Miiverse Is Now Available On Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo have released a new system update for the Nintendo 3DS that allows 3DS users to access the Miiverse. It also enables the use of Nintendo Network IDs on the 3DS. The update, labelled Version 7.0.0-13U, is available now. Below is a list of the features and changes the update introduces:

Added Support for Nintendo Network IDs:

• Users can now create or link a Nintendo Network ID, which is required to use some network services, from within System Settings
• Nintendo eShop has been updated to support Nintendo Network IDs (*1)
• For more information regarding Nintendo Network IDs, please visit our Nintendo Network ID introduction page

Added Support for Miiverse:

• Users can now view and post to Miiverse from Nintendo 3DS family systems
• For more information regarding Miiverse, please visit our Miiverse introduction page

Added a Software Update Notification:

• A notification will now display when software is started and update data is available (*2)

Removed the limit to system transfers:

• The previous limit of five system transfers per system has been removed

Changed the start-up method of Nintendo 3DS Camera from the HOME Menu:

• Pressing the L and R Buttons simultaneously will now start the Nintendo 3DS Camera from the HOME Menu

Improved system stability and usability:

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

*1 Credit card information stored on the Nintendo eShop will be deleted after this update is performed or after linking a new Nintendo Network ID
*2 SpotPass must be enabled to use this feature

For more information on Nintendo Network IDs, you can refer to this FAQ. Note that you can only have a single Nintendo Network ID per 3DS system.