The update, when released, will add 3D video recording functionality, new StreetPass games, the 3DS-to-3DS system transfer service, DLC infrastructure, and more.
3DS firmware update delayed, will be available 'by December 8'
by JC Fletcher 
on Nov 28th 2011 10:35PM
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The update, when released, will add 3D video recording functionality, new StreetPass games, the 3DS-to-3DS system transfer service, DLC infrastructure, and more.
Reader Comments (38)
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 10:38PM NPTran23 said
So...anybody want to be friends via 3DS?! :D
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 5:34PM The Aquacharger said
@NPTran23
You need to give your friendcode too.
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You need to give your friendcode too.
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 10:47PM NintendorkZ said
Not a good day for handhelds....
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 11:21PM ColorblindMonk said
@NintendorkZ
It's just another week. I'm sure this isn't the first time we've had to be patient.
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It's just another week. I'm sure this isn't the first time we've had to be patient.
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 11:54PM NintendorkZ said
@ColorblindMonk
Why all the downvotes? Vita's memory stick and no PS1 classics at launh combined with this makes this a bad news day for portables. I can wait just fine, but I was just pointing something out
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Why all the downvotes? Vita's memory stick and no PS1 classics at launh combined with this makes this a bad news day for portables. I can wait just fine, but I was just pointing something out
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Posted: Nov 29th 2011 2:04AM Extinction said
@Midnitte Itll actually be better than 3DS's by a bit
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Posted: Nov 29th 2011 2:54AM blahblah55 said
@Extinction
"By a bit" isn't what people would have wanted.
Most PSP games were hardly things you played in short bursts, the DS had a larger selection of short-burst games. That being said, the PS Vita, with all its enhancements - would have prettier looking games, larger games, more content --- with..... shorter battery time?
The 3DS, if it followed the DS line-up of titles, with all its expansions: We'd still get games that we wouldn't play for 5 hours before we charge it up again - which works fine for the 3DS.
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"By a bit" isn't what people would have wanted.
Most PSP games were hardly things you played in short bursts, the DS had a larger selection of short-burst games. That being said, the PS Vita, with all its enhancements - would have prettier looking games, larger games, more content --- with..... shorter battery time?
The 3DS, if it followed the DS line-up of titles, with all its expansions: We'd still get games that we wouldn't play for 5 hours before we charge it up again - which works fine for the 3DS.
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 6:37AM Punkrawk Bbob said
@Extinction
Actually Vita will have a shorter battery life, considering the time it reported were completely unreal circumstances (screen brightness to lowest, music at half volume with headphones, all wireless communications turned off). I think they said something along the lines with all of that cranked to "best settings" would amount to 2-3 hours of play time... Which my 3DS outpaces with about 4 hours with best settings.
Granted this is all "shit" or "shitter", but in the age of smart phones and all the gaming I've done draining them to death within 2 hours, it's pretty much what I expected.
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Actually Vita will have a shorter battery life, considering the time it reported were completely unreal circumstances (screen brightness to lowest, music at half volume with headphones, all wireless communications turned off). I think they said something along the lines with all of that cranked to "best settings" would amount to 2-3 hours of play time... Which my 3DS outpaces with about 4 hours with best settings.
Granted this is all "shit" or "shitter", but in the age of smart phones and all the gaming I've done draining them to death within 2 hours, it's pretty much what I expected.
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 10:52PM ItsameMatt03 said
That's okay. I've got finals this week, so I really don't have time to play with any of my game systems. I am looking forward to it regardless.
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 10:57PM CoconutSkittle said
You've got to be kidding me...
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 11:04PM NoPantsToday said
No to sound entitled or anything, but whatever happened to the other games from the Ambassador Program that were supposed to come out by the end of the year?
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 11:16PM blahblah55 said
@NoPantsToday
They'll probably given right at the end of the year....
....or they'll schedule it for January 8th due to internal testing.
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They'll probably given right at the end of the year....
....or they'll schedule it for January 8th due to internal testing.
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 11:23PM Reaver Zero said
@NoPantsToday
Just what I was thinking. I though about it the other day and it all kinda makes sense us not having heard a peep about it. If they hold the free Ambassador games over everyone's heads, people are less likely to get rid of them before their Holiday lineup (Mario Kart, 3D Land) was in stores. I bet that was their plan all along.
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Just what I was thinking. I though about it the other day and it all kinda makes sense us not having heard a peep about it. If they hold the free Ambassador games over everyone's heads, people are less likely to get rid of them before their Holiday lineup (Mario Kart, 3D Land) was in stores. I bet that was their plan all along.
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 11:24PM ColorblindMonk said
@NoPantsToday
At this point, we're getting them at least. It may be right at the end or early next year.
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At this point, we're getting them at least. It may be right at the end or early next year.
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 6:39AM Punkrawk Bbob said
@Midnitte
Just checked my Ambassador Program message on the system last night, clearly states that we will receive the 10 GBA games before the end of the year. So probably late December. Obviously they wouldn't want to compete with playtime of Marioland 3D or Mario Kart 7 though. So probably after Xmas shopping is done.
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Just checked my Ambassador Program message on the system last night, clearly states that we will receive the 10 GBA games before the end of the year. So probably late December. Obviously they wouldn't want to compete with playtime of Marioland 3D or Mario Kart 7 though. So probably after Xmas shopping is done.
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 10:18AM mrmobius said
@NoPantsToday
I would expect it to be either Christmas Eve, or Boxing day. They'll not release them while it's still likely people would buy games for Christmas, as then that'd risk people realising how many games they now have, and not getting any new games.
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I would expect it to be either Christmas Eve, or Boxing day. They'll not release them while it's still likely people would buy games for Christmas, as then that'd risk people realising how many games they now have, and not getting any new games.
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 9:08PM Supermanisdead said
@NoPantsToday
They were saving them for Christmas, now you ruined the surprise :(
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They were saving them for Christmas, now you ruined the surprise :(
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 11:25PM ColorblindMonk said
The week of the 5th. The big update week for a couple systems. Can't wait to get Hulu on my 3DS.
Posted: Nov 28th 2011 11:39PM EndynOmni said
Final day of classes for me, so that works out pretty well. Come home for break and get to mess around with the update before my mom comes down to visit for two and a half weeks... destroying any game time or sanity I've been able to gather.
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 12:05AM DJMaxxi said
QUESTION: Does anyone know if Ambassador Program status is transferred from one 3DS to the other? I have my first and the Zelda edition and I would like to be dependent only on the Zelda edition. If not, maybe I can wait until the GBA games are released, whenever that day comes.
Posted: Nov 30th 2011 2:32PM cantwait2bhome said
@DJMaxxi
Sorry I'm so late to the party...
Anyway, they are indeed tied to your system and not your account...but I thought I had heard somewhere that this update coming next week is supposed to allow you to transfer the games you'd downloaded...
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Sorry I'm so late to the party...
Anyway, they are indeed tied to your system and not your account...but I thought I had heard somewhere that this update coming next week is supposed to allow you to transfer the games you'd downloaded...
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 10:32PM (Unverified) said
Saw this coming, not too upset....oh well.
Posted: Nov 29th 2011 11:05PM Themariohenri said
Not surprised.Not at all.
