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Mother of God, new StreetPass games and Mii outfits
You should be able to download a firmware update to your 3DS (v6.0.0-11) today — along with the usual stability fixes and flashcart blocking, it allows you to now back up saves for digital games and 3DS Virtual Console titles from the main menu. Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate are supported.
But the big news is that, at least in Europe and Japan right now, the new firmware allows you to update Mii Plaza with a shop that sells four games for €5 (around $7) each, or €15 ($20) for all of them:
- StreetPass Squad (Shoot’em up-style game using Miis as upgrades)
- StreetPass Garden (Move into a house, grow flowers, and decorate a garden)
- StreetPass Battle (Strategy game, build a StreetPass army and conquer the world)
- StreetPass Mansion (Solve a paranormal mystery in a haunted house)
You can get new hats (like a Pixel Mario cap) and even outfits as rewards from the game, according to Cosmonaut X’s notes. The app appears to be crashing a bit, according to a few reports — hopefully that’s fixed for when this releases in the U.S.?
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Some 3DS games might run a bit faster now
You might have noticed fewer framerate issues and perhaps improved loading times for 3DS apps like Mii Plaza since the handheld’s recent 5.1.0-11 update. Some are claiming, though, that previously released games also appear to be running smoother with the new firmware.
I and many others have been skeptical about those claims, but reports continue to come in about the performance enhancements, and NeoGAF’s Mr Swine even posted a video demonstrating the improved framerate in Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D:
![Maybe don’t update your 3DS firmware yet
There’s a new 3DS firmware update out, which you’ll be prompted to download when you load up the eShop. But there’s some kind of problem with it in Japan, prompting Nintendo to post this info page. People get error messages saying that it can’t be updated. Maybe worse?
In any case, I asked Nintendo (for Joystiq) and will let everyone know when I hear anything. And for now, just go to work/school instead of doing eShop stuff.
The update, by the way, provides a new tool for transferring save data from a retail cartridge to the downloadable version of a game, as well as improvements to the eShop (you can now download queued games while in sleep without having to close eShop first).
[Update: If you do update and have this issue, press L, R, A, and Up while the 3DS is turning on, as noted in that Nintendo of Japan document. This should force a system update screen. Thanks, supalewigi.]
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Maybe don’t update your 3DS firmware yet
There’s a new 3DS firmware update out, which you’ll be prompted to download when you load up the eShop. But there’s some kind of problem with it in Japan, prompting Nintendo to post this info page. People get error messages saying that it can’t be updated. Maybe worse?
In any case, I asked Nintendo (for Joystiq) and will let everyone know when I hear anything. And for now, just go to work/school instead of doing eShop stuff.
The update, by the way, provides a new tool for transferring save data from a retail cartridge to the downloadable version of a game, as well as improvements to the eShop (you can now download queued games while in sleep without having to close eShop first).
[Update: If you do update and have this issue, press L, R, A, and Up while the 3DS is turning on, as noted in that Nintendo of Japan document. This should force a system update screen. Thanks, supalewigi.]
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Latest 3DS update manages to block almost all existing flashcarts permanently
You know that unexciting firmware update your 3DS automatically downloaded last week and prompted you to install when you opened your system?
It might not have seemed like much at the time — Nintendo’s changelog for version 4.4.0-10U is characteristically vague — but the update permanently blocks almost all flashcarts, according to SuperCard. They would know, being a manufacturer of these devices!
Minor 3DS firmware update still manages to block a few flashcarts
Nintendo has rolled out a new firmware release for the 3DS across all major territories, but before you get excited, according to the company’s Japanese site, the only notable addition is there are more character options for your password when storing credit card data on eShop.
Other than that, there’s the vague mention of “improved system stability and convenience” in this 4.2.0-9 update’s change log, and you should know by now what that means — several flashcart owners have reported problems loading their devices after installing the firmware.
Anyone else surprised that the Nintendo 3DS is more than a year old now and hardly any progress has been made by would-be 3DS pirates or homebrew developers? Nintendo’s persistent efforts to lock out these devices probably has a lot to do with this.
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Your online Mario Kart 7 racing experience should now be filled with less cheaters, thanks to a patch released last night that fixes the shortcut glitches in Maka Wuhu, Wuhu Loop, and GBA Bowser Castle 1. You won’t be able to play online without downloading this update from the eShop.
A 3DS firmware update was also made available last night, updating the system software to version 4.1.0-8. In case you’re wondering what the deal is with this update, users haven’t reported any major changes so far, except for the ability to access the System Update option while parental controls are turned on, without a PIN. So… the only thing this system update affects is system updates. Cool.
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![Having some fun with 3DS’s new menu folders, which, if you missed it last night, are now available with the latest firmware update. How have you organized your games?
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Having some fun with 3DS’s new menu folders, which, if you missed it last night, are now available with the latest firmware update. How have you organized your games?
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Our long national nightmare of not having folders on the 3DS menu is finally over
Four months since the last firmware release, Nintendo has put out a new Nintendo 3DS update — if you’re in North America, you can download it right now!
With the new 3DS firmware, you can now create folders on the system menu, which hold up to 60 games or apps (icon size in the folders are adjustable, like menu icons).
The eShop has received an overhaul, and it appears to make finding things on the service easier. There’s support for game patches and updates now, too, so look forward to Mario Kart 7’s Maka Wuhu glitch fix.
Jump past the break for a look at the new eShop:
Nintendo Direct news round-up: New Super Mario Bros. 2, patches, and folder-ton
As we do with every Nintendo Direct livestream, we’ve collected all the megatons, minitons, and even a folder-ton from the Japanese/European/U.S. announcements.
Yeah-yuh:
- New Super Mario Bros. 2, releasing in North America and Japan this August
- New 3DS firmware slated for April 25, adding support for folders in the menu (pictured, each folder holds up to 60 items) — watch it in action
- The firmware update also supports software patches and updates, like the one Nintendo has planned to fix Mario Kart 7’s Maka Wuhu glitch
- The update also promotes eShop titles, as “users will also get helpful recommendations in the Nintendo eShop for titles they may like”
3DS system update out tonight
Upon loading up the eShop or pretty much anything else, you’ll find a prompt for a firmware update. Version 3.0.0-6U doesn’t seem that exciting, as it hasn’t caused any noticeable changes.
Nintendo says “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.” I like … system stability! I guess!
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Lots of eShop changes, and other obscure additions from last night’s 3DS update
I covered the major additions from the new 3DS firmware update last night, but now that a few hours have passed since it’s release, a few fellows at NeoGAF with more keen eyes are spotting lots of small changes others missed.
Like apparently the eShop loads noticeably faster now? In fact, there’s a lot of welcome modifications to the eShop, which I’ve copied and pasted for you here:
- Add the exact amount you need to buy something from the eShop. You don’t have to add funds to a virtual wallet if you don’t want to anymore.
- Save your credit card info to your system. When you add funds, you have to type in a 4 to 8 digit code. If you mess up 3 times in a row, it deletes your info.
- Queue up to 10 downloads and download them through SpotPass while the system is in sleep mode.
- Redeem download codes. The option is under Settings/Other on the eShop.
- Downloadable demos are available now depending on your 3DS’s region. Japan has demos right now.
New 3DS update is out!: 3D video recording, SpotPass Mii Plaza, and ‘Accomplishments’
Though the improved (I hope) eShop is still offline for maintenance, you can download the new 3DS firmware update right now to get 3D recording, a Find Mii sequel, 3DS-to-3DS software transfers, and other junk we’ve talked about plenty of times before.
Some other interesting additions in the update:
- SpotPass support added to StreetPass Mii Plaza, allowing you to bring people you’ve played online (not just passed in real life) into your system
- Achievements/Trophies-esque system called “Accomplishments” for StreetPass Mii Plaza
- Music Player for StreetPass Mii Plaza songs
- New puzzles for games like Rhythm Heaven, Ocarina of Time 3D, and Donkey Kong Country Returns
- CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS!
There’s more stuff with QR codes, the eShop (people in Japan get to download demos!), and more that I’m sure we’ll hear more about later. It looks like the built-in web browser also has minor changes?
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