Custom Themes For Nintendo 3DS Now Available In North America And Europe

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A firmware update released for the Nintendo 3DS in North America adds a couple of new features to the   system, as well as support for the custom themes that Nintendo announced a few weeks ago. The update, which is Version 9.0.0-20U, adds the following features:

 

  • Support for custom themes to customize the HOME menu
  • Five custom themes pre-installed (more can be purchased)
  • Screenshots of HOME menu can now be captured
  • Nintendo Image Share feature accessible from HOME menu
  • Nintendo eShop Title Information page makes it easier to access demos and videos
  • Stability improvements to the system

 

The themes that are presently available via the Theme Shop cost $0.99 or $1.99 each, and are primarily based on patterns or first-party Nintendo characters. Third-party themes haven’t been made available yet.

 

Update: Custom themes are available in Europe as well.


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