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So I bought a 3DS XL refurbished from Nintendo, and I also bought a Gateway card. The Gateway flashcart only works on firmware versions 9.2 and below. Does anyone have any ideas/guesses what firmware version my refurbished 3DS XL will be on when I receive it? Do they update everything to the latest during the refurbishing process?

I've never had a 3DS before, and the last handheld I've had was the very first DS, which broke down 2 years ago. I have a Wii U at home, which is what I do most of my gaming on. Nintendo has refurbished 3DS XL for 135, which is looking pretty attractive to me. However, the New 3DSXL is about to release. There's one thing, and ONE thing only that would make me ever buy the New 3DS XL over the original XL. Exclusive games. I don't really care about the other added features. Taking that into account, should I get a 3DS XL, or wait a while and get the New 3DS XL down the line?

I'm scared of getting a defective one that won't scan or work. What big retailers will give me a refund on an Amiibo? Not exchanges, but a refund?

I ve seen some gameplay footage on Youtube of some Wii U games at 60fps, such as SSB4 and Mario Kart 8, and it looks great and smooth. However, when I play these games on my Wii U on my TV, it doesn t look that great.

Is there some setting that I have to adjust on my Wii U to make it 60fps?

Or is it dependent on the TV?

Or is it only 60fps when uploaded to Youtube from a 60fps capture card, and it doesn t look that great in real life?

I have some old video game stuff that I want to get some money for, and I don t have hopes for ebay since most of the stuff is new and unpopular nowadays. So, I m deciding between Gamestop or Book-Off. Book-Off is just a secondhand book store, but they have other stuff like games.

Please answer this ONLY if you ve had experiences selling to both Gamestop and Book-Off. I want to know which place will give me more for my old games.

Everyone around I see is pre-ordering, so I'm not sure what to do. If I don't pre-order, what are the chances that I can just walk into any given store and pick up a copy of the game on its release date? (11/21/14).

If I do pre-order, should I pre-order online or at the physical store that I plan to buy it from? (Gamestop, in this case)

If I pre-order, is it guaranteed that I will get my copy when I walk into the store on the release date, or even the next day?

If it seems too much of a hassle to pre-order, I might just buy the digital copy.

I need to make my face look older for a costume, around 50-60 years old, and I'm still 20. I've read online that you can use non-toxic school glue and apply it to the face while stretching the skin out, then letting it dry to create wrinkles. I've also heard of liquid latex, but I want to stick with materials that I already have at home. Has anybody tried this method with successful results? Are there any photos of the results from this method?

What are other methods that don't require purchasing additional items? (ie using materials found at home)

I need to draw a scar and several lines on my face for a costume, and was wondering whether I should use face paint (the halloween kind you get from party stores) or just regular makeup? I know that they can pull of similar visual effects, so I want to know which one lasts longer, and is less affected by sweat and stuff? (I'm going to be sweating a lot) I'm not going to be covering my entire face in it, just drawing a scar and several wrinkles lines to imitate old age. I'm completely new to makeup and cosplay, so something beginner-friendly would be appreciated.

For those of you who would like a reference, this is the face of the character I'm cosplaying as

http://static2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb201401190317...

Why were the Japanese so excited when they found out that the 2020 Olympics were going to be held in Tokyo? I mean, this was an excitement that carried over onto their media, such as dramas, TV shows, and even anime. Were other countries that excited in the past as well?

Question is in the title. Notice how I said "many" and not "all," cuz I know there's definitely songs about other things.

But a lot of the popular K-Pop songs are about romance, love, or relationships in some way or another. Why don't they have a bunch of songs on other things?

Not just Korea, but this could also apply to many other music markets. But I've mostly been exposed to K-Pop so I'm gonna restrict this to K-Pop. Is there really nothing else to sing about? Such as friendship, school, work, or just life in general. Enlighten me, K-pop fans.

Let me first start off by saying that I do hate spoilers, and I'm sure many other people feel the same. But, there is a way to eliminate the fear of spoilers, and that is to read the manga/series that the anime is based off of. Why don't people do this?

I mean, there are genuine reasons for people not reading the manga. Like, for battle series, action sequences are hard to visualize, battle effects can't be heard, etc.

Maybe some people just don't like to read. But, if you're watching subtitled anime, you're still reading the dialogue nonetheless, so both involve extensive reading.

If people are afraid of spoilers, why not just read the manga to prevent it? All reasons that people give for not reading manga are valid, but doesn't the benefit of not fearing spoilers overweigh all those reasons? Also, you can't just tell people to stop revealing spoilers to solve the problem, because, let's face it, the internet will always be full of spoilers and you can't stop those people from leaking them. So, just read the manga to prevent this. Comments?

I go to school in Riverside, California, which is not the nicest neighborhood. I dormed for the first year, but I will be living in an off-campus apartment now, with a short distance to the school. I'm always getting crime reports from the local police department about students being held at gunpoint and robbed, and I'm starting to fear for myself and want to know ways to avoid it. I'm gonna be commuting on a bicycle to and from classes, so will that help? What are the chances that muggers target someone who's riding a bike at a moderate to fast speed? Should I keep pepper spray on me? Fake wallet? What are measures I can take to avoid being targeted, and what can I do in the event that it happens? If it helps any, I'm around 6'1" and am pretty big. Any advice helps, thanks.

This question is in regards to the English language and how most Americans treat each other. I'm an avid anime watcher, and I also sometimes watch Japanese dramas, so I've been exposed to the Japanese language for quite some time. I noticed that Japanese has honorifics, such as -san, -sama, -kun, -sensei, etc. They are also usually on a last-name basis with each other. On the other hand, honorifics are rare in America and we usually use first names. For example, when I see 2 characters meet each other for the first time in an anime or Japanese drama, they refer to each other by their last names, plus an honorific (at least until they get to know each other more). On the flipside, when 2 Americans in a non-professional setting meet each other for the first time, first names are immediately used with NO honorifics, regardless of closeness with each other. Now, why is this? Americans who are acquainted or have already met are already on a first name basis, while Japanese people stick to last name+honorific until they get closer. Is America just way too casual, or is Japan just super polite? I'm curious to hear thoughts and opinions, especially from those familiar with the Japanese language and customs.

I'd like to add that my knowledge of Japanese customs is based solely from what I see in anime and Jdramas, so they are probably inaccurate descriptions. Feel free to correct me.

In the Star Wars expanded universe, what are some of the greatest feats a force-user is capable of without a lightsaber? (Non-violent capabilities included, such as mind tricks.) I've only experienced the 6 movies, along with the clone wars animated series, and it seems that whenever a Jedi loses his/her lightsaber, they're pretty screwed, from what I've seen (Especially in the movies). This continues to give the perception that Jedi/Sith are defined by their weapon, which I know isn't true. The one instant where someone kicks *** without a lightsaber is Mace Windu in the animated Clone Wars series, when he took on that army of super battle droids. I've also seen some trailers of the Force Unleashed video games, and wondered why Jedi/Sith in the movies weren't capable of such feats. So, what do you guys think?

I know this question has been asked tons of times, but are Jedi capable of unassisted flight? Like with the Force? I mean, they can use Force TK to lift and move around objects that weigh a ton, so surely they can lift their own bodies off the ground and move it around? Since they can make other things fly around, why not themselves? If not, maybe they can levitate a small platform or object with the Force, step onto it, and continue moving the platform with the Force to achieve flight in this way, sort of like a personal flying carpet type deal. Is it possible? I'm genuinely curious.

Okay, to those people who speak, know, or are Japanese, here's a question for you. Being someone who watches a fair amount of anime and J-dramas, I've noticed that most people call each other by their family name, except for family members and super close friends. On top of that, they add the honorific -san or -kun or -chan, or something along those lines. I've always wondered, where did this stem from and what is the cultural significance? I know Japan (and many other East Asian countries) is a country that places heavy emphasis on politeness and respect, along with age, experience, and social status, but my question is, why didn't this concept carry over to western countries? For example, high school or college students in Japan who meet for the first time introduce themselves with last names first, and go on to refer to each other by last name, with an honorific. However, in western countries, we introduce ourselves usually with our first names, and continue to refer to each other by first names even after just meeting, usually forgetting to mention our last names to the new friend whatsoever. Then in Japan, they have the significant "you can call me by my first name" thing, which signifies process in the relationship/friendship between 2 people, but this doesn't exist in the states, which I find very curious. Doesn't this create some kind of barrier in the relationship between people if they have to "graduate" to using first names? Some Japanese may even find it hard to adjust to the new habit of calling each other by first name, something that comes as natural habit to most Americans. In the states, many workplaces are also on a first name basis, even between people in lower and superior positions, while in Japan (and maybe other countries) they use last names only in the workplace. It is even considered rude and insulting to refer to higher-ups by first name, while in America it seems normal. I feel that this creates a kind of awkward tension between workers when this mistake is made, while in America such a mistake is usually just brushed aside. Does this mean that America is generally more friendly in social relationships, or that we aren't polite or strict enough like the Japanese? I mean, if you go to a local Best Buy or something similar, all workers have name tags displaying their first name only, while Japan may be different.

And then there's the question of honorifics. I've always wanted to know if equivalents of Japanese honorifics exist in the English language, since honorifics always intrigued me. I know there is the usual Mr., Mrs., Ms, Dr. and Professor, but many of these are used in educational settings. I even call my doctor by his first name, while most Japanese use the term "sensei." A few of my college professors even prefer to go by first name, which I think is rare in East Asian countries. Apparently people older than you or are more experienced than you in a certain field always deserve an honorific of some sort, which makes sense. But some people in the states have decided to cast that away completely and say "just call me______", while it is rare in Japan. Why is this? Are Americans more rude, or just more friendly? Also, students and young people around the same age even use honorifics with each other, such as san, kun, or chan, while American students just call each other by first name only, and usually don't know the last names of other students unless they ask. OK, I know this isn't always the truth, but just observations that I've made when experiencing Japanese culture through movies, TV shows, etc.

I guess the ultimate question is, why is the American system the way it is, and why is the Japanese system the way it is? And why didn't American adopt the Japanese name-calling system, or vice versa? I'm sorry if this came across as racist or discriminating, but I am genuinely curious and interested.

I am not a skater, but sometimes I watch skateboard videos on Youtube just to watch the flashy stunts. But, I notice that most street skaters do NOT wear protective gear, be it a helmet or pads or whatever. Why is this? I mean, the tricks and stuff they do are cool and all, but when it doesn't turn out the way they want it to, the results can be pretty disastrous. I have seen injuries that can even be fatal. So, I've always wondered, why don't these skaters wear protective gear? I feel bad for them when they wipe out and injure the bodies that their parents have put so much effort into caring for and protecting. I know that skating is all about taking risks and stuff, but is it really worth it? IF I was a skater, I would cover myself in every possible protective gear possible, but that's just me. Better safe than sorry right? If you are a skater, please enlighten me on this. Once again, I am not a skater nor do I know anything about the world of skating, just a curious mind.

I know that wearing helmets isn't part of that skater "image", and it might look uncool or lame, but are the injuries really worth that image?

I've seen a couple of Youtube videos showing sushi chefs cutting up live animals, such as octopus and frogs, and then serving it live, even though it's technically already dead, but the nerves are still acting up. Then I go through the comments and many of them bash Asian cultures for being cruel to animals, saying stuff like "How would you like it if you were eaten alive?" Do we really have the right to judge the customs and traditions of other cultures, basing our judgement off of our own culture? The way we live is different than theirs, yet people think that even with a cultural difference, it's still animal cruelty, even though the other cultures see it as nothing more than food the same way we see our food. Other people argue that it happens all the time in nature, since animals do attack and eat each other live, which is true. Animals, including humans, have to eat to live. Whether it's a live or dead shouldn't really matter. BTW, I am Christian, and someone told me that the Bible does say that animals were created for man to eat, and doesn't state anything about how the food should be prepared.

I've even seen videos of a pack of hyenas attacking and eating a baby buffalo in the wild, and then there are comments criticizing the cameraman and other standerby's for not interfering and helping the baby buffalo, even though the whole event was a natural process. It is really our duty to interfere with the circle of life and save an animal, depriving another animal of food at the same time?

So, what is the basis for their judgement? Asians see it as nothing more than just their culture, the same way Americans see hamburgers, hotdogs, and fries as part of their culture.

I'm asking because I am Taiwanese-American, and Asians often get bashed and criticized for eating strange things, such as dogs and live octopus, and it gives non-Asians the wrong image of us.

And please no hypothetical questions like "How would you feel if you were eaten alive." I've seen too much of that...

Just a fun, not-so-serious questions that has peaked my curiosity. I love One Piece, Naruto, Fairy Tail, and Reborn, and mainly action anime. I've always wondered, why do many (not all) characters say or shout the name of their attack before executing it? Even if they don't, it's narrated in their head in their voice. Is there a purpose for this? Dramatic effect, maybe? Or just so the fandom can have a way to distinguish and label attacks.

For example, in Avatar The Last Airbender, while NOT an anime, but influenced by anime styles, I've never EVER seen a bender shout the name of a technique before doing it. They just execute it right off the bat. Just something to be curious about.