Hacking N3DS XL Firmware by version number

[Tellmee]

I have just picked a Red N3DS XL from gamestop. The serial is QW1019 and I confirm that it came with 9.0.0-20U

 

[Raymond7]

So i have ordered a metallic blue new 3ds XL EU ... Its certain that its 9.0 right guys?

 

[Traiver]

new3DS XL MH4U Edition Metallic Silver MH Design / Firmware: 9.2.0-20E / QEH1020

 

[elunesgrace]

Zelda MM
QW4009
9.0

 

[Megashaymin]

New 3ds XL Red
USA
QW1012
9.0.0-20U

 

[Johnny Dunlop]

Purchased 02/24/2015 in Canada:

N3DS XL - Black
QW1024
9.0.0-20U

 

[Haloman800]

If anyone could help, I picked up three N3DS XL's today, serial's are : QW1017 (2 of thee) and QW1016

I don't want to open them, can anyone confirm the firmware?

 

[Kohmei]

Some more to add to the list (not going to bother with pictures):

QW4027(67) - Red - 9.4
QW4027(35) - Red - 9.4
QW1026 - Red - 9.0
QW1021 - Black - 9.0

Interestingly, I'm seeing more 1000 series now, when most launch units I saw were 4000 series. Depending on how Nintendo does inventory (ie LIFO), there could be more 9.0s on the way, even of the troublesome Red variety.

 

[Hardline]

New 3ds XL Black EU
QEH1008
9.0.0-20E
Webhallen,Sweden

 

[romanr]

New 3DS XL Metallic Black EU
QEH1023
9.0.0-20E

 

[Maximilious]

The reds seem to be built better, at least the top hinge is much more firm whereas the "black" (more a slate grey) is pretty floppy. I also think it's just a nicer color. Thinking of doing a mobo swap

The hinge on my regular black I'd super tight and doesn't wiggle at all! Very pleased with the build quality.

On my MMXL the hinge is just a little floppy, but nothing I'm not used to from the OG 3DS. I also notice I can move the top screen from left to right about 1-2mm which I find myself doing from time to time between game scenes. I don't like it but it's like a cut on your gum you can't stop tonguing at.

 

[MichiS97]

Hi, I bought a black N3DSXL in Germany today, serial code is QEH1023XXXX, firmware was 9.0-20 *thumbs up*

 

[sluggedup226]

New 3DS XL Red
QW1013
9.0.0-20U

 

[Raymond7]

New 3DS XL Metallic Blue
QEH1008
9.0.0-20E

 

[oooharuooo]

so I just got a new 3ds xl red with 9.0 fw. How do I hack it with gateway ? Was it the same for the old 3ds, which is using blue card, and then red card ??? Can someone help me !!!

 

[night_hawk]

so I just got a new 3ds xl red with 9.0 fw. How do I hack it with gateway ? Was it the same for the old 3ds, which is using blue card, and then red card ??? Can someone help me !!!

Simply you cannot. N3ds is not supported by gateway

 

[oooharuooo]

Simply you cannot. N3ds is not supported by gateway

so why do people are trying to get a new 3ds firmware that below 9.4 while gateway is not supported it ?

 

[BobDoleOwndU]

so why do people are trying to get a new 3ds firmware that below 9.4 while gateway is not supported it ?

Gateway has announced they will support the N3DS, but don't currently. In the video they posted a while back, they showed the Gateway cart working on an N3DS, it's just a matter of when will they release support.

 

[the3dsguy]

i can confirm
US 3DS QW1006XXXX
9.0-20

 

[VinsCool]

i can confirm
US 3DS QW1006XXXX
9.0-20

Yay same as mine