Gaming I just bought of eBay a dsi ll

[Game Dragon]

Hi I am new here and need a bit of advice, I just bought of eBay a dsi ll and it is all in Japanese is there any way to turn it into English or am I stuck with it and I have to learn Japanese
Please excuse my English, it is very bad as I am from the Czech Republic

 

[Schizoanalysis]

No English.. Japanese only.

 

[Shinigami357]

Isn't there an option to change the language at the system settings?

 

[YayMii]

1. You can't change it to English.
2. If you purchased an English DS game, it should play in English (unless it's a DSi game, and in that case it wouldn't play at all due to the region lock)
3. Did you set your country correctly when signing up for GBAtemp? Because your flag says you're from Australia, even though you say you're from the Czech Republic.

 

[ShadowSoldier]

For my DSi XL, I only have English, French, Spanish available.

But, go to system settings (it has a picture of a wrench).
Go all the way to page 4. Pick the top most option
That should be the language selection.

 

[Schizoanalysis]

Isn't there an option to change the language at the system settings?

I also have a Japanese DSi LL, and can confirm that the language can't be changed.

There are guides on the internet that will translate the settings for you.

 

[thieves like us]

Isn't there an option to change the language at the system settings?

unfortunately not. when nintendo introduced the DSi line (DSi, DSiLL), they limited the language choices (due to the fact that the DSiware was also limited to that country).
- in japan, your only option is japanese
- with a us DSi or DSi XL, your language selections are: english, french and spanish

I can't speak for the eu DSi or DSi XL systems, as I do not have access to one

 

[Game Dragon]

1. You can't change it to English.
2. If you purchased an English DS game, it should play in English (unless it's a DSi game, and in that case it wouldn't play at all due to the region lock)
3. Did you set your country correctly when signing up for GBAtemp? Because your flag says you're from Australia, even though you say you're from the Czech Republic.

I have immigrated to Australia with my parents, do you think I should chang my flag?

 

[Jakob95]

1. You can't change it to English.
2. If you purchased an English DS game, it should play in English (unless it's a DSi game, and in that case it wouldn't play at all due to the region lock)
3. Did you set your country correctly when signing up for GBAtemp? Because your flag says you're from Australia, even though you say you're from the Czech Republic.

I have immigrated to Australia with my parents, do you think I should chang my flag?

Well then leave it as Australia. Its your choice.

 

[Evo.lve]

Isn't there an option to change the language at the system settings?

I also have a Japanese DSi LL, and can confirm that the language can't be changed.

There are guides on the internet that will translate the settings for you.

maybe google Translation can help you ,good luck

Doesn't look like it helped you too much. Honestly.

If he can't type the Hiragana out, how the hell is he gonna use it?

 

[YayMii]

Isn't there an option to change the language at the system settings?

I also have a Japanese DSi LL, and can confirm that the language can't be changed.

There are guides on the internet that will translate the settings for you.

maybe google Translation can help you ,good luck

Do you have a Japanese keyboard? Do you think he has a Japanese keyboard? No? You kinda failed there.

On-topic: What thieves like us said is completely true. You could try loading a DS phat firmware using a flashcart and changing the language there, but it'll only change Pictochat, Download Play, and the default language for DS games. The menu will still be Japanese.
If you're not planning to buy DSiWare, then the language doesn't really matter.

 

[gokujr1000]

1. You can't change it to English.
2. If you purchased an English DS game, it should play in English (unless it's a DSi game, and in that case it wouldn't play at all due to the region lock)
3. Did you set your country correctly when signing up for GBAtemp? Because your flag says you're from Australia, even though you say you're from the Czech Republic.

I have immigrated to Australia with my parents, do you think I should chang my flag?

You should probably have it changed to the Czech Republic flag if you have limited English capabilities so other people will assume English isn't your primary language.

 

[Game Dragon]

1. You can't change it to English.
2. If you purchased an English DS game, it should play in English (unless it's a DSi game, and in that case it wouldn't play at all due to the region lock)
3. Did you set your country correctly when signing up for GBAtemp? Because your flag says you're from Australia, even though you say you're from the Czech Republic.

I have immigrated to Australia with my parents, do you think I should chang my flag?

You should probably have it changed to the Czech Republic flag if you have limited English capabilities so other people will assume English isn't your primary language.

Yes I think you are right, thanks for spell check and google translate

 

[Game Dragon]

I have sent back the dsi ll for refund, learning Japanese is very hard harder than English

 

[gokujr1000]

I have sent back the dsi ll for refund, learning Japanese is very hard harder than English

Yes Japanese is a hard language to learn if it isn't your primary language. I do hope to learn Japanese one day and even live there. Going to be hard work, I know...

 

[danweb]

I have sent back the dsi ll for refund, learning Japanese is very hard harder than English

Yes Japanese is a hard language to learn if it isn't your primary language. I do hope to learn Japanese one day and even live there. Going to be hard work, I know...

i am learning it at school. I know enough that i can navigate the menus in elite beat agents and understand what i am doing. It is a great feeling to be able to do that

 

[Frogman]

You didnt really need to, the menu is only used for launching games and there isnt really much good dsiware :S

 

[danweb]

You didnt really need to, the menu is only used for launching games and there isnt really much good dsiware :S

Shantae,
Art style,
warioware.

That is only a tiny list. IGN game DS game of the year (2010) to a DSiWare