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Nintendo DSi Software Will Be Region Locked

Posted by Soulskill on from the don't-import dept.

aliquis writes with news that software made for the recently announced Nintendo DSi will be region-locked. Nintendo's reasoning is that the DSi "embeds net communication functionality within itself and we are intending to provide net services specifically tailored for each region." It's also been discovered that accounts with the DSi's online store won't be linked with the Wii store, so points for one won't work with the other. Nintendo has stated that they don't intend for digital distribution to replace retail sales. We discussed the DSi's announcement last week.

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  1. Holy crap, how irresponsible! by Chris+Burke · · Score: 1, Funny

    Atheist Mom didn't remind Atheist Son to use protection when he screwed the hooker!

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    The enemies of Democracy are
  2. Re:The NES and SNES didn't use regioning by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    per say

    Another words

    Admit it, you are intentionally trying to troll grammar nazis.

  3. Re:I'll ride the bandwagon... by SL+Baur · · Score: 2, Funny

    Cause I for one would not like to receive offers to participate in an ARG with the DSi as the crux if it's taking place in New York City while I live in Los Angeles.

    Better than receiving ads for subprime mortgages for property in California when you are living in the jungles of Mindanao. I got plenty of those. Thank you! Yahoo!

  4. Dear Hackers/Homebrew Enthusiasts: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Enjoy your new puzzle!