Those two things alone don't seem like much for a press conference, so either this thing will be mercifully brief or there will be some surprises. There might be more to this firmware update than video recording. Maybe.
[Thanks, Dali!]
Nintendo holding conference on Friday about 3DS firmware, Mario Kart 7
by JC Fletcher 
on Oct 19th 2011 1:45PM
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Those two things alone don't seem like much for a press conference, so either this thing will be mercifully brief or there will be some surprises. There might be more to this firmware update than video recording. Maybe.
[Thanks, Dali!]
Reader Comments (31)
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 1:48PM wqerty said
I hope they update the street pass as well, right not it's just collecting puzzles and fight ghosts, they should make more out of this feature.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 3:02PM Kamalot said
@wqerty
They will. We heard earlier that there will be an update to the built-in games. There will be new puzzles to trade and collect, as well as some new kind of Find Mii adventure.
As for additional Street Pass features, lots of games take advantage of it. There are some people I regularly trade ghosts with in Ridge Racer. I'm certain that Nintendo's upcoming games like Mario Kart will capitalize heavily on the feature.
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They will. We heard earlier that there will be an update to the built-in games. There will be new puzzles to trade and collect, as well as some new kind of Find Mii adventure.
As for additional Street Pass features, lots of games take advantage of it. There are some people I regularly trade ghosts with in Ridge Racer. I'm certain that Nintendo's upcoming games like Mario Kart will capitalize heavily on the feature.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 1:54PM sporkgasm said
I'm hoping they announce the rest of the Ambassador Program games there as well. I'm not counting on it since it's not really a huge announcement or anything, but it would be nice.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 2:13PM Mmmmz said
@sporkgasm
If the firmware update brings a better virtual console experience for the NES games, then im ok with it in the meantime. I'll be damned if I'm going to replay Adventures of Link again without real save states. I earned my keep already, now I just want to have fun with the game.
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If the firmware update brings a better virtual console experience for the NES games, then im ok with it in the meantime. I'll be damned if I'm going to replay Adventures of Link again without real save states. I earned my keep already, now I just want to have fun with the game.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 1:54PM Dante G said
I'm still expecting some holiday bundles for DSi and/or 3DS. Maybe they'll be announced here.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 1:55PM CaptainProtonX said
It's probably Nintendo proclaming they are going to DefCon 3.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 2:01PM beckles said
Anyone else notice that all of the 3ds colors seem to be out of stock on Amazon?
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 2:14PM Mmmmz said
@beckles
yeah, I've noticed that for a while and haven't found any real answers for it. Unless Amazon is stockpiling for the holidays. I can't imagine them giving up on the handheld before it's first real holiday season with a mario game coming out to boot.
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yeah, I've noticed that for a while and haven't found any real answers for it. Unless Amazon is stockpiling for the holidays. I can't imagine them giving up on the handheld before it's first real holiday season with a mario game coming out to boot.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 2:01PM DevilSei said
This just in! 3DS price cut incoming, new price will be $100. Current Ambassador programs will be upgraded to Kings, while newer adopters will receive the current Ambassador benefits. In response, higher-ups at Nintendo are taking another 50% paycut, and have chosen to use old refrigerator boxes for there offices.
Also announcing Cardboard Rocket, the newest 3DS inspired by Miyamoto and his imagination with his own box.
Also announcing Cardboard Rocket, the newest 3DS inspired by Miyamoto and his imagination with his own box.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 2:57PM LittleMofreaky said
@DevilSei Hahahahaha! I'm really liking my 3DS, but this still made my day.
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Posted: Oct 19th 2011 2:15PM RickGhastly said
There was previously talk of Flipnote coming to the 3DS as a freebie. That's probably at least one part of the firmware update.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 2:16PM Boomaga said
"Much like all of the Nintendo-published games for 3DS so far, we are neglecting to include online in Mario Kart 7's multiplayer." - Reggie
"FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU....." - The World
"FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU....." - The World
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 2:32PM nerdydesi1 said
Damn, that white 3DS looks nice!
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 2:58PM Kamalot said
The November system update will include 3D video recording.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 3:17PM raiders4life12 said
I hope they announce 3ds to 3ds system transfer so I can get the Red 3ds and keep my ambassador games.
Posted: Oct 20th 2011 9:14PM needforburgers said
@raiders4life12
If you go into your settings, you have the option to transfer systems from a DSi or 3DS
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If you go into your settings, you have the option to transfer systems from a DSi or 3DS
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 3:18PM Muu said
can't believe you guys don't have at least someone in the team that can read moonspeak. It's not a conference first of all, it's a recorded presentation. It's not about Mario Kart, it's an extension of the 3DS conference about features that couldn't be covered in that conference. The mario kart thing is there merely as an example.
It's one thing to be ignorant and trust second-hand sources, quite another to ignore what's written on the wall by Nintendo themselves and make something up entirely.
It's one thing to be ignorant and trust second-hand sources, quite another to ignore what's written on the wall by Nintendo themselves and make something up entirely.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 3:27PM elchavo90 said
I really hope they announce something pretty worthwhile. On a side note, the white 3DS looks pretty awesome.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 3:33PM Axcalibur said
If the words "there will not be the ability to "Snake" in Mario Kart" appear in that presentation - I will promptly pre-order Mario Kart 7.
Bonus points for "host migration" or at least "auto-win" if the host disconnects.
Bonus points for "host migration" or at least "auto-win" if the host disconnects.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 3:43PM Fire Walk With Me said
Wow Nintendo learned how to stream conferences I am impressed they are figuring out this whole "internet" fad.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 4:33PM tendoboy1984 said
Lots of trolls today. The 3DS is selling much better now that the price has been cut and there are a ton of games coming this holiday and next year.
Stop being so ungrateful and impatient. Nintendo isn't God, they can't magically produce a dozen games every month. They have limited resources, just like every other developer. Right now their biggest team is hard at work finishing up Skyward Sword; Miyamoto and friends can't be everywhere at once.
I have a 3DS and I love it. Yes I wish there was a messaging system in place, but that is coming eventually. Remember when the PS3 was launched, it had none of the features you see today. These things take time to implement, that's the whole reason we have firmware updates.
Stop being so ungrateful and impatient. Nintendo isn't God, they can't magically produce a dozen games every month. They have limited resources, just like every other developer. Right now their biggest team is hard at work finishing up Skyward Sword; Miyamoto and friends can't be everywhere at once.
I have a 3DS and I love it. Yes I wish there was a messaging system in place, but that is coming eventually. Remember when the PS3 was launched, it had none of the features you see today. These things take time to implement, that's the whole reason we have firmware updates.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 6:58PM pluupy said
@tendoboy1984
Ungrateful? People are paying MONEY for these things. Since Nintendo has repaid their dues (at least for most people) there can be only one solution: there are only the displeased, stubborn, and impatient. Which is fine, as every console has these types.
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Ungrateful? People are paying MONEY for these things. Since Nintendo has repaid their dues (at least for most people) there can be only one solution: there are only the displeased, stubborn, and impatient. Which is fine, as every console has these types.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 5:35PM Afoo said
Mario Kart is so fun. I've played it ever since the Super Nes days.
I can't wait for Mario Kart 8............Thousand
I can't wait for Mario Kart 8............Thousand
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 6:34PM KungFuChaosNinja said
The Last Story or GTFO, Nintendo.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 7:53PM mguniverse said
I'd like to see an improvement to the battery life.
... oh wait.
... oh wait.
Posted: Oct 19th 2011 8:49PM adv2k169 said
I want channels .
The Wii channels would make a great fit for 3DS and spot pass.
Facebook, Youtube, etc but I doubt nintendo will do this :-(
maybe e3 2012?????????
The Wii channels would make a great fit for 3DS and spot pass.
Facebook, Youtube, etc but I doubt nintendo will do this :-(
maybe e3 2012?????????
