Has more details on the rumoured 3DS bricking surfaced? New details on 3DS software boxes seems to suggest just that...

The 3DS is literally around the corner now for European gamers with now less than 48 hours until the new console launches. But leading up to the big release, could more details have surfaced about the rumoured bricking?

It has been pointed out that the back of 3DS game boxes holds a warning that seemingly confirms the rumours that Nintendo will brick any system that runs pirated 3DS software. This warning states the following:

"Important! Read the Nintendo 3DS operations manual before setup or use of your system. This product contains technical protection measures. Use of an unauthorized device or any unauthorized technical modification to your Nintendo 3DS system, will render this game and/or system unplayable."

Now, it's worth nothing that Nintendo DS and Wii games have had a similiar warning on the back of their software boxes, but what they state is rather different from what is printed on 3DS software cases. Warnings that gamers may have come across so far states:

"Important: The use of an unlawful device with your Nintendo DS system may render this game unplayable."

So now as you may be aware, not only does this new warning explicitly mention the hardware instead of just the software, but it also states it will render the software and/or hardware unplayable instead of 'may'.

While nothing has been confirmed so far, it must be seen what will happen when/if pirated 3DS software is used on the console along with the apparent bricking updates. But these are strong words and shows Nintendo's stance on piracy.

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