6/30/13- 2nd Best Buy DLC Releases

[ben_nyc]

8/14/13- EU 4th Best Buy DLC Releases

Hi alls! NOTE:

*Randomness- I really like that the Rolling Suitcase can be re-colored @ Re-tail! Thanks, Chriss & Mint!*

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As far as I know, there's NO more NA DLC items from Best Buy.

For EU owners, on 8/14 this Japanese Lantern DLC will expire & Best Buy/Nintendo's servers will cycle in the Red Cap DLC beginning on 8/15.

I noticed that the 'Japanese Lantern' looks like the 'Festival Lantern'... which NA Mayors can already catalog & reorder.

Don't WAIT till the last day! @_@

>>>>Currently there's no METHOD for an NA 3DS owner to download EU DLC & vice versa. You have to find a NA/EU friend willing to...

TRADE! <<<<​

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North America DLC List​

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Europe DLC List
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Not all Best Buy locations are Nintendo Zone READY- search HERE for locations!

Alternate Method- Valerie suggested that changing your router's SSID (which is NOT hard to do; see 2nd Spoiler) to 'Bestbuy' could trick your 3DS into believing that it's a Nintendo Zone location.

Source & Disclaimer

Spoiler

It is confirmed working on non-Japanese 3DS units thanks to Chaoskitten & Link (hehe, Link...) @ projecthyrule (see HERE) However, some members have stated that this didn't work- please proceed @ your own risk.

• NA 3DS SSID: Bestbuy
• EU 3DS SSID: _The Cloud

You can do this 2 ways:

*RECOMMENDED* On a Smart Phone that offers tethering. (low risk & it's very easy to do)

INSTRUCTIONS: Click for...

ANDRIOD (Google) Phones

or

APPLE Phones

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...or on your Home Router:

Some points on changing your router's SSID-

Spoiler

*MAKE a note of your original SSID before changing it; therefore, you can revert the SSID once the DLC is aquired- this will avoid having to update all your devices. Or unless you intend to KEEP "Bestbuy" as the name of your Network...

1. There's no harm in renaming your SSID EXCEPT the tedious task on updating EVERY digital device you & others own that use/log into your Network

For instance, if your previous info was:

SSID- New Leaf
Network Key- 123456789

*now changed to*

SSID- Bestbuy or _The Cloud
Network Key- 123456789

All the devices need to be reconnected to the router as the Network "New Leaf" is gone, meaning if you have 5 cellphones & 4 laptops in your house, you'll need to input the new SSID & PW info 9x.

2. You MUST know your router's password (this is NOT the Network key). I hope it's not "ADMIN" but if you're not sure, it's probably not a good idea to continue.

3. On your browser, type in "192.168.1.1" to login to your router.

4. The Username is often "Admin" & this is also where the password must be entered.

5. Explore through your router's tabs until you see an entry to change the SSID, then change it to "Bestbuy" & finally click on the SAVE button.

6. BEFORE you exit the browser, review the SSID name & THEN click on the "Security" tab which displays your Network password & take a picture of the password (or write it down).

7. Save & exit. Now connect your cell phone, laptop & input the password to be fully connected. If your devices can surf, you're gold. Create a new Connection from your 3DS settings (your Bestbuy Network) & run Nintendo Zone on your 3DS; if you're able to download the 1st DLC, there's no reason the other 3 won't work! (=

Click HERE for a basic pictorial.

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If your 3DS is Connected to your Phone/Router or if you're near or inside a Best Buy w/ Nintendo Zone- here are the INSTRUCTIONS​

Easy as:

1. Go to Best Buy's gaming dept. (if your 3DS detects the Nintendo Zone connection outside of Best Buy, that's fine too)

2. Turn on the 3DS & allow the Nintendo Zone app to 'discover' that you're in a Nintendo Zone location.

*Note- there must be a BLUE outline around the Nintendo Zone Icon or the phone/router isn't linking w/ the 3DS!

3. Now START the Nintendo Zone app & let it access some files. If there isn't a Best Buy icon to click on, don't worry- proceed step 4.

4. Start AC- New Leaf & retrieve your gift @ the Post Office.


Enjoy!

 

[Cottonball]

Thank you for telling me how to do it! Im going near dinner time to get mine.

 

[Officer Berri]

): There are no best buys in my area with Nintendo Zones...

 

[Wish]

No wonder nothing happened yesterday when i went omg i went too early???

 

[Jrrj15]

Omg does someone wanna get my one That clock is amazing and Im too lazy to go to best buy D:

 

[Nami]

Is the best buy dlc re-orderable?

 

[ben_nyc]

Is the best buy dlc re-orderable?

Do you mean if you can download more than one?

If so, it's only one gift per Acct.!

No wonder nothing happened yesterday when i went omg i went too early???

Ha, it happens. =) Go out for a stroll & return home w/ a new clock!

 

[Mint]

The clock is definitely re-orderable, or at least it is in the Japanese version. The rest- I have no idea. D:

 

[ben_nyc]

The clock is definitely re-orderable, or at least it is in the Japanese version. The rest- I have no idea. D:

Oh I see, reordered @ the catalogue in the town? I was referring to the Best Buy promo... that is unless we can return to Best Buy another day to redownload the DLC?

Hrm, not sure about that. 8)

 

[PaisleyMouse]

My nearest Best Buy is over an hour away :/ I sent an email to Nintendo asking if these items would be available from the item catalog in the game and they replied that they didn't know. Ooookay.

 

[ChaosKitten]

So I went to the north end Best Buy in Edmonton, Alberta and the employee there said "This morning was when I learned of the Animal Crossing dlc. We haven't had the Nintendo rep in here for about 2 weeks, I think there is ONE for all of Alberta."

Seriously, Nintendo? :\ Wtf. I want my clock, lol. AND the future items! If anybody from Edmonton or if you know someone from here who got the dlc, please let me know! Thanks. ^.^

 

[ben_nyc]

...and the employee there said "This morning was when I learned of the Animal Crossing...

IGNORE the Best Buy reps! Have you tried to log in via the Nintendo Zone?

Nintendo remotely sends the data to Best Buy's servers & well; not EVERY employee present will read the memo.

 

[MadisonCrossing]

Can you still get DLC just from the Post Office? I don't think my Best Buys have Nintendo Zone, and I checked with Pelly for new DLC, but she doesn't have anything yet. I got the rainbow screen from the Post Office, though, so I'm wondering if they'll still let you get it without going to Best Buy?

 

[Dreamer]

How close do you have to be? I'd rather just stand outside the store. >.> Dunno why, but standing in the middle of the store on my DS, even in the gaming department, is a bit...awkward to me. *shrug*

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Can you still get DLC just from the Post Office? I don't think my Best Buys have Nintendo Zone, and I checked with Pelly for new DLC, but she doesn't have anything yet. I got the rainbow screen from the Post Office, though, so I'm wondering if they'll still let you get it without going to Best Buy?

No, you have to go to Best Buy. Unless it's reorderable, of course. Then it should be easily obtainable.

 

[chriss]

Can I go to any Nintendo zone and claim it? When I use their finder thing it shows the mcdonalds thats 5 mins away from my house as a Nintendo zone.
Would make my life easier if so...

 

[ChaosKitten]

IGNORE the Best Buy reps! Have you tried to log in via the Nintendo Zone?

Nintendo remotely sends the data to Best Buy's servers & well; not EVERY employee present will read the memo.

I used the app and it found the Best Buy Nintendo Zone but there as a family there trying to get the items as well and none of us had luck. We would go to the post office and talk to Pelly and it kept saying the host wasn't working well or something and to try again in a few minutes.

 

[ben_nyc]

Can you still get DLC just from the Post Office...

Madison, you have to be PRESENT @ Best Buy to procure the DLC which is activated as soon as the Nintendo Zone app 'discovers' your connection w/ Best Buy.

Gifts STRICTLY from Nintendo (& not its partners like Best Buy, are also received from the Post Office)- can be downloaded anywhere w/ WiFi.

It's a Raccoon Clock! COME ON. =) Also, the last day for the Raccoon Clock ends on the 29th, should you need to reschedule. Good luck, Madison!

How close do you have to be? I'd rather just stand outside the store...

Dreamer, this depends on the Wifi signal @ Best Buy. You could try it, if Nintendo Zone doesn't reapond, just take a stroll inside. You don't have to speak to anyone or purchase anything. Good luck!

 

[Dreamer]

Dreamer, this depends on the Wifi signal @ Best Buy. You could try it, if Nintendo Zone doesn't reapond, just take a stroll inside. You don't have to speak to anyone or purchase anything. Good luck!

Yeah, I know. ...and thanks.

I dunno. It makes me uncomfortable. *shrug* I have to go in to buy a few things anyway, I'd just rather not use my DS in a store.

If the item is reorderable, then only a few people actually need to go. We can just catalog it from someone else.

 

[ben_nyc]

Can I go to any Nintendo zone and claim it?

No friend, this set of 4 DLCs are exclusive @ Best Buy.

... and it kept saying the host wasn't working well or something and to try again in a few minutes.

Chaos, BEFORE you start the Nintendo Zone app, make sure the app icon is HIGHLIGHTED in blue (signifying that your location's primed for Nintendo Zone features) & THEN press on the Nintendo Zone icon.

Should your 3DS freeze or be stuck in a loading loop- hold the power button for a power reset & try again. This worked for me! Good luck, Chaoskitten!

 

[Eir]

Aww... I wish I knew about this yesterday... don't want to drive back... so lazy orz

Thanks for the info though! :]