Once the update is installed, New 3DS owners will be able to purchase themes, visit the eShop, use the Internet browser, and move software between systems. Themes are also available for original 3DS owners. System stability has been improved as well.

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Video: A look at the latest 3DS update

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3DS update version 9.0.0-20 out now – themes and more

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A new 3DS update has gone live worldwide. The main addition of firmware version 9.0.0-20 is the addition of themes, of which there are over a dozen.

Here’s the full rundown of today’s update:

Users can now use themes to customize the design and sounds of the HOME Menu
- Five themes are pre-installed and additional themes can be purchased from the Theme Shop
- Themes can be changed by using settings located within the HOME Menu settings
A feature has been added that allows users to capture screenshots of their HOME Menu
The Nintendo eShop Title Information page has been updated to provide easier access to any available videos, demos, user reviews, and other information
Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience

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A few tidbits about the latest Wii U firmware update

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Reader TruExtent has been poking around the latest Wii U firmware update and came across a few interesting tidbits. They’re not the most important aspects of the upgrade, though they are neat little nuggets.

Here’s what TruExtent shared with us:

One of the photos shows the quick start menu. It has been updated to show if the software last being used was a disc. Look above the software icon to find a new image of a disc as the indicator.
The next photo shows what happens if you select the disc software if you have a different disc in. For my experiment, I replaced Ninja Gaiden with Mario Kart. What I remember happening before was the Wii U just starting whatever disc was in the console. Now it shows a message saying that you need to insert the correct disc in order to continue. Taking out and inserting ANY disc will start the software. If no disc is in the system, it will ask for a disc to be inserted; any disc will start regardless of what was on the quick start menu (like before).
In the last photo you can see more than one disc based software will appear on the quick start menu and both will have the disc indicator.

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Video: A look at the new Wii U update

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Wii U update version 5.2.0 out now – folders and more

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Just a few minutes ago, Nintendo released the newest firmware update for Wii U. The system’s software is now at version 5.2.0.

Included in today’s update is the addition of folders. Changes have also been made to the Wii U Menu and Quick Start Menu.

Here’s a full rundown of the new firmware:

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Wii U update version 5.1.2 out now, improves stability

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A new system update is now available for all Wii U consoles. Firmware 5.1.2 was just released by Nintendo tonight.

Below are the official update notes:

Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience

As is always the case, you’ll need to install today’s update before you can access the eShop.

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3DS update version 8.1.0-19 out now, improves stability

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3DS owners can now download the system’s latest firmware, version 8.1.0-19. Like this week’s Wii U update, it essentially improves the handheld’s stability.

Here’s the official update description from Nintendo:

Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.

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Wii U update version 5.1.1 out now, improves system stability and usability

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Nintendo has released the latest system update for Wii U – version 5.1.1.

Of the update, Nintendo said, “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience”.

The previous update for Wii U, version 5.1.0, released late last month. It added the ability to transfer content between Wii U systems and included more control options while browsing the eShop.

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Game Freak advises players to grab latest 3DS update to avoid online communication errors

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Are you experiencing communication errors while playing Pokemon X/Y online? Then you may want to update to the latest 3DS firmware – released last night. Developer Game Freak is advising players to grab the update in order to advise online errors.

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