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    Hacking Buying a SKY3DS

    Because the RXTools information is terrible and the process looked like a pain in the butt. I want to use Netflix, etc. and don't want to have to worry about accidentally upgrading my firmware. Thanks for the good wishes. I am not going to respond to any of the nitwits who want to crap up what...
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    Hacking Buying a SKY3DS

    Like most folks might do, I went to the SKY3DS website and looked at the vendors serving the US. As the prices varied, I looked at several that were at the low-average price. I went to one site whose credit card processing was hosed and would not validate my CCV. I then moved on to IFlashDSI. It...
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    Hardware Recommended MicroSD capacity

    I got my new 3DS today and quickly got rid of the hideous AC cover plates :) It came with an 8GB MicroSD. I plan to play some games and maybe watch a video now and then. How large an SD should I get? Is 32GB plenty? I don't know how much space the game saves, etc. take up. I got a 32GB for my...
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    Hardware US New 3DS without the Animal Crossing Bundle

    The AC bundle was also a bad idea because plenty of adults (mainly men) buy these devices and they don't want to play AC or be seen with what looks like a Holly Hobby toy. Selling the bundle is fine, but don't make that the only option. They obviously have the devices, not sure why they can't...
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    Hardware US New 3DS without the Animal Crossing Bundle

    Pulled the trigger. Also ordered the smash brothers cover plates. So the Animal Crossing stuff (not to be confused with crap) will be up on eBay next week.
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    Hardware US New 3DS without the Animal Crossing Bundle

    Thanks. I have the original XL (and a PS VITA 1000 and a Slim, LOL). The whole "vibrant" versus "accurate" deal is kind of beyond me. While I can see the difference between my 1000 and my Slim, I don't care. I still like the Slim and I expect I will like the new 3DS.
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    Hardware US New 3DS without the Animal Crossing Bundle

    I think I am going to get it and just sell off all the Animal Crossing crap.
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    Hardware US New 3DS without the Animal Crossing Bundle

    Has Nintendo said when they will offer the basic 3DS minus the bundle in the US? I have searched quite a bit and can't find an answer.
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    Hacking New SKY3DS and no joy

    Thanks for the help. I sent them a note. We will see how they do with service after the sale.
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    Hacking New SKY3DS and no joy

    Yeah, that is what I figured, nada. I got it Friday from Iflashdsi. I use a mac and have been busy, so it took me a few days to dig out a windows box to use the disk writer. Any other ideas? Was not too impressed with the Iflashdsi guys the first time, would rather not deal with them again.
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    Hacking New SKY3DS and no joy

    Sorry to be a knob, but are you saying there should be a light on the SKY3DS? There is no light, ever, no matter how many times I insert/reinsert/push the button. The green light on the 3DS flashes a bit. I am downloading Mario Golf World Tour to try that.
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    Hacking New SKY3DS and no joy

    OK. It says it is a US game, but I will try another one from the supported list. Will it do anything without the MicroSD inserted? The game I tried was the US version of Metal Gear Solid Snake Eyes. It was on the supported list.
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    ROM Hack Upgrade firmware on 3DS XL

    Thanks for the quick answer. I have Rxtools, but haven't tried it yet. Cheers.
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    Hacking New SKY3DS and no joy

    I just got a new SKY3DS (with the blue button). I tried a generic 16GB MicroSD, but Diskwriter formats and writes to the card and seems to work. When I power up the 3DS with the SKY3DS inserted (with our without the MicroSD inserted) I get a blank icon. I've tried pulling it and reinserting it...
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    ROM Hack Upgrade firmware on 3DS XL

    I have a 3DS XL with firmware 6.2.0-12U. Is there any reason not to go ahead and update it? I have a SKY3DS (not working yet) and an ACE3DS PLUS (working). The nag messages are not too annoying, but as both the flashcards work with the latest firmware, maybe I should go ahead and update. Thanks.
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