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Third-party themes confirmed for Nintendo 3DS (Monster Hunter, Youkai Watch)

I have a big feeling that Nintendo won't give us the themes outside Japan/Australia until New 3DS launches here :(

That Zelda theme is awesome!
 
Distinct lack of Fire Emblem. But is seems like a platform that can be easily expanded into the hundreds so maybe sometime later.
 
The retro Mario theme is pretty cool. I want Theatrhythm theme, a Kirby Triple Deluxe theme, and a SMT IV theme.
 
The free ones look best if you ask me. Anyway. What does the Y button do?

Okay that aside I've found where the theme shop is, maybe. Notice on the bottom screen the Sun icon for changing screen brightness has changed.
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From this page: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/theme/about/index.html
Wait a second, what does it say about an NNID? I can't google translate images.

If it is NNID needed for free ones that is unsurprising but if it one to use the theme shop at all, I've gone from being a second class citizen to a third class one and its all because I care about not being stuck with a crap eShop. Thanks Nintendo. Edit: Crisis averted
 
Didn't they say something about how some 3DS games will come with a free theme? I swear I heard that somewhere, but it doesn't really make sense if they're selling the themes too.

Anyway, can't wait for this update.
 
Most of these look not great, but I'll for sure buy at least the Zelda one just to have a different looking screen after all these years. It seems super bizarre there isn't a smash one though
 
This is definitely one of the best new features to come to 3DS and I'm so damn glad it won't be exclusive to the New 3DS line.

Really want a Monster Hunter, Metroid or Zelda theme on my 3DS XL.

I hope there will be a possibility that we can create our own custom themes.
 
The free ones look best if you ask me. Anyway. What does the Y button do?

Okay that aside I've found where the theme shop is, maybe. Notice on the bottom screen the Sun icon for changing screen brightness has changed.
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From this page: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/theme/about/index.html
Wait a second, what does it say about an NNID? I can't google translate images.

If it is NNID needed for free ones that is unsurprising but if it one to use the theme shop at all, I've gone from being a second class citizen to a third class one and its all because I care about not being stuck with a crap eShop. Thanks Nintendo.
I assumed the new icon would be for that, good find :)
The "Y" thing seems to be a screenshot button or something (maybe take pic and set as background?), but makes me wonder what else is the October update going to be bring.
 
The free ones look best if you ask me. Anyway. What does the Y button do?

Okay that aside I've found where the theme shop is, maybe. Notice on the bottom screen the Sun icon for changing screen brightness has changed.
section02_item_01.png

section02_item_02.png

section02_item_03.png

From this page: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/theme/about/index.html
Wait a second, what does it say about an NNID? I can't google translate images.

If it is NNID needed for free ones that is unsurprising but if it one to use the theme shop at all, I've gone from being a second class citizen to a third class one and its all because I care about not being stuck with a crap eShop. Thanks Nintendo.

It just says that bought Themes won't be usable anymore if you delete your NNID.
It also says that you need money in your eShop-wallet OR in the Theme-shop (indicating they are separate?)
 
The free ones look best if you ask me. Anyway. What does the Y button do?

Okay that aside I've found where the theme shop is, maybe. Notice on the bottom screen the Sun icon for changing screen brightness has changed.
section02_item_01.png

section02_item_02.png

section02_item_03.png

From this page: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/theme/about/index.html
Wait a second, what does it say about an NNID? I can't google translate images.

If it is NNID needed for free ones that is unsurprising but if it one to use the theme shop at all, I've gone from being a second class citizen to a third class one and its all because I care about not being stuck with a crap eShop. Thanks Nintendo.
Yeah the top menu bar has gotten a slight redesign and I think the brightness icon is gone because the New 3ds has an auto brightness feature. Maybe brightness control is still accessible somewhere else though.

Edit: Yeah brightness options are available once you think the theme button.
 
Hm, of the ones on offer I'd probably go with the Yoshi one. Although several of them look pretty neat-o.

My wishlist: Rhythm Tengoku, Ace Attorney, Layton
 
I'd love a Tales of theme! :)

I hope they do this on Wii U as well, it's so boring seeing the Wara Wara Plaza all the time. :/

As for a Direct, god damn we're long overdue for a worldwide one aren't we? Japan had two to themselves and Australia just had one for the first time.

Edit: Talking about a proper Direct, not counting the game-specific ones like Bayo and Hyrule Warriors. :)

Edit 2: Holy shit, we've been Proper WW Direct-less since Feb 13th! O_o
 
You and me both, bro.
There can never be enough Isabelle!



Yes it is. And they seem to get it right on their first try for once.

Isabelle is life. Kirby is Heaven. I need those two at all cost. Chibi Miku is also a good choice.

Ninty did Season Pass and DLC properly though. Also still free online till now.^_^
 
I'd love a Tales of theme! :)

I hope they do this on Wii U as well, it's so boring seeing the Wara Wara Plaza all the time. :/

As for a Direct, god damn we're long overdue for a worldwide one aren't we? Japan had two to themselves and Australia just had one for the first time.

Edit: Talking about a proper Direct, not counting the game-specific ones like Bayo and Hyrule Warriors. :)

Edit 2: Holy shit, we've been Proper WW Direct-less since Feb 13th! O_o

Ahhhhhhh. You just sparked my crazy imagination here.

Imagine the themes in Wii U wara wara plaza now becoming themes like Animal Crossing U plaza there and of course also attached with Miiverse and some kind of community board for voting and other popularity contest.

For example: Smash Bros U plaza. This plaza will be filled by tons of all Smash Bros character interacting or even vsing in the middle of the Plaza.

Boy, if Ninty did this, my wallet is going to scream like crazy.
 
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