[donny2112]

Summary:
New 3DS firmware coming April 25 in the U.S. will bring folders to the main menu screen and retail game patching. Possibly more, but don't count on it.

Folders:

• Can hold 60 items.
• Will use a number, by default, but can be changed.
• In Japanese, a named folder will be identified by the first character of the full name. In English, it'll be the first letter of the full name. The full name will display on the top screen, though.
• They're blue and have their own rotating 3-D icon. (JPN Video - EU Video)

Patches:

• Patching retail software will be added.
• Mario Kart 7 patch comes in mid-May. Fixes glitches that allow unintended shortcuts in the races (e.g. Maka Wuhu).
• For Japan, Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance and New Love Plus will be patched at some point in the future, too.

Original Post:

The new folder firmware update for 3DS is coming April 25 in the U.S. It also allows for game patches. (Japan) Patches for Mario Kart 7, Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance, and New Love Plus coming.

https://twitter.com/#!/NintendoAmeri...45921345228800

Besides patching support, no word, yet, on any other new features. From the Nintendo Direct video, there will be plenty of room for items in the folders, and you can name them. :)

From Nintendo Direct video:

There will be lots of new apps, so we've heard lots of people saying there are too many to keep track of on the front page. Patches support.

https://twitter.com/#!/Cheesemeister...42195075219457

Edit: (Thanks, Why would you do that?)
http://andriasang.com/con0rg/3ds_firmware_update/

A 3DS firmware update is coming soon. This will add folder functionality to the home menu. You can store up to 60 items in a single folder. You can also give names to each folder. The first character of the name is shown in the folder's icon. The firmware will also add support for software version up/patches. Nintendo's first patch will be Mario Kart 7. The patch will fix some shortcut issues with the game. Iwata apologies for causing players inconvenience. Folder video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PshLM1v1vOY

[TyRaNtM]

FOOOOOOOOLDEEEEEEEEERS!! SO SOOOON!

[abstract alien]

I'm pumped.

[Oni Link 666]

FOLDERTON!

[Santiako]

This is more important than New Super Mario 2

[Gamer @ Heart]

Dont forget, this is the patch compatibility update as well, i believe. We have to wait for thos though.

[BlackJace]

Now you've got it Nintendo. This will prove to be super helpful.
The 3DS has a bright future.

[Franklinator]

Finally

[crimsonheadGCN]

The new folder firmware update for 3DS is coming April 25 in the U.S. https://twitter.com/#!/NintendoAmeri...45921345228800 No word, yet, on any other new features. From the Nintendo Direct video, there will be plenty of room for items in the folders, and you can name them. :)

Patching will also be added and Mario Kart 7 is being patched.

[DECK'ARD]

And PATCHES

[Tenbatsu]

We need multi tasking next.

[-Pyromaniac-]

I'm genuinely surprised this wasn't in there to begin with, but better late than never.

[Kandrick]

Like people said, AND PATCHES, MK7 finally getting patched!

[BassForever]

But the real question is can I put a folder in another folder?

[dallow_bg]

Awesome!
Been wanting folders since the eShop launched.

Time for Vita to do it too.

[laika09]

My 3DS software icons are ready.

[cw_sasuke]

Okay Sony now its your turn to get folders on Vita - thx.

[5amshift]

People are freaking out about folders hahah.
There's barely enough content to warrant folders. Pretty sure not a lot of people have THAT many programs taking up home screen space.

[Anth0ny]

Folders and patches. Best news of the show by far.

[Why would you do that?]

Since nobody posted a thread about this, I thought I would...
Whoops...

A 3DS firmware update is coming soon. This will add folder functionality to the home menu. You can store up to 60 items in a single folder. You can also give names to each folder. The first character of the name is shown in the folder's icon. The firmware will also add support for software version up/patches. Nintendo's first patch will be Mario Kart 7. The patch will fix some shortcut issues with the game. Iwata apologies for causing players inconvenience.

Folder video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PshLM1v1vOY

[BGBW]

I don't think I"ll be able to cope over these next four days without folders.

[Franklinator]

People are freaking out about folders hahah. There's barely enough content to warrant folders. Pretty sure not a lot of people have THAT many programs taking up home screen space.

Ambassadors do. That's 20 games right there.

[donny2112]

Dont forget, this is the patch compatibility update as well, i believe. We have to wait for thos though.

Yep. Going back to Cheesemeister's post reminded me. OP updated. :)

[wwm0nkey]

People are freaking out about folders hahah. There's barely enough content to warrant folders. Pretty sure not a lot of people have THAT many programs taking up home screen space.

Its good for the future of the platform when it does get a lot of downloadable content and it does have a good selection right now.

Also the biggest news is PATCHES!

[Man God]

People are freaking out about folders hahah. There's barely enough content to warrant folders. Pretty sure not a lot of people have THAT many programs taking up home screen space.

Everyone who bought it before let's say the eshop updates has let's see, about 5 free 3DS apps, 20 Ambassador games, and a free version of Excitebike and Zelda 4 Swords. That's not even including the dozen or so that every 3DS started with.

[SteeloDMZ]

People are freaking out about folders hahah. There's barely enough content to warrant folders. Pretty sure not a lot of people have THAT many programs taking up home screen space.

lol

[Fantastical]

I'm guessing you won't be able to play Mario Kart 7 online unless you update?

[EvilMario]

People are freaking out about folders hahah. There's barely enough content to warrant folders. Pretty sure not a lot of people have THAT many programs taking up home screen space.

How wrong you are.

[Codeblue]

I'm going to play MK7 that day to laugh at everyone trying to use the Maka Wuhu shortcut.

[radioheadrule83]

People are freaking out about folders hahah. There's barely enough content to warrant folders. Pretty sure not a lot of people have THAT many programs taking up home screen space.

Incorrect, I have too much shit on there that needs sorting. It bugs me that resizing the icons breaks my organisation of them as well! This fixes that :P

More excited about the fact that already released games can be patched though, it opens up a lot of possibilities and will help fix and renew things

[VGChampion]

Ambassadors do. That's 20 games right there.

Yeah, I spent an embarrassing amount of time organizing my home screen after the flood of games hit.

[Maedhros]

Okay Sony now its your turn to get folders on Vita - thx.

Sony probably will show that on E3.

[dallow_bg]

People are freaking out about folders hahah. There's barely enough content to warrant folders. Pretty sure not a lot of people have THAT many programs taking up home screen space.

There is.

I've a ton of videos, demos, VC, and a few eShop games.
And for those who use DSiWare on their 3DS, even more so. Looks like a cluttered mess despite my best organizing efforts.

[WillyFive]

People are freaking out about folders hahah. There's barely enough content to warrant folders. Pretty sure not a lot of people have THAT many programs taking up home screen space.

Get some more, and then put it them in your folders.

[Icarus]

Very happy about folders... I've had too much scrolling. Now Sony, about my Vita and folders...

[Medalion]

FOLDERS AHHHHHH

[Fantastical]

People are freaking out about folders hahah. There's barely enough content to warrant folders. Pretty sure not a lot of people have THAT many programs taking up home screen space.

You'd be surprised. I download nearly all the demos, I downloaded the E3 videos which are no longer available (which I want to keep... don't judge me), ambassador games, and other games make for a cluttered home screen. Folders are welcomed.

[web01]

Whats does MK7 need a patch for?

[ffdgh]

it'll be weird playing maka wuhu normally

[Why would you do that?]

Ah, looks like my thread was late. :p But yes, I like folders, but I'm most excited for the patches. It may make online games much more attractive.

[MasterShotgun]

It was almost the best announcement from Nintendo Direct until NSMB2 showed up and stole the show.

[BGBW]

I'm guessing you won't be able to play Mario Kart 7 online unless you update?

No one will not want to update. That is why folders are genius.

[radioheadrule83]

Whats does MK7 need a patch for?

There are areas of tracks (Maka Wuhu) where you can go off the track and be placed further ahead in the race by Lakitu. You can cheat essentially. They're fixing it.

I think the better prospect is the idea that they can possibly add new items or modes to games now if need be.

[Zee-Row]

I wonder how Patching Mario Kart is gonna work? I thought the game had to be developed with patching in mind for it to work?

[SteeloDMZ]

Whats does MK7 need a patch for?

Glitch in Maka Wuhu.

[Man God]

Yeah I'm pretty sure if you downloaded absolutely everything that was free since the launch of the eshop you'd be somewhere over 50 maybe even 60 items on your home screen.

I know I deleted all of the demo videos from e3 and other downloadable trailers.

[Zomba13]

Folders all over my touch screen!

I'm super excited for them. I like my home screens to be as tidy as possible and with these I can sort my GBA and NES and 3D classics and DSi ware etc all nicely :D

[Seven Force]

Kingdom Hearts getting patched is great. Hopefully they fix that command slot glitch.

[Erethian]

I wonder how Patching Mario Kart is gonna work? I thought the game had to be developed with patching in mind for it to work?

Support for patching has apparently been in the 3DS SDK since late last year

[BGBW]

They'll add a weeping Waluigi to be placed behind the glass of the ball shooter in Waluigi Pinball just looking in on the race at hand.