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[NinjaDead]

I totally forgot when it was ...

[Phantom Ganon]

They said November didn't they? Other than that, I have no idea, though it might be right after Mario 3D Land is released in all regions. Just so the update isn't as big for whoever ends up getting some of it on Mario Land.

[NinjaDead]

Someone on Aussie Nintendo ended up telling me. It's the 22nd but the update is different to what comes with Mario 3D Land. The 22nd update includes the video recording, Streetpass and messaging updates and the Mario update is the ability to join someones online game. Apparently.

[Phantom Ganon]

I'd imagine the ability to join someone's game would also be included in the big update. Otherwise only people who bought Mario would have access to that feature, and that doesn't sound right.

[NinjaDead]

That's what I thinking too, quite odd. I really hope it's in the big update, I don't want to have to buy a game to get an update that everyone should have free access to.

[NinjaDead]

Okay so does anyone know what timezone is update is going by? When will we be able to update? Is no one seriously not excited about it? I can't find info on the net about it anywhere.

[trin]

Half update with Mario Land
Full update with Mario Kart.

[NinjaDead]

But theres an actual system update on the 22nd ...not included with Mario Land or Kart ...

[Phantom Ganon]

Tomorrow, eh? When it happens, I'll get excited with all the new features. Can't see too much reason to get all bothered about it beforehand.

[NinjaDead]

I'm really confused now. You don't need SM3DL or Mario Kart 7 to get the update tomorrow, do you?

[Phantom Ganon]

Well if they're saying the update is tomorrow, then it'll be a download, your 3DS will do it via SpotPass as long as it's in sleep mode and connected to the internet.

Out of curiosity, do you have a source for the November 22nd date?

Edited by Phantom Ganon, 21 November 2011 - 08:57 PM.

[NinjaDead]

There's bits and pieces all over the Internet about it, they just don't clarify if it will be available to people without SM3DL or Mario Kart 7. Wikipedia has a list of upcoming and past updates for all regions.

[Phantom Ganon]

It will definitely be available to people without 3D Land or Mario Kart. It will come with an internet update as all updates do when they come. There's no way in hell they'll restrict sucha n important firmware update to only people who buy Mario Land or Mario Kart.

[NinjaDead]

Yeah I thought it wouldn't make sense if they restricted it. Hopefully it's an overnight thing tonight, otherwise I'll be checking via System Update often

[trin]

22nd could be true for the major release of it, I can't remember. I think it was the date originally mentioned though, but I was still under the impression that it would be with Mario Kart or around the time of Mario Kart.

However the USA 3DS are getting streetpass notifications saying "wait for a notification about GBA games", so it could be out soon with our games

[Phantom Ganon]

UK seem to be getting it on the 30th.

Edited by Phantom Ganon, 22 November 2011 - 08:06 AM.

[cmpa1970]

2 more sleeps to go! yay!

[diaglyph]

So eShop is down - it has begun

(though no update just yet)

Edited by diaglyph, 07 December 2011 - 03:29 AM.

[Ganmaku]

Is this the one where we get the picto chat messenger thing??

[diaglyph]

I think so?

[trin]

Is this the one where we get the picto chat messenger thing??

Haahaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa *cries*

Update Details:
1. 3D Video, and 3D Stop Motion animation videos.
2. QR code functionality will be improved
3. Transfer game files between Nintendo 3DS systems
4. New puzzles and extra Find Mii Dungeon
5. eShop will be expanded as well,You'll soon have access to game demos(for both downloadable games and retail games)
6. You'll be able to download software while your system is in Sleep Mode
7. The eShop will also support Download Codes (which will be used primarily for special promotions) and will enable users to save payment information to their system if they so so desire
8. The update will add a new application to your system's Home Menu:"Nintendo Zone" active when you're at a Nintendo 3DS hotspot location.Provides free access to exclusive content,streaming 3D videos(such as game trailers,tv ads) trivia games, and retail promotions

[Ganmaku]

I see no mention of the picto chat messenger?

Honestly though, why the bloody hell have they omitted the ability to contact your online friends? I understand they want to protect the children but if you already have a paedophile on your friends list, then your problems are much deeper.

If anyone can shed any light please do.

[Toadsiliwraith]

Just to give you guys the heads-up, the System Update just went live for North American 3DS units; I am currently downloading it as we speak. I am not sure if this has been rolled out simultaneously for all regions though, so it couldn't hurt for you guys to have a look. This update is downloading very slowly though; either it's a very big update, and/or the servers are being hammered.

[indevelopment]

Updating now...

[Toadsiliwraith]

Alright, after testing a few things out, it seems that if my Region is set to Brazil, the Streetpass Map doesn't show up in the Streetpass Plaza as an option. After switching my region to the USA, the option appears and gives detailed breakdowns; I've met people from various regions from Canada and the UK, it seems. However, Australia shows up as "No Map Available". Not like we're a third world country or something. >_>

So on that note, do you guys with Australian 3DS units have the Streetpass Map option? And if not, does it show up if you switch over to Europe?

Also, scored a Yoshi Hat from Find Mii II. I was hoarding my Streetpass hits for this update, so the first few levels were easy. It also seems that there are a LOAD of new hats with this update; this is almost officially Nintendo's version of TF2!

Team Combo Attack FTW!

Edited by Toadsiliwraith, 07 December 2011 - 10:32 AM.