gypsynimrodthanks for the replies. But i am able to play Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call despite it being listed as 7.1.0U. I should had made clear I NEVER set up emunand at all.
So my original question should had been: Is it possible when Gateway releases a newer launcher.dat, it will eliminate the need of emunand for titles that previously needed that version emunand to work?
Gateway normally spoofs the firmware already. You DO NOT need emunand or update emunand to required firmware.
The only exceptions to this are games/apps requiring 8.x (ie. smash, youtube) which actually require emunand 8.1 or above.