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#1 Tricky Sonic

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Posted 06 September 2012 - 05:56 AM

So all the talk and excitement surrounding the Wii U...has anyone seen any mention of it being Region Locked? I'd assume it would be since Nintendo is usually anti-region free...but just saying. What are your thoughts? Do you care? Can Nintendo surprise us?
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 06:16 AM

Most like it will be locked. But Its possible they will be region free just because the size of the disc and such. region locking doesnt really prevent anything except for making it not possible to play games from japan and such. but no security is added or removed by region locks so hopefully we will see region free this time around

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Posted 06 September 2012 - 06:41 AM

Man i hope not.It's really annoying to see so many good games slip through my fingers all because nintendo wants to control who gets to play what.
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 07:59 AM

It will be locked because Nintendo aren't willing to lose any control over their sales charts.
What if two americans buy a japanese game and skews the chart?! oh no!!!

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Posted 06 September 2012 - 08:28 AM

Region lock is gonna happen
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 08:33 AM

It will be locked because Nintendo aren't willing to lose any control over their sales charts.
What if two americans buy a japanese game and skews the chart?! oh no!!!


Well said. I understand Why, but I still find it stupid. I don't think Sony looses sleep over it. If anything...for importer's like myself it can be a deal breaker. I'm getting a Wii U regardless, but I know plenty of guys who wouldn't if It's region locked.

Now the gamecube had a region unlocking disc...I wouldn't mind the swap method...but I'd prefer it unlocked out of the box.
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 08:52 AM

i hope not they might come out with a cool japanese game that i might want

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Posted 06 September 2012 - 08:58 AM

i hope not they might come out with a cool japanese game that i might want

They always come out with cool japanese games that people want.
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 09:00 AM

They always come out with cool japanese games that people want.

so you know how i feel about this

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Posted 06 September 2012 - 10:02 AM

Nintendo like to tightly control distribution of sofware so it will be region locked. A shame because often this leads to people trying to region unlock their console, which can lead on to homebrew and possibly piracy. It's annoying because not all software is released in all regions and sometimes you are prevented from playing something you really want to. Personally I think region locking should be banned its against the free movment of goods and allows one market (i.e. Europe) to be exploited with higher prices.

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Posted 06 September 2012 - 10:29 AM

Nintendo like to tightly control distribution of sofware so it will be region locked. A shame because often this leads to people trying to region unlock their console, which can lead on to homebrew and possibly piracy. It's annoying because not all software is released in all regions and sometimes you are prevented from playing something you really want to. Personally I think region locking should be banned its against the free movment of goods and allows one market (i.e. Europe) to be exploited with higher prices.


You know what's funny? Region-Locking was used to control piracy. It absolutely hinders buyers and I completely agree with your statement.

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Posted 06 September 2012 - 11:34 AM

There is no doubt that it will be region locked, which is really dumb. I wanna play Japanese games.

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Posted 06 September 2012 - 11:39 AM

There is no doubt that it will be region locked, which is really dumb. I wanna play Japanese games.


Probably the reason why the DS was heaven for me.

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Posted 06 September 2012 - 12:30 PM

Probably the reason why the DS was heaven for me.

Yeah...region locking the 3DS angers me. If Project X Zone doesnt get a western release I will pissed.
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 12:34 PM

Something in me says that Next Gen will be region free. All the companies are at their lowest point in terms of consoles (I think?) so if they can find a way to make more money, hey, let them!
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 03:03 PM

They always come out with cool japanese games that people want.


True. You know, there is always ways to play those games on a region-locked console; however, it's expensive!

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Posted 06 September 2012 - 06:53 PM

True. You know, there is always ways to play those games on a region-locked console; however, it's expensive!

If you mean hacking then yeah but if not an explanation is needed.
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Posted 07 September 2012 - 02:48 AM

If you mean hacking then yeah but if not an explanation is needed.


Importing a console and games, not hacking.

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Posted 07 September 2012 - 04:47 AM

Importing a console and games, not hacking.


I'm pretty sure he is talking about ways to play imports on region locked systems...theyes would require hacking the system or Modding rather..to play.
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