Hacking N3DS XL Firmware by version number

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So what stores can you browse the boxes of the N3DS for their firmware numbers? Anyone know?

after the purchase, and still at the counter, look at the box, and ask for a different one if it doesn't match the ones you think are "safe".
 

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Version Number (up to the first 4 digits):yem1010
Region:eur
Firmware:9.0
System Color: black
 

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I bought mine from Target this evening and all is good!

N3DS XL
Version Number: QW4017
Region: US
Firmware: 9.0.0-20U
System Color: Black

Before successfully finding the QW4017 system at Target, I bought one black N3DS XL (QW4022) from GameStop that came with 9.4. Unfortunately, I didn't know this list existed before buying the first unit otherwise, I'd have skipped buying that from GameStop entirely. I am going to see about reselling as GameStop doesn't accept returns of opened items.
 

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It's time I fulfill my part in this list. I said I'd do it earlier and I completely forgot.

Version Number: QW402730
Region: US
Firmware: 9.0.0-20U
System Color: Red

If you need a picture to confirm this, let me know, I'd happily do so.
 

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Marksteele, you just put another $200 dollars into Nintendo's pocket.

US Black N3DSXL
QW4019 Confirmed 9.0.0-20U
Screen: TYPE-B (No interlacing, whited out on extreme angles)

I have a question: I got mine at Gamestop, and it wasn't sealed. Is this normal? Only thing that was sealed were the AR cards. It took a few seconds to turn on first time, so that may indicate a factory-fresh system.
 

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Marksteele, you just put another $200 dollars into Nintendo's pocket.

US Black N3DSXL
QW4019 Confirmed 9.0.0-20U
Screen: TYPE-B (No interlacing, whited out on extreme angles)

I have a question: I got mine at Gamestop, and it wasn't sealed. Is this normal? Only thing that was sealed were the AR cards. It took a few seconds to turn on first time, so that may indicate a factory-fresh system.
Bought my from target, no security seals on my, Only manual and ar cards work in plastic wrap, 3ds was in a foam like packet.
 
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N3DS XL
Version Number: QW1029
Region: US
Firmware: 9.0.0-20U
System Color: Black
 

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Well since that other thread closed I suppose I'll repost my serial here. I'm not sure if you accept JAP consoles though..
N3DS XL
Version Number: QJF1048
Region: JP
Firmware: 9.1.0-20J
System Color: Metallic Blue
 

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Here's a way to indicate a returned system:
If you see a 3d demonstration video at the end of the home menu, the system is factory-formatted and new. If not, it was formatted by a prior user.
 
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I just bought a US N3DS XL Black from BestBuy with the version number of QW1032 and am hesitant to open it as there are no reports of its firmware version.
 

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I just bought a US N3DS XL Black from BestBuy with the version number of QW1032 and am hesitant to open it as there are no reports of its firmware version.

Open it REALLY carefully and take a look at the firmware. If it's too high format it, put everything back and return it saying it was a gift and they REALLY wanted it in another color. Worked for me lol
 
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