Gaming How does the prepurchase system work? Can it be bypassed?

[aykay55]

On the last three Nintendo consoles Nintendo included a way to prepurchase and download games before their release date so as soon as the clock strikes 12 midnight you can start playing immediately. Does anybody know exactly how Nintendo prevents you from opening the game? I know it connects to the internet and displays a prompt if it is not time yet, but can anyone provide an in-depth description? And would it be possible to skip the check and open the game before release through homebrew or CFW?

 

[Lastairbend]

There is a type of key the game needs to unlock that can't be brute forced through homebrew or CFW

 

[x65943]

It's one of those situations that while theoretically possible, would take more time than the earth has left to brute force