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*eShop revamp.
*eShop revamp.
*eShop- ability to purchase or download content via QR codes.
*eShop- ability to purchase or download content via QR codes.
* [[Nintendo Zone]] is installed for Europeans Systems (If near a Nintendo hot spot)
*[[Nintendo Zone]] is installed for Europeans Systems (if near a Nintendo hot spot).


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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 Free Software Foundation has protested Nintendo's ability to remotely collect user created content such as photos and videos.[1]

HOME Menu

The HOME Menu is a GUI similar to the Wii's "Wii Menu" and DSi's "DSi Menu" for the Nintendo 3DS video game system which allows the launching and managing of games from official Nintendo certified game cards, 3DS applications, or DSiWare titles. The menu has space to display 60 applications, though the space will increase to 120 when space starts to run out. On the 3D screen, the menu displays information such as wireless signal strength, step count, date, time, and battery life. The 3DS runs in permission modes similar to the Wii and DSi, where running in backwards compatibility mode turns off extra hardware and down-clocks the CPU. Using the home button, the user can bring up the HOME menu (except for backwards compatibility which will give the user the option to completely soft reset and return to the menu or continue the game) while in game (or in a 3DS application), similar to the "Home Menu" on the Wii. From the home screen, the user can check and manage notes, a list of friends, change the screen brightness, check notifications and, if updated to the latest version, browse the internet- all without closing the current application. At the home screen, the user can also take photos with the 3D cameras by pressing the L or R buttons. To open another application, the current one must first be closed. Like the DSi, game cards can also be hot-swapped while in the menu.

Nintendo 3DS System Update releases

Release Date System Menu Version Region Description of update
JP: April 24, 2012
EU: April 25, 2012
NA: April 24, 2012
AUS: April 25, 2012 		4.0.0-7 (Online) JapanUnited StatesEuropeAustralia
  • Nintendo and third-party developers will now be able to patch physical games.[2]
  • Game folders can be created to organize games and applications. Up to 60 items can be put in each folder and users can name each folder.[3][2]
  • Blocks some flash cartridges.
  • eShop revamp.
  • eShop- ability to purchase or download content via QR codes.
  • Nintendo Zone is installed for Europeans Systems (if near a Nintendo hot spot).
JP: December 21, 2011
EU: December 22, 2011
NA: December 21, 2011
AUS: December 21, 2011 		3.0.0-6 (Online) JapanUnited StatesEuropeAustralia
  • A minor update which improves StreetPass Mii Plaza application.
  • A minor improvement to overall system performance.
JP: December 7, 2011
EU: December 7, 2011
NA: December 6, 2011[4]
AUS: December 7, 2011 		3.0.0-5 (Online) JapanUnited StatesEuropeAustralia
  • Update to Nintendo 3DS Camera:
    • 3D Video Recording [5]
    • 3D Stop Motion/Time Lapse
  • Update to StreetPass Mii Plaza:
    • SpotPass function
    • Includes Find Mii II / Streetpass Quest II
    • Accomplishments
    • Music Player
    • Slideshow for finished Puzzle Swap panels
    • New puzzle swap panels[6]
    • Improves StreetPass function
  • Update to Nintendo eShop:
    • Ability to download demos
    • Ability to download in-game purchases
    • Ability to download downloadable content while in Sleep Mode
    • Ability to purchase add on downloadable content for games
    • Improved convenience, such as the function to save credit card information and purchase content by adding only the amount of funds required to purchase content
  • Security and convenience:
    • Improved Parental Controls to include a parental consent mechanism in accordance with the child online privacy protection laws of some countries. This new feature will require parents of children under a certain age to provide consent before their child can use those Nintendo 3DS features that allow children to share personal information online.
    • Improves system security
    • Improves online play
  • Nintendo 3DS software transfer
  • Adds QR Code function in HOME Menu’s camera mode allowing for linking to URLs and the Nintendo eShop[7]
  • Nintendo Zone application added on US and Japan systems
JP: November 3, 2011
EU: November 18, 2011
NA: November 13, 2011
AUS: November 24, 2011 		2.2.0-X[a] (Game Card) JapanUnited StatesEuropeAustralia
  • Allows players to join in online games that friends are playing using the Friends List[8]
  • Improves system security[8]
  • Blocks some flash cartridges.
  • 2.2.0-X update is only included on select game cards.
JP: July 26, 2011
EU: July 25, 2011
NA: July 26, 2011
AUS: July 26, 2011 		2.1.0-4 (Online) JapanUnited StatesEuropeAustralia
  • System stability improvements and other adjustments.[9]
JP: June 16, 2011
EU: June 15, 2011
NA: June 15, 2011
AUS: June 16, 2011 		2.1.0-3 (Online)
2.1.0-X[a] (Game Card) 		JapanUnited StatesEuropeAustralia [10][11]
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments
  • Ridge Racer 3D bug fix
  • Automatic updates when a wireless internet connection is available.
  • 2.1.0-X update is only included on select game cards.
JP: June 7, 2011
EU: June 7, 2011
NA: June 6, 2011
AUS: June 7, 2011 		2.0.0-2 (Online) JapanUnited StatesEuropeAustralia [12][13]
  • Nintendo eShop
  • Nintendo DSi software transfer
  • Nintendo 3DS Internet Browser
  • Nintendo 3DS camera update
  • Removal of 3D demonstration video
  • Improved system stability and overall performance
  • Addition of hotkeys for most touch-screen system buttons
  • SpotPass functionality in Sleep Mode
  • The menu that appears when the power button is pressed briefly has had the "Sleep Mode" button removed and the "Software closed." message that appears when the power button is pressed during a game has been moved to the touch screen.
  • A bug is introduced in the game Ridge Racer 3D.
  • Blocks some flash cartridges.
JP: March 2, 2011
EU: March 25, 2011
NA: March 27, 2011
AUS: March 31, 2011 		1.1.0-1 (Online)
1.1.0-0[a] (Game Card) 		JapanUnited StatesEuropeAustralia
  • Improved system stability; many bugs fixed
  • Some of the ability to receive data has been extended
  • Improved network connectivity
  • A 3D demonstration video
  • 1.1.0-0 update is only included on select game cards.
JP: February 26, 2011
EU: March 25, 2011
NA: March 27, 2011
AUS: March 31, 2011 		1.0.0-0 (Default) JapanUnited StatesEuropeAustralia
  • Initial release on 3DS

^ a This update came included on select game cards and maintains the same last number as the previously installed firmware version (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, etc)[16] Only updates issued online increment the last number.

Nintendo 3DS Demo Releases

This is a list of the Demo games for Nintendo 3DS.

Date Released Region Download Game
2011-00-00 October, 2011 United States Red XN
2011-00-00 December, 2011 United States Red XN
2012-01-00 December 7, 2011 Japan Green tickY
2011-12-26 December 26, 2011 Japan Green tickY
2011-12-26 December 26, 2011 Japan Green tickY
2011-12-26 December 26, 2011 Japan Green tickY
2011-12-26 December 26, 2011 Japan Green tickY
2011-12-26 January 19 , 2012 United States European Union Green tickY
2012-01-00 January 19, 2012 European Union Green tickY
2012-02-00 January 26, 2012 United States Green tickY
2012-01-00 February 09, 2012 European Union Green tickY
2012-02-00 February 16, 2012 United States European Union Green tickY
2012-01-00 February 23, 2012 United States Europe Green tickY
2012-01-00 March 01, 2012 United States Green tickY
  • Crush 3D
2012-01-00 March 01, 2012 European Union Green tickY
  • Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
2012-01-00 March 08, 2012 Europe Green tickY
2012-01-00 March 15, 2012[17] European Union Green tickY
  • Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure
2012-01-00 March 22, 2012 European Union Green tickY
2012-01-00 March 29, 2012 United States Green tickY
2012-02-00 April 5, 2012[18] European Union Green tickY
2012-02-00 April 19, 2012 United States Green tickY
  • Pyramids
2011-12-26 2012 United States European Union Green tickY
2012-02-00 2012 United States European Union Green tickY

Nintendo 3DS channel releases and updates

This is a list of the updates and releases of Nintendo 3DS Channels.

Date Released Region Download Channel updated and description of update
2011-07-13 July 13, 2011 JapanEuropeAustralia Green tickY
2011-07-21 July 21, 2011 United States Canada Green tickY
2011-07-14 July 14, 2011 United States Canada Green tickY
2011-12-6 and 7 December 6 and 7, 2011 Japan United States Canada Red XN
2011-12-15 December 15, 2011 European Union Green tickY
2011-12-22 December 22, 2011 United States Canada European UnionAustralia Green tickY
2011-12-22 2012 United States Canada European UnionAustralia Red XN
2011-12-22 April, 25, 2012 European Union Green tickY

See also

Other gaming platforms from Nintendo:

Other gaming platforms from this generation:

Gaming platforms from the seventh generation:

References

  1. ^ http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/227957/nintendo_3ds_targeted_in_antidrm_campaign.html
  2. ^ a b Drake, Audrey (2012-04-20). "Nintendo 3DS Firmware Update Coming April 25". IGN. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  3. ^ http://twitter.com/#!/NintendoAmerica/status/193545921345228800
  4. ^ http://www.nintendo.com/corp/nintendo3ds/news/
  5. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ0crVzTqLw
  6. ^ "RECORD YOUR PRECIOUS MOMENTS WHEN 3D VIDEO RECORDING COMES TO NINTENDO 3DS". Nintendo Australia. 7 December 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
  7. ^ "Updating your Nintendo 3DS system". Nintendo Australia. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
  8. ^ a b c http://kotaku.com/5856587/new-3ds-firmware-makes-joining-friends-easier
  9. ^ http://www.nintendo.co.jp/netinfo/3ds/EUR/en.html
  10. ^ 3DS - General Information (retrieved on June 10, 2011)
  11. ^ [1]
  12. ^ ニンテンドー3DS｜ニンテンドー3DSの本体機能更新について｜Nintendo (retrieved on March 2, 2011)
  13. ^ http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/support/transfer/index.html
  14. ^ "GBATemp - 3DS Explorer - System Updates]]". Retrieved 29 February 2012.
  15. ^ "GBATemp - 3DS Explorer - Zelda Update]]". Retrieved 23 March 2012.
  16. ^ "Nintendo 3DS Latest system update information". Nintendo UK. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  17. ^ http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2011/get_a_taster_of_rhythm_thief__the_emperors_treasure_49171.html
  18. ^ http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/04/get_a_free_farming_simulator_3ds_demo_europe
  19. ^ Nintendo video application launches in europe this week.
  20. ^ Netflix for 3DS released in North America
  21. ^ Eurosport Video App Coming to 3DS For Free

Official changes in 3DS system software (Nintendo Australia)

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