Hacking New 3DS importer paranoia, should I buy a second one?

[idx13]

Ok so I bought a white New 3DS from Australia. It's going to get played a bunch of hours over the next few years until the next handheld comes out from Nintendo. First I was worried about parts wearing out. I figured I could replace those. But now I have to worry about firmware revisions. Do you think I should order a 2nd one, possibly in black, just to have a backup?

If I get the black one from japan, does anyone know what the highest firmware version it will have? Will it eventually have a region change option?

I figure I could always sell it later since someone would want a low firmware version right?

Also does anyone know where I should import? Or if I should import the EU version when it comes out?

 

[Deleted-355425]

If you can afford it, sure why not... You can see if the NA ones come with a low firmware first and take it from there.

 

[thorasgar]

I don't understand how you think a second unit helps you with firmware revisions. Especially a Japanese unit for an AU unit,

Are you concerned about accidently updating the firmware?

 

[idx13]

I don't understand how you think a second unit helps you with firmware revisions. Especially a Japanese unit for an AU unit,

Are you concerned about accidently updating the firmware?

No. Sorry I forgot to address this - I'm worried that if there is something catastrophically wrong with mine in the future I won't be able to replace it.

I figure I could always sell it later since someone would want a low firmware version right?

Also does anyone know where I should import? Or if I should import the EU version when it comes out?

Can you transfer saves from Gateway 3DS situation?

 

[thorasgar]

No. Sorry I forgot to address this - I'm worried that if there is something catastrophically wrong with mine in the future I won't be able to replace it.

I figure I could always sell it later since someone would want a low firmware version right?

Also does anyone know where I should import? Or if I should import the EU version when it comes out?

Can you transfer saves from Gateway 3DS situation?

I understand now. Well, if you are a hardcore gamer and have a big library of saves you want to hold onto I guess a second one makes sense.

You are US based, correct? Selling internationally is going to be a pain. Not something I would want to venture into for such small margins. Why don't you get US consoles?

I wouldn't plan on making a profit. It might happen but there are a lot of scalpers hoarding 4.5 units that are hurting right now.

 

[idx13]

There is no New 3DS in US or if it does come out here it'll most certainly be 9.5 firmware.

I'm not PLANNING on selling it but if I needed to I could get my money back.

 

[Deleted-355425]

Go for the XL

 

[idx13]

Go for the XL

Don't like the xl one bit..