It's been a couple months now since the last update went out for the 3DS, and fans around the world have no doubt been wondering what the hold-up has been. After all, the system surely won't become any more stable by itself. Fortunately, the tech wizards at Nintendo have worked their magic and figured out, yet again, how to cram even more stability into the aging autostereoscopic device.
System version 11.0.0-33 has now gone live, generously giving all 3DS owners the gift of stability. As per usual, this update will be a required download for anyone who'd like to regularly use the Nintendo Network and eShop, but it likely shouldn't take too long to download. As for what it really does, it probably just blocks another flashcart, or a similar software hiccup.
What do you think? Are you glad that Nintendo continues to put out these incremental updates? What major features would you like them to add? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
[source en-americas-support.nintendo.com]
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When I saw the update prompt, I immediately thought of you guys and wondered how soon would it be before we got an article.
Also... Derp
@Tuosev Ha, the masses must know of the stability!
Man... this stability is getting out of hand... can we get any more stable?
Yeah, I can feel that stability. My 3DS was 1 mm off stability and it was driving me crazy. Finally, I can get that thing stable again.
Oh dear god! Too much stability. TOO MUCH STABILITY! It's just too much for the universe to handle!
I came to the comments to find out what thing is going to block now.
SO. MUCH. STABILITYYY.
As far as I can tell, this update did nothing to homebrew users / modders... unless you accidentally update.
I'm not sure what was the point of this update. If it didn't affect homebrew users, what did it affect?
@Shirma_Akayaku Stability
...Remember when updates were exciting?
Came for the stability jokes (which never get old) and it seems Im early to the party. Guess I'll add in mine. ahem
I was getting concerned. Every time I tried to stand my 3DS upright it kept falling over. Well, no more. Love the new stability of version 11! The machine stays standing no matter how I place it on the table!
I wasn't going to make a stability joke as they've become really tiresome, but in all seriousness, my New 3DS XL stumbled from my charging cradle this morning, tipping onto my laptop, so this stability update couldn't come at a better time.
Thanks for the heads-up, I am now stabilized.
sta·bil·i·ty
stəˈbilədē/
noun
the state of being stable.
"there are fears for the political stability of the area"
"the stability of my N3DS is astounding"
synonyms: firmness, solidity, steadiness, strength, security, safety
I never get tired of the stability jokes.
OH THANK GOD. I didn't think I'd be able to go much longer without that sweet sweet stability.
"Hey, Rider Corps? I would like two more horses for my 3DS. No, you heard that correctly. Yes, I am sane sir."
Crank that stability up to 11!
I have actually forgotten when was the last time Nintendo actually did something useful with 3DS updates and brought new features?
The most weird part of these homebrew attacking stability updates are that they are even changing the whole version of the firmware even though the updates are just really tiny background updates to plug holes that enable homebrew.
@Kolzig Oh you're right that is weird...
Just the kind of stability that my country's government need!
I really hope their next handheld's system software is better than this. I was trying to download Donkey Kong Country on my old Wii yesterday and it took a couple hours of waiting and restarting the system before it finally worked. Sure, most of that's server side, but it's not like it was very good to begin with. Nintendo needs to get with the times, fast.
Oh wow is so stable now.
@Vincent294 You're wanting Nintendo to get with the times on a console no longer supported? I somewhat understand your argument, but you really only have a point if you're discussing Wii U or 3DS.
@Yoshi Exactly, it reminded me of how things aren't much better. Friend codes, no friend messaging (scratch that, that's a regression), system-based purchases, no automatic DST for those unfortunate enough to be bound by it, et cetera.
Why can't my love life be as stable as the 3DS T-T
I miss the times when new firmware updates meant cool new features...
And now for something completely different...
Stability
@Megumi_Sagano I am a horse and this updated helps me greatly!
The stability is strong in this one
"What do you think? Are you glad that Nintendo continues to put out these incremental updates? What major features would you like them to add? Share your thoughts in the comments below."
@MitchVogel You are too funny
Next update Nintendo are physically going to post a pair of bike stabalisers. You'll need one of those misshapen screwdrivers.
Only for New 3DS.
Updates that never add any features?
@Shirma_Akayaku it breaks some CIA based homebrew for non-A9LH users, most important of which is Retroarch.
It looks like if you're on A9LH though, it does nuffin.
@GN004Nadleeh Nope, according to the update list, only changes and updates, no additions.
More updates in the IR and Friends system module, as well as some patches in the native firmware.
This update does some interesting things.
Rather than force an update for Cubic Ninja or block it loading, it disables online connectivity components when it detects Cubic Ninja has launched.
This doesn't actually do a whole lot to stop you from using Cubic Ninja for exploits, but it does other stuff to hamper it too.
My 3DS is going to be more stable than my life.
Most Smartphones get a new model every year.
So should the 3ds get a new version every year. There will always be gamers who want the latest version. A good revenue stream for Nintendo.
Better graphics, bigger screen, and a slightly thinner device and I will have my wallet ready.
Unlike Smartphones Nintendo has a unique product and the market place all to its self.
Keep generating interest in the 3ds and it will keep selling.
@zool unless they could adopt a mobile phone level of contract (which would have to be a lot cheaper than phone contracts given that you don't actually get the phone capabilities and network perks), this would not be viable.
Instead, if they were to employ this model, they should opt to provide the hardware 'free' while subscribing to their network, for a minimum period of 24 months or something.
I can't see the mass market going for it though, as it would draw too much of phone comparison.
Well I'm going out into left field on this and I HOPE SOMEONE READS THIS! Why can't Nintendo update the Mii maker? Do you realize how archaic that thing is?! It's hard to get an accurate and attractive Mii with that, and it needs a complete overhaul. In fact, they should also include pets! Why waste so much time doing all these ridiculous updates that don't do us any favors and instead do something interesting and useful?! Am I the only one who thinks this 10 year old Mii maker needs updated?! Come on, Nintendo, get on this. Now!
all it was more address space randomization was added or turned on for Oceania of time and cubic ninja meaning payloads need to be changed for those specific titles.
pm-module was updated to blacklist "http:C" and "soc:U". pm module handles the 3ds qr code and also broke cubic ninja exploit.
there is a performance hit with aslr. though performance impact of ASLR is difficult to quantify because the quantity and size of the images need to be taken into account.
i wonder what impact this has performance say the lack of snes emulator on the 3ds for instance. but it is interesting watching this cat and mouse game on such a interesting piece of hardware.
I can fell the stability in my veins...I mean,in my 3DS.
My 3ds was not stable enough recently, so thank you, Nintendo !!!
Today I was walking around in a field.
There was a horse.
It was almost dead.
I told it that it could live in my 3ds.
It's now fine.
@Tuosev LOL yeah, same here. Every time I see my 3DS screen asking me to update I tell myself, a new Nintendo Life article is born!
Every time I see my big blue light, I think, "Oh no. Here comes more jokes".
Yeah, it doesn't block or change much.
Yay! After installing this new 3DS updates, I keep winning in Pocket Card Jockey. My horsey loves this stable.
What if...due to the effects of entropy, the 3DS's stability is constantly deteriorating so they have to keep issuing stability updates?
@nintendolife should just create a nice looking "3DS stabilit-o-meter" on the homepage.
Looks like the next one is on it's way citizens!
Woooah! The stability level doesn't just go up to 10! It goes to 11! The 3DS has finally achieved the stability secrets of the ancients, first exemplified with Stonehenge. How is it so stable? It's just some rock pillars propped up against each other! Yet they are still so stable, thousands of years later!
Is this it? Is the beginning of... 3DSHenge!?
@Giygas_95 Considering that achieving a stability ratio of over 100% creates tears in the space time continuum fabric web milkytoast way, I would agree that achieving TOO much stability creates a feedback loop which absorbs stability from the surrounding galactic hub. Indeed, updating the 3DS may very well be necessary to prevent true space collapse, which would draw quasi space into our dimension. This would open up holes in true space, eventually engulfing it. Nintendo must be careful, they are handling forces we scarcely understand, much less comprehend.
@Shirma_Akayaku Make the Homebrew more stable.
Armloader9hax master race, Kappa
@MyLegGuy
I bought 3ds from somebody.
And it is stupid that i can't delete first mii or replace with my second and then delete.
It is @#@$#@$!.
Streetpass limit for 12 games/applications...
I am not even in coutry where Nintendo is so popular.
As long as it works: ctr-httpwn .
No, i don't have to Nintendo.
My nintendo 3ds is slower (since 8.1.0) so, no.
..now soooo stable..All my Nintendo Arcade Badges turned into HORSES!!...
@SH007ME
All jokes aside about stability, does anyone else's Theme shop crash some kind of awful? Like either trying to load it, or purchase a theme, etc.? I have rarely had a 100% flawless time whenever I've access the Theme shop... how about some stability for that Nintendo? Or I guess, this is a case of the 3DS hardware being maxed and just can't handle it... sigh
But i was just playing pokemon x i put my 3ds on sleep then when it woke up i had an update prompt.
Sheesh, guess it's time for another ''update''. Against all odds, this destabilizes my online playing plans.
@Krzysztofa
..ya know you can just edit the owner Mii to look like whatever you want and rename it..just did the same..but you're right, it's dumb to not be able to swap..
@Krzysztofa
Why not just format the system?
Wow, you guys really love your stability jokes...
lol @ only just NOW getting the stability joke in all these articles.
So anyone want to trade horses? I'm in need of a Percheron. I can trade either a level 15 Mustang or a level 12 Thoroughbred.
The entire 10.x line was just to block homebrew.
Nice going Nintendo.
(The badge arcade thing doesn't count because you can add 'badges' starting from 9.0 with homebrew)
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