Nintendo hoping to have automatic updates on 3DS, will combat piracy with firmware upgrades

“As part of the functionality of SpotPass, we’re looking into having automatic system updates via the internet.”

Although some firmware updates will be to improve on the piracy situation, players will mostly receive upgrades to obtain new functionality on the 3DS. According to Iwata, players haven’t enjoyed manually updating their systems, so this time around the 3DS will be able to update its firmware via the package software itself.

“We believed this to be doable because the usable ROM size for the 3DS would become much larger.”

Thanks to Thomas N for the tip!

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