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Japan blocks R4 cartridges

Posted on November 22, 2012 by (@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News

R4 cartridges, which have been used to play pirated Nintendo handheld games, have been officially blocked in Japan. The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced today that those who import these devices can be punished by law.

Nintendo was understandably vocal in pushing for the ban of R4 cards.

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