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.

System Menu

The System Menu is software pre-installed on every 3DS which allows the launching and managing of games from official Nintendo certified game cards, 3DS applications, or DSiWare titles. It runs a GUI similar to the Wii's "Wii Menu" and DSi's "DSi Menu", with a resizable grid of which up to 60 applications can be displayed initially, which will increase to 120 if the first 60 spaces are almost full. The menu also displays information such as wireless signal strength, step count, date and time, and battery life. The screen's brightness settings can also be changed here. Pressing the L or R buttons allows the user to take photographs using the built-in cameras. 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 system 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 here, the user can check and manage notes, a list of friends, notifications and, if updated to the latest version, browse the internet- all without closing the current application. To open another application, the current one must be closed. Like the DSi, game cards can also be hot-swapped while in the menu.

The 3DS applications which comes pre-installed in the system are:

• Nintendo 3DS Camera
• Nintendo 3DS Sound
• Download Play
• Friend List
• Game Notes
• Notifications
• Activity Log
• AR Games
• Face Raiders
• Mii Maker
• StreetPass Mii Plaza
• Nintendo Zone (not yet available in Europe).

3DS applications available through a system update:

• 3D Video (A 3D-demonstrating video), deleted in the next system update.
  • In North America (US and Canada), the video was a 3D version of OK Go's "White Knuckles" music video.^[1]
  • In Europe, the 3D Video offered was a short 3D nature movie.
  • In Japan, a short 3D symphony music video was offered.

Available in the early June 2011 system update:

• Nintendo eShop
• Virtual Console
• DSiWare Transfer Service
• Internet Browser

Available in the mid-June 2011 system update:

• Fix of Ridge Racer 3D bug
• Other minor adjustments
• Further improvements to overall system stability
• Automatic updates when a wireless internet connection is available

Available in the November 2011 system update:

• 3D Video Recording^[2]
• Stop Motion Animation
• Major Nintendo eShop update ^[3]
• Major revamp of StreetPass Mii Plaza ^[4]
• 3DS software transfer
• Ability to download games and applications from the eShop while in "Sleep Mode"^[5]
• Download Playable Demos from the eShop^[6]
• Download expansion packs & Add-ons from the eShop^[7]
• In-Game Purchases^[8]

Available in the November system update through the Super Mario 3D Land cartridge:

• Ability to join friends in games through the Friends List^[9]
• Updates system security^[9]

Available in a future system update:

• eShop on the Web^[10]

Nintendo 3DS System Update releases

Date Released	System Menu Version	Region	Description of update
JP: 2012 EU: 2012 NA: 2012 AUS: 2012	Unknown		Ability to access Nintendo eShop account from other internet enabled devices including computers and smartphones. This system will allow users to take pictures of QR codes with the 3DS from the other device’s screen to redeem purchased content.
JP: Late November, 2011 EU: November 30, 2011 NA: Date will be released LIVE in late November, 2011 AUS: Late November, 2011	Unknown		3D Video Recording (integrated into the Nintendo 3DS Camera)[11] 3DS software transfer Update to StreetPass Mii Plaza Update to Nintendo eShop Ability to download demos Ability to download software in Sleep Mode Ability to download expansion packs Ability to perform in-game purchases
JP: November 3, 2011 EU: November 18, 2011 NA: November 13, 2011 AUS: November 24, 2011	2.2.0-4		Allows players to join in online games that friends are playing using the Friends List[9] Improves system security[9] Blocks some flash cartridges. Required Version to Run Super Mario 3D Land[9]
JP: July 26, 2011 EU: July 25, 2011 NA: July 26, 2011 AUS: July 26, 2011	2.1.0-4		System stability improvements and other adjustments.[12] Blocks some flash cartridges.
JP: June 16, 2011 EU: June 15, 2011 NA: June 15, 2011 AUS: June 16, 2011	2.1.0-3		[13][14] Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments Ridge Racer 3D bug fix Automatic updates when a wireless internet connection is available.
JP: 02011-06-07 June 7, 2011 EU: 02011-06-07 June 7, 2011 NA: 02011-06-06 June 6, 2011 AUS: 02011-06-07 June 7, 2011	2.0.0-2		[15][16] Nintendo 3DS 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: 02011-03-02 March 2, 2011 EU: 02011-03-25 March 25, 2011 NA: 02011-03-27 March 27, 2011 AUS: 02011-03-31 March 31, 2011	1.1.0-1		Improved system stability; many bugs fixed Some of the ability to receive data has been extended Improved network connectivity A 3D demonstration video
JP: 02011-02-26 February 26, 2011 EU: 02011-03-25 March 25, 2011 NA: 02011-03-27 March 27, 2011 AUS: 02011-03-31 March 31, 2011	1.0.0-0		Initial release on 3DS

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		Y	Nintendo Video application released.[17]
2011-07-21 July 21, 2011		Y
2011-07-14 July 14, 2011		Y	Netflix Channel released.[18]

See Also

• Nintendo DSi system software
• Wii system software
• PlayStation 3 system software
• PlayStation Portable system software
• Xbox 360 system software

References

1. ^ Crecente, Brian (2011-03-24). "Nintendo Gives With One 3DS Update, Will Take Away With Another". Kotaku. http://kotaku.com/5785244. Retrieved 2011-04-12. 
2. ^ http://brutalgamer.com/2011/03/02/nintendo-reveals-plans-for-3d-video-recording-on-the-3ds/
3. ^ http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2011/09/live-blog-nintendo-unveils-plan-to-save-3ds-in-tokyo/
4. ^ http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2011/09/live-blog-nintendo-unveils-plan-to-save-3ds-in-tokyo/
5. ^ http://www.metrowny.com/news-entertainment/archives/711-Nintendo_Reveals_Plans_for_3DS_Demos_DLC_and_eShop_Purchases_from_Other_Devices.html
6. ^ http://www.metrowny.com/news-entertainment/archives/711-Nintendo_Reveals_Plans_for_3DS_Demos_DLC_and_eShop_Purchases_from_Other_Devices.html
7. ^ http://www.metrowny.com/news-entertainment/archives/711-Nintendo_Reveals_Plans_for_3DS_Demos_DLC_and_eShop_Purchases_from_Other_Devices.html
8. ^ http://www.metrowny.com/news-entertainment/archives/711-Nintendo_Reveals_Plans_for_3DS_Demos_DLC_and_eShop_Purchases_from_Other_Devices.html
9. ^ ^{a b c d e} http://kotaku.com/5856587/new-3ds-firmware-makes-joining-friends-easier
10. ^ http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/27/nintendo-adding-sleep-mode-downloads-to-3ds-eshop-planning-web/
11. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ0crVzTqLw
12. ^ http://www.nintendo.co.jp/netinfo/3ds/EUR/en.html
13. ^ 3DS - General Information (retrieved on June 10, 2011)
14. ^ [1]
15. ^ 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)
16. ^ http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/support/transfer/index.html
17. ^ Nintendo video application launches in europe this week.
18. ^ Netflix for 3DS released in North America