As was rumored, the latest update for the Nintendo 3DS went live after the nearly all day long maintenance on the eShop. This update brings multiple big additions to the system including Miiverse and the Nintendo Network ID.
Straight from the official Nintendo website, Nintendo 3DS System Update Version 7.0.0-13U includes all of the following:
-Added Support for Nintendo Network IDs:
Users can now create or link a Nintendo Network ID, which is required to use some network services, from within System Settings
Nintendo eShop has been updated to support Nintendo Network IDs (*1)
For more information regarding Nintendo Network IDs, please visit our Nintendo Network ID introduction page
-Added Support for Miiverse:
Users can now view and post to Miiverse from Nintendo 3DS family systems
For more information regarding Miiverse, please visit our Miiverse introduction page
-Added a Software Update Notification:
A notification will now display when software is started and update data is available (*2)
-Removed the limit to system transfers:
The previous limit of five system transfers per system has been removed
-Changed the start-up method of Nintendo 3DS Camera from the HOME Menu:
Pressing the L and R Buttons simultaneously will now start the Nintendo 3DS Camera from the HOME Menu
-Improved system stability and usability
-Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience
*1 Credit card information stored on the Nintendo eShop will be deleted after this update is performed or after linking a new Nintendo Network ID
*2 SpotPass must be enabled to use this feature
The update is live right now for your 3DS and shouldn’t take you more than a few minutes to download. Get it now to join in on the Miiverse!