Nintendo Reveals Its Version of iTunes For 3DS

That'd be nice, though I get most of my music for free on Amazon.

I'm not a great lover of music, but that would be pretty awesome!

I have 20,000+ songs on my iTunes. If only I could stream those songs to my 3DS. Oh wait, my smart phone already does that. /me hugs Google Play.

I would be fantastic if it came to Europe.

Interesting. I'm not sure my 3DS would be a good music player. Much prefer my phone. But if it opens the way for say TV or movies...

Please be Amazon. They already have instant streaming for Wii U. Even though they "compete" with Kindle Fire, Amazon I think still wants its services everywhere.

I use a Sandisk on my computer to 3d so song are easy to do.

A service like this in the West would finally give me an excuse to retire the ol' iPod.

@TheToader Please not be Amazon. Amazon.co.uk don't allow us Irish to buy MP3s or get their streaming service, despite taking our money for everything else.

Perhaps the music would be easier to remove than my MP3 files that I can't remove from my SD card that are taking up room...

who still buys music? xD

@6ch6ris6 The same people who buy games presumably.

i still buy music.

I recently got a record player because I'm an old fart. This technology scares me when it's on my lawn.

I wouldn't be surprised if this doesnt come to the U.S. iTunes has pretty much cornered that market. It would be nice to be able to download songs that you could share across your devices, tho, but I'm sure the iTunes Store wouldn't pick up on that new single you downloaded on your Nintendo 3DS. ;/

I hope they'll have Nintendo music on there

@HarmoKnight
That would be my primary reason for using it.

Meh, I prefer buying CDs

@bahooney Me, too. I got a digital record player on Clearance for $40, though I later saw the remaining one for $20. (I'm a cheapskate, so darn) I have to say, the music feels warmer than digital music. The only problem is that some of the records I purchased are scratched. Still, I enjoy owning Vinyl. I haven't owned any vinyl in 25 years and it goes great with the laserdisc player I spent $25.00 a few months ago.

Kinda sorta related, but it'd be nice to see something like Rock Band Blitz come to the platform, complete with the massive DLC catalogue.

I just wish blitz were portable. =/

It'd be cool if such a service were to come to NA/EU, but there would probably be DRM on it. I'd prefer a mobile version along the lines of Bandcamp or the Joypad Records store (pay and download, no device restrictions).

What?! This is insane. Probably won't make it over here, though.

But if it does, I hope there's more Japanese music than what can be found on iTunes...

It would only be interesting to me if we could put our existing music library on the application. I don't buy music, go F yourself if you have a problem with that Big time acts can get their money though touring or merchandise sales. More than likely they sold their souls and are one with the man anyways, so it doesn't bother me one bit.

People... still... buy... music? _{Well, I'm ashamed now.}

In all seriousness, this is absolutely mental. The 3DS gets an eBook service and now a music store in Japan? I probably won't use it much personally (yay, smartphones and tablets), but this is awesome for a handheld.

Shame on people that don't pay for music! I buy at least one CD a month and occasionally pay for individual songs on a subscription service like Puretracks.

Pirating is bad and you should feel bad.

@Raylax
But the music is in 3D so it's a good deal.

I hope it doesn't cost too much though, I'd buy some good Jpop as well
Aya Hirano FTW

Searched Slayer, no hits. Instant pass.

i predicted this would happen.

Yes, I need more dubstep for my 3DS (chuckles)

Way too little too late. On my mobile phone, tablet and Vita I have access to like 20 million songs with Music Unlimited.

There is nothing this service can offer that anyone with another mobile device can't get a better version off.

At least you found a use for the Vita.

just like the DS TV tuner, I don't expect to see this in the West either.

@WhiteKnight 20 million songs and still can't find anything worth listening to on that service.

@WhiteKnight Have you tried the 3DS service?

@TBD: Actually, that sounds pretty neat, & (technologically-)feasible, here in the U.S.

I have some OC Remix stuff, & a few other game tunes on my 3DS for exercise music, when I'm not using my mp3 player. So, the idea of using my 3DS as a portable music player isn't foreign to me. Still, I would be interested in knowing how Nintendo plans to implement this system, in all territories.

HarmoKnight - actually, I have used the service. Obviously not on the 3DS, but the service itself, yes.

@Capt_N it won't likely come out of Japan because, while technically feasable, this music service isn't available out of Japan, and it has no licenses whatsoever, outside of Japan.

So Nintendo would need to renegotiate a music partnership with someone else for every other region in the world. It lacks the capacity to do this, I suspect.

Well at least the option is there even if you don't like it because it's just another wasted thing for the 3DS, I count it as another great thing for my 3DS even if I already have it for my iPad, that means I can use my 3DS for more and my iPad for less (if such thing comes to the west... )

Not paying for music is not necessarily equal to pirating. There is grooveshark, you pay for a suscription... Other cloud based services that stream your files (you know, the ones you get ripping a CD you own)... And there is also free, creative commons music. Or public domain music. My favorite. Without need of paying fees of any kind.

Oh Nintendo, stop trying to be apple

eh i think it be a good idea but not something i would buy or use i rather see a youtube app or that ereader app better

Not a big music fan. And plus, why pay for music when you have YouTube & Pandora? If only Instagram & YouTube were available on the 3DS. Now that would be awesome

@Boo_Buster If you think that lowly of artists who PAY studio time and work their ENTIRE life to bring us music why the hell do you even play their music??

Tell you what, give us your address so we can rob you of everything you worked for Hey! You can get your money through working or yard sales

Well I've tried listening to some music on my 3ds and It's really quiet even on full volume, so I probably wouldn't use this.

Do they plan on selling full OST's, or just individual pieces? This could be a great way to give more coverage to hidden gem soundtracks.

Please partner up with Amazon. I would kill to have my books available on the 3DS, the music would be gravy.

Nice. I look forward to not having this in Aus!

@bahooney - I still prefer to by CDs, rather than downloading...technology scares me too.

@triforcepower73 - Yeah, I don't know why the 3DS' music is so quiet. Maybe Nintendo are looking out for the ear-health of their players?

Nice idea but I put my own music on my 3DS XL and its free

Well, I suppose that it's good that Nintendo is looking to pursue services like this, but even if it did come to the west I probably won't use it. I mean, my iTouch already does it, so...

@Kage_88 Yeah I know what you mean. I actually suggested to Nintendo that they should up the volume in the next update, but they said they dont control that side of things nor would they forward my suggestion onto the HQ

I don't see the point of this. I'd much rather see more 3DS titles support music loaded from the SD card as a substitute to in-game music.

@sillygostly Why? In game music on nintendo games is epic

sounds good

nintendo ought to take a look at partnering with Rhapsody... ive tried them and theyre really good! matter of fact, im using it right now!

@SkywardLink98
on the 3ds?

How is 3ds and any ds a music player?? I can barely hear anything. Volume is so damn low I can not hear anything in car even at highest setting.

@Justaguest uh, yeah, that would be becaise its designed to be used close to your face. the headphone jack is as quiet as it is because its not designed for speakers, its designed for headphones.

@HarryPotter i obviously used headphones when listening to music. I have no clue about what are you trying to say. Seems like you are even contradicting yourself or its me who doesnt get it. Whataver.. 3ds is useless as mp3 player.

I never get anything off i tunes. I absolutely love music. i just cant afford to buy online.

I don't usually pay for music, but it would be nice to be able to listen to music off my 3ds.

I wonder if I'd be able to upload music from my computer onto it.

doesnt matter if they find a partner for europe because it wont be tranferable to NZ. Even if they get a partner in Australia it still probably wont be useable in NZ even though we come under NoAu. Why does Nintendo hate supplying NZ with services? [End rant]

i rather use my ipod touch for music then my 3DS

WOW I SHURE HOPE IT COMES TO U.S..