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Is this something to do with homebrews? (Just curious)
I'd say yes. It probably patches out some security gaps that allow homebrew to run.
What's is wong with update past 9.9?
Nothing. Unless you like to pirate games.. From what they are saying it blocks homebrew applications.
Can you play pirated games without a r4 etc chip, just a homebrew hack?
Ironhax does NOT enable piracy. It does allow me to play genuine carts from other regions though.
If Ninty made every 3DS region free via a future update, I would have no reason to homebrew it.
A quick google aearch yielded that the two main hardware solutions utilised for piracy are still fully functioning on latest firmware.
Only homebrew was affected by the update.
Not all the homebrews have been fixed. Depends on what you want really. Ironfall/Cubic Ninja/Ocarina of Time homebrew hacks still work with the new patch (ie. you can still play games from other regions).
You mean 9.2 right :p
Carrying my collection of games around without swapping memory cards or risking my games being lost/stolen is an adequate reason.
(FYI I buy all my games and although my DS is 9.2 I actually don't have any homebrew system etc running at this time as I've only played a couple games to completion. But I don't wish to update.)
If only they had something like steam (without requiring an online connection. Maybe just a sync every month) or more reasonable pricing for soft copies of games, then I would also say there is no need for hacking.
I am dreaming of a world of soft-copies where prices are reasonable. And hard-copies don't exist. Hurry up and make it happen nintendo/sony/microsoft.
Carrying my collection of games around without swapping memory cards or risking my games being lost/stolen is an adequate reason
How's that any different from buying games from eshop and putting them on a micro SD card? I have a 32GB card that has virtually every game I want.
more reasonable pricing for soft copies of games, then I would also say there is no need for hacking.
Oh come on, no one likes the fact that eshop games are $69, but that's a poor excuse. Gaming is a luxury; if it's too rich for your blood, then just don't partake. Plus, if you buy Nintendo Eshop cards on sale, then digital versions will be about the same as cheaper physical copies.
When digital copies can be replicated without cost, how does it hurt you or Nintendo if someone unable to affordably partake of such luxury plays copies. If it's too rich for some blood, they were never part of the revenue stream anyway.
You WANT to pay more? For something that's cheaper to produce?
That's one of the dumbest comments I've seen in a while.
What are you doing on ozbargain??
@justtoreply: Uh, I did not say that. I agreed that digital copies are often expensive, but this can be offset by stocking up on eshop cards. Gaming is a luxury not a right, so while it would be nice if gaming was more affordable, it doesn't need to be. If digital games are out of your price range, then do without.
@bargainhunter: You're precluding the existence of people for whom digital copies can be both an expensive, but occasional treat; but through software workarounds, can now get them for free or significantly less. While it's definitely dishonest to calculate lost revenue by multiplying piracy numbers by unit cost (there are always people who had zero intention of ever buying), there are also those who might have purchased a game had they not already gotten it for less/free.
I know that I might be digressing slightly, but could you actually explain the process for me?
There are games I want to get from eShop, (i.e. Binding of Isaac etc etc) but I've never known the process of getting them cheap (+I've always been put off by eShop being slow). Relatively new 3DS user, got it solely because of MH:4U, might expand my horizon further.
@Strand0410:
Just chiming in.I didn't know that eshop games came at a price premium over physical. And I do believe that gaming is a luxury and not a right.
And I'm glad that you've found a workaround by stocking up on cards - but I still think there's something terribly wrong when a company can charge more for something that probably costs pennies to keep online vs something that needs to be manufactured, shipped, and then retailer markups tacked on
I mean if the company is saving all of that on the sale of digital merchandise, shouldn't the consumer enjoy at least some of the cost savings? It gives the impression of a whole heap of corporate greed. Of course, as a consumer, I can only vote with my wallet. Are nintendo eshop sales doing well?
Is there something value added to the download version? It almost seems like it has less value because you can't on sell it later?
@tebbybabes: the e shop price is higher than other retail store price is very common to make retailers happy. Sony centre fails to do what Samsung does to keep retailers which are also their customers happy.
@wtfnodeal:
Well, the retailers might also be their customers, but ultimately it is our shopping dollar that gets spent. I'm still going to vote with my wallet.On a side note, did you really mean sony centre and samsung? I'm a bit confused.
@tebbybabes: didn't you know Sony has been upsetting the retailers for the past decades and Samsung does does the exact opposite to keep retailers happy. You know Nintendo has history of pissing off 3rd party game developers right?
I didn't know that eshop games came at a price premium over physical.
Theoretically, eShop games are priced at parity with retail; but in practice, eShop titles launch at RRP and stay there, whereas retailers regularly discount games. It's why plenty of 3DS games launch at $50-55 vs $69 on eShop. So digital games are 'more expensive.' Digital is often more convenient, but the difference in cost canbe closed by stocking up on discounted eShop cards. Plus, when the eShop has its own occasional sales, it stacks with the discount you got on the cards.
I still think there's something terribly wrong when a company can charge more for something that probably costs pennies to keep online vs something that needs to be manufactured, shipped, and then retailer markups tacked on
And I kinda agree with you, but Nintendo/Sony/Microsoft have to keep their retailers (the people who sell their games and hardware) happy. It's why even the most generous PSN or XBL discounts are modest compared to Steam (where PC games are mostly sold digitally, so don't need to care about placating retailers). A good example is Titanfall, that game can be regularly found for $20-25 but for a long time was at full RRP on Xbox. Even now, it's a 'discounted' $50.
Well, the retailers might also be their customers, but ultimately it is our shopping dollar that gets spent. I'm still going to vote with my wallet.
Retailers aren't just their customers, it's their primary means of distribution, so upsetting them is very bad business. Of course, vote with your wallet by buying cheaper physical copies. However, if you want the added convenience of digital copies, just understand that there's a premium do it. I just take issue with this attitude of "I deserve digital copies and if Nintendo doesn't make it affordable to me, I'll hack it."
@Oversimplified: Sometimes retailers like EBGames will discount their Nintendo eSHop cards and people will stock up and redeem on their Nintendo account. So in this case, a $69 eShop title can be purchased for ~$55 credit. It's exactly the same thing people do with discounted iTunes cards at Woolies.
Ahh, thanks for the clarification. And no, I wasn't aware of Nintendo having that reputation as compared to other competitors in the industry. I'll be looking it up, I'm sure it'll be interesting reading.
@Strand0410:
Thanks for sharing!Yes, while digital downloads have a bit of convenience for me, it's not a huge amount. Besides, like I mentioned, it actually has a downside by negating used sales. On the balance of benefits, it really does feel like it's the seller with the lion's share of benefits with regards to digital.
You bring up an interesting point regarding retailers being their primary means of distribution and their perceived need of keeping them happy - especially contrasted to steam and their sales…. I don't think PC sales are tanking, even if they have little brick and mortar presence. And their sales are spectacular! Maybe it'll be better if it goes that route? Come to think of it, there are a lot of industries that have been shaken up because of ease of access of digital… Middle men keep getting cut out. :)
@tebbybabes: PC sales definitely aren't tanking, but I'll guess that at least 90% of PC games are bought online, whether through Steam, Battlenet, Origin, GoG, etc. Those guys don't need to keep retailers happy because they don't sell hardware. Nintendo/Sony/Microsoft actually have consoles and handhelds they need to sell, but with very little distribution of their own, so they need retailer partnerships that they can't upset by undercutting them on games.
@Strand0410: There is one thing you need to also take into account, PC games don't have to pay for R&D cost on the console and hardware cost for the console itself, consoles do (many consoles are sold at a loss, the profit is made via licensing fees and games).
Smea is playing cat and mouse with Nintendo. It'll only be a matter of time until workaround…
meh just a theme…it's nothing special. Nintendo are such tightarse when it comes to freebie…have they ever given away a free game before?
Yes. Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Leaf
This theme isn't even from Nintendo, it's from Capcom.
I know they have away Deluxe and Four Swords but when did they give away New Leaf and SM3DL?
Super Mario 3D Land - Granted, it was with a console & game purchase, but it's still a freebie nevertheless. I remember EB advertising the freebie as if it was something only their bundles had.
Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Essentially a buy 1 get another copy free for a friend.
The UK also did a similar buy 1 get 1 free for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
They're all conditional freebies, but still freebies anyway.
Yes. They gave away Super Mario Bros. Deluxe on the 3DS if you registered an NNID (Nintendo Network ID) before a certain date.
And Four Swords
Four Swords? Dang, I missed out!
@silverrat23: Yes, early days on 3DS. You can't even buy it on the store. We have it on the kids 2 XL's as they were both mine at one point but my New XL doesn't have it.
With Mario Kart 8 you got a free game out of Windwaker HD,New super mario bros U,Wii party U,Pikmin 3,Wonderful 101,Sonic and Mario Olympics,Sonic Lost world,Nintendo Land,Monster Hunter,Game and Wario.
The ambassador program also gave GBA/Nes games.
And the 3D version of excitebike was free.Those are all super great Wii-U games to offer for free, too. Wonderful 101 is still the best reason to own a Wii-U.
Club Nintendo allowed you to redeem star points for downloadable games.
Thanks!!
for 1 seconds i thought we are getting a 3ds for free
And update past 9.9? Nice try, Nintendo.