3DS firmware update adds save transfers, streamlines 'download later'

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The next time you open up the 3DS eShop, you'll be prompted to update your system hardware, to version 5.0.0-11U. While not a drastic change in the 3DS user experience, this firmware does offer a few tweaks that sound useful.

For example, you won't have to exit the eShop anymore for "Download Later" to work. Just close the 3DS and downloading begins. You can also download game updates in the background. The update also makes the save data transfer tool available, so you can move save data from a packaged version of a game to the eShop version (but not back!) The firmware also makes unnamed "further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments."

Apparently, however, Japanese users have been experiencing trouble with the firmware update. We're checking with Nintendo of America to see if the same error messages are in danger of occurring here.

Update: Nintendo of America acknowledged the issue. If an error message prevents you from updating, turn the 3DS off, then turn it back on, while holding the L, R, A, and Up buttons.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/26/3ds-firmware-update-streamlines-download-later-download-it-la/

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ToesPosted:

640 never been interested in 3ds's tbh


Me either, i stopped after the nintendo DS Lite.....

ToesPosted:

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zR-Tx
640 never been interested in 3ds's tbh


I had the Nintendo DSi and it wasnt that bad but with the 3ds i felt like it hurt my eyes, i didnt really like the 3d effect


I had the first Nintendo Ds, but after that I never got any other ones.


Only thing I ever play on it was Pokemon


Me too, pokemon used to be a pretty good game until they came out with thousands of pokemon, then i just couldnt keep up with it...

MTVPosted:

ever
zR-Tx
640 never been interested in 3ds's tbh


I had the Nintendo DSi and it wasnt that bad but with the 3ds i felt like it hurt my eyes, i didnt really like the 3d effect


I had the first Nintendo Ds, but after that I never got any other ones.


Only thing I ever play on it was Pokemon

EverPosted:

zR-Tx
640 never been interested in 3ds's tbh


I had the Nintendo DSi and it wasnt that bad but with the 3ds i felt like it hurt my eyes, i didnt really like the 3d effect


I had the first Nintendo Ds, but after that I never got any other ones.

SCOPosted:

640 never been interested in 3ds's tbh


I had the Nintendo DSi and it wasnt that bad but with the 3ds i felt like it hurt my eyes, i didnt really like the 3d effect

OzarPosted:

640 never been interested in 3ds's tbh


same and the 3d is rubbish anyway :L

WokzePosted:

never been interested in 3ds's tbh

Soldier_Posted:

ExoticWolfs This seems very helpful, to bad I stopped playing mine ages ago. :P


I never really got one, i might though idk.

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M60
Relations I might get one of these. They look cool... I liked the normal DS, so I might aswell buy the 3DS.


Not much of a difference imo


Other then the 3d which from what i hear gives you a headache lol

CearnsyPosted:

Relations I might get one of these. They look cool... I liked the normal DS, so I might aswell buy the 3DS.


Not much of a difference imo


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