Tag: System Update
News The Nintendo Switch System Update is Live, All Ready for Launch
It doesn't take long to download, either
The Nintendo Switch day one system update is live, just a few hours ahead of the midnight launch in Japan. The good news is that it downloaded within a couple of minutes in our case and (if you want) can be done in the background - a far cry from the equivalent Wii U launch. The headline additions are...
News 3DS System Version 11.0.0-33 is Now Available
All the way to eleven
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...
News 3DS System Update 10.7.0-32 is Now Live
At this rate, it'll become a singularity
3DS firmware updates are something that are fairly common occurrences nowadays. While it may be that these typically don't add any new or exciting features, there is one thing that every update adds that we simply can never have enough of: stability. Fortunately, the Nintendo R&D wizards have managed to...
News 3DS System Version 10.6.0-31 is Now Available
Guess what it does?
It's been nearly a month since the last 3DS system update, and many gamers have no doubt been getting quite worried over the state of their 3DS software, stability-wise. Fortunately, Nintendo software staffers have swept in to save the day again, crafting a new update that should stabilize the 3DS OS even further. As always,...
News 3DS System Update 10.5.0-30 is Now Available
Stability intensifies
Exactly one week ago, Nintendo dropped the latest version of the 3DS system software, granting users the opportunity to experience the most stable version of the software, yet. One would think that it would take all of the intellectual minds in Nintendo's R&D department quite a long time to devise a superior OS that's even...
News 3DS System Version 10.4.0-29 is Now Available for Download
This thing can never be too stable
A week ago, the Wii U received the first software update it had seen in awhile, and - you guessed it - it was another stability patch. For the majority of you, this changed absolutely nothing about the Wii U experience, but it sure feels good to know that the system is as stable as it gets. In light of this, some...
News Wii U System Version 5.5.1 is Now Available
Brace yourself for an extra 47 MB of stability
It's not too often that an OS update for Nintendo consoles really adds anything significant. Every once in a blue moon, we'll receive something interesting and notable like a speed update, but it's usually just a stability update that "improves overall system performance". That's what this latest update...
News 3DS System Update 10.1.0-27 Available Now, Hackers Undaunted
The most stable one yet, but not hack-proof?
Just when we thought the 3DS couldn't get any more stable, Nintendo's only gone and released a fresh system update. What does it do? Well, not much, and it's probably designed to stop naughty people doing things they shouldn't, such as hacking it. It appears that Tubehax, Ironhax and Ninejhax have all...
News 3DS System Update 10.0.0-27 Is Available Now
Get ready for a super stable experience
Nintendo has released a fresh system update for the 3DS today, and it’s guaranteed to enhance the overall experience. So what exactly does it do? Well, not all that much according to the description below, but it’s presumably been issued to iron out any possible exploits and make a few background...
News Wii U System Update Now Live, Finally Puts TVii Out Of Its Misery
Along with the usual improvements to system stability and usability
A new Wii U system update is available, but don't get too excited - the most significant thing about it is that it removes TVii functionality in the US. For anyone outside of North America, this will mean very little. Nintendo never got around to launching it elsewhere and actually...
News 3DS System Update, to Version 9.9.2-26, Ramps Up Precious Stability
Almost too stable
The 3DS update train keeps on moving, with another firmware tweak arriving and taking us to version 9.9.2-26. Like a series of other updates, however, it's not clear what it achieves for users, as it appears to deliver behind-the-scenes tweaks. The following is from the official update history: Further improvements to overall...
News Latest Wii U System Update Removes TVii On European Consoles, Piles On Stability Elsewhere
TVii, we hardly knew ye
Wii U system update 5.4.0 has just gone live worldwide, and for most of the planet, it's all about that luscious stability - basically, there's very little else to talk about. However, if you're in Europe then you'll find the update hammers the final nail into the coffin of TVii. The service - which was heavily-promoted at...
News 3DS System Update 9.8.0-25 Launches With More Stability Than You Can Deal With
"You want stability? You can't handle the stability!"
A new system update has just gone live for the Nintendo 3DS, and - you've guessed it - it offers more stability. How much stability is too much stability? Who knows, but we doubt Nintendo has reached the limit just yet. Here's the official word from the Big N itself: Further improvements to...
News Nintendo 3DS System Update 9.7.0-25 Has Stability To Spare
Not a lot else, alas
A new system update for the Nintendo 3DS is now available, and guess what - it's bringing that sweet, sweet stability. System update 9.7.0-25 (for that is its name) can be downloaded to your console right now, and offers the usual benefits: Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been...
Game Boy Color ROM loading also bites the dust
In the past couple of months there have been a series of hacks that have utilised an exploit in the 3DS Web Browser; the New Nintendo 3DS has been excluded due to it having a different browser app. The exploit was used for multiple applications, such as loading Pokémon into the latest releases or even...
News 3DS System Update, 9.5.0-23, Goes Live and Brings Unprecedented Stability
Almost too stable
3DS system updates are a regular occurrence, but as we've figured out in the past they often have goals other than bringing shiny new features to gamers. They deliver 'stability', meaning that your portable is so stable that it's - well - almost too much to handle. System update 9.5.0-23 is here and it has the following -...
News Nintendo's 'Stability' 3DS Update 9.5.0-22 Takes On Gateway Flashcard
An endless battle of patches and counter-patches
Earlier today we reported on the latest 3DS system update to version 9.5.0-22, another that falls into the 'stability' category. We often have a little joke about these updates and allude to the fact they're likely tackling hacks and exploits, but on this occasion we thought we'd actually delve off...
News 3DS System Update 9.4.0-21 Brings a Whole New Level of Stability
Can you handle the stability?
Just days ago 3DS System Update 9.3.0-21 introduced an option to shuffle HOME Themes and, of course, promised an improved user experience and additional stability. It also transpired that it put the squeeze on the NINJHAX Homebrew exploit, preventing those that use the channel from updating without losing access to the...
News Squeeze Begins on NINJHAX Homebrew Exploit in Most Recent 3DS System Update
Not just a theme shuffler
Nintendo's latest 3DS system update introduced a few features, with the ability to shuffle favourite HOME themes and the addition of NFC support — for payment cards and amiibo — on the New Nintendo 3DS in Japan and Australia / New Zealand. As some of the Nintendo Life community pointed out, however, it started to get...
News 3DS System Update 9.3.0-21 Introduces a Shuffle Option for HOME Menu Themes
Some sweet stability to top it off
Since 3DS Home Menu Themes went live in October, the Theme Shop has received an onslaught of new content each week. With an already vast range of offerings, 3DS owners are slowly being overwhelmed with what theme to buy and use. Nintendo’s latest system update for the 3DS – Version 9.3.0-21 – not only solves...
Live now
Earlier this week there was some concern as talk spread of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U causing a critical system error, a problem acknowledged by Nintendo though — crucially — the issue wasn't necessarily directly linked to the new release. Nevertheless, it's been a source of concern, with Nintendo stating that it would investigate the...
News Wii U System Update 5.3.1 Resolves Mario Kart 8 TV YouTube Issue
Also adds sweet, sweet stability
While not necessarily a feature used by many, Mario Kart 8's TV mode, allowing you to upload highlights directly to YouTube, is one of the games most modern features. That said, some users were encountering consistent errors with the feature, halting their attempts at racing stardom on the web. Nintendo promised an...
News Wii U System Update 5.3.0 Adds amiibo Settings
Register figures and manage their data
The Wii U has had its fair share of updates recently, and another has been rolled out to add support for the upcoming range of amiibo figures. System version 5.3.0 (add a U or E depending on your region) has added new menus for managing amiibo data while also, no doubt, done plenty of firmware work behind the...
News System Update 9.2.0-20 Now Available On 3DS
Improved stability, but not much else
Earlier this month, the hotly anticipated 3DS System Update introducing HOME Menu themes went live across Europe and North America. Additionally, this update activated the new Theme Shop, enabled screenshots of the 3DS HOME Menu to be taken, added a 3DS Image Share shortcut button, and also improved eShop...
News 3DS System Update 9.0.0-20 Is Now Live with Home Menu Themes
Various themes and Theme Shop now available!
The hotly anticipated 3DS System Update introducing HOME Menu themes has gone live across Europe and North America. Version 9.0.0-20 (add an E or U to the end of that depending on where you live) allows 3DS owners to use themes to customise both the design and sounds of the HOME Menu. Additionally, this...
News Wii U System Update 5.2.0 Brings Folders, New UI Design and More
Don't forget extra stability
The latest version of Nintendo’s Wii U software — 5.2.0 — has been released to the masses, and brings with it a feature that many users have been demanding for over two years: folders on the Wii U Menu. Folders have been a part of the 3DS’ internal software since 2012, and their organisational abilities have...
News Wii U System Update 5.1.2 Takes Stability to Another Level
Stability to make your head spin
Nintendo loves its system updates for the Wii U, with regular notifications telling us that our shiny systems are ready to go to the next level. The next level of stability. That's right, firmware fans! Nintendo has released another system update promising more stability and mysterious improvements to our user...
News System Update 8.1.0-19 Now Available on 3DS
Can you handle the stability?
Earlier this week there was a Wii U system update that made it so stable that we could barely comprehend the level of stability. 3DS owners may have felt left out, so Nintendo has courageously stepped forward with an update for the portable, taking us to version 8.1.0-19. Below is the word from the official changelog...
News Wii U System Update 5.1.1 is Now Available
Minor enhancements and stability ahoy!
Just a short amount of time ahead of a Hyrule Warriors Nintendo Direct and in the midst of Nintendo Network maintenance, Nintendo has released a system update for the Wii U; version 5.1.1 is now available in Europe and North America, and appears to be one of those lovely stability updates. It's a small...
News 3DS System Update 8.1.0-18 is Now Live
Sweet, sweet stability
It's another glorious day, system update fans, as the 3DS (and 2DS) has another download waiting; this is after a bit of eShop and Nintendo Network maintenance in recent days. We're not sure the change will blow any minds, but it sure is stable. Those of you that are system update fanatics know what's coming, but below is the...
News Latest Wii U System Update Allows Console To Console Data Transfer
You can now navigate the eShop with multiple controllers, too
Wii U system update version 5.1.0 is rolling out to consoles as we speak, and allows owners to port data from one Wii U console to another. Previously, users were required to send their Wii U consoles to Nintendo in order to transfer information — such as your Nintendo Network ID, game...
News 3DS System Update 8.0.0-18 is Now Live
Hold onto your hats, things just got seriously stable
On 7th July the eShop stores were down — worldwide — for around five hours for maintenance, and though plenty of work was undoubtedly done the only notable change from a gamer's perspective was that the music seemed to change. We're not going to lie, it was underwhelming. Fear not though,...
News Miyamoto Confirms Next Wii U System Update Is Already In Development
More improvements coming to the Wii U
It's fair to say that the last Wii U System Update was a bit special. The Quick Start menu is fantastic, offering the chance to get into your games with less waiting time. It was certainly encouraging to see Nintendo thoughtfully augment the abilities of the console and add something that is of genuine benefit...
Talking Point Nintendo's System Updates Bring The Wii U to Another Level
A major leap from day one
For those that owned the Wii U since day one, cast your mind back to its UI (user interface) and OS (operating system) when you fired up the system for the first time. It was, to be rather blunt, a mediocre experience, mainly due to its excessively slow performance. Don't forget that a popular video of a Japanese fan...
News Wii U System Update 5.0.0 Now Live, Adds Quick Start Menu And GamePad Notifications
As well as the usual improvements to system stability, naturally
The latest system update for the Wii U is now available for download, and it brings with it the previously announced ability to "Quick Start" the console to swiftly jump into a game without the prolonged wait. Another new addition is GamePad alerts and notifications, which allow the...
News New 3DS System Update 7-2-0-17 Now Live
Parents have never had so much control
In a never-ending quest to offer stability and usability to 3DS gamers, Nintendo recently released a system update lovingly named 7-2-0-17 into the wild. Here's what the update offers: Version 7.2.0-17 available via wireless Internet connection includes the following improvements: Added new Parental Control...
Video Nintendo Shows Off The Wii U's Forthcoming Quick Boot Menu
Regular system boot also getting a turbo boost
Fed up of wasting all those precious seconds waiting for your Wii U to boot up from cold? Fear not, because Nintendo has the solution, and it's coming in a firmware update this year. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata revealed the new quick boot menu during the recent investor's presentation. The sequence...
News Wii U System Update 4.1.0 Available Now
More wonderful stability
Nintendo does occasionally have humorous timing, releasing a new system update for the Wii U on 1st April. It's real though, we can assure you of that, and is a relatively small download that should download and install within five minutes on a solid connection. As always the Nintendo support website provides a changelog,...
News Wii U System Update 4.0.3 Goes Live
Dat stability
As with the 3DS, Nintendo's keeping busy with system updates for the Wii U, releasing version 4.0.3 for your gaming pleasure. We suspect that, due to the close proximity of the update with the news, that this has little to do with the reported Wii U exploit; either way, it's a minor update. There aren't any shiny new menus or...
News 3DS System Update 7.1.0-15 is Available Now
We're digging all this extra stability
Just when the 3DS was settling down into a January stupor, Nintendo's gone and released a fresh system update. What does it do? Well, not much, and it's probably designed to stop naughty people doing things they shouldn't, such as hacking it. Update 7.1.0-15 is one of those quick downloads that makes your...
News New System Update Is Winging Its Way To 3DS Consoles Right Now
7.1.0-14 improves "stability and usability"
A new system update has gone live for the 3DS, but before you get too excited, it's worth pointing out that this one merely brings additional stability to Nintendo's handheld. Update 7.1.0-14 is clearly intended to smooth things over, as the change log on Nintendo's site attests: Improved system...
Video Nintendo Releases A Handy Introduction to Setting Up Your 3DS Nintendo Network ID
Three minutes of clean graphics and jaunty music
The latest major 3DS system update has arrived, bringing Miiverse, the Nintendo Network ID and shared eShop balances to the portable. There are various aspects to figure out, and we've put together a detailed guide for you. In any case, if you want a snappy, quick introduction to get you started with...
Guide Using Miiverse And The Nintendo Network ID On Your 3DS
From getting started to making the most of your ID
Today has brought us the latest major 3DS update, and it's one that's been anticipated for a good amount of time. It introduces Nintendo Network IDs to the portable, which now allows unified eShop funds with the Wii U equivalent and, perhaps most importantly, Miiverse access. Until now participation...
News Serial Upgraders, Rejoice - Nintendo Has Finally Abolished The 3DS System Transfer Limit
Good news for lovers of special edition consoles
The recent 3DS update may have brought such delights as Nintendo Network IDs and Miiverse to Nintendo's popular handheld, but one of the most significant improvements is hidden away in the update notes. After years of limiting 3DS owners to just five system transfers, Nintendo has finally removed the...
News 3DS System Update Adds Nintendo Network ID, Miiverse and Unified eShop Funds
Say hello to version 7.0.0-13
Since its launch the Wii U has introduced the Nintendo Network ID and Miiverse, the latter of which was promised for the 3DS when it was revealed just before E3 2012. In its most recent Nintendo Direct broadcast Nintendo confirmed that a December update would introduce the ID and shared eShop funds across the 3DS and...
News Wii U System Update 4.0.2 Goes Live
Spot the differences
It's system update time once again on the Wii U, though before you get out the party hats you should know that 4.0.2 U (North America) and 4.0.2 E (Europe) are only small files focused on "minor adjustments". As expected, the Nintendo changelog says the following. Further improvements to overall system stability and other...
News New Wii U System Update Goes Live Across Europe, North America and Japan
Brings Wii Off-TV play, but with a twist
A brand new firmware update has pushed its way across the Mushroom Kingdom and landed on Wii U consoles across Europe, North America and Japan. The prompt for the update began after the scheduled extended maintenance for the Nintendo Network and Miiverse ended. One of the big changes included is the use of...
News 3DS System Update Goes Live, Doesn't Really Do Anything
Will version 6.3.0-12E rock your world?
If you haven't fired up your 3DS in the last 24 hours, a surprise may await — it's an all-new system update! Those cheeky scamps at Nintendo have once again been working on the following changes to your beloved handheld. System stability improvements and other adjustments. Further improvements to overall...
News StreetPass DLC System Update Finally Hits North America
Rejoice!
Back in June Europe and Japan received an update to the StreetPass Mii Plaza that not only gave it a shiny new layout and some other minor tweaks, but also four new paid-DLC games. North America received a system update minus the StreetPass content, which was a little baffling and frustrating for those that fancied bringing some spice to...
News Wii U Summer System Update Pushed Back To The Fall
Update v3.1.0 U available now, but it's not the big one
Nintendo has pushed update v3.1.0 U to Wii U consoles worldwide, but it's not the big Summer update we were all expecting — that now seems to have been delayed until later in the year. v3.1.0 U comes with some stability and performance upgrades, and permits SpotPass to function even while...