By the end of November, Nintendo is planning to release a system update for the 3DS which will endow the device with 3D video recording capabilities as well as new additions to the StreetPass Mii Plaza feature. The video capture trait is set to provide users with up to 10 minutes of recording alongside the ability to create their own 3D stop-motion animation videos.
Moreover, the StreetPass Mii Plaza will also be benefiting with this system update. This service would be equipped with new puzzles in Puzzle Swap and a new dungeon in StreetPass Quest. A range of 3D video clips from Red Bull, Eurosport and Aardman Animations will also be up for grabs for the 3DS in the near future.
Laurent Fischer, managing director, marketing and PR at Nintendo of Europe, stated, “We are always striving to bring fun new experiences to our fans and these new features and functions for Nintendo 3DS do just that. We are also looking forward to the launch of some great titles over the next couple of months, such as Super Mario 3D Land on 18th November and Mario Kart 7 and Super Pokemon Rumble both on 2nd December.”
As Fischer mentions, a host of big titles are lined up to release for the 3DS this holiday season. Mario Kart 7 fits in various characters from Mario titles as they race each other on themed tracks, while Super Mario 3D Land is a platformer which yet again has the chubby plumber setting out to rescue Princess Peach. Super Pokemon Rumble has already been launched in Japan and involves a gameplay that is built on the basis Pokemon silver and Pokemon yellow.
Furthermore, in December Nintendo will be releasing new content via the SpotPass which includes Nintendo Letter Box. This free service will enable 3DS users to exchange messages with their friends via StreetPass and SpotPass. They can even add their own 3D Photos and voice recordings to the messages.
An official launch date for the system update which will add 3D video recording to the Nintendo 3DS is yet to be announced by the company. But it has been confirmed that the update will be made available by the end of November.