Thanks to Dan P for the tip!
Update: There are some reports that the new firmware also adds colors for the StreetPass feature in 3DS Sound. The Internet browser has also received a new version, though it isn’t clear if it brings any new functionality.
A new 3DS firmware update is available for download for all system owners. Although the upgrade doesn’t add any significant functionality, users must apply the new software in order to access features such as system transfers. Nintendo describes the update as “further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.”
The last major update for the 3DS was released on June 6, which added the eShop, Internet browser, and system transfer tool. Firmware 2.1.0-3U was issued a little more than a week later to fix an issue with Ridge Racer 3D.
The latest firmware is 2.1.0-4U. As the menu name suggests, it’s not a significant upgrade.
Epic Games seems quite serious about Wii U. Unlike the Wii, which they found difficult to support due to the console’s specifications, Nintendo’s upcoming console is on par, if not more powerful than other platforms on the market. As a result, President Mike Capps is very excited about the platform, going as far as to say that “it is going to be a powerful box.”
“We haven’t made an official announcement about that platform. And while we loved the Wii, it just wasn’t a fit to make a game that would go across Xbox 360, PS3 and the Wii. It just wasn’t possible. So going forward, we’re working with those folks and we’re very interested in the Wii U. We find that the best way to support a platform is to be making a game for it and we don’t currently have a game in development for that platform. For example, we don’t officially support Android, although we have demos that work on Android… But we officially support iPhone because we’ve made a game and we know it works. We know how to get through the certification process – we know it cold. That’s sort of important to me; as a game developer who’s selling an engine, I want to make sure that I can ship a game on it myself, which is why we have very clear public support of PS3, Xbox 360, PC and iPhone but not as clear when it comes to Android or Wii U. At the launch event at E3, some of the products that you saw running on Wii U were based on Unreal Engine technology. So that kind of gives you an idea of where we are in that space. You can certainly use our engine on that platform – it’s a natural fit from a technology perspective. It opens up some doors that weren’t open before on current generation consoles because it is going to be a powerful box. I’m sure [Epic VP] Mark Rein would love anyone who’s interested to know how official our support is to get in touch with him!”
If you have any sort of interest in Cooking Mama 3, perhaps you’ll consider pre-ordering. Majesco announced today that consumers can receive a free plush doll with their pre-order. Read on below for the full press release.
EDISON, N.J., – July 25, 2011 – America’s favorite Mama wants to come home with you! Majesco’s Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic for Nintendo 3DS™ is now available for pre-order at GameStop with a special Mama bonus! Those who pre-order the game will receive an exclusive plush Mama doll you can’t find anywhere else. Mama’s 3DS debut features a range of new kitchen activities, recipes and fun 3D surprises, so head on over to http://www.gamestop.com/ and reserve your copy today.
Squinkies: Adventure Mall Surprize (DS) – E
Horses 3D (3DS) – E
Face Racers: Photo Finish (3DS) – E
Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force (DS) – E
Disney Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force: Herbert’s Revenge (DS) – E
Club Nintendo Donkey Kong 3-Poster Series – 400 coins
This poster series features 3 posters with original artwork designed exclusively for Club Nintendo members. “Donkey Kong’s History” follows the evolution of Donkey Kong from the original arcade game in 1981 through Donkey Kong Country™ Returns for the Wii™ console in 2010. “Donkey Kong & Diddy Kong” features Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong™ in a lush tropical jungle setting. “Donkey Kong NES” features retro graphics from the 1983 Donkey Kong game for the Nintendo Entertainment System™.
• 3 posters ship together as a set, within a poster tube
• Each poster measures 22″ x 28″
Giant Mii AR Card – 200 coins
A giant version of the AR Card included with the Nintendo 3DS™ system – use it create life-sized Mii™ characters and enjoy amazing augmented-reality gaming experience with AR Games!
• Measures approximately 28.5″ L x 18.25″ W
• Use with Mii Pics in AR Games
• Reverse side features a Mario AR Card print that can be used in “Star Pics”
• This product is delivered in a folded state, so there is a crease along the middle; however, this does not affect photography
• Read the Nintendo 3DS Operations Manual prior to use
Metroid: Other M Screensaver – 10 coins
Features logo and character art from this epic story of legendary bounty hunter, Samus Aran, and the Galactic Federation Squad.
• Select Mac or PC version of screensaver to download
• File size is 4.7 MB (PC) and 4.5 MB (Mac)
• System Requirements: Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, Flash Player 9.1; Mac 10.6 (32-bit chipset)/10.5/10.4, Flash Player 10.0; 300 MB free hard disk space
• Recommended Environment: CPU Windows Intel Pentium 4 or more, Mac Intel Core Duo processor or more; Memory 512 MB or more
