10 Play Coins In 10 Minutes

Erroneous

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I know we all cherish our 3DS systems as if they were our iPhone thats why you must plan, obtain and think.



What i mean by plan, obtain and think. Let me explain how to do this tip/trick to obtain 10 play coins in only 10 mins. This tip/trick doesn't use time and date change techniques or tricks, it doesn't use software loaded onto your systems SD card, It doesn't require you to buy/use a K'NEX set, and finally best of all you don't even have to walk more than 5 or 10 steps if you don't want to. The only requirement you must meet consists of only 4 items 95% of the world has in their house, This is so simple, so easy, so fast and so unbelievable you will be so blown away that you didn't think about this concept first. I have searched and searched the internet for this tip/trick and it doesn't exist (If the name Erroneous isn't associated with any postings of this tip/trick in the future then it is probably just a clone of my concept)



This tip/trick (Concept) requires the following 4 items:



#1. A Pillow.



#2. A Pillow Case.



#3. A Roll Of Tape.



#4. A Clothes Dryer.



I cannot stress enough to plan, obtain and think before you attempt this. If you want to perfect doing this concept replace the 3DS with an un-boiled chicken egg.



Most of you have probably figured out how to go about doing this based just off the list of 4 items above. But it's critical you put the 3DS system between the pillow and pillow case before you roll the pillow into a log-style roll. This prevents the system from working its way out of the sides of the log-style roll.



For those that haven't instantly figured the concept out based only off the list of 4 items above, i suggest you walk around the block 10 times to get your coins. If you still wish to do this i'll tell you, but i am not responsible for any damage to your 3DS, dryer, pillow, pillow case, tape or surrounding structures and equipment. All you do is put the pillow case on the pillow, place your 3DS inside the pillow case at the bottom, roll the pillow into a roll starting from the bottom (not to tight), once you roll it all up and it's like a wooden log, tape it all up, toss it in the dryer and close the door, turn on the dryer and walk away.



!!!!!!!!!! READ BELOW BEFORE YOU TURN ON THE DRYER !!!!!!!!!!



IMPORTANT: Use delicate cycle settings on the dryer, if your dryer dont have delicate settings, turn off the heat. Do not use a dryer thats still hot. I shouldn't have to say it you should know, but i will say it anyways "HEAT WILL RUIN YOUR 3DS SYSTEM". Also take out any game cartridge and make sure the system is turned and battery is charged. Do that before you roll it into the pillow or you could be just wasting time trying to get the coins to generate. Again if you want to test and or perfect this concept replace your 3DS with an un-boiled chicken egg. If you're rolling it tight enough to break an egg you're rolling it to tight. But if you're rolling it so tight the roll is hard, then you're eliminating the padding that would have protected your 3DS system. Also ignore the thud sound in the dryer we have all heard shoes in a dryer before. If you hear rattling or a sharp bang/clang that your dryer don't usually make stop the dryer immediately. When you're going to pull the roll out of the dryer, do not just open the door unless the dryer has come to a complete stop, the roll could be thrown out and damage your 3DS system.



I have been doing this 2 to 3 times a week for the last 8 months, my system still looks new and i have suffered no negative effects from this concept, i take my time to secure the roll with tape every single time, i triple check the dryer isn't in heat mode every single time. If you rush the steps you risk ruining your 3DS system. I have a surplus of 241 coins because i've already got everything Nintendo has offered using this concept. Some games allow you to use them for special features or upgrades. Be-aware you can only store 300 coins max, so once you've stored/reached 300 you won't generate anymore until you use some.



Concept Published Date: November 19th 2013 @ 9:25 pm
 
This sounds incredibly risky. I advise all readers to be VERY careful if you decide to do this, wouldn't want anything to happen to your 3DS.

Personally, just walking around with the 3DS sounds safer and more efficient...
 
This sounds incredibly risky. I advise all readers to be VERY careful if you decide to do this, wouldn't want anything to happen to your 3DS.

Personally, just walking around with the 3DS sounds safer and more efficient...



It is risky, but what is progress without risk. If people wanted they could wrap the 3DS is bubble wrap then a pillow. The 3DS system was made for movement, if say someone left it in the dryer for 2 hours yeah that might damage the system regardless how much padding is used.
 
Or, you could take the less risky and easier alternative and NOT put it in your dryer and maybe..I dunno..put it on something (like a basket or box) and place it on top of the dryer. It'll shake just as much and not be damaged by hitting metal at high speeds. This whole process is laughably unsafe and a lot more trouble than it's worth for 10 measly play coins.

I should warn you that this is in fact dangerous and can be misleading to many of our younger forum users. Don't be surprised if this topic gets a lot of negative feedback and/or is removed later on.
 
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Method just verified safe and works by a member from an IGN board i posted this on today. Thanks CaptainLMAO for the below video.

He's never done this before but watch how fast he is able to do it. Takes him a little over a minute to start and get the roll with the 3DS in the middle of into the dryer, just over another minute to run in the dryer, and another or so to show the results, all without any risk to his 3DS system. Sitting it in a basket on top of the dryer will not generate steps and or play coins. The 3DS has a static point gyro which needs a set amount of travel, movement and impact combined to even register a single step. Otherwise you could just shake and get play coins. Nintendo thought long and hard about how to restrict sitting on your butt, and to get users up and out made getting play coins rather an ordeal. 1,000 steps are equal to 1/2 mile (2,000 steps = 1 mile) The time it takes to walk a 1/2 mile is on average 13 minutes. That don't sound like much but anyone who owns a 3DS knows every step isn't recorded, they also probably notice only forceful or impact style steps get recorded, this goes back to what i explained earlier the system needs a set amount of travel, movement and impact combined to even register a single step.

It's clearly not misleading anyone despite age. Anyone who chooses not to employ this method to gain play coins has that right, i'm not pushing anyone to do anything, i've simply given people an alternative to all the other published play coin generating methods (which by the way include taking it to lowes or home depot and having the paint department use a paint shaker to generate play coins. that's the stupidest thing ever). But to claim this method is laughable when clearly it is not is whats misleading. A forum mod disclaiming something is safe before knowing with certainty misleads forum members as to all alternatives because usually members trust the mods.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/gpIu4OOUOhs[/youtube]
 
It may have been varified as safe, but one wrong move and your 3DS is toast. It's not worth the risk when you can litterally just go outside and walk around your house.
 
I'm trying to prevent people trying this and coming here to argue after any failed attempts. We're not going to be held responsible for any mishaps on your part. Any person would know better than to toss an electronic into their dryer, using whatever pre-cautions. One wrong move and your 3DS is toast and you'll most likely have a voided warranty. You can try and justify it any which way. This is one of them "if someone jumped off a cliff, would you?" scenarios.

"But to claim this method is laughable when clearly it is not is whats misleading"

Because tossing a 3ds in your dryer with a pillow definitely sounds so logical. I'm not misleading anyone. I'm not saying it doesn't work. I'm saying it's unsafe.
 
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It may have been varified as safe, but one wrong move and your 3DS is toast. It's not worth the risk when you can litterally just go outside and walk around your house.



Well to each his own, i on the other hand have read just as you probably have read enough stories about 3DS systems falling out of pockets, being run into things while in someones pocket or book bag. People tripping and dropping their 3DS system, plenty of stories about the hinges coming loose because the system isn't secure in someones pocket. Or the stories where it goes something like "It was just in my pocket now it wont turn on, help me". Seems the only time a 3DS system is safe is when it is in its charging cradle. But you can walk in circles around your house a for an hour or so registering half the steps you take if you like that is your right. But honestly why own a 3DS if you're going to put just as much risk in walking with it in your pocket as playing a game of catch with it or putting it in the dryer?
 
My old DS was broken just by being tossed aside by robbers. The hinges broke and the screen wouldn't stay up. Imagine the risk involved in a dryer. Also, heat damage will corrode circuitry and possibly touch screens as they are more delicate than the top screens. Also, really? Ten minutes for ten coins? I shake mine with my hand and get ten coins in a minute and a half.

By the way - this method voids all of your warranties. Only a fool would attempt this.
 
I'm trying to prevent people trying this and coming here to argue after any failed attempts. We're not going to be held responsible for any mishaps on your part. Any person would know better than to toss an electronic into their dryer, using whatever pre-cautions. One wrong move and your 3DS is toast and you'll most likely have a voided warranty. You can try and justify it any which way. This is one of them "if someone jumped off a cliff, would you?" scenarios.

"But to claim this method is laughable when clearly it is not is whats misleading"

Because tossing a 3ds in your dryer with a pillow definitely sounds so logical. I'm not misleading anyone. I'm not saying it doesn't work. I'm saying it's unsafe.



I'm not trying to justify it i'm trying to defend it outright.

Have you ever read the warranty on a 3DS? It states: "THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY IF THIS PRODUCT: (a) IS USED WITH PRODUCTS NOT SOLD OR LICENSED BY NINTENDO (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NON-LICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT AND COPIER DEVICES, ADAPTERS, AND POWER SUPPLIES); (b) IS USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (INCLUDING RENTAL); (c) IS MODIFIED OR TAMPERED WITH; (d) IS DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE, OR BY OTHER CAUSES UNRELATED TO DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP; OR (e) HAS HAD THE SERIAL NUMBER ALTERED, DEFACED OR REMOVED" -

Source: http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/manuals/warrantytext_eng.jsp

Seems it doesn't matter one way or another if you put it in a dryer or your pocket, if something was to happen to it by negligence or accidentally the warranty is voided by default. ​I would say not properly securing it in a rolled up pillow is as negligent as not securing it in a pocket or bag. I'm sure plenty including myself use/used an "Action Replay" device to enhance our non-3ds games, if so that has already voided any warranty. Buy a screen protector or a case for the 3DS system? Well if it wasn't licensed then your warranty is already voided. I think you get where i'm going with here.

As for using the dryer to do this, it causes no more harm than what Nintendo suggests you do if you dont think your steps are being registered in the machine. They state:

Applies to: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS




Situation:
  • The system responds incorrectly or not at all when playing a game or using an application with motion controls.
  • The system is not counting steps, the icons are not spinning, the Nintendo 3DS Camera leveler is incorrect, etc.





Note:
During normal operation, steps will only register when the system is powered on and in Sleep Mode. How to

What to Do:
  1. Check the software manual to make sure the game supports motion controls.
  2. Turn off the system and close it.
  3. Remove any game cards that are in the unit.
  4. Grasp the system along the edge that has the Game Card slot.
  5. Gently slap the bottom of the system (near the serial number sticker) into the palm of your hand.
    • This does not take a significant force.
  6. Turn the system on and make a note of the number of steps displayed on the HOME Menu.
  7. Put the system in Sleep Mode and shake it gently with both hands five or six times. How to
  8. Take the system out of sleep mode and check to see if it registered any steps.
    • Additional information on steps can be found in the Operations Manual.


Source: http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/589

As you can see in the video the system isn't being slammed or thrown against the dryer, or any other structure/equipment. This has nothing to do with tossing an electronic into a dryer, i could sit here and name millions of things people know they shouldn't do, but do them on a daily basis anyway. The only thing someone needs to ask themselves is, does the reward out weigh any risk.
 
"Thank you for calling Nintendo can I help you?"

"Yeah my 3DS broke and I still have the warrenty could you send me a new one?"
"May I ask what happened?"

"It was an accident."
"Details?"

"I accidently put my 3DS in a pillowcase with ductape and put in the dryer to get play coins."

"Oh sure we'll send you one right away, sir."

Yeah I don't think that's going to happen. xD

About the reward and risk part, no, the reward doesn't out weight the risk. Play coins serve no purpose so it's like breaking it for litterally no reason.

Also it's lamebrained ideas like this which is why we are limited to only 10 play coins a day. >_<
 
You make it sound as if having a 3DS in your pocket is a common cause for it breaking. Maybe if you are a careless person or a drunk. And when I said all warranties that includes the suppliers such as GameStop and Walmart where you buy them. I am just making sure anyone thinking of doing this method is aware of ALL risks. Battery exploding, screen damage, circuitry corrosion ....
 
My old DS was broken just by being tossed aside by robbers. The hinges broke and the screen wouldn't stay up. Imagine the risk involved in a dryer. Also, heat damage will corrode circuitry and possibly touch screens as they are more delicate than the top screens. Also, really? Ten minutes for ten coins? I shake mine with my hand and get ten coins in a minute and a half.

By the way - this method voids all of your warranties. Only a fool would attempt this.



Anyone which includes every 3DS owner past and present know you aren't getting 10 play coins or even 1 play coin in a minute and a half shaking the system with your hand. Seems to me shaking it is putting the 3DS at more risk than putting it in the dryer or throwing it across a room to a bed or couch. If it hasn't yet then it is only a matter of time and it will slip out of your hand and hit something or fall to the ground, surely causing damage.
 
"Thank you for calling Nintendo can I help you?"

"Yeah my 3DS broke and I still have the warrenty could you send me a new one?"
"May I ask what happened?"

"It was an accident."
"Details?"

"I accidently put my 3DS in a pillowcase with ductape and put in the dryer to get play coins."

"Oh sure we'll send you one right away, sir."

Yeah I don't think that's going to happen. xD

About the reward and risk part, no, the reward doesn't out weight the risk. Play coins serve no purpose so it's like breaking it for litterally no reason.

Also it's lamebrained ideas like this which is why we are limited to only 10 play coins a day. >_<



I thought we were having a mature discussion here, if you don't agree with the idea thats one thing, why reduce the discussion to elementary school levels by calling the idea "lamebrained"? It saddens me this board looked to have great potential to.
 
"Thank you for calling Nintendo can I help you?"

"Yeah my 3DS broke and I still have the warrenty could you send me a new one?"
"May I ask what happened?"

"It was an accident."
"Details?"

"I accidently put my 3DS in a pillowcase with ductape and put in the dryer to get play coins."

"Oh sure we'll send you one right away, sir."

Yeah I don't think that's going to happen. xD

About the reward and risk part, no, the reward doesn't out weight the risk. Play coins serve no purpose so it's like breaking it for litterally no reason.

Also it's lamebrained ideas like this which is why we are limited to only 10 play coins a day. >_<



I thought we were having a mature discussion here, if you don't agree with the idea thats one thing, why reduce the discussion to elementary school levels by calling the idea "lamebrained"? It saddens me this board looked to have great potential to.



Hey I could have called it a lot worse. Besides, I'm just telling the truth. That's what it is. It's probably the worst way to get play coins and I don't know why anybody would be like, "This is a great idea, I should do this," when it's much easier and safer to put it in your pocket and walk around. Plus everytime it's in the dryer, it gets damaged more and more. You'd be lucky if it works after doing it once, but if you do it too much it's going to be destroyed within a week.
 
My old DS was broken just by being tossed aside by robbers. The hinges broke and the screen wouldn't stay up. Imagine the risk involved in a dryer. Also, heat damage will corrode circuitry and possibly touch screens as they are more delicate than the top screens. Also, really? Ten minutes for ten coins? I shake mine with my hand and get ten coins in a minute and a half.By the way - this method voids all of your warranties. Only a fool would attempt this.

Anyone which includes every 3DS owner past and present know you aren't getting 10 play coins or even 1 play coin in a minute and a half shaking the system with your hand. Seems to me shaking it is putting the 3DS at more risk than putting it in the dryer or throwing it across a room to a bed or couch. If it hasn't yet then it is only a matter of time and it will slip out of your hand and hit something or fall to the ground, surely causing damage.

If you can't get even 1 coin in a minute then your 3DS is already broken. I can hold my 3DS by its sides and shake it with two quick jerks of my wrist and it will give me about 2 to 3 steps on my counter. I was mistaken on the time, however, as it took me 3 minutes to get my ten just now. Still faster and safer by far - though I don't hold it high above my bed to assure a safe landing if dropped.
 
.. ok a pillow is not enough cushion to fully 100% protect the impact of a 3ds. if pillows could be folded and used to absorb that much impact you might see the NFL using pillows to reduce impact and not high impact foam and rubber. lol. side note 2 you are wasting money on electricity.. have you ever truly looked at an electric bill in a house without a dryer and one with? yeah.. not fun.. do it with your hands ppl or if you do not like the "motion" of jerking your system up and down.. just take it with you on a drive when you go to a store etc. i find that there is too many cons to this one little pro of using the dryer for a few play coins.. USE YOUR HANDS PPL. here is a list of

pro's . 10 play coins with about as much effort as it takes to properly roll and tape a pillow in a pillow case. that's it

cons

  • you will have to pay for duct tape.
  • the pillow case may be ruined from the glue on said duct tape.
  • you are wasting electricity.
  • there is a chance you will do something wrong and "break, burn, crack, or destroy your 200$ system "XL"
i am sorry but i vote IGNORE this person and find another safer way... trust me this is coming from a man who fixes all sorts of things for a living.
 
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yeah, that sounds like a bad idea all the way around. why not try something original like get up and walk somewhere or do the shake method? this confirms for me that common sense is no more.
 
That's a great idea if you're into wasting electricty, damaging your 3DS and you're so lazy that you can't even walk around your house for literally 2 minutes?
 
Have any of you tried to just gently shake the 3DS? Me and my gf use to do that when we were really into Puzzle Swap. IT normally took us around 10 minutes.

It's pretty safe, well unless you shake the poor thing like a mad man and you end up losing your grip on it xD
 
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