(12/01/2011 03:56 PM)ZiNgA BuRgA Wrote:  

(12/01/2011 12:55 PM)Wolkenritter Wrote:  So when is that PSP2 coming? >_>

That's if the PSP2 doesn't have similar region coding system...  PSP had region coding but only for UMD videos.
Though if you're interested in Japanese games, they may decide to make those region free.  I believe region coding is mainly to try to skim profits from low socio-economic places which can't afford the standard price.  Games in Japan tend to sell for a bit so they might not care so much.
Besides, is Japan and the US in the same region?

Actually according to Nintendo, here's their insane reasoning for region locking.

Quote:Nintendo has developed different versions of Nintendo 3DS hardware to take into account different languages, age rating requirements and parental control functionality as well as to ensure compliance with local laws in each region. Nintendo 3DS also offers network services specifically tailored for each region.

Additionally wee want to ensure the best possible gaming experience for our users and there is the possibility that Nintendo 3DS software sold in one region will not function properly when running on Nintendo 3DS hardware sold in another.

Quote:Nintendo has confirmed reports that all 3DS games will be region-locked.

When asked to explain the decision at today's 3DS event in Amsterdam, Nintendo UK boss David Yarnton told Eurogamer it was all down to varying regional content.

"There are a number of different factors that come into it," he explained. "Part of it is, when you're looking at the software and the different areas, what additional features are included that may not necessarily be available in other territories.

"For example, wee might have one territory where there's downloadable content that's not necessarily either suitable or wee don't have the means to do it in another territory. So therefore it may not be compatible.

"The other thing is, if wee look at it at on a regional basis, wee have to be very conscious of – the customer may not really care about this, but different territories have different ratings. Wee're very conscious of making sure wee tow the line as far as government goes there. In Europe wee've got PEGI. In Australia there's a different rating. America's got a different rating. Japan's a different rating.

Yarnton did offer a glimmer of hope that the situation might change in the future.

"DVDs are also region locked. It's nothing new. I know people would love to sample the box of chocolates from everywhere, but at this stage... As time goes on, who knows what's going to happen."

Although Nintendo home consoles have long since featured region locks, the 3DS is its first handheld to limit where users can purchase their games.

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