussie one, it'll come with 9.x out of the box. The only issue here is paying a lot more for it. Like, a lot more.

 

[viral777]

can somebody explain what headers are, and how the online works with roms.

 

[rctgamer3]

JPN is cheaper? Will it overrall be better than getting an Aus version? I'm really hoping if I order one, 9.3 doesn't come out...

No. Get the AUS n3DS. Not only will you be able /at least/ read half of the text, it comes with 9.0 out of the box.

 

[w0dash]

Getting a JPN one can put you in a bind ('kinda). A user reported his JAP N3DS comming with 9.x already (think it was a Monster Hunter version?)

But most come with 8.1, and with no game to use to update to 9.x, your only choice is to use ninty's updating service. The problem is the time your N3DS will take to come VS the possibility that Ninty will issue an update.

But! If you order an Aussie one, it'll come with 9.x out of the box. The only issue here is paying a lot more for it. Like, a lot more.

Even if there is an update, it can be supported by GW eventually if Nintendo does not patch the exploit.

 

[HighTech]

You guys got me too.. Was lurking for awhile, then bought 2 AU New 3DS XL's the other day, and two Gateway cards. Yesterday my daughter was talking about how she likes the "smaller" 3DS better ... So I just bought two AU New 3DS's (non XL's) as well. Will give one to my daughter, one to my son, and either get another Gateway card for myself and keep a third one, or flip two locally or on eBay. All of the items should arrive this week.

Oh, and I also wandered into 4 different Best Buy's before buying the AU consoles and found two 3DS XL's with SW12xx serial #'s and "Copyright 2012" on the box, so I'm assuming they're on 4.5. Will keep them as backups for now. I think I'm covered, now back to the waiting game!

 

[Deleted-188346]

I would be so sad if I ordered a JPN New 3DS XL, and Nintendo dropped an update while it was shipping.

 

[w0dash]

My japanese N3DS is shipped and I think I will receive it next week.

However, two things still bother me:

-> How do I update games / install DLCs?
-> Are headers region free?

 

[Doran754]

I'm this close to buying a new 3ds... Idk yet..
Hm... Aus or JPN, or none at all. I have the 3ds XL original right now

I feel the same, I really can't make my mind up, I'm in absolutely no rush to get another system as ive already got a perfectly working 4.5 XL and a standard 9.2 XL. The only thing that would bother me is getting an AUS one and a new release comes out which gateway isn't compatible with before I get my console (although I seriously doubt 9.2 will be the last working firmware) Or do I just wait until It's released over here anyway, I mean It's close to christmas now, I've no idea how long shipping takes from China, would be pissed If It came in the new year, that's too long for me to wait.

 

[lamende]

Getting a JPN one can put you in a bind ('kinda). A user reported his JAP N3DS comming with 9.x already (think it was a Monster Hunter version?)

But most come with 8.1, and with no game to use to update to 9.x, your only choice is to use ninty's updating service. The problem is the time your N3DS will take to come VS the possibility that Ninty will issue an update.

But! If you order an Aussie one, it'll come with 9.x out of the box. The only issue here is paying a lot more for it. Like, a lot more.

Oh alright, can I get US games to work on AUS ones or is it PAL only?
I might just wait for the US N3DS to come out and just use the gateway on my 3DS XL.
I never thought this decision would be so hard.

 

[Phantom_User]

Oh alright, can I get US games to work on AUS ones or is it PAL only?
I might just wait for the US N3DS to come out and just use the gateway on my 3DS XL.
I never thought this decision would be so hard.

Legit copies bought on the store? Nope, Nintendo 3DS's aren't region free. Gateway is though, so there's that.

That could be a thing, y'know? Just wait it out, see what Gateway will have to offer in the future. You already are able to use Gateway on the regular 3DS XL so.. it's not like you'll miss out on any games, y'know?

Whatever decision you make, just be sure it's well thought out. Weight in all the pros and cons before ordering that device.

Resuming ..

JPN:

-> Might come with 8.1. Might not.
-> Ninty might release an update before you can update the console yourself.
-> Cheaper.

AUS:

-> Comes with 9.x guaranteed.
-> English menus.
-> Much more expensive.

 

[lamende]

Okay, so if I go for Aus, where do I order one? Amazon looks to be all JPN

 

[Phantom_User]

Okay, so if I go for Aus, where do I order one? Amazon looks to be all JPN

People over here are all recomending Play-Asia.

 

[gamesquest1]

Ordered the gateway last week from Realhotstuff and just pulled the trigger on the new 3ds XL from Play Asia. Was going back and forth but figured it could be our only shot at a hackable firmware with the new 3ds. If it works out that the American release is a go I can always sell this bad boy on ebay and recoup some of the cost. Plus, I'll get to play it now provided Gateway releases the update soon.

I'm in the US and have 3ds XL with a fairly complete (all the good games) legit library. I know local multiplayer is going to be a no go on a lot of games with the PAL unit although I'm still looking for a comprehensive list of what works and what doesn't. The other thing I'm wondering about is if I need to pick up an actual PAL 3ds game to use for updating headers to play games online, or if there is another solution I haven't seen yet? Anyone else in the same boat with a PAL unit in hand or coming with no actual carts?

headers region doesn't matter

 

[HighTech]

Okay, so if I go for Aus, where do I order one? Amazon looks to be all JPN

play-asia

 

[Doran754]

The AUS is 9.x guaranteed, how is it guaranteed? Not doubting or anything I just assumed it was 8.1

 

[Phantom_User]

The AUS is 9.x guaranteed, how is it guaranteed? Not doubting or anything I just assumed it was 8.1

Pretty much everyone who ordered one here got it on 9.x. That's why it's "guaranteed". It's also guaranteed right now because Ninty hasn't released a new update yet.

 

[Doran754]

I'm guessing play-asia stating delivery is 1-2w means its out of stock.

 

[lamende]

Pretty much everyone who ordered one here got it on 9.x. That's why it's "guaranteed". It's also guaranteed right now because Ninty hasn't released a new update yet.

So right now, there are absolutely no exclusives for the new 3ds?

 

[gamesquest1]

I'm guessing play-asia stating delivery is 1-2w means its out of stock.

yeah my order was updated to say it wouldnt be posted till the 16th at least, then when i asked for a refund so i could go else where they where saying "we do have them in stock they just won't be posted till then"(in other words not in stock), so i pressed the issue and they now canceled the order still no sign of my refund though.....guess its going to be monday now