14 DAY TRIAL // Nintendo is serious about protecting its new 3DS handheld system from hackers or pirates, and has now added a special warning to all new games made for the device.
If you opt to buy a new 3DS game, on the back of its box you'll find a special warning message that reminds 3DS owners to not use any illegal modifications because it will render their game and system unplayable.
"This product contains technical protection measures. Any unauthorized technical modification to your Nintendo 3DS system or the use of an unauthorized device with your system may render this game and / or your system unplayable," reads the warning spotted by CVG.
This takes the warning messages one step forward, as opposed to the ones on the regular DS games, which said that if an unlawful device is used, the game might become unplayable.
On the 3DS, both the game and the console as a whole might be in danger if you opt to use illegal devices.
This backs up a previous report that Nintendo will be using some of the 3DS' unique features, like the always-on Internet connection and its special data record, to detect if players have connected illegal devices like R4 flash carts, which were used to play pirated games or exploit the system.
Once such a thing is detected, Nintendo has the ability to remotely "brick" the device, meaning you won't be able to turn it on anymore.
Besides these methods, Nintendo is also going to implement a more strict firmware upgrade policy, which will, hopefully, defeat the efforts of hackers and video game pirates to open up the 3DS.
Despite these harsh measures to secure the device, Nintendo stated earlier this year that piracy has gone past its heyday.
With measures such as the ones mentioned above, Nintendo is definitely making sure that its statements come true and that the 3DS will remain secure and safe no matter what.