Gonna have to try this out. For new 3DS only or other 3DS units also?
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Nintendo 3DS: new firmware update available (9.6.0.24) - Home Menu layouts
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Gonna have to try this out. For new 3DS only or other 3DS units also?
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
Not sure. I just managed to take a blurry picture of it. (I know it sounds like I'm trolling.)
I knew you werent trolling lol. I heard about it from Japan before this.
BeatResetsTheWorld
Banned
That doesn't even make sense. Are you planning on only putting a single game in a folder?
WiiRevolution1
Member
Huh? Why would I do that lol.
Its simple: If I want a folder full of say RPGs, I could put a icon from a game as that folder then I'll know its the RPG folder.
Most likely the Super 3DS since the original 3DS web browser can only open one tab.
Lakerchick4life
Member
Im downloading the update now but it seems to be stuck in the middle and NOT moving so not sure what Im supposed to do...Rebooted the 3DS XL and its FINALLY moving now phew
Starwolf_UK
Member
That feels like every other firmware update these days but good to have confirmation in any case.
http://3dbrew.org/wiki/9.6.0-24
While they are adding New features to old it would be nice for them to add network share (hackers have proved it works perfectly on old systems) as at least that would do something unlike the pointless amiibo settings. I know removing the SD card isn't as hard on the old system but it is nice to avoid having to do so.
The Bankslammer
Member
Don't think this has been mentioned yet, but JP users can do this now:
You can attach badges to folders. This would be more helpful if the badges were more suited to categorization, but it's better than a single letter.
You can attach badges to folders. This would be more helpful if the badges were more suited to categorization, but it's better than a single letter.
This makes me want badges even more now. It's baffling we don't have it yet. My folders are organized by console (NES, GB/GBC, GBA, eshop), so having icons would be fantastic. I'd also love zelda icons for zelda themes, etc. Oh well. Maybe they'll announce it next direct.
brandonh83
Banned
Wish we could have designated system logo badges or icons for folders, like an SNES logo for an SNES VC folder for example. Same goes for Wii U, and other categories as well. The move toward digital means we should at least be able to make this stuff look good but in general it's been a mess (and not just on Nintendo systems).
Tests show that over an entire single charge of the battery, you save a grand total of five minutes of battery life with wifi off. It's hardly worth the effort to care.
Is that just n3DS or 3DS in general?
blame space
Banned
is this a real postLayouts? Why would anyone have different layouts?
Oh my, there's also a console version
TheSlySoul
Member
Oh snap, this is game changing for me.
Going to update my system tonight then.
Man, I want a Waluigi folder so badly
It was on the original and XL. I found a couple articles when I was trying to see if power saving mode was worthwhile.
Here's one:
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/26166/3ds-battery-tests
At brightness of 5, they saved five minutes. At brightness of 1 (is that even usable?), they saved 17 minutes.
So, interpolating that, you would save around 10 minutes at medium brightness. I suppose that could be worthwhile if you rarely use the wifi. Still, that is 10 minutes out of five hours.
For those wondering about power saver, if you use brightness of 4 or 5, it will give you about an hour extra battery. I find it just destroys contrast, though. Also note that power saver only really helps at high brightness settings, as its function is to lower the backlight during dark scenes. If you have low brightness already, it makes little difference.
protomouse
Member
It's actually A.B.C-D. Title isn't right. I'm not sure what D refers to, but it seems to increment independently of the other numbers.
Starwolf_UK
Member
Those wireless tests are done with a game on and running though. Sleep mode is a different matter where it lasts considerably less time when you have wireless on (due to streetpass, spotpass etc).
Pancakes R Us
Member
Fuck you, NoA. I'm waiting for someone to hack the shit out of 9.4 so I can rip my games and play on a regular n3DS.
I suppose. I never disable my wifi. I just went 36 hours without a charge and there was plenty of battery left. I had played it for about three hours with 3D on (checked my activity log), and it slept the rest of the time with wifi on.
If wifi does drain battery faster during sleep, it isn't noticeable in normal use. That said, if you literally never streetpass anyone or take your 3DS anywhere, I see no reason not to disable wifi.
I really dislike the location of the Power button on n3DS XL. As I rest the casing on my little fingers, in Smash it's registered powering off the unit many times mid-match. From that first press you cannot return and only fully Power off...
This is amazing. :O
Now I can folder all my Famicom games into a folder with... a Famicom badge. Glorious!
Getting a weird error trying to update this. About 1/3 through the download bar it says an error has occurred and restarts my system. Anyone else have issues updating in the past? I've never had any (wifi hasn't changed recently, can still play online, etc). Bar gets to the same point every time before kicking me out. Even tried powering off the system for a few minutes then back on, nothing.
It's been doing it all night for me :/ Tried at 7, tried again just now. Oh well, i'll try tomorrow. I'm just worried about the part where it fails out at the same point every time.