eShop and Internet Browser Coming to 3DS on June 6

A system update will allow players to access the new features, though they are coming a bit later than promised.

Yesterday night, Nintendo announced that a new system update will be coming to the Nintendo 3DS on June 6. This update will provide players access to the eagerly awaited eShop as well as Internet browsing abilities.

The eShop will offer various content to players including updated classics in 3D, a portable Virtual Console that features Gameboy, Gameboy Color, Game Gear, and TurboGrafx-16 games, and brand new titles created specifically for the platform. Apps of some sort will likely also be offered, but Nintendo has made no formal announcement regarding their inclusion, though it will be a topic of discussion at their upcoming 3DS Developer's Conference.

At this time it's unknown what content will be available at the launch of the eShop.

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Our Take

Nick DiMola Director

05/12/2011 at 07:27 AM

Glad to have a firm date for this one, though I'm a bit bummed that it was delayed to next month.

Not entirely surprising though. They are making it available on the 6th which is the day before E3 starts, also the day before their press conference, and the day of the Microsoft and Sony press conferences.

Guess Nintendo is trying to take the wind out of their sails to some extent by making the shop available then. Interesting move on Nintendo's part - it appears they are going for a real power play this E3.

Jason Ross Senior Editor

05/12/2011 at 11:18 AM

Eh, I'm pretty annoyed at how lax Nintendo's been with their eShop and online stores lately. I know they claim it's because they want to "Get it right" this time, but when you've got over a year to develop a buying platform, one that can be updated via firmware updates, it's a little surprising if you ask me.

I've consistently thought Nintendo should offer a downloadable title for all their platforms with online shops, and not just any title, but something worthwhile, too. That way, system owners have something extra to motivate them to learn how to use the Shop Channel/eShop, so they aren't intimidated, but Nintendo's never really tried that idea. From what I understand with the upcoming Japanese eShop idea, the best they'll have is a demo or two.

Joaquim Mira Media Manager

05/12/2011 at 11:37 AM

June 6? Oh well I can always play something else other than my 3DS.

Anonymous

06/01/2011 at 11:21 PM

hi there you are right nick its all about taking away sony and microsoft sells its nintendo consperticy soo no one will watch sony and microsoft anoucments becuase 3ds owners be downloading browser and e-shop when sony and microsoft up soo we miss there confrence and miss much of e-3 this was not buy acident nintendo are smart

06/06/2011 at 08:47 AM

Update is today... but at what time? I tried updating but it's not working

06/06/2011 at 08:57 AM

The update should be up much later on today, late evening perhaps.

06/06/2011 at 06:57 PM

hi there june 6 no update yet its closing on june 7 you are soo laxed that it will probaly take anouther year before any updates buy that time 3ds gamers will buy psp 2 becuase nintendo is still in 19 centry technolgy and this is 21 centry

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