Bad news, would-be importers of Nintendo’s new 3DS handheld: all 3DS software will be region-locked. That means importing kooky Japanese games is out of the question for owners of a North American 3DS, while importing a game that arrives early in North America is out of the question for owners of a European 3DS. Or

Read more from the original source:
Looks like Nintendo 3DS will be region-locked