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Nintendo 3DS System Software
DeveloperNintendo
OS familyNintendo proprietary
Working stateCurrent
Source modelClosed source
Initial release1.0.0-0 / February 26, 2011; 13 years ago (2011-02-26)
Latest release5.0.0-11 / March 25, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-03-25)
Available inDanish, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Finnish, Polish, Swedish, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese
Update methodDirect Download
Game Card
PlatformsNintendo 3DS
Nintendo 3DS XL
Preceded byNintendo DSi OS
Official website

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, 5.0.0-11, was made available on March, 25th 2013.

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 launching Nintendo DS or Nintendo 3DS game cards, 3DS applications, or DSiWare titles. 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 3DS application, allowing them to use certain applications. Like the DSi, game cards can also be hot-swapped while in the menu.

Applications

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 and to open the HOME Menu. They can then open other specially designed multitasking applications built into the Nintendo 3DS. These applications can be opened 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.

Nintendo 3DS System Update releases

Obsolete Current

Version 5

Table of versions: Nintendo 3DS OS Version 5
Version Release date Description/Features

5.0.0-11

 March 25, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-03-25)[1]
Nintendo eShop
  • It is now possible to perform Sleep Mode downloads of purchased titles even 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 Description/Features

Version 4

Version 3

Version 2

Version 1

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
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
  • Nintendo Zone installed, but required an eligible connection access for one-time at least to be activated and become visible on the Home Menu.

See also

Other gaming platforms from Nintendo:

Other gaming platforms from this generation:

Gaming platforms from the seventh generation:

References

  1. ^ http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/Nintendo-3DS-XL-/Performing-System-Updates/Latest-system-update-information/Latest-system-update-information-241709.html
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Nintendo 3DS - System and Feature Updates". Nintendo of America. Retrieved 2013-03-09.
  3. ^ http://gbatemp.net/blog/1093/entry-9646-more-3ds-xl-info[dead link‍]
  4. ^ Newton, James (2011-07-13). "Nintendo Video Application Live in Europe Right Now". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2013-01-07.
  5. ^ Newton, James (2011-07-13). "Netflix for 3DS released in North America". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2013-01-07.
  6. ^ Newton, James (2011-12-15). "Eurosport Video App Coming to 3DS For Free". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2013-01-07.

Official changes in 3DS system software (Nintendo Australia)

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