Nintendo 3DS system software
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]
The current version of the system software, 4.1.0-8, was made available on May 15, 2012
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
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EU: May 15, 2012 NA: May 14, 2012 |
4.1.0-8 (Online) |
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JP: April 24, 2012 EU: April 25, 2012 NA: April 24, 2012 AUS: April 25, 2012 |
4.0.0-7 (Online) |
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JP: December 21, 2011 EU: December 22, 2011 NA: December 21, 2011 AUS: December 21, 2011 |
3.0.0-6 (Online) |
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JP: December 7, 2011 EU: December 7, 2011 NA: December 6, 2011[5] AUS: December 7, 2011 |
3.0.0-5 (Online) |
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JP: November 3, 2011 EU: November 18, 2011 NA: November 13, 2011 AUS: November 24, 2011 |
2.2.0-X[a] (Game Card) |
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JP: July 26, 2011 EU: July 25, 2011 NA: July 26, 2011 AUS: July 26, 2011 |
2.1.0-4 (Online) |
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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) |
[11][12]
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JP: June 7, 2011 EU: June 7, 2011 NA: June 6, 2011 AUS: June 7, 2011 |
2.0.0-2 (Online) | [13][14]
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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) |
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JP: February 26, 2011 EU: March 25, 2011 NA: March 27, 2011 AUS: March 31, 2011 |
1.0.0-0 (Default) |
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^ 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)[17] Only updates issued online increment the last number.
Nintendo 3DS Demo Releases
This is a list of the Demo games for Nintendo 3DS.
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December 7, 2011 | |||
December 26, 2011 | |||
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February 09, 2012 | |||
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March 01, 2012 |
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March 01, 2012 |
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[18] | March 15, 2012
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March 29, 2012 | |||
[19] | April 5, 2012|||
April 19, 2012 |
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June 08, 2012 | |||
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June 22 2012 | |||
June 22 2012 | |||
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June 14, 2012 | |||
2012 |
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2012 |
Nintendo 3DS application releases and application updates
This is a list of the updates and releases of Nintendo 3DS applications.
Date Released | Region | Download | Application |
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July 13, 2011 |
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July 21, 2011 | |||
July 14, 2011 | |||
December 6 and 7, 2011 |
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December 15, 2011 | |||
December 22, 2011 |
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2012 | |||
April 25, 2012 |
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See also
Other gaming platforms from Nintendo:
Other gaming platforms from this generation:
Gaming platforms from the seventh generation:
References
- ^ http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/227957/nintendo_3ds_targeted_in_antidrm_campaign.html
- ^ http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=177247&sid=dfb86e0c23d521ad8c17c8e7c4759429
- ^ a b Drake, Audrey (2012-04-20). "Nintendo 3DS Firmware Update Coming April 25". IGN. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
- ^ http://twitter.com/#!/NintendoAmerica/status/193545921345228800
- ^ http://www.nintendo.com/corp/nintendo3ds/news/
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ0crVzTqLw
- ^ "RECORD YOUR PRECIOUS MOMENTS WHEN 3D VIDEO RECORDING COMES TO NINTENDO 3DS". Nintendo Australia. 7 December 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
- ^ "Updating your Nintendo 3DS system". Nintendo Australia. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
- ^ a b c http://kotaku.com/5856587/new-3ds-firmware-makes-joining-friends-easier
- ^ http://www.nintendo.co.jp/netinfo/3ds/EUR/en.html
- ^ 3DS - General Information (retrieved on June 10, 2011)
- ^ [1]
- ^ 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)
- ^ http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/support/transfer/index.html
- ^ "GBATemp - 3DS Explorer - System Updates]]". Retrieved 29 February 2012.
- ^ "GBATemp - 3DS Explorer - Zelda Update]]". Retrieved 23 March 2012.
- ^ "Nintendo 3DS Latest system update information". Nintendo UK. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
- ^ http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2011/get_a_taster_of_rhythm_thief__the_emperors_treasure_49171.html
- ^ http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/04/get_a_free_farming_simulator_3ds_demo_europe
- ^ Nintendo video application launches in europe this week.
- ^ Netflix for 3DS released in North America
- ^ Eurosport Video App Coming to 3DS For Free
External links
Official changes in 3DS system software (Nintendo Australia)