From c1e358c76318442bc10133768eae02c21078b4b6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lily Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:43:30 +0900 Subject: [PATCH] region changing: mention pokebank --- _pages/en_US/region-changing.txt | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt b/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt index 76ff9ff895..03284d1157 100644 --- a/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt +++ b/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt @@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ If you change the region of your console: + You may not be able to access the eShop, even if you [delete your eShop account](https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/74/~/how-to-delete-a-nintendo-eshop-account) beforehand. This is because certain titles tend to remain linked to the 3DS, even after account deletion (especially on New 3DS). + This is still relevant because, while purchases can no longer be made on eShop, game updates are still being provided. Updates are usually required for online play. + This logic extends to system transfers, meaning you would not be able to perform a system transfer from a USA 3DS to a region-changed JPN-to-USA 3DS. + + Pokémon Bank also requires working eShop access. + That being said, system transfer and game updates are region locked anyway (e.g. Japanese eShop only has Japanese game updates). + **You will not be able to uninstall custom firmware without bricking the console!** If you intend to uninstall custom firmware in the future, you **MUST** restore your NAND backup that was created before the region change. {% endcapture %}