Nintendo 3DS system software

Nintendo 3DS System Software

Company / developer	Nintendo Nintendo SDD
OS family	Nintendo proprietary
Working state	Current
Source model	Closed source
Initial release	1.0.0-0 / February 26, 2011 (2011-02-26)
Latest stable release	6.0.0-12 / June 17, 2013 (2013-06-17)
Available language(s)	German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese
Update method	Direct Download Game Card
Supported platforms	Nintendo 3DS Nintendo 3DS XL
Preceded by	Nintendo DSi OS
Official website	USA Europe Japan Australia

Nintendo 3DS system software is a set of updatable firmware versions and software frontend on the Nintendo 3DS video game console. Updates, which are downloaded via the system's Internet connection allow Nintendo to add and remove features and software. All updates also include all changes from previous updates.

The current version of the system software, 6.0.0-12 (6.0.0-11 in USA), was made available on June 17, 2013.

HOME Menu

The HOME Menu is a GUI similar to the Wii U's "WaraWara Plaza" and DSi's "DSi Menu" for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL video game system which allows launching software stored on Nintendo DS or Nintendo 3DS game cards, applications installed on a SD card and DSiWare titles installed in the internal memory. The menu can display up to 120 applications and folders. On the top screen, information such as wireless signal strength, date and time as well as battery life is displayed while on the bottom-screen, application icons are displayed. Using the HOME button, users can bring up the HOME Menu while in a Nintendo 3DS application, allowing the user to launch certain multitasking applications. Like the DSi, game cards can also be hot-swapped while in the menu.

Pre-installed Applications

• Health & Safety Information
• Nintendo 3DS/DS Game Card launcher
• Nintendo 3DS Camera
• Nintendo 3DS Sound
• Mii Maker
• StreetPass Mii Plaza
• Nintendo eShop
• AR Games
• Face Raiders
• Activity Log
• Download Play
• System Settings
• Nintendo Zone
• Save Data Transfer Tool
• Netflix
• Swapnote
• Nintendo Video

Multitasking Applications

The Nintendo 3DS is capable of opening applications simultaneously. Once an application is running, the user can push the HOME button to suspend it temporarily open the HOME Menu. The user can then open another specially designed multitasking applications built into the system without closing the suspended software or application.

• Game Notes - Screenshots of both the top and bottom screens of a suspended software is present to help users write and save notes without closing their game.
• Friend List - Users can add up to 100 friends by exchanging friend codes, which can also be viewed here.
• Notifications - SpotPass and StreetPass notifications
• Internet Browser
• Camera - A lightweight version of Nintendo 3DS Camera with most features omitted. Can be accessed by pressing the L or R button.

System Update releases

Obsolete

Current

Version 6

Table of versions: Nintendo 3DS OS Version 6
Version	Release date	Changes in System Software
6.0.0-12	June 17, 2013 (2013-06-17)	Save Data Backup Feature Users can now back up save data for downloadable versions of Nintendo 3DS software and most Virtual Console games Improved system stability and usability Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience (StreetPass Mii Plaza was also updated on the same day)
Version	Release date	Changes in System Software

Version 5

Table of versions: Nintendo 3DS OS Version 5
Version	Release date	Changes in System Software
5.1.0-11	April 4, 2013 (2013-04-04)	Resolves an issue that may prevent access to the System Settings or other features. Some users received an error during the system update and were then unable to access the System Settings, Nintendo eShop, or Game Notes. (This update prevents this from occurring again).
5.0.0-11	March 25, 2013 (2013-03-25)	Nintendo eShop It is now possible to continue a download in progress in sleep mode while Nintendo eShop is running. Further adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience. Support for Save Data Transfer Tool The Save Data Transfer Tool will be available for download from Nintendo eShop. System stability improvements and other adjustments Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience.
Version	Release date	Changes in System Software

Version 4

Table of versions: Nintendo 3DS OS Version 4
Version	Release date	Changes in System Software
4.5.0-10	December 4, 2012 (2012-12-04)	System stability improvements and other adjustments Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience.
4.4.0-10	September 19, 2012 (2012-09-19)	System stability improvements and other adjustments Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience.
4.3.0-10	July 24, 2012 (2012-07-24)	Nintendo eShop Further improvements to overall stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience. System stability improvements and other adjustments Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience.
4.2.0-9	June 27, 2012 (2012-06-27)	System stability improvements and other adjustments Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience.
4.1.0-8	May 14, 2012 (2012-05-14)	System stability improvements and other adjustments Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience.
4.0.0-7	April 24, 2012 (2012-04-24)	Usability improvements to Nintendo eShop Improvements have been made to the main menu and other areas of Nintendo eShop. New HOME Menu feature Addition of a feature to create folders. Up to 57 folders can be created. Nintendo Zone Nintendo Zone (subject to availability by country) is now available through certain Wi-Fi hotspots. Support for update data Addition of the possibility to download update data for software that you own. System stability improvements and other adjustments Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience.
Version	Release date	Changes in System Software

Version 3

Table of versions: Nintendo 3DS OS Version 3
Version	Release date	Changes in System Software
3.1.0-6	JP/EUJuly 28, 2012 (2012-07-28) USJuly 19, 2012 (2012-07-19)	Comes pre-installed on launch 3DS XL consoles. Changes are unknown.
3.0.0-6	December 21, 2011 (2011-12-21)	System stability improvements and other adjustments Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience.
3.0.0-5	December 4, 2011 (2011-12-04)	New features for Nintendo 3DS Camera Addition of 3D video recording and playback functionality New content for StreetPass Mii Plaza Addition of a sequel to Find Mii, new panels for Puzzle Swap, and other new features. New features and usability improvements for Nintendo eShop Addition of several new features, such as support for performing downloads while the system is in Sleep Mode and the ability to save credit card information New feature for the friend list For supported titles, users will be able to join the games of friends who are playing online directly from the friend list. System Transfer between two Nintendo 3DS systems Addition of System Transfer function to perform transfers between two Nintendo 3DS systems. System stability improvements and other adjustments Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience.
Version	Release date	Changes in System Software

Version 2

Table of versions: Nintendo 3DS OS Version 2
Version	Release date	Changes in System Software
2.2.0-4	December 4, 2011 (2011-12-04)	New feature for the friend list For supported titles, users will be able to join the games of friends who are playing online directly from the friend list. System stability improvements and other adjustments Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience.
2.1.0-4	July 25, 2011 (2011-07-25)	System stability improvements and other adjustments Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience.
2.1.0-3	June 15, 2011 (2011-06-15)	System stability improvements and other adjustments Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience.
2.0.0-2	June 6, 2011 (2011-06-06)	Addition of Nintendo eShop Nintendo eShop (subject to availability by country) offers a variety of free and purchasable software which can be downloaded directly to the Nintendo 3DS system. Addition of Internet Browser Enhanced SpotPass feature SpotPass content can be received automatically. Additionally, it is now possible to receive future system updates automatically. System Transfer from a Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system The ability to transfer settings, DSi Ware, etc. from a Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL to a Nintendo 3DS. System stability improvements and other adjustments Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience. 3D video 3D video removed.
Version	Release date	Changes in System Software

Version 1

Table of versions: Nintendo 3DS OS Version 1
Version	Release date	Changes in System Software
1.1.0-1	March 27, 2011 (2011-03-27)	3D video 3D video added. System stability improvements Improvements to overall system stability, enhancing the user experience. SpotPass upgrade Expanded functionality for receiving notifications and other data. Enhanced network connection functionality Improvements to allow communication with some wireless internet access points that were previously unavailable.
1.0.0-0	February 26, 2011 (2011-02-26)	This is the default system software version included with every Nintendo 3DS at launch.
Version	Release date	Changes in System Software

See also

Other gaming platforms from Nintendo:

• Nintendo DSi system software
• Wii system software
• Wii U system software

Other gaming platforms from this generation:

• PlayStation Vita system software

Gaming platforms from the seventh generation:

• PlayStation 3 system software
• PlayStation Portable system software
• Xbox 360 system software

External links

• Official changes in 3DS system software (Nintendo Australia)