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3DS Browser, eStore Available Day 1

22.01.2011

3DS Browser, eStore Available Day 1 on Nintendo gaming news, videos and discussion

Nintendo of Europe is bringing internet browsing and virtual console capabilities to the 3DS via a firmware update from day one.

Previous reports stated that when the console arrives on retail shelves it will lack some of the additional software Nintendo had been touting for the new handheld, including the Internet Browser and downloadable software library, now dubbed eStore.

According to EuroGamer, that is true, however new owners will be able to download an update with the software from launch day on March 25th.

The 3DS itself boasts a Mii creation system, Music player/editor, 3D/2D photo capabilities and 3D content from various providers. There'll also be a friends system, notepad and activity log as essential travel tools.

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EvonM 22.01.2011#1

Will they use Opera?

Glenjamin 22.01.2011#2

I'm glad Nintendo has cleared this up. This was upsetting a lot of people. Wouldn't have bothered me too much if these apps/programs weren't available right away as long as they would have been available not too far off from launch.

Darkflame 22.01.2011#3

EvonM said:
Will they use Opera?

Almost certainly.
Opera is -really- small and efficient compared to other browsers.
Chrome is probably next, but eats too much Ram for portable use.

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JELLYFISH92 (guest) 22.01.2011#4

I CANT WAIT TILL IT COMES OUT Smilie

WP-Final 22.01.2011#5

I wonder if the flash support in this Browser is better? Watching Youtube videos is a must for any portable browser these days. Smilie

J4K 22.01.2011#6

I'm not expecting flash support, but I'd really like it to be included none the less. As crappy as Flash is, you really need it to get the most out of the internet.

Hopefully it atleast supports HTML 5.

Darkflame 22.01.2011#7

It will support a lot of HTML5, as all versions of Opera have for some time. Not all though, but then, nothing supports it all yet.

Interestingly, at the time of release, the Wii's Opera was one of the most advanced Browsers in terms of standards support thus far - even beating the desktop version for a few months.

My own personal hope is theres at least some support of the Video tag. Lets have Ogg support or something. No h264, due to costs, but Ogg or WebM (or both) would be nice, as that gives us YouTube without needing flash.

Of course, I'd like Flash anyway, as that gives us Newgrounds. Support for that effectively removes the need for any typical "iPhone" like games as you get them for free.
(seriously, Angry Birds is exactly like some stuff newgrounds has had for 5 years or so now, its practically a genre.)

( Edited 22.01.2011 21:22 by Darkflame )

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Canyarion 22.01.2011#8

Hm, does it have a built-in music player? I wonder if it will play MP3s or only AAC or OGG or whatever it is the DSi plays...

SirLink 22.01.2011#9

Canyarion said:
Hm, does it have a built-in music player? I wonder if it will play MP3s or only AAC or OGG or whatever it is the DSi plays...

It has been confirmed that the 3DS has a built-in music player(just check the music note in the picture of the menu up there) where you can play and organize your music, including MP3s. Smilie

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Canyarion 22.01.2011#10

Yeah I noticed the symbol, it's why I asked. Smilie Sweet, thnx!

WP-Final 22.01.2011#11

The DSi is AAC only. Have Mp3's been confirmed?

Doesn't really bother me if AAC only as I converted all my music to AAC to prat about with on my DSi. Smilie

I wonder if the Photo Channel is any better? On the DSi, you can only take pictures and export them. You can't import ANY pictures at all. Smilie

( Edited 22.01.2011 23:14 by Ifrit XXII )

sirrium (guest) 23.01.2011#12

Mp3s have been confirmed, yep!

Raff 23.01.2011#13

Blimey. 'eStore'. Like it's 1999.

It's going to be shit and you jolly well know it.

Jimmy2000 24.01.2011#14

Raff said:
Blimey. 'eStore'. Like it's 1999.

Good ol "e" he has finally found some new work after years of "i" dominance.

Mush 24.01.2011#15

Raff said:
Blimey. 'eStore'. Like it's 1999.

I'm not gonna lie, but I kinda like the name. >.>

( Edited 24.01.2011 01:01 by Mush123 )

Faust_D 24.01.2011#16

Mush123 said:
Raff said:
Blimey. 'eStore'. Like it's 1999.
I'm not gonna lie, but I kinda like the name. >.>

YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF!

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Mush 24.01.2011#17

Faust D. Strooijer said:
YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF!
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And so should I! *high fives*

Haha, nice one. Idk what it is... Nintendo eStore just sounds so right. Much better than 3DS Store/Shop.

( Edited 24.01.2011 02:41 by Mush123 )

Faust_D 24.01.2011#18

Mush123 said:
Faust D. Strooijer said:
YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF!
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Show Spoiler
And so should I! *high fives*

Haha, nice one. Idk what it is... Nintendo eStore just sounds so right. Much better than 3DS Store/Shop.

That's because even though the 3DS is a good name in that it tells you 'exactly' what the product is, it just doesn't flow properly when put together with other words. Well, not for me anyways.

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EdEN 24.01.2011#19

If you want to get something from the eStore you'd have to get online and thus when you first configure your wi-fi connection you'll be prompted to download the firmware update and you're set. Don't see what all the fuzz was about from the complaints over at GameLife.

SirLink 24.01.2011#20

EdEN said:
If you want to get something from the eStore you'd have to get online and thus when you first configure your wi-fi connection you'll be prompted to download the firmware update and you're set. Don't see what all the fuzz was about from the complaints over at GameLife.

Some people just like to complain even when there's nothing to complain about. You should check out IGN, it's really bad over there. Hundreds of comments on most stories and a good half of those are always complaints. Smilie

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Jack (guest) 25.01.2011#21

Did you guys also know the 3ds is region locked??

Darkflame 25.01.2011#22

Faust D. Strooijer said:<
That's because even though the 3DS is a good name in that it tells you 'exactly' what the product is, it just doesn't flow properly when put together with other words. Well, not for me anyways.

Nether did the Gameboy Advance.
I don't know about you, but on every game I always mentally added a "d" at the end Smilie

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Last update; Mice,Plumbers,Animatronics and Airbenders. We also have the socials; Facebook & G+.

Jimmy2000 25.01.2011#23

Darkflame said:
Faust D. Strooijer said:<
That's because even though the 3DS is a good name in that it tells you 'exactly' what the product is, it just doesn't flow properly when put together with other words. Well, not for me anyways.
Nether did the Gameboy Advance.
I don't know about you, but on every game I always mentally added a "d" at the end

Yeah I did that too.