Hacking It is worth buy a Japanese New 3DS?

[xantoz]

Why would you want an AUS 3ds if you live in Japan?

Because the JP New3DS comes with 8.1 firmware while the AUS one comes with 9.0, and I had hoped to update today because tomorrow there will most likely be an update to make the New3DS support Suica.

I also have some holdover PAL titles from living in Europe.

 

[w0dash]

But I mean where is the difference between going to a store now and buy another japanese one or order an overpriced aussie unit?

EDIT: Or rather tommorow morning, as I just realised it could be kinda late in Japan now...

 

[xantoz]

But I mean where is the difference between going to a store now and buy another japanese one or order an overpriced aussie unit?

EDIT: Or rather tommorow morning, as I just realised it could be kinda late in Japan now...

By tomorrow morning it could already be too late, firmware update wise. They have announced they are adding Suica support to New3DS's in Japan on December 9th. If I get an AUS one it will almost guaranteed have a GW compatible firmware preinstalled.

I would've gone and exchanged the faulty unit at the store right away if the store wasn't already closed ;_;

 

[chemistryfreak]

Oh yeah I totally forgot about that update for Suica support

 

[xantoz]

Let's hope it literally only adds Suica support and no "stability improvements"...
I don't even know if they'll let me return this New3DS for money now that I've opened the box... Might be forced to exchange for another console...