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[Inferno313]

Wait, what? Trailers? are you telling me you can actually download trailers from eShop?

They come and go periodically, but yeah. 10 were up around E3, and I think they put out another batch of 10 later on. They seem to rely more on streaming through E-Shop now though.

 

[Glass Joe]

Fuck folders. For 12 years Windows OS have been able to recognize the file format I'm putting in certain folders. 3DS should be able to do the same. If I put a bunch of Game Boy games in a folder, there should be a Game Boy icon or something. When I pass the 3DS to friends, they should be able to see all the cool shit I have on my device, not peruse through nondescript folders.

5 minutes of my life for an update, whatever. Back to trolling AI in Snake Eater.

It says the folder's name on the top screen. Sure, it could be improved further. Letting you change graphics or add more letters on the folder itself, or auto-recognizing groupings such as NES games. But baby steps, what they've done is already much nicer than what we had.

Anyway, I kept mine simple. Five folders named 1-5 (or actually 1 - NES Games, 2 - GBA Games, etc.).

 

[zroid]

Wait, what? Trailers? are you telling me you can actually download trailers from eShop?

They come and go periodically, but yeah. 10 were up around E3, and I think they put out another batch of 10 later on. They seem to rely more on streaming through E-Shop now though.

Nowadays, it seems they basically use the downloadable trailers for the purpose of providing occasional game-related SpotPass updates. If they announce some new stuff at E3, I'm guessing we'll get another batch then.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Did you accidentally turn off your wireless on the right side of the system?

He wouldn't have the Internet icon if he had.

 

[Bullza2o]

I like this update. I now only have 3 rows instead of 4 previously. I forgot how clear the icons look when they're bigger.

 

[Freezie KO]

So I didn't feel like using letters that actually made sense to name my folder. I used symbols and one number.

The Double Cross = 3DS software, since the 3DS is double screens.
3 = 3DS games
Black Square = Gameboy, because it was a brick.
@ = Gameboy Advance
Outline of a Star = NES, since it's the most Mario-esque icon.

 

[zroid]

Excellent. Looks like the S*Pass notifications on foldered items works just like I'd hoped. Markers are moved onto the folders' icons.

So I didn't feel like using letters that actually made sense to name my folder. I used symbols and one number.

The Double Cross = 3DS software, since the 3DS is double screens.
3 = 3DS games
Black Square = Gameboy, because it was a brick.
@ = Gameboy Advance
Outline of a Star = NES, since it's the most Mario-esque icon.

Haha, same 'ere. Just using random symbols to begin folder names

 

[SteeloDMZ]

Nice: Jools got his own eshop corner. Mutant Mudds was awesome, so anything the guy recommends will be good too

 

[Baconbitz]

Question related to the eshop upgrade. Since the Wiis shop channel was down did they upgrade that too?

 

[Region-FreeWii]

I just put a space before and after the folder name so that the folder itself is blank. That's how I like it ....Yeah I'm weird that way. *shrug*

 

[Kandinsky]

Oh that sucks, thanks guys!

 

[BooJoh]

Nowadays, it seems they basically use the downloadable trailers for the purpose of providing occasional game-related SpotPass updates. If they announce some new stuff at E3, I'm guessing we'll get another batch then.

I can't wait to add to my packrat collection of trailers for games that have been out for ages now. I cannot bring myself to delete a single downloadable trailer.

 

[Thoraxes]

So was there always a scan QR code option in the eShop settings page?

 

[donny2112]

Topical folder names work for me. System-specific names don't mean anything, unless I remember all the games on that system that I've downloaded.

M = Mario
Z = Zelda
m = Metroid
D = Donkey Kong

V = Videos (Netflix, trailers, Dreamworks 3-D videos)
O = old (stuff I don't need to keep immediately available that doesn't work for the other folders

Keep the stuff I'm working on out of folders, and when they're finished, move them into the relevant folder. Much better.

 

[jgkspsx]

So was there always a scan QR code option in the eShop settings page?

Nope, that's new too.

 

[Revven]

FOLDERS AND PATCHES, ALL OVER MY FAEC <3

Can't wait! Gonna update tomorrow.

 

[zroid]

I can't wait to add to my packrat collection of trailers for games that have been out for ages now. I cannot bring myself to delete a single downloadable trailer.

Why bother! I'm certainly not letting the space on this 16GB card go to waste.

edit: with one exception. Green Lantern trailer: do not want

 

[sfried]

Folderception is exactly what I wish would happen.

Can't wait! Gonna update tomorrow.

Why wait tomorrow when you can update now?

 

[ShellyDeKiller]

Now here's something cool. There's a section on the eShop that's recommends you stuff based on what you have downloaded. It's the section on the far left that has a Mario Starman.

For me it lists:
- Ketzal's Corridors
- Game & Watch: Mario's Cement Factory
- Dragon Quest Wars
- Zenonia
- Dillon's Rolling Western
- Bionic Commando
- Antipole
- Go Series Undead Storm

Can't find it.

 

[Inferno313]

Now here's something cool. There's a section on the eShop that's recommends you stuff based on what you have downloaded. It's the section on the far left that has a Mario Starman.

For me it lists:
- Ketzal's Corridors
- Game & Watch: Mario's Cement Factory
- Dragon Quest Wars
- Zenonia
- Dillon's Rolling Western
- Bionic Commando
- Antipole
- Go Series Undead Storm

Those are the same for me. I don't think it's tailored per person.

 

[jokkir]

Those are the same for me. I don't think it's tailored per person.

It's not.

 

[Tyeforce]

Okay, I tried the symbol thing but I didn't like it, so I just went with the first letters of the folder names. Works for me I guess. I'm pretty content with my new HOME Menu!

The folder names are, in order: Applications, 3DS Downloads, 3D Classics, NES, Game Boy, Game Gear, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, DSiWare, Videos, and Demos.

 

[Triton55]

Arranged my stuff into folders for Demos, Apps, NES games, and GB/GBA games. DANG.

 

[FLAguy954]

I just noticed something: When I went to update my NES games I accidentally picked download now instead of later. But when I got to the download screen, they had an option to do download later again. (which I promptly clicked) I think that is pretty cool.

Nintendo is learning :'D.

 

[Javier]

Those are the same for me. I don't think it's tailored per person.

That's weird. If you turn off the option on the Config screen in the eShop, you won't be able to access that section.

 

[Erethian]

It's not.

Iwata has talked about wanting to have game recommendations on the eShop in the same vein as what Amazon does, so they'll probably get around to it eventually.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Okay, I tried the symbol thing but I didn't like it, so I just went with the first letters of the folder names. Works for me I guess. I'm pretty content with my new HOME Menu!



The folder names are, in order: Applications, 3DS Downloads, 3D Classics, NES, Game Boy, Game Gear, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, DSiWare, Videos, and Demos.

All those Gs, dude!!!

 

[BooJoh]

Now here's something cool. There's a section on the eShop that's recommends you stuff based on what you have downloaded. It's the section on the far left that has a Mario Starman.

For me it lists:
- Ketzal's Corridors
- Game & Watch: Mario's Cement Factory
- Dragon Quest Wars
- Zenonia
- Dillon's Rolling Western
- Bionic Commando
- Antipole
- Go Series Undead Storm

- Ketzal's Corridors
- Game & Watch: Mario's Cement Factory
- Dragon Quest Wars
- Zenonia
- Bionic Commando
- Antipole
- Go Series Undead Storm
- Zen Pinball 3D
- Go Series Pucdun


At the very least it seems to be filtered to not show you anything you already own.

 

[sorijealut]

Unfortunately shows how bad 3DS's initial menu layout was.
It will only get better though.

 

[Hale-XF11]

I've revised my folders and broken it down to 5 now. Menu feels so clean now.

3DSWare/Classics, GB/GBA, NES, Demos & Videos.

 

[robotrock]

Please excuse if old.

 

[Codeblue]

The three row set up allows for up to five things on a line and I have five folders:

Trailers
Applications
NES
GBA
Originals.

I thought it looked weird if it didn't spell something.

I had it as AGENT, but then I saw news of Mikami's game and changes Eshop to Originals.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Please excuse if old.

 

[Tyeforce]

All those Gs, dude!!!

I thought it would be a bigger problem than it actually is. Turns out it's not too hard to tell what's what. I know the order they're in, so it's not really an issue. It does look a bit silly, though. Oh, well. Hopefully they'll let us change folder colors in the future.

 

[zroid]

Please excuse if old.

well I enjoyed it. but negative points for not turning the 3D off.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I thought it would be a bigger problem than it actually is. Turns out it's not too hard to tell what's what. I know the order they're in, so it's not really an issue. It does look a bit silly, though. Oh, well. Hopefully they'll let us change folder colors in the future.

Yeah, as long as you can differentiate them, it doesn't seem an issue.

 

[Tyeforce]

well I enjoyed it. but negative points for not turning the 3D off.

How do you turn the 3D off (or on, for that matter) on the Touch Screen? lol

 

[WhyMe6]

Haha, same 'ere. Just using random symbols to begin folder names

Yeah, symbols are the way to go for sure! For example, I'm using the function f for NES games, to represent Famicom.

 

[RobotHaus]

3D Games
NES Games
(Hollow Star)Game Boy Games
DSi Games
Entertainment
(Solid Star) GBA Games
System

I think it's nice, but I really do wish there could be a bit more customisation or so. Still, beggars can't be choosers.

 

[zroid]

How do you turn the 3D off (or on, for that matter) on the Touch Screen? lol

*shamed*

 

[Effect]

Just started out small. Using three rows. The first page will stay the same. The second is for free apps and 3DS game downloads. I figure two or three more purchases will cause these to be put into their own folder leaving the second page just for more apps (if more come) or empty space.The third page has the folders. Just created three so far. Two for the GBA and NES ambassador games. Then third for the game trailers I have left on my 3DS. When I start buying Game Boy, GBC, and NES games I'll create folders for them.

The eShop update is pretty nice as well. I do wish the "Update" button worked but I guess that's for retail games or games sold on the eShop. I've only ever gotten an update noticed for a few of my ambassador games once they went up for sale on the eShop. Even then that update was different from the one you can get if you check your past download activity to see that the games have updates waiting.

 

[Anteo]

How do you turn the 3D off (or on, for that matter) on the Touch Screen? lol

:lol

The eshop looks different for sure...

 

[Freezie KO]

Please excuse if old.

Pit looks like he's laughing.

 

[Neuromancer]

I wish you could assign icons to folders instead of letters but it's still cool. My home screen is so much nicer now.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

Really liking the folder system (despite naming oddities) more than iOS and PS3.

 

[ShellyDeKiller]

- Ketzal's Corridors
- Game & Watch: Mario's Cement Factory
- Dragon Quest Wars
- Zenonia
- Bionic Commando
- Antipole
- Go Series Undead Storm
- Zen Pinball 3D
- Go Series Pucdun


At the very least it seems to be filtered to not show you anything you already own.

Is that only in the US e-shop? Can't find the section you guys are talking about.

 

[Medalion]

Woohoo updated.... load me up with Foldy goodness!

 

[Somnid]

Is that only in the US e-shop? Can't find the section you guys are talking about.

Maybe. They're just fixed categories I'm sure each region can choose their own layout.

 

[Freezie KO]

Really liking the folder system (despite naming oddities) more than iOS and PS3.

I don't have a PS3, but Nintendo has yet to make a UI for anything as smooth and wonderful as iOS. With the resolution of the screen, you can clearly read the name of your iOS folders and you can see the icons that are within. I don't know what's to like better.

 

[Hale-XF11]

My PS3DSVita is ready.