Nintendo 3DS system software

Nintendo 3DS System Software

Developer	Nintendo
OS family	Nintendo proprietary
Working state	Current
Source model	Closed source
Initial release	1.0.0-0 / February 26, 2011 (2011-02-26)
Latest release	5.0.0-11 / March 25, 2013 (2013-03-25)
Available in	Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Finnish, Polish, Swedish, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese
Update method	Direct Download Game Card
Platforms	Nintendo 3DS Nintendo 3DS XL
Preceded by	Nintendo DSi OS
Official website	USA Europe Japan Australia

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

• Health & Safety Information
• Nintendo 3DS/DS Game Card
• Nintendo 3DS Camera
• Nintendo 3DS Sound
• Mii Maker
• StreetPass Mii Plaza
• Nintendo eShop
• AR Games
• Face Raiders
• Activity Log
• Download Play
• System Settings
• Nintendo Zone

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

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Version 5.x

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Table of versions: Nintendo 3DS Updates
Version	Release date	Description/Features
5.0.0-11	March 25, 2013 (2013-03-25)	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.x

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Table of versions: Nintendo 3DS Updates
Version	Release date	Description/Features
4.5.0-10	December 4, 2012 (2012-12-04)	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.
4.4.0-10	July 24, 2012 (2012-07-24)	Nintendo eShop Further improvements to overall stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user's experience. 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.
4.3.0-9	June 27, 2012 (2012-06-27)	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.
4.2.0-8	May 14, 2012 (2012-05-14)	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.
4.0.0-7	April 24, 2012 (2012-04-24)	Usability improvements to Nintendo eShop Improvements have been made to the main menu and other areas of Nintendo eShop. New HOME Menu feature Addition of a feature to create folders. Up to 60 folders can be created. Nintendo Zone Nintendo Zone (subject to availability by country) is now available through certain Wi-Fi hotspots. Support for update data Addition of the possibility to download update data for software that you own. 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 3.x

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Table of versions: Nintendo 3DS Updates
Version	Release date	Description/Features
3.1.0-6	JP/EUJuly 28, 2012 (2012-07-28) USJuly 19, 2012 (2012-07-19)	Comes pre-installed on launch 3DS XL consoles. Changes are unknown.
3.0.0-6	December 21, 2011 (2011-12-21)	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.
3.0.0-5	December 4, 2011 (2011-12-04)	New features for Nintendo 3DS Camera Addition of 3D video recording and playback functionality New content for StreetPass Mii Plaza Addition of a sequel to Find Mii, new panels for Puzzle Swap, and other new features. New features and usability improvements for Nintendo eShop Addition of several new features, such as support for performing downloads while the system is in Sleep Mode and the ability to save credit card information New feature for the friend list For supported titles, users will be able to join the games of friends who are playing online directly from the friend list. System Transfer between two Nintendo 3DS systems Addition of System Transfer function to perform transfers between two Nintendo 3DS systems. 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 2.x

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Table of versions: Nintendo 3DS Updates
Version	Release date	Description/Features
2.2.0-4	December 4, 2011 (2011-12-04)	New feature for the friend list For supported titles, users will be able to join the games of friends who are playing online directly from the friend list. 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.
2.1.0-4	July 25, 2011 (2011-07-25)	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.
2.1.0-3	June 15, 2011 (2011-06-15)	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.
2.0.0-2	June 6, 2011 (2011-06-06)	Addition of Nintendo eShop Nintendo eShop (subject to availability by country) offers a variety of free and purchasable software which can be downloaded directly to the Nintendo 3DS system. Addition of Internet Browser Enhanced SpotPass feature SpotPass content can be received automatically. Additionally, it is now possible to receive future system updates automatically. System Transfer from a Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system The ability to transfer settings, DSi Ware, etc. from a Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL to a Nintendo 3DS. 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. 3D video 3D video removed.
Version	Release date	Description/Features

Version 1.x

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Table of versions: Nintendo 3DS Updates
Version	Release date	Description/Features
1.1.0-1	March 27, 2011 (2011-03-27)	3D video 3D video added. System stability improvements Improvements to overall system stability, enhancing the user experience. SpotPass upgrade Expanded functionality for receiving notifications and other data. Enhanced network connection functionality Improvements to allow communication with some wireless internet access points that were previously unavailable.
1.0.0-0	February 26, 2011 (2011-02-26)	This is the default system software version included with every Nintendo 3DS at launch.
Version	Release date	Description/Features

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		Y	Nintendo Video application released.
2011-07-21 July 21, 2011		Y
2011-07-14 July 14, 2011		Y	Netflix application released.
2011-12-6 and 7 December 6 and 7, 2011		N	Nintendo Zone automatically installed.
2011-12-15 December 15, 2011		Y	Eurosport application released.
2011-12-22 December 22, 2011		Y	Swapnote/Nintendo Letter Box released.
2011-12-22 2012		N	Nintendo Network
2011-12-22 April 25, 2012		Y	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:

• Nintendo DSi system software
• Wii system software
• Wii U system software

Other gaming platforms from this generation:

• PlayStation Vita system software

Gaming platforms from the seventh generation:

• PlayStation 3 system software
• PlayStation Portable system software
• Xbox 360 system software

External links

Official changes in 3DS system software (Nintendo Australia)