• June 6, 2011
  Nintendo 3DS Menu Ver 2.0.0-2U

  System Update 2.0.0-2U is now available! As an added bonus, Nintendo 3DS owners can download the 3D Classics: Excitebike™ game from the Nintendo eShop for free for a limited time!

  Important Notice to Customers Who Have Ridge Racer 3D

  New applications and functions included in this update are:

  • Nintendo eShop
    Use the eShop to download Nintendo 3DS download software, Virtual Console™ and Nintendo DSiWare™ games/software. Check out new software information and game clips!
  • Internet Browser*
    Use your Nintendo 3DS to surf the internet and bookmark your favorite websites!
  • The function to transfer DSiWare from Nintendo DSi™ or Nintendo DSi XL™ systems to the Nintendo 3DS system.
    Now move most DSiWare software, photos and sound data saved on your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL to your Nintendo 3DS.**
  • Automatic System Updates
    Automatically receive new system updates which may include other exciting applications!
  • Improved System Stability and Performance
    Overall system improvements so you may better enjoy your Nintendo 3DS!

  * Some websites may not display properly with the Internet Browser.

  ** Data cannot be moved from Nintendo 3DS to Nintendo DSi/Nintendo DSi XL. Not all Nintendo DSiWare can be transferred. Game save data and Nintendo DSi Points™ cannot be moved. Please download the "Nintendo 3DS Transfer Tool" from the Nintendo DSi Shop and check the user manual before moving software to your Nintendo 3DS.

  Notice
  3D Classics: Excitebike™ may be downloaded for free for a limited time. Offer expires July 7, 2011.

  The promotional 3D music video "White Knuckles" by OK Go will automatically be removed with this update. For information about the previous update, please see the Nintendo 3DS version change history.

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View system update history

June 15, 2011
Nintendo 3DS Menu 2.1.0-3U

If you currently have update version 2.0.0-2U, this update provides:

• Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments to enhance user experience
• A correction for the screen freeze symptom experienced in the Ridge Racer 3D game
• You can receive automatic updates when a wireless internet connection is available. When the download is complete, you will receive a dialog on the HOME Menu detailing the steps to install the update

If you have not completed the update released on June 6, version 2.0.0-2U, this update will add the following new features:

• Nintendo eShop
• Internet Browser
• Transfer functionality to move DSiWare™ from Nintendo DSi™/Nintendo DSi XL™ systems to the Nintendo 3DS™ system
• Automatic system updates
• Improved stability and performance of the overall system

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July 25, 2011
Nintendo 3DS Menu 2.1.0-4U

Version 2.1.0-4U includes the following improvements:

• System stability improvements and other adjustments
  Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

  Your Nintendo 3DS system and software are not designed for use with any unauthorized device and/or any unauthorized software. Please note that the Nintendo warranties do not cover any defects to or defects caused by unauthorized devices, software, modifications and/or non-licensed accessories. Furthermore such use may lead to injury to yourself or others and may cause performance issues and/or damage to your Nintendo 3DS system and related services. Nintendo (as well as Nintendo licensees or distributors) is not responsible for any damage or loss caused by the use of such devices, software, modifications or non-licensed accessories. IMPORTANT: After the Nintendo 3DS system is updated, any existing or future unauthorized technical modification of the hardware or software of your Nintendo 3DS system, or the use of an unauthorized device in connection with your system, may render the system permanently unplayable. Content deriving from the unauthorized modification of the hardware or software of your Nintendo 3DS system may be removed. Failure to accept the update may render games unplayable.

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Resolves an issue that may prevent access to the System Settings or other features.

• Some users received an error during the system update and were then unable to access the System Settings, Nintendo eShop, or Game Notes. This update prevents this from occurring again. If you are currently experiencing this error, please click here for related troubleshooting.

(If the update fails and you are unable to access the Nintendo eShop or System Settings, please click here for assistance.)

Nintendo eShop improvements*

• Users will no longer need to close the Nintendo eShop application to ensure the "Download Later" feature works while the Nintendo 3DS is in Sleep Mode.
• Other improvements to usability have been made, including the ability to download software update data in the background.

Support for the Save Data Transfer Tool

• Click here for an overview of the Save Data Transfer Tool.

Improvements to system stability and usability

• Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

• *System menu versions 5.0.0-0U through 5.0.0-10U do not include these improvements.
• The following, which were included within previous system updates, are not included with system menu versions 5.0.0-0U through 5.0.0-4U:
  • New features for the Nintendo 3DS Camera
  • New content for StreetPass Mii Plaza
  • System Transfer between two Nintendo 3DS systems
• The following, which were included within previous system updates, are not included with system menu versions 5.0.0-0U through 5.0.0-1U:
  • Addition of Internet Browser
  • Addition of Nintendo eShop
  • System Transfer from a Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system

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To get the latest available features as well as the most current enhancements to the Nintendo 3DS system's performance, we recommend downloading the most current System Update.

(For the latest information on Nintendo 3DS System Updates, click here!)

Important! Your Nintendo 3DS must be connected to the Internet to perform these steps. (How to)

What to do:

1. Turn on your Nintendo 3DS and access the System Settings by tapping the wrench icon.

   

2. Tap "Other Settings."

   

3. Tap the right arrow three times to reach page "4."

   

4. Tap "System Update."

   

5. Tap "OK."

   

6. Tap "I Accept."

   

7. Tap "OK" to begin the update.

   

   

• It may take several minutes for the System Update to download. If you feel the update has stopped downloading, you can safely turn off the Nintendo 3DS and repeat these steps to try again.

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Description:

Instructions on determining the Nintendo 3DS system's current menu version.

What to do:

• Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap "Open."
• The system's menu version will be displayed on the bottom right of the upper screen.

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Power the system off and try the download again.
Even if there's a message on the screen stating not to power the system off, it is safe to do so if the download has stopped altogether. Starting the download over will often resolve this type of issue.

Additional Tips:

Slow or incompatible Internet connections can "time out" and result in the download stopping. Are you using a broadband Internet connection such as DSL, cable, or fiber optic? Other, slower types of connections may not be compatible. Click here for more info about compatible connection types.

Try the following:

Check for wireless interference,which can affect the signal strength to the Nintendo 3DS. To help minimize wireless interference, try the following:

• Make sure that the Nintendo 3DS is within 30 feet of the wireless router or other access point and facing in its general direction.
• Make sure that any other interfering devices, such as microwaves and cordless phones, are turned off.

Still need help? Contact Nintendo!

Likely cause: The Nintendo 3DS system update has timed out or has been blocked by a firewall.

How to fix: Manually assign a DNS to the Nintendo 3DS or disable the firewall if necessary.

• First - Manually assign your Nintendo 3DS system's DNS settings.

  Assigning a DNS to your Nintendo 3DS will take a few steps to complete, but we are confident you can get there! We'll walk you through each one and you can always call us if you get stuck. Our number is below. Here we go...

1. From the Nintendo 3DS settings, select "Internet Settings," then "Connection Settings" and choose the connection file you currently use.
2. Choose "Change Settings."
3. Click the right arrow and select "DNS," then choose "No" under "Auto-Obtain DNS."
4. Select "Detailed Setup," then "Primary DNS" and enter: 008.008.008.008
5. Select "Secondary DNS" and enter: 008.008.004.004

   Please note: These are public DNS's provided by Google and are subject to Google's Terms of Service. If you prefer to not use this service, doing an Internet search for "public DNS" will provide you with several other options you can use.

6. Save your settings, then select "Test" to begin a connection test.

• Still not working? Access your router's settings and turn off the router's firewall*.

  Typically you can disable your router's firewall to allow all traffic through. To locate this setting, consult the owner's manual for your router. Below are locations for the most popular routers:

  • D-Link: Found by selecting "Advanced," then "Firewall."
  • Netgear: Found by selecting "WAN Setup," then "SPI Firewall."
  • Linksys: Found in the "Security" settings.

  *While Nintendo provides this information for our consumers' use, it is up to each consumer to determine what security needs they have for their own networks, and to decide how best to configure their network settings to meet those needs.

• Still not working? Power cycle your modem and router.
  1. Unplug both the modem and the router from the power outlet.
  2. Wait a couple of minutes and plug the modem back in.
  3. Wait a couple of minutes for the modem to initialize, then plug in the router.
  4. Try again to download the update.

Still need help? Contact Nintendo!

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