Hacking Where to get a firmware 4.5 or below 3DS XL?

[kalimero]

The box had seals and everything, date on the box : 2012, I don't remember serial number, but it shouldn't be relevant as the FW version was 6.2.0 !

Did you returned that 3DS already? The serial can be useful for the spreadsheet in my sig.
If you can, go to a local store and look for a low serial number.

 

[_Tim_]

SN: SEF111xxxxxx
FW: 4.4.0-10E
Copyright: 2013
Color: White
Model: 3DS XL
Country: Belgium

 

[WoJjTeK]

They don't sell 3DSes anywhere near my city, welcome to Poland where Nintendo is non-existant. I'll ask my friend ,whom I sold that 3ds to to give me that 3ds' serial number. But is it even possible that 2012 console has 6.2.0 FW ? I mean I understand 5.0 but 6.2!?

 

[Belmondo]

I bought my mario kart bundle from here. http://www.nzgameshop.com/ . <- they have 1 more in stock for anyone who is interested.

 

[aofelix]

I'm in the UK. can someone reccommend me any stores where I can read the boxes for a serial number? I really want to try and track down a 3DS!

 

[Sidokas]

Just got mine from Amazon uk, ordered last monday.

3DS XL Blue/Black, Sxx100xx, copyright 2012
FW 4.1.6

 

[beenii]

i just bought a white XL with 4.4. in a german store. there was another silver one with serial Sxx111 which aswell would be lower then 4.5.
the serial-number of my new white XL is SEF113xxxxx x.

edit: i forgot, that i now sell my 3DS (Not XL) in Red with FW 4.4. so if anyone in germany is interessted, just PN me

 

[aofelix]

Just got mine from Amazon uk, ordered last monday.

3DS XL Blue/Black, Sxx100xx, copyright 2012
FW 4.1.6

Isnt that a bit risky though mate? What happens if it comes and its not the right firmware/SN? I was contemplating doing that but the disappointment would be

 

[WoJjTeK]

@Up
I messed up in the same way, but now i know why. Box was out of the place, and serial number would've told me everything

Serial Number : SEF118XXXXXX
Copyright : 2012
Color : Red/Black
FW Version : 6.2.0
Model : 3DS XL
Country : I bought it online in Poland , but I don't know the origin of the box, so I'm not entirely sure.

So as you can see, everything matches up. Look at the serial number, and you should be safe.

 

[Sidokas]

Isnt that a bit risky though mate? What happens if it comes and its not the right firmware/SN? I was contemplating doing that but the disappointment would be

Yes, it was quite risky, but for 125£ it was worth it, since a brand new 3DS XL where i live goes for 165£+.

Can always swap it or sell it and buy a new one, gladly that wasn't the case

 

[aofelix]

would the serial SUH104xx be 4.5 with a 2012 uk 3DS XL?

 

[Sidokas]

would the serial SUH104xx be 4.5 with a 2012 uk 3DS XL?

Anything below Sxx113xxx in Europe for a 3DS XL should be below 4.5 firmware, so that serial number should be a pretty safe bet

 

[Orcastraw]

Just got my new purple 3DS, it was CW421XX and had 4.4. Also the gf got one weeks ago that was 420XX, and had 4.3. My walmart had a lot of purple 3ds' so they may be a good place to look.

 

[aXXo]

I just got my 3DS XL, Blue with serial SW1270 and Firmware 4.5! Now I can actually play games on my own XL instead of borrowing my reindeer's Aqua 3DS.

 

[aofelix]

SUF104xxxxx silver uk 3DS XL!

thank u guys!

 

[mechadylan]

I bought a new 3DS in box from Target dated 2012 and it was on 6.xx so I returned it. Their return policy is a double edged sword in a sense. On the one hand, they had no problem giving me my money back; but the more I thought about it, I wouldn't be surprised if it was a repacked 3DS that was bought, updated and returned. Pawn shops have yielded the best results for me so far.

 

[mrgodai]

Got a SW1032 red/black 3ds xl from target over the weekend. 4.1.0-8u!! They had piles of red/black while all the other colors are sw13xx. Good thing ppl hates red

 

[mrgodai]

I bought a new 3DS in box from Target dated 2012 and it was on 6.xx so I returned it. Their return policy is a double edged sword in a sense. On the one hand, they had no problem giving me my money back; but the more I thought about it, I wouldn't be surprised if it was a repacked 3DS that was bought, updated and returned. Pawn shops have yielded the best results for me so far.

you have to go by the SW number. anything less than SW127x should be 4.5 or less. At my target there were many SW13xx with 2012 date and for sure those are above 4.5

 

[Governa]

Look for a box with the serial number Sxx113xxxxx (European 3DS XL Red&Black/Blue&Black only) or lower.

And Grey&Black.

 

[Belmondo]

I'm in the UK. can someone reccommend me any stores where I can read the boxes for a serial number? I really want to try and track down a 3DS!

the store i posted is in the UK but New Zealand $. order the mario kart xl bundle. comes with 4.3